Books with title Opossum

Did you know opossums can spray a smelly liquid? They do this when they feel threatened. Learn more inOpossums, an AV2 media enhanced book. Each AV2 media enhanced book is a unique combination of a printed book and exciting online content that brings the book to life. Readers will access embedded weblinks, audio and video clips, activities,and other features, such as matching word activities, slide shows, and quizzes.

Famous for their unlucky penchant to become road kill, opossums are actually smart and adaptable. Opossums are known to walk along roads looking for dead animals. Unfortunately for them, one of their main defenses against predators works against them in this situation. When threatened, opossums play dead, which means they often get hit by cars. Full of details, scientific data, and gross facts about the opossums diet, this title will make readers see the scavenger in a new light.

In Opossums, beginning readers follow an opossum as it hunts for food, defends itself against a predator, and raises its young. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn all about this nocturnal animal. A labeled diagram helps readers identify an opossum’s body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about opossums online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Opossums also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Opossums is part of Jump!’s My First Animal Library series.