Beavers
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
- Initial publish date
- Apr 1998
- Category
- General
- Recommended Age
- 5 to 10
- Recommended Grade
- k to 5
- Recommended Reading age
- 5 to 10
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781550746792
- Publish Date
- Apr 1998
- List Price
- $11.99
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781550744293
- Publish Date
- Aug 1998
- List Price
- $14.95
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Description
How beavers dam ponds and build lodges are just two of 14 topics in this clearly written title in the popular and informative Kids Can Press Wildlife Series. You will find out why beavers chew on trees, where they give birth and raise their young, how they escape danger and much more. Did you know? * A beaver never stops growing. * A beaver can stay underwater for up to 15 minutes. * Some beaver dams are longer than a soccer field. * Beaver babies can see, hear, walk and swim as soon as they are born. Beautifully detailed, realistic illustrations give young children a close-up look at beavers and satisfy their curiosity about these intriguing animals.
About the authors
Deborah Hodge is the author of more than twenty-five books for children. She specializes in writing engaging non-fiction for young readers and loves the challenge of using few words to explain big thoughts. Many of Deborah’s books have received awards and have been published internationally. Her honors include the Information Book Award of Canada and the Green Prize for Sustainable Literature, and she was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature. Her work has also appeared on ALA’s Top Ten Best Environmental Books for Youth. Deborah lives in Vancouver.
Pat Stephens is the illustrator of many books for children. Her art appears in the Animal Behavior series and the Kids Can Press Wildlife Series. Pat lives in Durham, Ontario.
Awards
- Short-listed, Red Cedar Book Award
- Winner, Our Choice, Canadian Children’s Book Centre
Editorial Reviews
Features concise, clearly organized facts corralled into brief, dual page chapters about North America’s largest rodent, the beaver ... A thorough examination.
A great beginner’s reference.
Solid choices for homework assignments or to whet the appetites of young wildlife lovers.
[Beavers and the other titles in] this series fill an important niche for early readers.
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