Scales are used as a body covering for some animals. Through a playful question-and-answer format, this book introduces animals that use scales for protection. Children will learn that scales can have different colors, textures, and sizes to protect animals in a variety of ways.Scales are used as a body covering for some animals. Through a playful question-and-answer format, this book introduces animals that use scales for protection. Children will learn that scales can have different colors, textures, and sizes to protect animals in a variety of ways.