Sebbene sia principalmente conosciuto per i libri per bambini sulla natura, il percorso letterario di questo autore è molto più vario. Iniziando nel mondo dell'informatica e dell'elettronica, il suo ampio registro di pubblicazioni comprende manuali tecnici, narrativa storica e persino un libro di testo universitario sulla didascalia. La sua capacità di scrivere su un ampio spettro di argomenti, dalle deiezioni animali ai firmacopie di successo, sottolinea la sua versatilità. L'autore eccelle nel rendere accessibile la natura attraverso narrazioni avvincenti che insegnano sugli animali attraverso le tracce che lasciano.
Get the scoop on poop! Sometimes the animals that live in the Redwoods are hard to find - but you can almost always find their poop! Come along with Emily, Michael, and their parents as they find poop (scat) and footprints (tracks) and discover which animal made them! Find out Who Pooped!
This charming tale of Michael, Emily, and their parents as they explore each national park and discover scat and tracks is designed to both entertain and educate. Wildlife can be elusive, and both kids are disappointed when, at first, they don't encounter many animals in the park. The kids quickly learn, however, that there are animals all around, and these creatures leave behind scat and tracks. Before long, the kids are able to identify animal tracks and determine what a creature has eaten recently. Colorful illustrations of animals and their scat and tracks supplement this lively tale, and a quick-reference chart at the back will make field identification a breeze!
The Cascade Range stretches over 700 miles from northern California to British Columbia. The mountain range is full of wildlife and volcanoes to explore, but watch where you step! The animals that live there are often hard to find but not their poop! Join Emily, Michael, May, and their parents as they examine poop (scat) and footprints (tracks) to find out who pooped in the Cascades. By examining signs left by animals, the kids learn about animal behavior, diet, and identification. Who Pooped in the Cascades? is the perfect backpack companion for your trip to any part of the Cascades. Fun illustrations of the animals and their scat and tracks supplement the charming story, and a quick-reference chart at the back makes field identification a breeze!