Books in Smithsonian's Backyard series

It's nighttime. Opossum and her four babies waddle across a backyard, rummaging through trash cans for food. Suddenly a dog pops out of nowhere! Will Opossum be able to protect her young? Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Opossum at Sycamore 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

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

Red Fox makes his way back to his mate and his four small kits. They spend the night feeding their young and teaching them to hunt. When a fierce coyote attacks the fox family, it will be up to their father to save them. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Red Fox at Hickory 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

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- 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!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

Firefly crawls out of the ground and flies into the night sky. Flashing his glowing body, he attempts to find a mate. Danger strikes when a little girl tries to catch him. Will he get away? Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Firefly at Stonybrook Farm 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

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- Hardcover dimensions: 12 x 8 3/4 inches

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- Hardcover dimensions: 12 x 8 3/4 inches

Ladybug encounters many predators while hunting for food and searching for a winter home. Ladybug's bright red coloring helps to keep her safe, but will she find enough food and a safe shelter for the winter months ahead? Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Ladybug at Orchard Avenue 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 audiobook cassette tape with realistic sound effects for added fun.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- Appropriate for ages 3-9- Hardcover dimensions: 12 x 8 3/4 inches- Cassette Tape

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- Paperback dimensions: 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches

It's nighttime. Opossum and her four babies waddle across a backyard, rummaging through trash cans for food. Suddenly a dog pops out of nowhere! Will Opossum be able to protect her young? Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Opossum at Sycamore 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 read-along to the exciting story of Alligator as she raises her young once they hatch from their eggs. Watch as they learn to hunt, swim, and evade danger. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Alligator at Saw Grass Road delivers a fun and informative story with detailed, beautiful 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