animal babies in grasslands

Author: KingfisherStaff / Country: United Kingdom
Publisher: Kingfisher Books
Publication Date: 2004-07-01
Features: The "Animal Babies" series takes children on a journey through ponds and rivers, polar lands, and grasslands. In this edition, the reader is introduced to animal babies in grasslands. The book features amazing full-color photographs of an elephant, zebra, lion, prairie dog, kangaroo, giraffe, and meerkat along with their young in their natural habitat. Each animal baby is introduced with a photograph and text providing a clue unique to this particular animal. The book then attempts to engage the reader by asking, "Who is my mommy?" The answer is provided on the next page, along with a photo of the baby with her mother and text providing an additional fun fact. However, while the pictures are excellent and the animal facts clearly researched well, this particular question can be confusing to a young child. An adult will understand that the format is necessary to teach the different names given to the young of different species, a kangaroo baby is a joey while a zebra baby is a foal, for example. But asking a young reader this question will likely be more puzzling than intriguing. Animal Babies in Grasslands shows seven young mammals living in this habitat, including lions, meerkats, elephants, prairie dogs, zebras, kangaroos, and coyotes. From the close-knit prairie dog communities of North America to the big-eared elephants of Africa's scrubland, the delightful images and lively text will engage and charm young children. Key Features · Perfect introduction for the very young to the animal kingdom and the habitats in which animals live · Adorable, large, full-color photographs capture readers' hearts · Children learn about the variety of animals in a habitat · The simple, questioning approach involves young children in animal families