Crinkleroots Guide To Knowing Animal Habitats

ANNOTATION

Introduces different wildlife habitats, including wetlands, woodlands, cornfields, and grasslands.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Crinkleroot is an expert at finding animals because he knows where to look for them. In his jeep Crinkleroot covers a lot of ground, spotting over eighty different wildlife species in wetlands, woodlands, grasslands, drylands, and more. Along the way, readers will learn tips for finding wildlife in their own neck of the woods.

FROM THE CRITICS

Children's Literature

Crinkleroot resembles Santa Claus but is actually based on nineteenth century naturalist, John Burroughs. Crinkleroot explores various environmental habitats found in America with his snake sidekick, Sassafras. This simple, charming picture book is a great way to introduce different habitats and the animals that live there. Wetlands, woodlands, deserts and farmlands all support various species, which rely on the specialized habitats for survival. Elementary science and elementary teachers can use this book to introduce the concept of habitats and could easily extend it by assigning animal reports. How about creating bulletin boards or hallways dedicated to the different habitats? Previously released in 1997, Crinkleroot's 11th adventure is now available in paperback for home and classroom library collections. 2000 (orig. 1997), Simon & Schuster, $14.00 and $5.99. Ages 4 to 10. Reviewer: Wendy Pollock-Gilson

School Library Journal

K-Gr 3The wise, funny, and forever endearing Crinkleroot, "explorer and wildlife finder," provides yet another guided tour through nature. In his "old jalopy" with his canoe attached and his benevolent snake in tow, he takes readers through various animal habitats. The trip begins in the wetlands, with a cross-sectioned view and an introduction to many of the species that live there. The difference between a swamp, a bog, and a marsh is clarified. Next comes a visit to a woodland, where a double-page spread invites children to find the 24 animals, including birds, squirrels, bats, and insects. Crinkleroot passes through a farmer's cornfield, the grasslands, and into the drylands to introduce succulent plants and unusual critters such as the roadrunner and the collared lizard. Crammed full of information and delightfully presented with appealing watercolor illustrations, the book provides another extremely useful lesson on nature and appreciating the natural world.Helen Rosenberg, St. Scholastica High School, Chicago, IL

Kirkus Reviews

Crinkleroot's 11th adventure is a cross-country tour of 8 habitats and an introduction to 80 different wildlife species. With jeep, canoe, waders, and his friendly snake, Sassafrass, he explores marshes, swamps, bogs, woodlands, roadsides, cornfields, grasslands, and drylands. The precise text is surprisingly informative, given its brevity, and almost always accompanied by appropriate warnings for explorers: "The best way to observe most wetlands is in the company of an adult and from the safety of higher ground or a sturdy boardwalk." Softly colored watercolors provide a sweeping overview of habitats with details of animals found there, making this an appealing adventure from Arnosky