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Provides information about the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of beavers and such related rodents as flying squirrels, pocket gophers, mice, and lemmings.

Examines the beaver's environment, physical characteristics, social life, hunting and mating behavior, and encounters with humans.

A scientific look at beavers, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their gnawing teeth, behaviors, relationships with humans, and abundance of the rodents in the world today.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces beavers to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the remarkable homes built by beavers.

"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...

Uses humor to describe why the beaver is such an extraordinary animal.