wintering

Biologist and science writer Bernd Heinrich investigates his local woods to study the ways a variety of animals adapt their physiology and behavior to the demands of winter.

"Young readers are introduced to polar bears, penguins, and other animals that make their homes where it's snowy and cold . . . Whether they're holding their breath before diving under the cold water to meet a sea creature or tilting the pages so the seals can slide down the ice, readers are able to play along with the brightly illustrated animals they meet"--Provided by publisher.

"There is more than one way for animals to prepare for winter. Some, such as mice, foxes, and moose, simply tolerate the cold. Of course black bears hibernate, but chipmunks, wood frogs, and garter snakes do too. And then there are the creatures that migrate, including hummingbirds, blue whales, and even earthworms[.] This rhyming nonfiction picture book by Laura Purdie Salas tells you all about how animals survive chilly weather"--Provided by publisher.

"When winter hits, many people in colder climates spend most of their time indoors. But what do wild animals do? Some animals spend winters hibernating. In this book, beginning readers will learn what hibernation is, why some animals hibernate and others don't, how hibernating animals prepare for their long sleep, and more. Color photographs grab readers' attention and allow them to draw connections to the text"--Provided by publisher.

"This story focuses on wildlife in winter and the joy of being outdoors during the winter months"--Provided by publisher.

"There is more than one way for animals to prepare for winter. Some, such as mice, foxes, and moose, simply tolerate the cold. Of course black bears hibernate, but chipmunks, wood frogs, and garter snakes do too. And then there are the creatures that migrate, including hummingbirds, blue whales, and even earthworms[.] This rhyming nonfiction picture book by Laura Purdie Salas tells you all about how animals survive chilly weather"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the many different ways animals cope with winter, including migration, hibernation, and food storage.

Simple text and photographs explore how animals survive during the winter season.

Muestra ima?enes de diferentes animales salvajes en invierno, e incluye breves datos sobre el comportamiento de los animales durante el invierno.