Describes how different animals use their tails for different purposes -- for hanging on, stinging, sending messages, moving about or for showing off. Includes notes for teachers. Suggested level: primary.

Caption title. Previous ed.: Auckland, N. Z. : Heinemann Primary, 1999. "Informational explanation"--Back cover. Includes index.

Using a tail -- Tails that hold on tight -- Tails that sting -- Tails that send messages -- Tails that help animals move -- Tails for showing off.