With huge claws and nose ringed by tentacles, star-nosed moles are animals unlike any other, and curious and reluctant readers alike will be eager to discover how these mammals use their unique features. Through carefully leveled text, detailed infographics that emphasize visual literacy, and engaging, colorful photography, readers will explore these exceptional creatures' life cycle, habitats, diet, and threats to survival. Perfect for animal lovers, early reports, STEM and biology lessons, and struggling readers. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension in a nonfiction beginning reader format.