Books in Smithsonian's Backyard series

Children follow the Black Bear family as they cool off in the lake, find honey in the woods and have a fun day of playing and exploring! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Black Bear at Sweet Berry Trail is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. Watch your children have a blast reading and learning about the animals that live in an American backyard!Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- Appropriate for ages 3-9- Paperback dimensions: 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches

Children follow the Black Bear family as they cool off in the lake, find honey in the woods and have a fun day of playing and exploring! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Black Bear at Sweet Berry Trail is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. Watch your children have a blast reading and learning about the animals that live in an American backyard!Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- Appropriate for ages 3-9- Hardcover dimensions: 12 x 8 3/4 inches

Winter is near, and Chipmunk is scampering around gathering as many nuts and seeds as possible to take back to her burrow for the long hibernation. Follow Chipmunk as she fends off competitors and prepares for the long, cold winter. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Chipmunk at Hollow Tree Lane is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. Watch your children have a blast reading and learning about the animals that live in an American backyard!Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages 3-9- Mini book dimensions: 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 inches

Deer Mouse prepares a nest for her soon-to-be babies, and then ventures into the night for a snack. But in the back yard lurks danger, as there is a prowling cat and swooping owl hoping to make Deer Mouse their snack. Will Deer Mouse make it back safely to her nest to have her babies? Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Deer Mouse at Old Farm Road is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. Watch your children have a blast reading and learning about the animals that live in an American backyard!Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages 3-9- Mini book dimensions: 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 inches

Beginning her journey in a backyard on Aster Way, Monarch Butterfly flies across the country down to Mexico to spend the winter. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Monarch Butterfly of Aster Way is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. Watch your children have a blast reading and learning about the animals that live in an American backyard! Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- Appropriate for ages 3-9- Hardcover dimensions: 12 x 8 3/4 inches

Raccoon ventures into a creek to find dinner. Suddenly she is swept to the opposite side, far from her babies. Now she must find her way back to protect her young. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Raccoon at Clear Creek Road is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. Watch your children have a blast reading and learning about the animals that live in an American backyard!Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- Appropriate for ages 3-9- Hardcover dimensions: 12 x 8 3/4 inches

Groundhog has a busy day ahead of him. He leaves his mother's den to dig his own burrow. Groundhog is moving out, but little does he know, there are predators who are after him. Watch as he tries to escape from a dog and a red hawk. Will he get away? Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Groundhog at Evergreen Road is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. Watch your children have a blast reading and learning about the animals that live in an American backyard!Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- Appropriate for ages 3-9- Hardcover dimensions: 12 x 8 3/4 inches

Children will follow Screech Owl as he hunts and feeds his five little nestlings. When a larger owl tries to make a meal out of him, he is chased through the thicket, dashing and darting. Will Screech Owl escape? Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Screech Owl at Midnight Hollow is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. Watch your children have a blast reading and learning about the animals that live in an American backyard! This book includes an easy-to-download audiobook with realistic sound effects for added fun.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- Easy-to-download e-book with sound effects- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages 3-9- Hardcover: 12 x 8 3/4 inches

Armadillo emerges from her burrow in search of tasty insects, but her peaceful hunt will be interrupted by a hungry coyote and a trip across a busy roadway. How will Armadillo manage? This fun and informative story with detailed illustrations has been reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy. Watch your children have a blast reading and learning about the animals that live in an American backyard!Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- Appropriate for ages 3-9- Hardcover dimensions: 12 x 8 3/4 inches

Children join Badger in her search for the perfect place to build a new den for her babies. Will she find the right place? Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Badger at Sandy Ridge Road is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. Watch your children have a blast reading and learning about the animals that live in an American backyard!Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- Appropriate for ages 3-9- Hardcover dimensions: 12 x 8 3/4 inches

Beginning her journey in a backyard on Aster Way, Monarch Butterfly flies across the country down to Mexico to spend the winter. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Monarch Butterfly of Aster Way is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. Watch your children have a blast reading and learning about the animals that live in an American backyard! Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages 3-9- Mini book dimensions: 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 inches