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Books in Smithsonian's Backyard series

  • Raccoon At Clear Creek Road

    Carolyn Otto

    Paperback (Soundprints Corp Audio, Sept. 1, 1995)
    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- Paperback dimensions: 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches
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  • Garter Snake at Willow Creek Lane

    Janet Halfmann, Anne Wertheim

    Paperback (Soundprints, June 1, 2011)
    Garter Snake has been on her own since birth. She has learned important skills including how to find meals and protect herself from enemies such as crows and dogs. Now, her biggest struggle is to find a place to spend the winter months. Will she find a winter den before it gets too cold? An easy-to-download read-along audiobook with realistic sound effects is included!Other titles in this series include "Black Bear Cub at Sweet Berry Trail", "Chipmunk at Hollow Tree Lane", "River Otter at Autumn Lane", "Firefly at Stonybrook Farm", and many more fun and educational Smithsonian Backyard Books!Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- Easy-to-download e-book with sound effects- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages 3-9- Paperback dimensions: 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches
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  • Woodchuck at Blackberry Road - a Smithsonian's Backyard Book

    C. Drew Lamm, Allen Davis

    Hardcover (Soundprint, Sept. 1, 1994)
    Mother Woodchuck leads her babies from their burrow into the bright new world. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Woodchuck at Blackberry 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
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  • Coyote At Pinon Place

    Deborah Dennard, John Paul Genzo

    Hardcover (Soundprints, Dec. 1, 1999)
    A young coyote explore the backyard of the pink adobe house on Pinon Place, hunting for food in the late-afternoon sun. Includes a glossary of key plant and animal terms.
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  • Little Black Ant on Park Street - a Smithsonian's Backyard Book

    Janet Halfmann, Kathleen Rietz

    Paperback (Soundprint, Dec. 1, 2009)
    Little Black Ant spends the hot summer days on Park Street in search of meals for herself and her nest mates. Will she find enough food and make it back to her anthill safely? Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Little Black Ant on Park Street 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
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  • Deer Mouse at Old Farm Road - a Smithsonian's Backyard Book

    Laura Gates Galvin, Katy Bratun

    Paperback (Soundprint, April 1, 1998)
    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- Appropriate for ages 3-9- Paperback dimensions: 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches
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  • Fawn at Woodland Way - a Smithsonian's Backyard Book

    Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, Joel Snyder

    Hardcover (Soundprint, Sept. 1, 1994)
    Children will follow Fawn as she dashes from danger, eats lilacs and closely follows her mother's lead. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Fawn at Woodland 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
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  • Chipmunk at Hollow Tree Lane - a Smithsonian's Backyard Book

    Victoria Sherrow, Allen Davis

    Hardcover (Soundprint, March 1, 1994)
    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
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  • River Otter at Autumn Lane - a Smithsonian's Backyard Book

    Laura Gates Galvin, Christopher Leeper

    Hardcover (Soundprint, Oct. 1, 2002)
    Children can join River Otter as she nurses her newborn cubs and eventually teaches them how to swim. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, River Otter at Autumn 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
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  • Bullfrog at Magnolia Circle - a Smithsonian's Backyard Book

    Deborah Dennard, Kristin Kest

    Hardcover (Soundprint, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Bullfrog is ready to find a spot of his own where he will use his deep, croaking song to attract a mate. On his search Bullfrog is alert for danger but still faces many challenges along the way. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Bullfrog at Magnolia Circle 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
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  • Groundhog at Evergreen Road - a Smithsonian's Backyard Book

    Susan Korman, Higgins Bond

    Hardcover (Soundprint, April 1, 2003)
    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- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages 3-9- Mini book dimensions: 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 inches
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  • River Otter at Autumn Lane - a Smithsonian's Backyard Book

    Laura Gates Galvin, Christopher Leeper

    Hardcover (Soundprint, Oct. 1, 2002)
    Children can join River Otter as she nurses her newborn cubs and eventually teaches them how to swim. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, River Otter at Autumn 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- Appropriate for ages 3-9- Hardcover dimensions: 12 x 8 3/4 inches
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