Squirrels: A Wildlife Handbook (Johnson Nature Series) (Paperback)

by Kim Long (Author) "The tree squirrel, a member of the rodent order, dwells on most continents and in most countries..." (more)
Key Phrases: other tree squirrels, larder hoarding, squirrel baffles, North America, John Bachman, John James Audubon (more...)

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Product Description
A combination of illustrated field guide, fact book, and folklore collection, "Squirrels" is a new kind of wildlife book. This concise, illustrated handbook presents an accurate, informative portrait of squirrels in their natural habitat, along with an examination of their relationship to man.

Most Americans live in cities. The closest many get to wildlife is observing animals in parks and yards—the favorite habitat of the tree squirrel. Yet for all of the frequency with which they are observed, squirrels and their behavior are little understood. What do squirrels eat? How do they keep their food caches from spoiling? What is the most aggressive squirrel? Are there any squirrel-proof bird feeders? What role did squirrels play in ancient mythology?

From social interactions with early American cultures—both Native Americans and European settlers—to their role in local ecosystems, "Squirrels" provides animal lovers with the complete picture.

About the Author
Kim Long specializes in finding the fascinating in the familiar. His many books and publications include "The Moon Book," the "Moon Calendar," and "The Trout Almanac." He lives in Denver.

Product Details

• Paperback: 181 pages
• Publisher: Johnson Books; 1st edition (September 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555661521
• ISBN-13: 978-1555661526
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #292,843 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good squirrely book, May 24, 2000

By	Emily Dimov Gottshall (Altoona, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is useful as a reference work for the backyard wildlife enthusiast. I maintain a web site about squirrels, and I often refer to my copy to answer online questions from people around the world. My only criticism is that some of the artwork is not entirely realistic. Some of the drawings have the squirrels' heads shaped more like a seal than a rodent.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All the Relevant Information, February 23, 2006

By	Lee Dowling (Gainesville, Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

"Squirrels" is an excellent source of information for the truly curious. It is well organized and full of well done graphics, effectively covering such things as nesting and mating habits, diet, and reproduction. The size of the book makes it easy to carry along on road and camping trips.

11 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars squirrels are our friends, December 14, 2001

By	T. Laczkowski (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My husband just gave me this book after I talked about how much I enjoy watching squirrels in our neighborhood and that I wanted to learn more about them. I haven't read the entire book yet, but so far it is very interesting. Sometimes the everyday things in our world can be the most fascinating.