Books with title Otters

This story is a gem representing the delightful stories from the Indian subcontinent which capture the simple essence of everyday life in India. The simple pleasures of life indicate a time gone by before the advent of cellphones and Facebook, a time which almost stood still, a time when children could revel in the rain, make paper boats and race them down a drain, play marbles and generally pass time. The once idyllic life almost seems too slow to bear and hence is fascinating to watch unfurl as we listen to the story.

How otters grow and learn is just one of the topics in this clearly written look at North American river and sea otters. Kids can find out about where otters live, what they eat, how they protect themselves and much more. The easy-to-read text and accurate, detailed illustrations of this title in the Kids Can Press Wildlife Series meet the research needs of young children and satisfy their curiosity about these playful aquatic mammals.

Plunk a penny on a sea otter and you cover about 250,000 hairs - sea otters have the thickest fur in the world. In Welcome to the World of Otters, you'll find amazing facts just like this one on every page. Diane Swanson reveals how river otters dive without a splash and how snoozing sea otters anchor themselves with kelp. Did you know that river otters often play hide and seek in the snow? Under water and on land, this is an exciting look at the splashing, diving, sliding life of otters. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.

Did you know otters have the thickest fur of any mammal in the animal kingdom?With their long, slim, muscular bodies and flat tail, otters are incredibly strong swimmers. Readers will learn how these aquatic mammals hunt for fish and other prey in their watery homes. They will also find out how otters reproduce and raise their young, as well as how many types of otters are being threatened by the dangers of human activity.

How otters grow and learn is just one of the topics in this clearly written look at North American river and sea otters. Kids can find out about where otters live, what they eat, how they protect themselves and much more. The easy-to-read text and accurate, detailed illustrations of this title in the Kids Can Press Wildlife Series meet the research needs of young children and satisfy their curiosity about these playful aquatic mammals.