Critter Litter: See What Critters Leave Behind! (Wildlife Picture Books)

ISBN 10: 1591935903 ISBN 13: 9781591935902

Publisher: Adventure Publications, 2016

Synopsis

Critter Litter: See what critters leave behind! is a Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient Kids will be crazy about critters after this engaging introduction to wildlife! Award-winning author, naturalist and photographer Stan Tekiela shares fun facts about 12 animals and the litter” they leave behind. Young readers will learn to tell what’s visited the area by the signs left behind: animal tracks, food and, yes, even scat (poop)! Let kids giggle as they learn to appreciate mammals and the natural world.

This entertaining, educational book features:

Flaps that children can lift in order to see the scat
Fun facts and professional photos of 12 mammals
Several different signs per species to look for

About this title

About the Author:

Naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela has written more than 130 books, including nature appreciation books and children's books. He is perhaps best known for his popular state-specific field guide series, which now includes books about birds, mammals, trees and wildflowers. Holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 25 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations. Stan can be followed on Facebook and Twitter. He can be contacted via naturesmart.com.

From School Library Journal:

PreS-Gr 2—Eww is right! This lift-the-flap book presents a glimpse into the digestive systems of 13 North American mammals. Each animal is given its own spread featuring a brief introduction about where to find it and how to distinguish it from other creatures (tracks, physical characteristics). On each spread, the text is accompanied by captioned photographs, simple shadow illustrations of footprints, and, under the flap, a small photo of the animal's excrement. The use of color photographs to show real droppings sets Tekiela's work apart from other poop books, as most rely solely on illustrations of the waste matter. A simple layout with short sentences and descriptive wording makes this book easy to read aloud and to share with a group or one-on-one. VERDICT A great resource for budding ecologists or any young reader going through the feces phase.—Jennifer Wolf, Beaverton City Library, OR

About this edition

• Publisher: Adventure Publications
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1591935903
• ISBN 13: 9781591935902
• Binding: Novelty Book
• Number of pages: 26