Slithering snakes, jumping kangaroos, flying albatrosses, and swimming salmon - every animal, including humans, has its own unique way of getting around. This beautiful book explains the how, why, and "are we there yet?" of animals large and small across the globe. Topics include: - how an animal's environment affects its movement - how an animal's skeleton affects its movement - unusual animal movers such as the water-walking basilisk - how a parent helps its young move around