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Mammal Mania
Mammal Mania

Mammal Mania

30 Activities and Observations for Exploring the World of Mammals

<div>7-9<br />2nd - 4th grades</div>

Young Naturalists

JUVENILE NONFICTION

144 Pages, 11 x 8.5

Formats: Trade Paper, EPUB, PDF, Mobipocket

Trade Paper, $16.99 (CA $22.99) (US $16.99)

Publication Date: April 2021

ISBN 9781641604369

Rights: WOR

Chicago Review Press (Apr 2021)

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Overview

This full-color book of marvelous mammals provides 30 hands-on activities to give interested children an overview of the wide varieties of mammals in their world

How big is a blue whale? Why does a sloth crawl from the safety of a tree to the ground once a week? How does a vampire bat feed? Young nature enthusiasts will find answers to these questions and learn all sorts of fascinating facts about mammals in this full-color, interactive book. Mammal Mania explores what makes mammals unique, as well as their anatomy, behavior, and conservation needs. Thirty hands-on activities promote observation and analysis, writing and drawing, math and science, and nature literacy skills. Readers will learn to build a squirrel feeder, write a putrid poem, make an animal tracking station, and much more. This useful resource includes a glossary of scientific terms, a list of mammal orders, and a teacher's guide to initiate classroom discussion.

Reviews

“A handsome addition for public and school library STEM collections.” —Booklist

Author Biography

Lisa J. Amstutz holds degrees in biology and ecology/environmental science, and, as a former outdoor educator, she is passionate about connecting kids with nature. Amstutz is the author of more than 100 children’s books and serves as assistant regional advisor for the Ohio: North chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.