Kinkajous

Welcome to the world of the kinkajou! Many readers may never have heard of this nocturnal creature. As an arboreal mammal, the kinkajou spends its time high in the forests of South America, Central America, and Mexico. A chapter on the kinkajou's body discusses its size, appearance, and special features, such as its backward-turning feet, extra-long tongue, and prehensile tail. Other chapters cover its diet, life cycle, and habitat, including a map. Predators, including humans, are also introduced, along with threats to the kinkajou's environment, such as deforestation, and conservation efforts that are in place. Every book in the Nocturnal Animals series includes sidebars on scientific classification, the special features of the nocturnal eye, and the difference between nocturnal, diurnal, and crepuscular animals. Full-color photographs will draw in the reader while showing off the kinkajou's unique characteristics. Glossary words in bold, phonetic spellings, and an index supplement this easy-to-read text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Reviewed Table of contents Pick up the Nocturnal Animals series to discover what eats, digs, leaps, and plays after night falls. Whether cute or creepy, these critters all have unique features that help them survive in the dark. This series highlights each animal's appearance, habitat, diet, life cycle, and predators. Full-color photographs introduce readers to animals they may never have seen before. The easy-to-read, engaging text will leave them thinking about nighttime in a whole new way. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.