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Overview
In the quiet of night, opossums go in search of food. These forest animals are adapted to life in the dark. Learn more about these furry nocturnal animals in Opossums.
When the sun goes down, nature comes to life. Nocturnal animals use the dark of night to hunt and eat. With big, colorful photos and maps, the Nocturnal Animals set gives you a glimpse into the world of nighttime creatures. Simple text explains habitat, life cycle, range, and behavior.
Editorials
Children's Literature -
Opossums are nocturnal animals, which means they are active at night and they sleep during the day. These intriguing animals live only in North and South America. There are sixty varieties of opossums. Baby opossums spend the first two months of their life in a pouch in the mother's belly. When in danger, an opossum will pretend to be dead. Sadly, in the wild, opossums are only expected to live one to two years. This is the third book in a series of six books about nocturnal animals. The way in which the book is written using large font and simple text is perfect for both kindergartners and first graders. Clear, bright photographs of opossums in various habitats can be found on each colorful page. Each book in the "Nocturnal Animals" series includes a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and a reference page of Internet sites. An elementary school library is the appropriate location for this book, although the book will also make a nice addition to an elementary geography or science class as well. Reviewer: Cheryl Williams ChangBook Details
Published
December 1, 2010
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pages
24
Format
Binding
ISBN
9781429652872