opossums

Explores the biology, habitat, and habits of opossums.

Examines the features, habitat, and behaviors of opossums, such as their playing dead or carrying their babies, called "joeys," in pouches.

Mattie takes in a possum and then mistakingly blames her cat Prowler and her dog Howler for the messes he makes.

Young learners will read about the opossums unique physical characteristics, behavior, and adaptations to their environment.

The friendship between Cork, a muskrat, and Fuzz, a possum, is in trouble when Cork decides that since he is older, he has to be taller than Fuzz.

When Walter Possum complains that he has nothing to do, his father gives him a something-to-do stone that helps him think of adventurous ideas.

Presents the life of a baby possum from his birth into his mother's pouch to his first experience "playing possum", after which he is on his own.

When Gilbert loses his tooth, the reader finds out just how resourceful the Tooth Fairy can be.

Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, food habits, and babies of a mammal that has inhabited the Earth since the time of the giant dinosaurs.

Two good friends, Possum and Alien, spend time together celebrating their birthdays, discovering their uniqueness, and hanging out together in a tree.