Examines a variety of different animal homes. Animals shown include a red-eyed tree frog, a black widow spider, a snail, an arctic hare, a beaver, a nuthatch bird, and a bat.

Anthills are designed to protect ants from the weather. An anthills dome shape helps the anthill absorb the Sun's heat. Find out more in Anthills, a title in the Nature's Engineers series.

"Along a stream a dam pops out of the water. Beavers are busy at work! These aquatic mammals have unique traits that aid them in building the perfect lodge to raise young beavers and keep predators away. Mary Holland's vibrant photographs document the beavers' activities through the course of a year. Do these beavers ever take a break? Follow along as they pop through the winter ice to begin the busy year of eating bark, building dams and gathering...

A young kitten explores the woods on a cold winter day as other animals shelter from the weather or engage in their usual seasonal activities.

"From tiny bee hummingbird nests to orangutan nests high in the rainforest canopy, an incredible variety of nests are showcased here in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched book introduces children to a captivating array of nest facts and will spark the imaginations of children whether in a classroom reading circle or on a parent's lap."--Provided by publisher.

"Engaging images accompany information about animal homes and hangouts. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

This book describes a beaver's physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats and explains the benefits of beaver dams.

"Dual layers of text explain how and why diverse animals make homes specific to their needs. From the turtle's shell, the beaver's lodge, or the seal's cave, each animal requires a special kind of home."--

Looks at groundhog burrows and how groundhogs use them to stay safe, hibernate, and raise young.

Looks at what burrows are and gives several examples of animals that create and live in burrows.