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OverviewWhy do aquatic frogs spend the winter buried in mud? Why to garter snakes coil together in dens? Animals hibernate in some unique ways. Discover the amazing ways hibernating animals spend the winter. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bernd Heinrich (Univ. of California, Berkeley) , Jeanie MebanePublisher: Capstone Press Imprint: Capstone Press Dimensions: Width: 19.80cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 19.60cm Weight: 0.045kg ISBN: 9781429693103ISBN 10: 142969310 Pages: 24 Publication Date: 01 July 2012 Recommended Age: From 6 to 9 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"Basic information is presented in a more sophisticated style than in many nonfiction titles for this age group. Key vocabulary words are identified in context and defined at the bottom of the pages on which they appear in addition to being grouped in a glossary. Colorful photographs enhance the texts, while supportive captions and interesting animal facts further enhance the information being presented. General statements (""Migrating animals take breaks to rest and eat..."") are followed up with specific information (""Sandhill cranes spend the winter in southern U.S. states.... More than 500,000 cranes stop along the Platte River in Nebraska....""). Overall, these are excellent titles designed to support the curriculum while at the same time appealing to general interest readers.-- ""School Library Journal""" Basic information is presented in a more sophisticated style than in many nonfiction titles for this age group. Key vocabulary words are identified in context and defined at the bottom of the pages on which they appear in addition to being grouped in a glossary. Colorful photographs enhance the texts, while supportive captions and interesting animal facts further enhance the information being presented. General statements ( Migrating animals take breaks to rest and eat... ) are followed up with specific information ( Sandhill cranes spend the winter in southern U.S. states.... More than 500,000 cranes stop along the Platte River in Nebraska.... ). Overall, these are excellent titles designed to support the curriculum while at the same time appealing to general interest readers.-- School Library Journal Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |