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Overview
Don't mess with a skunk! When these creatures think they're in danger, they spray a stinky oil at their enemies. The oil isn't deadly, but it sure smells awful. Look inside to find many more fascinating facts about these smelly creatures!Synopsis
Don't mess with a skunk! When these creatures think they're in danger, they spray a stinky oil at their enemies. The oil isn't deadly, but it sure smells awful. Look inside to find many more fascinating facts about these smelly creatures!
Children's Literature
Phew! Stay away or the skunk will spray its foul-smelling oil as a warning when it feels threatened with danger. Learn some interesting information about this black and white, furry creature that is featured in the "Gross-Out Defenses" series about unique and gross ways that animals protect themselves. Besides the scent issue, there is also some information about the skunk's habitat and life. Throughout the book, readers will find color photographs along with the captions providing some facts about the skunk. Emergent readers may need some assistance with the content vocabulary in this informational text. The skunk isn't the only creature that uses a malodorous defense system; there is a short description about the fulmar, a seabird. In the back of the book is a page with a few bibliographical references and an index. The glossary has a pronunciation guide and photograph along with the description of the word. The publisher's website provides a simple crossword puzzle and unlabeled portals to websites that have additional information about the skunk. The gross-out factor of the potent odor may entice readers to explore and learn more about the skunk. Reviewer: Carrie Hane Hung