Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of raccoons.

Photographs and text introduce the physical characteristics and habits of the raccoon.

Raccoons introduces emergent readers to raccoons' features, habitat, and behaviors while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once. Raccoons includes tools for teachers and caregivers as well as introductory nonfiction features...

The author recalls his carefree life in a small midwestern town at the close of World War I, and his adventures with his pet raccoon, Rascal.

Raccoons are called "nature's 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.

The author's carefree life in a small midwestern town at the close of World War I, and his adventures with his pet raccoon, Rascal.

Provides information about the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of raccoons.