Ridgway Public Library

Text and photographs describe how a variety of animals construct their homes.

"Through simple text and cool photographs, this title gives a brief introduction to what a web is, the different kinds of webs and what kinds of insects and arachnids, like tent caterpillars and spiders, make them"--

"Through simple text and cool photographs, this title gives a brief introduction to what a nest is and the animals, like eagles and sea turtles, that lay their eggs in one"--

Where does a fox raise its young? Where does a bird lay its eggs? Readers will learn what animals live in burrows, trees, dens and more!

Animals in the wild and on the farm scramble to avoid the rain. Will the kitten make it home before it is soaked?

Various woodland creatures make their homes and prepare for their young.

Pictures and simple text depict forest animals' tracks in the snow as they rush to their homes during a winter storm.

Full-color, detailed photographs and illustrations help the reader discover the frozen beauty of the polar regions and the remarkable flora and fauna that survive in these hostile conditions.

"Along a stream a dam pops out of the water. Beavers are busy at work! These aquatic mammals have unique traits that aid them in building the perfect lodge to raise young beavers and keep predators away. Mary Holland's vibrant photographs document the beavers' activities through the course of a year. Do these beavers ever take a break? Follow along as they pop through the winter ice to begin the busy year of eating bark, building dams and gathering...