Animal Tracks and Traces

Youngsters love animals and books about animals. This book about animals will give little ones a fresh look at some of nature’s interesting woodland denizens. First, youngsters will learn about nocturnal animals and why they are seldom seen. Next, they will learn about how to look for the tracks and traces nocturnal animals leave behind that youngsters would be able to find in the light of day. There is information about the kinds of footprints different animals leave that can help identify them. It goes on to discuss the other kinds of markings animals leave, such as marks left by moose pulling bark from trees, and the kinds of habitats they build for their families. All the well-written text is accompanied by beautiful, full-color photographs of the animals and close-up photos of the tracks and traces that the animals leave behind. Back matter includes several pages of excellent teaching materials with quizzes and further information about specific animals. This is a book little ones will want to read over and over, studying the beautiful photographs and learning more with each reading. This is a winner.