Centipedes, Millipedes, And Their Relatives: Myriapods( Series - Invertebrates )

1. In clear, straightforward text, this series introduces invertebrates, a group of animals that includes more than 1 million species. Readers will learn the distinguishing physical characteristics of each group of invertebrates, as well as what they eat, how they sense their world, and how they defend themselves. The final chapter of each book sends readers exploring, describing where to find the animals and how to stay safe while searching.

2. A special section on life cycles appears in each book, supported by a photographic diagram. And two specific species are highlighted in up-close animal profiles.

3. "Fascinating Fact" and "Did You Know?" boxes provide interesting supplemental information, and brief pronunciation guides are scattered throughout each book.

4. Readers can test their newfound knowledge at the end of each book by taking a quiz and answering challenge questions.

Readers will investigate creatures from the interesting world of invertebrates in this fascinating series. Each book covers the physical characteristics, life cycles, habitats, food, sense, defense mechanisms, and living regions of one class of invertebrates. All myriapods have at least 18 legs, but some grow as many as 750. Find out how these creatures live, from how they move and eat to how they defend themselves.