Teeth Paperback by Sneed B. Collard III (Author); Phyllis V. Saroff (Illustrator)

Product Details

• Publisher: Charlesbridge (2008-02-01)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 32 pages
• ISBN-13: 9781580891219
• Item Weight: 158.76 grams
• Dimensions: 28.3 x 21.51 x 0.25 cm

What do you know about teeth?

Animals use their teeth in many ways for many reasons. Grind. Mash. Munch. Simple text introduces various types of teeth, while detailed explanations regarding specific animals offer further information about teeth function, structure, and number. Vivid, accurate illustrations put teeth in context, from the great white shark with its rows of sharp teeth to the Cuban crocodile with its replacement teeth to the cutthroat trout with its tongue teeth.

Teeth are amazing. They help animals survive in many ways. Young wildlife lovers will love learning all about these animals and their amazing teeth.

Includes a glossary and additional resources.

About the Author

Sneed B. Collard III has been a biologist and a computer scientist. He's put his knowledge and experience to use by writing more than thirty children's books, including MANY BIOMES, ONE EARTH; BEAKS; and TEETH. He began writing after graduating with honors in marine biology from the University of California at Berkeley. After earning his master’s in scientific instrumentation at the University of California at Santa Barbara, he continued to hone his craft while serving as a computer consultant for biologists. He lives in Missoula, Montana.