Pack up the children and take a series of exciting "book visits" to see lots of interesting animals. These colorful picture books feature an easy text that is ideal for reading aloud to preschoolers. Beginning readers will find the language level just right too. The emphasis is on fundamental concepts of life sciences, presented in simple terms that make sense to very young children. Outstanding full-color illustrations are vivid enough to capture any small child's imagination. Each book concludes with a brief "scientific" section for parents or teachers, which helps them answer tough questions in terms that can readily be understood.