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Big Tracks, Little Tracks: Following Animal Prints (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 1) Paperback – January 1, 1999

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Read and find out about how to track animals by finding footprints and other clues in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.

Does a cat use her claws when she walks? How does a rabbit run? What does a skunk smell like? Find out the answers in Big Tracks, Little Tracks, a perfect first book for children with a budding interest in animals and nature.

This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It includesa find out more page with lots of hands-on activities.

This is a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:

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Does a cat use his claws when he walks? How does a rabbit run? What does a skunk smell like? Find out the answers in this classic text that teaches young readers how to track animals by finding footprints and other clues. Marlene Donnellys lovely illustrations and Millicent Selsams gentle text make this a perfect first book for children with a budding interest in animals and nature. Included is a new Find Out More page with lots of hands-on activities.

About the Author

Millicent Selsam was a popular childrens science writer whose work includes Egg to Chick, a Reading Rainbow book illustrated by Barbara Wolff, and Gregs Microscope, illustrated by Arnold Lobel.

Marlene Hill Donnelly is a staff artist at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.



Millicent Selsam was a popular childrens science writer whose work includes Egg to Chick, a Reading Rainbow book illustrated by Barbara Wolff, and Gregs Microscope, illustrated by Arnold Lobel.

Marlene Hill Donnelly is a staff artist at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Revised edition (January 1, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0064451941
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0064451949
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 7 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD490L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 1
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.81 x 0.08 x 8 inches
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Customers find the book content great, informative, and good for introducing preschoolers and kindergarteners to wildlife. They also say it gets kids thinking with great questions and pairs great with rubbing.

"This book is beautiful and my students love it. I use it with students who are visually impaired for them to work on searching and scanning skills...." Read more

"...Note for teachers, this book is inquiry/discovery based. Lots of good open ended questions for the kids to think about...." Read more

"Perfect book. Teaches kids to be nature detectives...." Read more

"Big Tracks, Little Tracks is a good book for introducing preschoolers and kindergarteners to widlife observation...." Read more

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Customers find the illustrations lovely, informative, and unique. They say the book covers unique characteristics about each print that can help determine what type of animal left.

"This book is beautiful and my students love it. I use it with students who are visually impaired for them to work on searching and scanning skills...." Read more

"...It also covers unique characteristics about each print that can help determine what type of animal left it...." Read more

"...The writing is engaging and the art has a nice warmth to it...." Read more

"...Great pictures of different animal tracks and good suggestions on how to figure out what the animal might have been doing or where it might have..." Read more

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Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
This book is beautiful and my students love it. I use it with students who are visually impaired for them to work on searching and scanning skills. It’s the perfect book.
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2016
Bought this for my niece's 5th birthday along with Roylco Animal Tracks Rubbing Plates. She's in kindergarten and this book is just above her reading level which is great, she can use it to practice. We live in Texas and this book covers many prints that you could easily find hiking or camping or even walking in a park. It also covers unique characteristics about each print that can help determine what type of animal left it. Ex: canine prints have claw marks, feline prints don't; bunnies put their hind legs in front of their front legs so you can determine which direction it went; certain animals step in their tracks etc. Note for teachers, this book is inquiry/discovery based. Lots of good open ended questions for the kids to think about. We read this book and then started coloring with the rubbing plates.My niece was quick to point out the difference between the "dog and cat" prints based on the claw marks so she at least got that from the book! It's a lovely book, gets the kids thinking with great questions and pairs great with the rubbing plates!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
Great intro into learning about animal tracks
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2020
Perfect book. Teaches kids to be nature detectives. We then went on an observation walk and kids really learned so much... like how ravens were eating pistachio nuts (who knew?) I highly recommend this book!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2009
Big Tracks, Little Tracks is a good book for introducing preschoolers and kindergarteners to widlife observation. The writing is engaging and the art has a nice warmth to it.

I gave Big Tracks, Little Tracks four stars instead of five because it prominently featured domestic animals, namely dogs and cats. I don't have anything against dogs and cats, but I felt that including them, especially early in the book, could leave some younger kids with the impression that dogs and cats are wildlife. At the very least, their inclusion strikes a dissonant chord as the main focus of the book is on wild animals.

Beyond that small drawback, it's a great little book for young children.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2013
This is a great book for my grandson who has loved playing detective this winter in his backyard. He is fascinated with the animal tracks he sees in the snow. Great pictures of different animal tracks and good suggestions on how to figure out what the animal might have been doing or where it might have been going. This book will help a child be more aware of what is happening in God's wonderful creation.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2013
All of the "Let's Read and Find Out" science book are a big hit in our house. This one is no different, and a welcome addition to our home school library. I particularly like the experiments towards the end of the book and the simple explanations that make it easy for kids to understand - both my 2 year old and 6 year old learned new things from this book.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2017
My son loved this book and the next day we played this book out. So sweet. The illustrations and the info about the tracks was really neat! Great book!

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emily geier
5.0 out of 5 stars Great educational book!
Reviewed in Canada on January 19, 2023
Well written and beautifully illustrated. Teaches kids how to read animal tracks.
shilpa vasik
4.0 out of 5 stars Beneficial for kids
Reviewed in India on February 11, 2019
Book is very useful for kid's knowledge
DT Gilm
4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2017
We are really enjoying this book. Bought it for my 4.5 year old. Very interesting, great information and lovely pictures.
Holly
5.0 out of 5 stars Down to earth and accesssible
Reviewed in Canada on March 31, 2021
Our 4 and 7-year-old granddaughters love this book. It really piqued their curiousity. and is great for beginning readers.
Lincoln’s mom
5.0 out of 5 stars Kids can learn about wildlife.
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2020
My son loves to read this book! I think someday he wants to be a little detective, he tries to follow animals’ tracks after snow. It’s so happy to see him.