BEAVERS are semiaquatic, broad-tailed rodents found in North America and northern Eurasia. This large mammal is known to gnaw through tree trunks, feed on bark, and build dams.
Read the recently published children’s nonfiction picture book, then learn more at the websites:
THE LODGE THAT BEAVER BUILT by Randi Sonenshine and illustrated by Anne Hunter features engaging illustrations and informative text to tell the story of a beaver and its family. Skillfully balancing scientific information with lyrical prose, this picture book is a perfect way to jumpstart an inquiry into the life cycle of a beaver and its ecosystem. Related creatures are effectively woven into the narrative to expand the appeal. The book concludes with useful background information. ARC courtesy of Candlewick Press.
AMERICAN BEAVER is a video from National Geographic Kids featuring amazing beaver footage.
To watch the video, go to https://youtu.be/Ic3x8OVYe80
BEAVER from National Geographic Kids provides an overview to this common mammal including text, a map, photos, and a video clip.
To read the page, go to https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/beaver.
