The Hole Truth: Animal Life Underground

Each book in this series includes information about the animal’s habitation, behavior, and characteristics. Each has realistic, labeled pictures and colorful pictures with inserts. Books are in large print and include Science Words and Science Lab sections (with activities). Books in this series are a way for children to enjoy reading and learning about animals at the same time. Bibliography. Websites. Index. Recommended.

Simple, well-placed text combined with labeled diagrams, thoughtful discussion questions, and attention-grabbing photographs will hook beginning researchers into this series about animal burrows and dens. A “Science Lab” activity at the end of each book offers more opportunities for reader interaction.

Simple, well-placed text combined with labeled diagrams, thoughtful discussion questions, and attention-grabbing photographs will hook beginning researchers into this series about animal burrows and dens. A “Science Lab” activity at the end of each book offers more opportunities for reader interaction.

Large, clearly labeled photos and diagrams introduce readers to animals that spend part of their lives underground. Engaging texts explain how holes, burrow, and dens provide places to avoid predators, store food, raise young, and hibernate. Relevant questions and suggestions for things to do are interspersed throughout each volume, and a final “Science Lab” activity encourages even more participation. These interactive features and well-designed layout make the volumes fine choices for use with groups. A website hosts links to other online resources.