Mammal Mania

30 Activities and Observations for Exploring the World of Mammals

Lisa J. Amstutz

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Chicago Review Press
29 June 2021

Series: Young Naturalists

This full-color book of marvelous mammalsprovides 30 hands-on activities to give interested children an overview of the wide varieties of mammals in their world

How big is a blue whale? Why does a sloth crawl from the safety of a tree to the ground once a week? How does a vampire bat feed?

Young nature enthusiasts will find answers to these questions and learn all sorts of fascinating facts about mammals in this full-color, interactive book.

Mammal Maniaexplores what makes mammals unique, as well as their anatomy, behavior, and conservation needs.

Readers will learn to build a squirrel feeder, write a putrid poem, make an animal tracking station, and much more.

Thirty hands-on activities promote observation and analysis, writing and drawing, math and science, and nature literacy skills.

YoungNaturalistsis akid-friendly series that introduces zoology and botany for upper elementary and middle-grades readers.

By: Lisa J. Amstutz
Imprint: Chicago Review Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 279mm, Spine: 279mm
ISBN: 9781641604369
ISBN 10: 1641604360
Series: Young Naturalists
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 29 June 2021
Recommended Age: From 7 to 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgments Introduction 1: What Is a Mammal? Try This! The Great Stuff Sort Try This! In Cold Blood Try This! Make a Mammal-Watching Kit 2: Meet the Mammals Try This! Celebrate Bats Try This! Sending Sound Waves Try This! Using a Dichotomous Key 3: Parts of a Mammal Try This! Take a Night Hike Try This! Put on Your Deer Ears Try This! Build Like a Beaver 4: Home Sweet Home Try This! Warm as a Whale Try This! Watch ’em Sweat Try This! Following the Clues 5: Mammals Munch Try This! Fridge Food Chain Try This! Build a Better Mousetrap Try This! Find a Food Chain 6: The Web of Life Try This! Why Are Polar Bears White? Try This! Write a Putrid Poem Try This! Make a Tracking Station 7: Life Goes On Try This! Follow Your Nose! Try This! Be a Mammal Detective Try This! A Day in the Life 8: Mammal Chat Try This! Talk Like a Bat Try This! Make a Sound Map Try This! Underwater Sounds 9: Working with Mammals Try This! Write to an Animal Scientist Try This! Mammals in the News Try This! Write a Mammal Song 10: How You Can Help Try This! Research an Endangered Animal Try This! Make a Squirrel Feeder Try This! Learn About Your State Mammal Glossary Orders of Mammals Resources Teacher’s Guide Bibliography Index

Lisa J. Amstutz holds degrees in biology and ecology/environmental science, and, as a former outdoor educator, she is passionate about connecting kids with nature. Amstutz is the author of more than 100 children's books and serves as assistant regional advisor for the Ohio: North chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.