First Children's Encyclopedia by Dorling Kindersley - page 129

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Birds
All birds have wings,
and most (but not all)
can fly. They have
feathers and a beak.
Baby birds hatch
from eggs.
Fish
Fish need to live
in water. They
breathe through
gills, and most
are covered in
scales. Fish use
their fins to move
through water.
Insects
There are more types of insect
on Earth than any other
animal. Insects can live almost
anywhere. They have six legs
and bodies with three sections.
Spineless creatures
Animals without
backbones are called
invertebrates. There
are several types of
invertebrates.
Butterfly
Ladybird
Parrot
Frog
Amphibians
Amphibians live both
in water and on land.
They usually have
slimy skin. Baby
amphibians hatch
from jelly-like eggs.
Snails and slugs
are part
of an invertebrate group
called gastropods.
Worms
have long,
soft bodies and no legs.
They like damp areas.
Jellyfish, starfish, and
sponges
are invertebrates
that live in water.
Insects, spiders, and
crustaceans
are part of
the largest animal group.
Octopus and squid
live
in the sea. They have
eight arms.
The bat.
Types of animals
Ostriches can run fast
but can’t fly.
Salamander
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