Raccoons eat anything they can find in the forest. These ringtailed scavengers hunt in the water and on land. Find out how raccoons survive in the forest, their life cycle, appearance, and habits.

"Students will love learning about the way of life of raccoons and the challenges they face as babies and adults. An exciting narrative format supported by fun facts, questions, and activities, tells the story of one of the most adaptable animals on Earth. Raccoons eat almost anything, live in many kinds of habitats, including cities, can climb buildings as well as trees, and are able to change to overcome many challenges. This story follows a raccoon family's nightly adventures in a forest near a suburban community, as they look for food in both their natural habitat and people's back yards. What other animals will they meet? Readers will be asked to write about their own experiences with these cute but often challenging animals."--

Readers will love this high-interest and information-rich volume about the masked backyard banditthe raccoon. This book introduces readers to the anatomy, habitat, and behavior of raccoons. It also discusses the ways these animals can be dangerous, including their ability to spread rabies. Readers will enjoy supplementary fact boxes that add to the reading experience. Vivid visuals will draw readers in, and the accessible and fascinating text will deepen their knowledge of our relationship with raccoons.

Product Description: Bandit-masked raccoons are versatile in every sense of the word. They inhabit many different terrains and consume just about anything in sight. With sharp claws and agility to back them up, these sneaky mammals thrive wherever they are...read more

Product Description: Check out the rascally raccoon! As part of the Backyard Animals series, this book introduces the unique features of this wild animal. The text covers this mammal’s habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, and defenses...read more

Product Description: Famed for their masked faces and intelligence, raccoons are omnivores and happily scavenge rotting meats, fruits, or vegetables. They will steal pet food and break into garbage cans, too. They have many disgusting food habits, and yet these animals are well known for washing their dinners...read more

Product Description: Young readers will learn through the perspective of the raccoon about how it survives and thrives in the wild. The book describes the physical features, habitats, and abilities of the animal and features vivid nature photography. This title is useful for school projects and an entertaining read for any animal lover...read more

Product Description: With their striped tails and bandit masks, raccoons are among the most recognizable North American animals. Learn about the raccoons mysterious food-washing habit, dexterous paws, and wily intelligence. Special attention is paid to the varying ways in which raccoons and people have interacted over the years...read more

Did you know that raccoons move to a new living space every few days, except when they are breeding or taking care of their young? Learn more in Raccoons, an AV2 media enhanced book.

Raccoons are called natures bandits for some very good reasons. The black mask over their eyes and their talent at stealing food are just two. These nocturnal animals can be found nearly everywhere, even your backyard. In this book, readers will learn much more about raccoons, such as how they survive the winter and how they take care of their young. Colorful photographs emphasize the many fascinating behaviors of the raccoon.

Product Description: Introduces readers to raccoons, including information on their physical characteristics, behavior, young, adaptation to urban environments, and how they live alongside people.Title: Your Neighbor the RaccoonAuthor: Roza, GregPublisher: Rosen Pub GroupPublication Date: 2011/07/01Number of Pages: 24Binding Type: PAPERBACKLibrary of Congress: 201005372...read more

Product Description: Walking in the shadows, raccoons can be hard to see. These masked animals are adapted to life in the dark. Learn more about these furry nocturnal animals in Raccoons.