The Science of Living Things series helps children understand that they are as connected to trees, rocks, and weather as the animals that live outdoors This important series helps define the basic concept of life and investigates the incredible world of living things. Each book explores a basic scientific concept or animal using: -- easy-to-understand text-- clearly labeled diagrams-- exciting, full-color photographsFew books explain the scientific classification of animals as well as What is the Animal Kingdom? All creatures, including insects, mammals, and fish, are classified and described from simple animals like sponges to the larger brained mammals such as humans. Young readers will learn: -- all the basics of kingdoms and species that form an important foundation for the study of biology-- the threat to habitats by illegal hunting, human development, and pollution-- how readers can help prevent their destruction