From flying squirrels to grizzly bears, and from torpid turtles to insects with antifreeze, the animal kingdom relies on some staggering evolutionary innovations to survive winter. Unlike their human counterparts, who must alter the environment to accommodate physical limitations, animals are adaptable to an amazing range of conditions. Examining everything from food sources in the extremely barren winter land-scape to the chemical composition that...

Describes the many different ways animals cope with winter, including migration, hibernation, and food storage.

"There are almost 300 species of squirrels that can glide through the air, outwit rattlesnakes, and survive the coldest temperatures of any mammal. Uncover the extraordinary abilities of these cheeky nut lovers as a filmmaker puts their problem solving to the test on a specially designed obstacle course. And see the world through the eyes of an orphan red squirrel called Billy." --

Do you ever wonder how animals stay warm in thewinter? Well they wonder how humans do too! Ina twist of perspective, wild creatures question ifhumans use the same winter adaptation strategiesthat they do. Do they cuddle together in a treeor fly south to Mexico? Take a look through ananimal's eyes and discover the interesting waysthat animals cope with the cold winter monthsthroughout this rhythmic story.

"Birds have wings to fly somewhere warm in winter. But worms don't have wings or even any legs. Where do they go? You will learn all about worms and how they survive when the weather turns cold"--Provided by publisher.

Roger F. Pasquier, a lifelong birder, has had a career with the International Council for Bird Conservation, the Environmental Defense Fund, and the National Audubon Society, and is currently an associate in the Department of Ornithology at the American Museum of Natural History. His many books include Watching Birds and Masterpieces of Bird Art. How birds have evolved and adapted to survive winter Birds in Winter is the first book devoted to the...

Captivating photos of animals accompany simple, engaging text to explain dormancy in nature. This highly curricular book teaches young readers about different kinds of dormancy and which animals do what. Featuring creatures like ladybugs, chickadees, squirrels, and even alligators, this book won't put curious kids to sleep!

"Simple nonfiction text and full-color photographs present animals in winter"--