Laurence Pringle
Author
Series
Publisher
Boyds Mills Press, an imprint of Highlights
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
This gorgeous and lyrical nonfiction picture book continues the Secret Life series by renowned science author Laurence Pringle and illustrator Kate Garchinsky. It follows a year in the life of a little brown bat named Otis as he learns to be a hunter, escape predators, and find a mate. Stunning, realistic illustrations celebrate the beauty of these mysterious creatures as readers learn important facts through an engaging and fascinating story. The...
Author
Series
Publisher
Boyds Mills Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"The celebrated Secret Life series continues with a determined mother skunk and her five kits. Young readers will learn about their hidden lives as the skunk kits grow and explore their world, escape predators, and hunt for food. Renowned science author Laurence Pringle provides a story of family and survival packed with science terminology, depictions of skunk behavior, and information about skunks' habitats, diets, and sounds. And Kate Garchinsky's...
Author
Series
Publisher
Astra Young Readers, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Follow a year in the life of Volans, a flying squirrel, as she glides in the night air to hunt for food, deftly avoids danger from a raccoon, and gives birth to three tiny pups before preparing once again for the coming winter. Emerging at night from a cozy nest high in a tree, Volans the flying squirrel glides down. Although called a "flying" squirrel, she actually doesn't fly--she glides using fur-covered flaps. Her instincts lead her to her hidden...
Author
Publisher
Boyds Mills Press, an imprint of Highlights
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"The life of a red fox is a mystery to most people. You might catch a glimpse of blazing red fur or hear a far-off bark, but the fox's daily activities are known to few. Filled with fascinating facts and illuminating details, this nonfiction book invites readers on a yearlong journey with a red fox named Vixen. Follow her as she hunts for food, escapes from danger, and raises playful kits with her mate... preparing them for the day when they will...