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Wildlife California (Chronicle Junior Nature Series)
Wildlife California - Chronicle Junior Nature Series Author:AIGA All of us are curious about wild animals. Where do they live? What do they eat? How do they take care of their young? The Chronicle Junior Nature Series will help you begin to answer these puzzling questions and more. Written especially for children ages 4-12, each book focuses on a specific region, highlig... more »hting 26 animals that children can actually see when they visit national parks and other wilderness areas. Full color photographs, maps, fascinating field data, and a glossary make this guide both easy to use and unique in its focus.
In WILDLIFE CALIFORNIA you will discover fascinating facts like:
which mammal has the longest migration
what words like "ectothermic," "molt," and "omnivorous" mean
how snakes developed
how the lodgepole chipmunk helps to maintain the forest
why the fawn's fur is covered with white spots
why some of California's animals are on the endangered species list
A careful eye and a bit of patience are all that are needed to open the door to the wondrous natural world that surrounds us. The Chronicle Junior Nature Series is a first step toward a lifelong appreciation of our fragile wildlife heritage.