Holland, Mary

Explores the habitat, physical characteristics, eating habits, and behavior of a beaver throughout a year.

A photographic guide to New England's natural world, featuring nature notes on the activities of amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, insects and arachnids, and plants and fungi in each month of the year, and including more in-depth essays on related topics.

"The sense of sight helps an animal stay safe from predators, find food and shelter, defend its territory and care for its young. We can tell a lot about an animal from its eyes: whether it is predator or prey, whether it is more active during the day or night, and sometimes even its gender or age. Award-winning nature photographer and environmental educator Mary Holland shares fascinating animal eyes with readers of all ages"--Provided by the publisher.

Shares fascinating facts about the variety of animal mouths.

Photographs and text describe the various insects that can be found in a milkweed patch.