skunks

Readers will learn about skunks’ behaviors, habitats, diet, family life, and struggles in the wild, as well as how to stay safe around skunks.

"Phew! Luckily, a skunk's infamous stench isn't the way it smells all the time. Instead, it's a secret weapon. The black and white mammal can actually aim and squirt its stinky liquid at its enemy or create a cloud of disgusting smell as it runs away. Readers of this amusing and informative peek into one of nature's stinkiest creatures will learn there are several species of skunks and what to do to avoid being sprayed"--Provided by the publisher.

This stinky backyard animal is sure to grab the attention of nature-loving readers. Readers will learn about the anatomy, behavior, and habitat of skunks, as well as their odd defense technique. Readers will also explore the negative interactions skunks might have with people, from stinky sprays to the risk of rabies. Fun fact boxes give readers opportunities to explore the world of skunks. Readers will delight in the color photographs and engaging text that make this a memorable and exciting reading experience. This book addresses important topics in life sciences curricula, and will prove to be invaluable supplemental reading. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-color photographs, Glossary, Index, Web Sites.

"[Introduces young readers to the skunk's] behaviors, habitats, diet, family life, and struggles in the wild, as well as how to stay safe around skunks and how to get rid of the stink if you are unlucky enough to get sprayed."--Back cover.

Unlike their thieving parents, ten-year-old twins Billy and Jillian Crook like to do good deeds, including rescuing a baby skunk. Features activities.

Offers answers to questions children may have about skunks and why they smell bad.

Bear tries to convince Skunk to take a bath.

Vol. 16.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of skunks, the musk-spraying mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining the unpleasant scent of skunks"--.

Sassafras, the little skunk, develops self-esteem when he learns the value of his "special gift" while playing with his friends in the woods.