burrowing animals

Nature lovers often come across holes in the ground dug by animals. They can't help but wonder what kind of creature dug the burrow and why. This inviting book offers a variety of reasons why burrowing animals take part in this interesting behavior. They dig to make homes, hide food, find food, hide from predators, and even maintain body temperature. Readers will appreciate the accessible, at-level text and enjoy the supporting images of animals in the wild even more. A concluding chart will help them retain the volume's essential curricular concepts.

"The rabbit, the mole, the badger. . . all of them live underground--some only in the winter, and some all year round. Dig down into the underground animal kingdom and see for yourself! This foldout picture book contains lots of dug-out chambers and tunnels for you to explore!"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text discusses the physical characteristics, life cycle, and habits of armadillos.

"What kinds of animals live under the ground? Readers discover the answer to this question as they learn fun facts about the animal world while having lots of fun along the way . . . Readers are then able to interact with these creatures by following directions to shake, touch, and turn the pages before learning something new"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the various animals that use the same burrow as a home throughout the seasons.

Simple text using a repetitive sentence pattern help early readers to build their reading skills as they learn what animals dig.

Explores the lifestyles of animals who make their homes burrowing under ground, including moles, gophers, badgers, and others.

"All kinds of animals scrape and burrow below the surface. From pocket gophers to trapdoor spiders, many animals burrow down below. Find out why these . . . animals build and how they do it"--Provided by publisher.

"Through simple text and . . . photographs, this title gives a brief introduction to what a burrow is and the animals, like rabbits and owls, that live in one"--Provided by publisher.

Describes different animals that live underground, explaining how they make their underground homes, how they find food, and why they live in the dirt and mud.