Author: Gail Gibbons
Narrator: Qarie Marshall
Unabridged: 0 hr 10 min
Format: Digital Audiobook
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
Published: 12/30/2016
Genre: Children & Young Adults Nonfiction - Animals - Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Squirrels, Etc.
Every February 2nd, people all across the country wonder about the groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. Will he see his shadow on that day or won't he? Will spring come early or late? Gail Gibbons combines clear, simple wording with her signature illustrations to present information about Groundhog Day, its origins, and the animal at the center of this delightful annual event. Using colorful diagrams and pictures, Gibbons teaches kids about the homes and habits of groundhogs while explaining the history behind the superstitions and fun customs of the yearly celebration.
Highlights presents A Long Winter's Nap by Karen G. Ballen. The arctic squirrel hibernates underground to survive the winter.
Highlights presents A Chipmunk's Home by Janice Marie Scully. Don't be tripped up by these rodents that live in shallow burrows sometimes under sidewalks.
What do hamsters eat? And why do they like to run on a wheel while you're asleep? Get to know pet hamsters with fun and informative questions and answers.
Scientist Tim Holy studies mice and the way in which they aurally communicate.
A history of how maple syrup was "discovered" by Native Americans who observed squirrels tapping into trees and then letting the water evaporate off the sap.
Watching it run on its wheel isn’t the only thing involved in owning a hamster. You’ll care for your hamster every day. Is a hamster the pet for you?
The tundra ecosystem is vast, covering a large part of the far north. Countless animals and plants live there. So what difference could the loss of one animal species make? Follow the chain reaction, and discover how important lemmings are.
Squirrels! Learn about the survival of different types of squirrels. Stories by Lois Bower, Alison Pearce Stevens Ph.D., Cheryl M Reifsnyder, Ph.D., and Richard Woods.
Read about one of the few towns in the United States with a white squirrel population.