"Brrr! The air is getting cold. Groundhogs move into the special burrows they spent the summer digging. It's time for them to settle down for a long snooze. Why do they need to sleep? Learn all about groundhog hibernation and how weather makes them sleep"--Provided by publisher.
"Did you know that the groundhog is also called the "whistle-pig"? This is because they make a high-pitched "whistle" noise to warn other groundhogs nearby of predators. Find other interesting facts about this exciting animal in Groundhog, a title in the Backyard Animals series.".
What's that cute creature crawling out from a hole underground? It's a groundhog. Learn about how the groundhog digs its burrow, explore its holey home, and follow along as it makes a daring escape from predators by dodging into its secret burrow entrances. Engaging photos and fun text make it easy to learn the hole truth about groundhogs.
Describes how Mr. Groundhog tries to give away his Groundhog Day duties so that no one will get mad when he predicts there will be six more weeks of winter.
English and Spanish text describe how Mr. Groundhog tries to give away his Groundhog Day duties so that no one will get mad when he predicts there will be six more weeks of winter.
Introduces young readers to the origins and traditions of Groundhog Day, provides a brief overview of the characteristics of groundhogs, and discusses Groundhog Day celebrations in Pennsylvania, Ontario, New York, and Nova Scotia.
