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

Splash! A giant shape rises from the lake, water streaming off antlers six feet wide. It's a moose! If your child is fascinated by huge animals, moose are in a category of their own. These towering creatures stand taller than most adults, grow antlers faster than any other bone on Earth, and can dive underwater to munch on plants growing on lake bottoms. "The Nature Kid's Guide to Moose" is written for curious kids ages 7-12 who want to know how these giants survive in cold, wild places. Why do bull moose lose 20 percent of their body weight every fall? How can their front hooves slice through thick ice? What makes their hollow hair work like a cozy blanket? Your child will uncover the answers and want to share them at dinner. Short sentences and jaw-dropping facts fill every page. Your child will learn about antlers that grow an inch per day, calves that weigh 300 pounds by their first fall, and mothers that charge at wolves and bears to protect their babies. A book for kids who love massive animals and wild northern places. Moose can swim six miles without stopping, run 35 miles per hour, and smell danger from half a mile away. They wade into marshes, dunk their heads underwater, and eat 70 pounds of food in a single day. From Alaska to Maine, these gentle giants rule the wetlands. 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