Kids' Backyard Safari: Opossums

Kids' Backyard Safari: Opossums
Author: Ann Tatlock
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2024-01-23
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1637414501

Perfect narrative non-fiction for young learners! Backyard Safari: Opossums is told through a fun story. Children learn about what opossums look like, different types of opossums, why opossums do what they do, how they hunt, what they eat, and where they live. As a narrative non-fiction book, it also includes full-color photos of opossums in the wild, fun facts about them, and suggests further reading on the subject. Start a child's love of wildlife with the Backyard Safari series.

Opossums: Misunderstood Critters

Opossums: Misunderstood Critters
Author: Dr. Richard A. NeSmith
Publisher: Applied Principles of Education & Learning
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2020-09-16
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

Everyone has their unique and adorable favorite wildlife animal. Few choose the opossum. BUT you are reading this, so you really need to consider the opossum!It is a misunderstood animal that serves a vital role in the forest ecosystem. Opossums seldom win beauty contests, but upon reading about their special "superpowers," you are going to learn and earn a greater respect and admiration for them. There are many misconceptions people have about opossums. This book will walk you through them and give you a better understanding of these misunderstood marsupials (the only marsupials in North America).

Tricky Opossums

Tricky Opossums
Author: Catherine Nichols
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2008-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1597168041

Opossums fool predators by pretending to be dead. If an enemy really needs convincing, the opossum will even blow bubbles of drool out of its nose or squirt a smelly green liquid from its rear! What animal would want to eat something so gross? These are just some of the fascinating facts kids will discover as they explore the world of these tricky creatures. Large, eye-popping photos and clear, grade-appropriate text engage emergent readers as they learn all about the unique and gross ways opossums protect themselves. A section in the back of the book profiles another animal that protects itself in a similar way, to help reinforce the concept of defense mechanisms.

My Backyard Jungle

My Backyard Jungle
Author: James Barilla
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 377
Release: 2013-04-22
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0300184018

DIVThe captivating story of an urban family who welcomes wildlife into their backyard and discovers the ups and downs of sharing habitat/div

Dillie the Deer

Dillie the Deer
Author: Melanie Butera
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2015-10-27
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1942872100

A heart-warming and irresistible story of the profound bond between a deer named Dillie and the veterinarian who saved her life. In 2004, veterinarian Melanie Butera received a dying fawn she called Dillie. She doubted the fawn would survive, but, with the help of Melanie and her family, Dillie was nursed back to health. The tenacious, mischievous and funny deer quickly became a member of the family, enriching their lives beyond measure. And when Melanie is diagnosed with cancer, the veterinarian who saved Dillie's life is in turn saved by the fawn's love.

Pond and Stream Safari

Pond and Stream Safari
Author: Karen Edelstein
Publisher: Cornell Cooperative Extension
Total Pages: 57
Release: 1993-06-01
Genre: Aquatic ecology
ISBN: 9781577530398

Easy and Fun Paint Magic with Water: Dinosaurs

Easy and Fun Paint Magic with Water: Dinosaurs
Author: Clorophyl Editions
Publisher: Happy Fox Books
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2022-07-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781641241731

Just add water and it's like magic! A fun (and mess-free!) painting activity book for kids ages 3-6, Easy and Fun Paint Magic with Water: Dinosaurs features 12 simple and playful line art designs of friendly dinosaurs, from flying pterodactyls and hungry brontosauruses to race car driving T-rexes, smiling triceratops, and so many more. Using the provided paintbrush, simply wet with water and watch the colors magically appear for each black-and-white dinosaur illustration as it comes to life! With a stiff cardboard backing to prevent unwanted leaks, parents can rest assured while their children paint and have a blast using water to create stunning works of dino art! Each page within this kid's painting book comes with perforated edges so finished artwork can be easily removed and put on display.

Baby Animals in Pouches

Baby Animals in Pouches
Author: Martha Elizabeth Hillman Rustad
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2019-05-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1543597890

Boing! A mother kangaroo jumps. Her baby sits in her pouch. Through delightfully simple text and bright, close-up photos, this e-book shows beginning readers why pouches make good homes for growing marsupials such as opossums, wombats, and other animals. All Little Pebble books have an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below.

Animal Mouths

Animal Mouths
Author: Mary Holland
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781628555523

Photographs and concise text examine the mouths belonging to hawks, butterflies, beavers, weasels, and other creatures.

Animal Helpers

Animal Helpers
Author: Jennifer Keats Curtis
Publisher: Arbordale Pub
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2012-08-10
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781607186717

Takes a behind-the-scenes look at four wildlife rehabilitation centers, where veterinarians and staff help nurse wild animals back to health.