Animals underground

Details the physical and behavioral characteristics of moles and examines where they live. Also reveals how they find food and care for their young and features full-color photographs throughout.

An introduction to mongooses that provides information on their habitat, behavior, physical characteristics, life cycle, and diet.

Unlike their animated kin, real chipmunks thankfully do not sing in squeaky voices. In the real world, these small, striped members of the squirrel family are impressively resourceful. They can often be seen busily gathering food to store in their burrows in preparation for winter.

These underground mammals are incredible tunnel diggers. They can use their big claws to plow through the ground at speeds faster than 12 feet per hour. Though kids probably won't have their appetites whetted by the worms and bugs that make up most of a moles diet, they will be charmed by these small, furry critters.

These sleek, agile animals are intelligent hunters. Young animal lovers will be eager to learn about these mammals that are native to Africa, Asia, and Southern Europe and are renowned as fierce fighters. Colorful photographs are sure to draw in even reluctant readers.

Whether they think of them as sly, wily thieves or especially adorable members of the dog family, most kids are familiar with foxes. Readers will be introduced to several members of the fox family. They?ll also learn about these furry carnivores diet and family life.

The badger is famous for its dogged toughness and distinctive coloring. Badgers have long fascinated people, as can be seen by their popularity as a mascot and in children's books. Emerging readers will love learning about these fierce mammals and their cozy, underground homes.

Simple text and photographs tell about armadillos, including where they live, how they stay safe, and what they eat.