The Life Cycle of an Opossum

Nature's Life Cycles

Why does a baby opossum live in its mother’s pouch? When can an opossum live on its own? Why are humans a danger to opossums? From inside the mother’s pouch to life outside the den, this is an engaging exploration of America’s only wild marsupial. Fun facts and vivid photographs teach readers about every stage of an opossum’s life.

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Series Review: Nature's Life CyclesThis eclectic assortment of creatures showcases typical animal life cycles...The cycle is recapped in a photo sequence. Captioned, full-page photographs and Awesome Animal! fact boxes add information.School Library JournalSeries Review: Nature's Life CyclesThis series features the life cycles of a variety of animals. Readers will be drawn to the brightly colored Awesome Animal! callout that showcases an interesting fact. Clearly explained with vivid photographs, this series would be a nice addition to a collection on life cycles.Booklist
RL
Grades
2-3
IL
Grades
2-5
GRL
N
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Product type:
ISBN: 978-1-4339-4680-6
Author: Barbara M. Linde
Copyright: 2011
Reading Level: Grades 2-3
Interest Level: Grades 2-5
GRL: N
Lexile: 700L
Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 8 1/2"