Beavers

  • Pages:128
  • Publisher:Orca Book Publishers
  • Themes:fur trade history, keystone species, wetlands, semi-aquatic mammal, wildlife conservation
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  • Pub Date:05/11/2021
  • Age Groups:Nonfiction Ages 9-12
  • Lexile:1110L
  • Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient:W
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By cutting trees and building dams, beavers shape landscapes and provide valuable wetland homes for many plants and animals.

These radical rodents were once almost hunted to extinction for their prized fur, but today we are building a new relationship with them, and our appreciation of the benefits they offer as habitat creators and water stewards is growing. Packed with facts and personal stories, this book looks at the beaver’s biology and behavior and illuminates its vital role as a keystone species. The beaver’s comeback is one of North America’s greatest conservation success stories and Beavers: Radical Rodents and Ecosystem Engineers introduces readers to the conservationists, scientists and young people who are working to build a better future for our furry friends.

“A valuable tool to encourage middle grade readers to know beavers better and to see the desirability for our coexistence with them. Highly Recommended.”
– CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“An engaging book that will leave readers spouting facts about beavers. Students will have a new appreciation for these innovative builders and their significant impact on the landscape and ecosystems of North America.”
– School Library Journal
BC Books for BC Schools   | 2021  |  Commended
Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award   | 2022  |  Short-listed
Red Cedar Book Award   | 2022  |  Short-listed
City of Victoria Children's Book Prize   | 2022  |  Short-listed