Who Lives Here?

This series takes a playful look at how animals’ bodies and habits are suited to the place where they live. The books are illustrated by Pat Stephens and published by Kids Can Press.

Best Books for Children and Teens, 2009, Canadian Children's Book Centre
Best Books for 2008, Resource Links

	Rain Forest Animals
	Read about:
		The sloth, who eats and sleeps hanging upside down in a tree
		The gorilla, who beats its chest like a drum to scare away enemies
		The jaguar, who kills its prey with one ferocious bite
		"Highly Recommended!"  National Science Teachers Association

Polar Animals
Read about:
	The arctic fox, who uses its bushy tail like a scarf to stay warm
	The seal, who swims and dives under the ice for most of the year
	The emperor penguin, whose feathers cover it like a thick winter coat
	"Realistic illustrations of polar animals...neatly presented...easily accessed facts and attractive pictures..."  Booklist

	Desert Animals Read about:
		The sidewinder snake, who rattles its tail to scare enemies away
		The sand cat, whose furry paws protect it from the burning sand
		The Bactrian camel, who can drink enough water to fill a bathtub
		"Habits as well as habitats, prey as well as predators, are presented in word and picture in an engaging and appropriate way for the books' intended audience."   Globe and Mail

Wetland Animals Read about:
	The hippopotamus, who weighs as much as four heavy pianos
	The bullfrog, who takes in water through its skin instead of drinking
	The crocodile, a fierce hunter who roars like a lion
	"Highly Recommended!"  National Science Teachers Association

	Forest Animals Read about:
		The snowshoe hare, who runs as fast as a car on a city street
		The wolverine, who can crush bones with its powerful jaws
		The wood frog, whose body freezes like an ice cube in winter
		"There are thousands of books out there about animals. This one stands out for its carefully chosen details, minimalist text, and engaging illustrations."  Quill & Quire

Savanna Animals Read about:
	The black mamba, who is the fastest snake in the world
	The lion, a fierce hunter with powerful jaws and razor-sharp teeth
	The giraffe, who stands as tall as a two-storey building
	"Highly Recommended!"  National Science Teachers Association