Why Do Snakes and Other Animals Have Scales?

This series looks at different body coverings, from the shells on snails to the fur on monkeys and the scales on reptiles. Discover how body coverings vary and the different jobs they do in helping animals to survive.
This book is all about scales and how they help snakes and other animals move, stay safe and survive. Discover how scales are different on different animals and how they change as fish and reptiles grow up.