Smithsonian's Backyard (Hardcover)
7 total works
On her own since birth, a young garter snake learns important skills such as how to find meals and protect herself from predators such as crows and dogs. Includes facts about garter snakes and a glossary.
Follows an ant through her first summer of helping gather food for her nestmates while trying to avoid danger.
Mother Red Bat and her new babies fly through the night in search of insects to eat until it is time to find a new home for the winter. Includes brief notes on the Eastern red bat.
