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73 Illustrations Ages 6 to 11 First Grade to Fifth Grade
The Burgess Animal Book for Children
Porcupines, field mice, coyotes, and other creatures take on appealing personalities in informative, entertaining tales about the inhabitants of the Green Forest and beyond.
The charming collection of entertaining tales is sure to transport today’s young readers to the same captivating world of nature that delighted generations of children before them.
Chatter and Happy Jack Join
Happy Jack the Grey Squirrel – No one knows better the value of thrift.
Rusty the Fox Squirrel – His coat varies from red to gray.
Whistler and Yap Yap
Yap Yap the Prairie Dog – A social little Marmot who lives on the prairies of the West.
Grubby the Pocket Gopher – The true Gopher and a great pest to farmers.
Flitter the Bat and His Family
Flitter the Bat – This is a the Red Bat, also called the Tree Bat.
The Little Brown Bat – He is about to catch a fly on the surface of the water.
Reddy Fox Joins the School
Reddy Fox – The familiar Red Fox who holds his own against man.
The Gray Fox – In some places he is called the Tree Fox.
Additional Books for Children by Thornton Burgess
The Burgess Bird Book for Children
Downy the Woodpecker, Spooky the Screech Owl, and other winged creatures tell Peter Cottontail about their migration patterns, calls, nesting habits, and more in this blend of fact and fiction.
Renowned naturalist and author of children’s books on wildlife successfully blends information and entertainment in his book about birds.
The Burgess Seashore Book for Children
Danny Meadow Mouse, Jimmy Skunk, and Reddy Fox explore the Atlantic shoreline and learn about habits and habitats of many creatures — from horseshoe crabs to sea cucumbers.
Veteran storyteller Thornton Burgess shares information with his young readers about dozens of creatures that thrive along the Atlantic shoreline.
Publisher : Dover Publications (September 10, 2004)
Language : English
Paperback : 288 pages
ISBN-10 : 0486437450
ISBN-13 : 978-0486437453
Reading age : 6 – 11 years
Grade level : Preschool – 5
Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
Dimensions : 5.42 x 0.6 x 8.46 inches
