Aunque es más conocido por sus libros infantiles sobre la naturaleza, la trayectoria literaria de este autor es mucho más variada. Comenzando en el mundo de la informática y la electrónica, su extenso registro de publicaciones incluye manuales técnicos, ficción histórica e incluso un libro de texto universitario sobre closed captioning. Su habilidad para escribir sobre un amplio espectro de temas, desde excrementos de animales hasta firmas de libros exitosas, pone de relieve su versatilidad. El autor se destaca por hacer accesible el conocimiento de la naturaleza a través de narrativas atractivas que enseñan sobre los animales a través de las huellas que dejan.
Get the scoop on poop! Sometimes the animals that live in the Redwoods are hard to find - but you can almost always find their poop! Come along with Emily, Michael, and their parents as they find poop (scat) and footprints (tracks) and discover which animal made them! Find out Who Pooped!
This charming tale of Michael, Emily, and their parents as they explore each national park and discover scat and tracks is designed to both entertain and educate. Wildlife can be elusive, and both kids are disappointed when, at first, they don't encounter many animals in the park. The kids quickly learn, however, that there are animals all around, and these creatures leave behind scat and tracks. Before long, the kids are able to identify animal tracks and determine what a creature has eaten recently. Colorful illustrations of animals and their scat and tracks supplement this lively tale, and a quick-reference chart at the back will make field identification a breeze!
The Cascade Range stretches over 700 miles from northern California to British Columbia. The mountain range is full of wildlife and volcanoes to explore, but watch where you step! The animals that live there are often hard to find but not their poop! Join Emily, Michael, May, and their parents as they examine poop (scat) and footprints (tracks) to find out who pooped in the Cascades. By examining signs left by animals, the kids learn about animal behavior, diet, and identification. Who Pooped in the Cascades? is the perfect backpack companion for your trip to any part of the Cascades. Fun illustrations of the animals and their scat and tracks supplement the charming story, and a quick-reference chart at the back makes field identification a breeze!