Looks at prairie dog towns and how prairie dog families use them to stay safe, protect themselves from heat and cold, and raise young.

A prairie dog, standing on its hind legs, spots a badger on the prowl for its next meal. The little animal quickly begins jumping up and down and letting out a series of short barks. Other prairie dogs know that means it's not safe to stay outside, so they bark to help spread the warning before vanishing into their underground burrows. By communicating the danger to each other, all the prairie dogs stay safe from the predator. Clear text and colorful photos and diagrams will engage young readers as they learn about the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of these resourceful animals. Age-appropriate activities and critical-thinking questions give readers a chance to make observations and gain insights beyond the facts and figures.

"Look inside to enter the subterranean world of the prairie dog's town. You'll discover how these small furry animals communicate, find food, and raise their young. Perhaps most interesting of all, you'll find out how they work together to build their perfect hideaways under the ground"--P. [4] of cover.

Can a vulnerable woman lasso a stubborn horse whisperer’s heart? Story-line: Riding a bucking bronco would be easier than the ride Dallas Mae Jenkins is on. While escaping an abusive relationship, she ends up in a wreck and stranded at a remote dairy in Utah. Worse yet, the presence of her horse whips up memories of an old town murder, and Dallas finds herself in serious danger. The last thing Tom Allred needs is a wily female working at his dairy, especially one dragging up a murder he was accused of committing. Will Tom’s antacids hold out until he can get rid of Dallas, or will she lasso his heart? This book is a contemporary, clean and wholesome, second-chance, cowboy, action/adventure romance! If you love romance, westerns, action and suspense, then you will enjoy this book! Scroll up to the BUY NOW button to purchase today! "Hazardous Hideaway is a great read...with twists and turns, leaving you reading until all hours of the night." - 4 out 5 Stars, K R Bailey, Author "...a story riddled with suspense, mystery and emotion. A triumph for Christiansen." - Manic Reader Reviews "A well crafted tale that will leave you feeling uplifted." - Foxpaw Reviews "What a beautiful love story. Love the drama and suspense. Never knew who did it till the end. Beautifully written." - 4 out 5 Stars, Kim, Amazon Reviewer "Right from the start, I was hooked. Christiansen really makes the reader care about the characters. She is an extremely talented writer. Lots of suspense, conflict, and plenty of romance. This is fast-paced, well written, and full of plenty of plot twists to keep the reader wondering what will happen next. This is one of those take-it-to-the-beach books that anyone would enjoy."- 5 out 5 Stars, Lynne, Amazon Reviewer "Reminds me of times gone by and friends who are no longer with us. I enjoyed the small country setting in this book and the crazy insane things that happen as this romance unfolds." - 5 out of 5 Stars, Amazon Reviewer

Prairie dogs are rodents not to be underestimated! They dig impressive underground tunnels and deploy an even more complex social structure. Together they evade predators, raise young, and safely forage during daylight hours throughout dry regions in North America. Though cute and furry, these critters manage day-to-day life like true professionals. Burrow into the pages of this low-level book to learn more about the lives of prairie dogs!

Looks at chipmunk burrows and how chipmunks use them to stay safe, store food, hibernate, and raise young.

Every February 2, residents of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania awaken a groundhog from its winter's nap. According to lore, if the groundhog casts a shadow, then six more weeks of winter lie ahead. If not, then residents can look forward to an early spring. This Groundhog Day tradition has roots in the behavior of real groundhogs, which briefly emerge from hibernation in late winter before returning to their burrows for the rest of the season. Clear text and colorful photos and diagrams will engage young readers as they learn about the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of groundhogs. Age-appropriate activities and critical-thinking questions give readers a chance to make observations and gain insights beyond the facts and figures.

As the sun sets over an Australian grassland, a hungry wombat leaves its burrow to spend the cool night looking for plants to eat. When morning comes, the wombat will waddle back to its home and spend the hot daytime hours sleeping in its protected, underground bedroom. In Wombat’s Burrow, kids will explore the world of these burrowing marsupials through clear text and large, full-color photos. Age-appropriate activities, such as describing a wombat to a friend, and critical-thinking questions give readers a chance to gain insights beyond the facts and figures. Fun information, such as the fact that the tunnels in the wombat’s burrow can be wide enough for a person to crawl through, is sure to delight young readers.

A very odd-looking creature is furiously digging a hole with its long claws. The creature is a nine-banded armadillo, and while it already has ten other burrows in its territory, the busy homemaker has just discovered a great place to build yet another underground home! In Armadillo’s Burrow, kids will explore the underground world of these little animals through clear text and large, full-color photos. Age-appropriate activities, such as describing the animal to a friend, and critical-thinking questions give readers a chance to gain insights beyond the facts and figures. Fun information, such as how an armadillo digs for insects using its snout and then slurps up the bugs with its sticky tongue, is sure to delight young readers.

As night falls, a striped little face peeks out from a large hole that’s been dug into a bank. Then, a stocky, hairy body emerges from the hole. The animal is a badger, and it’s leaving its burrow to spend the night hunting for prairie dogs, rats, and other small animals. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its early elementary school audience, Badger’s Burrow gives young readers a chance not only to learn, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking through activities and questions. Clear text and colorful photos and diagrams will engage young readers as they learn about the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of badgers.