Books with author Jane R McCauley

HARDCOVER

How does a mother goose tell a skunk to scram? What's a perfect playground for a wolf pup? This guide shows kids how this season is a busy time for animals: a deer grows a new set of antlers, cicadas shed their skin and star to sing, and young goslings head for the water. 37 color photos.

National Geographic Books for Young Explorers: Animals in Summer

Book by McCauley, Jane R

Introduces the physical characteristics and habits of some of the large animals native to Africa including the elephant, giraffe, hippopotamus, rhinoceros, gorilla, and cape buffalo

Observes the behavior of several animals during the summer months

Explains how different animals living in the wild have divergent diets, eating habits, and methods of gathering food for survival.

Describes the different methods of sleep of a variety of mammals, fish, insects, and birds. Includes such details as postures of sleep, location, duration, and special adaptation to habitat.

Pictures and text introduce various birds in different stages of caring for their eggs and their young.

Pictures and text introduce various birds in different stages of caring for their eggs and their young.

Dinnertime for Animals is a fun and informative look at dinnertime across the animal kingdom. Thirty-five exciting photographs show all kinds of hungry animals eating their favorite meals of fish or grass or milk or nectar. Some animals eat their food right away, but some save it for later, or save it to share.

Hardcover no dust jacket 1988 32p. 11.00x8.60x0.30 Three children accompany their father in a canoe and explore the plant and animal life along a river near their home.