Animals That Live in the Forest (Second Edition)

As winter turns to spring, a black bear and her cubs leave their den. The babies follow their hungry mother as she searches for their next meal. In Black Bears, learn all about this amazing animal's life in the forest. Book Review: Black Bears""Black Bears" is a great nature education book for early readers, level GR:G."-Children's Bookwatch

In Porcupines, meet a strange-looking creature with a special way of staying safe. This amazing animal is perfectly suited to survive the dangers of the forest. Quills are the porcupine's secret weapon. It uses these sharp, spiny hairs to protect itself from enemies.

Night falls as an opossum hurries through the forest. She carries her babies on her back as she looks for food. When an enemy approaches, she lies perfectly still until the danger has passed. In Opossums, learn how this tiny creature survives in the forest.

The sound of snapping branches breaks the silence as a moose walks among the trees. This creature is the largest member of the deer family. In Moose, learn how huge antlers and sharp senses help this mighty animal in its forest home.

A fawn lies still in the forest. Its spotted coat helps keep it hidden from enemies. The baby deer's mother stays close to keep her little one safe. Before long, though, the young deer will be on its own. In Deer, find out how these gentle animals survive in the forest.