The Secret Life of the Flying Squirrel
Follow a year in the life of Volans, a flying squirrel, as she glides in the night air to hunt for food, deftly avoids danger from a raccoon, and gives birth to three tiny pups before preparing once again for the coming winter.
Emerging at night from a cosy nest high in a tree, Volans the flying squirrel glides down. Although called a “flying” squirrel, she doesn’t fly—she glides using fur-covered flaps. Her instincts lead her to her hidden cache of food. She is also looking for a roomier hiding place because she is ready to give birth. When her pups are born, she stays close to home, giving them milk and keeping them safe from predators until they can venture out on their own.
Filled with intriguing facts and gorgeous illustrations, readers will be fascinated by the story of these remarkable rodents. This latest title in the Secret Life series has been vetted by a flying squirrel expert and includes back matter with more in-depth information, a glossary, and further resources.
This is Book 5 in the The Secret Life Series. See all The Secret Life books here.
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Laurence Pringle has written more than one hundred books for children and teenagers, including the Strange and Wonderful series and the Secret Life series, among other award-winning science titles. Internationally, his books have sold more than three million copies.
Kate Garchinsky was born and raised just upstream of John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
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