Description In Slimy Animals, readers will learn about slimy animals, including snails and slugs, slime eels, and worms.. . A comprehensive Why Are Some Animals Slimy? back matter feature highlights different uses for slime in the animal kingdom. Children can learn more about slimy animals online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Slimy Animals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index..