"Twenty-seven poems look inside the dwellings of animals like elf owls, cathedral termites, Sumatran orangutans, and foam-nest tree frogs"-- Provided by publisher.

Youngsters awaken in the morning with the belief that they are the greatest little ones in the world, whether they are children in their mothers' arms, eagles soaring above mountains, whales swimming in the ocean, or other animals in their domains.

"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...

"A peek inside the homes--from burrow deep underground to nests high in the trees--where baby animals live and grow"-- Provided by publisher.

The tiny creatures in this book are amazing builders. Can you guess ... which builder makes separate chambers for nurseries and even trash? Or which insect's home looks like cotton candy? Or what kind of insect has ears on its knees? Busy Builders features eight insects, one spider, and an inside look at the unique structures they each build.

"Beaver finds a mate and then the pair build a dam and a lodge to raise their kits. This illustrated narrative nonfiction book includes a range map and a "Build Like a Beaver" hands-on activity, plus glossary and further resources"-- Provided by publisher.

Discusses the animal and plant life that manages to exist in small "leftover places" such as sidewalk cracks and under stones.

"Look inside to enter the subterranean world of the prairie dog's town. You'll discover how these small furry animals communicate, find food, and raise their young. Perhaps most interesting of all, you'll find out how they work together to build their perfect hideaways under the ground"--P. [4] of cover.

Presents clues, photographs, and a change to guess the homes of different animals.

Look close! Two baby bears are sleeping in a hollow log. Dens keep baby animals hidden and safe. Through delightfully simple text and bright, close-up photos, beginning readers will discover why dens make good homes for growing baby foxes, pandas, and other adorable animals. All Little Pebble books have an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below.