Did you know that a sailfish's tail helps it zoom through water faster than most cars on a highway? Or that cows and horses swish their tails to flick away pesky bugs? Tails can really be terrific--animals use them to swim, fly, attract a mate, and even communicate! In this tale of tails, five to seven year olds will find out how creatures ranging from salmon to turkeys depend on their tales for survival, and how we humans once had them too. Every kid will love the full-color photos of animals in all sizes and shapes. The author lives in Victoria, British Columbia. 32 pages (all in color), 8 x 10. NEW IN PAPERBACK

 

This book is part of a book series called Up-Close Series .

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2001 by Greystone Books, Canada .

Diane Swanson is the award-winning author of more than 70 factual books for children, including "Turn It Loose: The Scientist in Absolutely Everybody. " She lives in Victoria, BC.