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48 pp.
| Houghton
| March, 2003
|
TradeISBN 0-618-04602-X$$16.00
(3)
4-6
Scientists in the Field series.
Photographs by
Susan C. Morse.
The text follows habitat ecologist Susan Morse on a trek through a Vermont forest to find evidence of wildlife. There are bear claw marks on trees, antler rubs, footprints, and scat to interpret. Morse shares tracking techniques and encourages readers to try them, cautioning them not to disturb animals. The text is immediate and conversational, with excellent supporting photographs. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.