Around One Cactus: Owls, Bats, and Leaping Rats

Around One Cactus — Owls, Bats and Leaping Rats by Anthony D. Fredericks, illustrated by Jennifer DiRubbio

Have you ever seen a saguaro cactus? It may look lonely, standing int he dry, dry desert. But actually the saguaro is a haven for a whole community of creatures — some cute, some creepy, all of them fascinating!

This third book in Dr. Fredericks' series on animal communities will again send kids outdoors to explore.

Included at the back of this book are Field Notes about the plants and creatures discussed in the book. There is also a page with recommendations for other books to read to learn more about the topics covered in this book.

32 pages. Book size is 9" x 11".

Awards:
Winner of the 2004 IRA Teacher's Choice Award.

Curriculum Components:

• Rhyming cummulative verse
• Desert habitat
• Interdependence

Ages 4-10.

Books in this series (available separately):

• Under One Rock -- Bugs, Slugs and Other Ughs
• In One Tidepool -- Crabs, Snails and Salty Tails
• Around One Cactus -- Owls, Bats and Leaping Rats
• Near One Cattail -- Turtles, Logs and Leaping Frogs
• On One Flower -- Butterflies, Ticks and a Few More Icks

"It's a great little book, accurate and interesting. I think kids and parents will both enjoy it". — Mark Dimmitt, Director of Natural History, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

"This is another of Tony Fredericks' wonderful science books that are a "must purchase" for an elementary school library. It is delightful, and written in the same rhyme scheme as Under One Rock, which my students adore. The creative way that Tony used words creates an almost "interactive" feeling between reader and book. This method teaches children more that any other!" — Elizabeth Hall, Media Specialist, Brennen Elementary, Columbia, South Carolina