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K-3
Life-size animal tracks pressed into mud, snow, and sand represent ten animals from around the world: wolf, red kangaroo, beaver, camel, horned viper, and others. The well-paced interactive text blends rhymed queries with vivid nonfiction narratives about each animal's physical characteristics and habitat. Engaging watercolor and collage illustrations nicely evoke each natural setting. "Clues to look for" are appended. Reading list, websites.