I've Got a Tail!

By Julie Murphy, Murphy Julie, Hannah Tolson (Illustrator)

Part of the I've Got… series

Discover how unique animal tails aid survival across diverse habitats.

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32 pages· 511 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the fascinating world of animal tails, from dolphins with spinning tails to vipers with spider-like tails. This engaging picture book reveals how these unique adaptations help creatures thrive in deserts, oceans, forests, and arctic regions. Young readers will be captivated by the diverse ways animals use their tails for survival, defense, and hunting. With vivid illustrations and a map showing each animal's habitat, this book is perfect for budding zoologists and classroom lessons alike. Dive into a world where tails are more than just appendages—they're essential tools for life.

From the publisher

Don’t miss the other incredible animal titles in this series: I’ve Got Feet! and I’ve Got Eyes! Young readers meet animals showing off their unique tails in this narrative nonfiction picture book that celebrates the diversity of the animal world. Tails that spin. Tails that mimic spiders to lure in prey. Tails that simply drop off as defense. Zoologist and children’s author Julie Murphy explores dolphins, spider-tailed horned vipers, desert lizards, and many more animals with awesome tails. The well-researched book is the third in the I’ve Got… series cover animal adaptions from Julie Murphy and illustrator Hannah Tolson. A map locates the common range of each animal. Illustrated endpapers show the animals with tails hiding at the front, and the back endpapers reveal the animals. Perfect for young animal lovers to read on their own, this book can also be used to support classroom lessons in grades K-2 for life science, geography, and more.

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