City Foxes (Hardcover)

by Susan J Tweit (Author), Wendy Shattil (Author, Photographer)

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Product Description
During a walk through an old Denver cemetery one day, photographer Wendy Shattil discovered a den of newborn red foxes and their parents. With her camera and skilled eye she followed the story of the foxes as the kits grew up amidst the dangers of the city. This work brings those photos together with the writing of natural history writer Susan Tweit to share with children the life of these wild creatures surviving an urban environment. 40 color photos.

About the Author
Wendy Shattil and Bob Rozinski have spent thirty years photographing wildlife. They share their images with other nature lovers through numerous books and prints. Learn more at www.dancingpelican.com.

SUSAN J. TWEIT is an award-winning author whose passionate articulation of humans x2019; relationship with the x201C;community of the land x201D; x2014;nature and the landscapes we love x2014;has earned her accolades that include a Silver Eddie, the Oscar of magazine awards, for x201C;The Last Refuge x201D; in National Parks magazine, and a spot on the Denver Post x2019;s x201C;Colorado Voices x201D; panel x2014;twice. Her eleven books include Colorado Less Traveled, a finalist for the Colorado Book Awards, and The San Luis Valley: Sand Dunes and Sandhill Cranes, hailed as x201C;a joy to read x201D; by High Country News. Tweit writes a weekly column, x201C;Nature of Life, x201D; for her local paper, the Mountain Mail. She also records and produces this material for broadcast on KHEN-FM, her local community radio, and as podcasts on her Web site, susanjtweit.com.

Wendy Shattil and Bob Rozinski have spent thirty years photographing wildlife. They share their images with other nature lovers through numerous books and prints. Learn more at www.dancingpelican.com.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Alaska Northwest Books (September 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0882404938
• ISBN-13: 978-0882404936
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #446,861 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beatiful, heart warming story for adults and children., July 9, 1999

By A Customer

This book absolutely touched my heart and soul. The true story of foxes living in a cemetary will touch all your emotions. If you love wild life, buy this one.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Sweet Book with Beautiful Photography, March 10, 2008

By	MossHillFarm - See all my reviews

We bought this book for our seven-year-old son who is interested in foxes. He loves it! And what a surprise, when we read this sweet story of a fox family who makes their home on the outskirts of a city cemetery, that we love this book just as much as he does. We were pleased that it tells of the roles of both the mother fox and the father fox in caring for the kits.
The many photos are excellent and there is even a useful two-page section of "Red Fox Facts" in the back.
This book also rates high with us for overall quality: thick glossy pages, tightly-bound and printed on acid-free paper in Canada.
We highly recommend this wonderful story. It would be a welcome addition to any home library or a perfect gift for any young (or slightly older) animal lover.