Opossum at Sycamore Road - a Smithsonian's Backyard Book [Hardcover]

Sally M. Walker (Author), Joel Snyder (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Smithsonian's Backyard

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

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About the Author

Sally M. Walker has written numerous science books for young readers. One of er books, Earthquakes, received the 1997 Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children award. She enjoys reading, hiking and camping near her home in DeKalb, Illinois.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Soundprint; Casebound Hardcover Book edition (September 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568994826
• ISBN-13: 978-1568994826
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 12 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,994,267 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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