Squirrel Kits (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781617721601)

These widespread gems of nature live just about everywhere, from woods to towns to cities. The gray squirrel, the most common kind, builds its homecalled a dreyhigh up in trees. The home is built of twigs and feathers and dry grass, so its soft and warm inside. The mother squirrels hairless, blind babiescalled kitsare born in the drey. There, they spend seven weeks before venturing outside. Readers will see how the cute little kits learn what to eat, from the tastiest nuts and seeds to the yummiest flowers and plants, and how they eventually learn to live on their own. Clear, simple text and gorgeous pictures are sure to delight emergent readers in this coming-of-age introduction to squirrel kits.

Author: Ruth Owen
ISBN-10: 1617721603
ISBN-13: 9781617721601
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2011
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 7.10h x 6.20w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 142613 / Squirrel Kits


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2011 pg. 88
Booklist 07/01/2011 pg. 49
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2011 pg. 439 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw