Description
Following raccoon cubs from birth to maturity, The Life Cycle of a Raccoon explains the stages of development baby raccoons undergo before they leave their mothers. These highly intelligent and adaptable mammals will fascinate children. Vivid photographs and detailed illustrations accompany concise text. Topics include: - the manual dexterity of the raccoon - how cubs find a home range - a female raccoon's preparation for birth - how cubs learn foraging techniques from their mothers - how raccoons survive in cities - dangers to raccoons from pesticides, pollution, and destruction of their habitats
Title Metadata
Author: |
Crossingham, John |
Publisher: |
Crabtree Publishing Company |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
2003 |
Number of Pages: |
32 |
Dewey: |
599.763 |
Dewey Range: |
500s |
Binding Type: |
Library Binding |
Interest Age: |
8 |
Accelerated Reader Interest Level: |
Middle Grade |
Accelerated Reader Reading Level: |
5.2 |
Accelerated Reader Point Value: |
0.5 |
Guided Reading Level: |
O |
Guided Reading Interest Age: |
Grade 3 |
Lexile Level: |
900 |
Lexile Range: |
Confident Reader (800 - 999) |
