Skunks in the Dark
The first thing most people think of when they hear the word "skunk" is the animal's infamous smell. However, these resourceful black-and-white omnivores have much more to offer, as your curious readers will learn.
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Series Review: Creatures of the Night"Gonzales features animals that readers might be familiar with but rarely get a chance to see. Basic details are complemented by eclectic trivia, such as the fact that bats sleep hanging upside down and that only male crickets chirp. Each volume concludes with a defense of the animal (for they are not all lovable) and why it is vital to humans. The layout is attractive, with easy-to-read text and eye-catching photography..."
--Kara Schaff Dean, Walpole Public Library, MA, School Library Journal