The Nature Kid's Guide to Groundhogs: A Level 2 Reader for Curious Young Kids Who Love Groundhogs!

Did you know groundhogs are called "whistle pigs" because their warning call can be heard five football fields away? Or that their heart slows from 80 beats per minute to just 5 when they hibernate? Most kids only think about groundhogs on February 2nd. But these burrowing experts are fascinating all year round-and your young reader is about to find out why."The Nature Kid's Guide to Groundhogs" takes children ages 6-12 underground into the secret world of one of North America's favorite backyard animals. How do groundhogs dig tunnels over 60 feet long? Why do their teeth never stop growing? And how do they survive five whole months without eating or drinking a single thing?Written for Level 2 readers in short, engaging sentences, this book brings these "whistle pigs" to life. Your child will discover that groundhogs can climb trees, swim underwater for 5 minutes, and move 700 pounds of dirt to build just one burrow: that's heavier than a refrigerator!More than just a Groundhog Day celebrity.Groundhogs are master builders, escape artists, and true hibernation champions. They can run 8 miles per hour, spot movement from 300 yards away, and have special ears that close tight to keep out dirt while digging. Once your child learns the real story behind this backyard neighbor, they'll never look at a groundhog the same way again.Thousands of young readers have explored the Nature Kids Guide series. Your child's next favorite animal is waiting.

Pagina's: 40, Paperback, LP Media Inc