"Wetlands are home to all kinds of lush wildlife, but who makes this habitat possible? Readers of this delightful book will meet nature's lumberjack and architect-the mighty beaver! They'll learn about beavers' habitats, diet, adaptations, and other fascinating facts about this keystone species and the vital role they play in wetland ecosystems. This accessible text is broken down into 20 fun facts accompanied by captivating photographs and graphic organizers. This informative addition to the Fun Fact File series encourages a passion for protecting the environment and the creatures who build it-one dam at a time!"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents
Nature's builders -- Big beavers -- Beaver bodies -- Beaver tails -- Underwater adaptations -- Beaver behavior -- Family life -- Busy builders -- Ecosystem engineers -- Leave it to beavers.