Sea cucumbers? Flying dragons? Students will be shocked and amazed by these unusual creatures! Amazing photographs and informative text provide reading practice and enjoyable learning for elementary readers on eight unique animals. The inclusion of fun facts and additional resources ensure that every curious kid's questions will be answered. A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about the axolotl, also called the Mexican walking fish. Readers learn about this fully aquatic salamander and their status of nearly extinct. Includes a bit about their home in Lake Xochimilco near Mexico City. Learn about their feeding habits, predators, and life cycle. Includes fun facts, table of contents, glossary, further resources, and index.