Whether long or short, feathery or furry, an animal's tail is a fascinating part of its body. Swishing, swinging, slapping, stinging, each tail is a tool that helps the animal survive in its special environment. Amazing Animal Tails, part of the How Animals Use Their Body Parts series, introduces children to the fascinating functions of nine different animal tails. Young readers hear the tales of animal tails and learn they truly are amazing. Each title includes many beautiful large, close-up photos.