"Meet the skunk! Learn about how this stinky mammal uses a special spray to stay safe. Elementary-aged readers will discover that skunks come out at night to hunt. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these smelly mammals. A Native American folktale explains why the skunk smells so bad. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report...

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces skunks to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

"In Skunk Kits, emergent readers learn about baby skunks in the forest. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, ensuring reading success by making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once."--

Inside a secret, underground burrow, a striped skunk and her newborn kits snuggle together, protected from the cold outside air and dangerous predators. When summer arrives, the mother skunk and her kits will venture out into the world. What will they find outside of their safe den? Filled with fascinating facts, this nonfiction book explores a family of striped skunks' hidden lives.

"Follow baby skunks' first experiences through engaging text, fun facts, and vibrant photography"--

"Oh, no! What's that awful smell? Has someone crossed paths with a skunk? Although they're best known for their distinctive odor when threatened, most skunks are happy to go about their business quietly in the dark. This book explores the life cycle and habits of a creature that most of us hope we'll never encounter. Color photographs depict in detail what most people see only as a shadow moving in the darkness. Fact boxes provide fun insights"--Provided...

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about skunks and raccoons. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7."--

"Skunks spray a smelly musk on its enemies that can sting their eyes or make them sick. Phew! But skunks don't always need to make a stink to keep enemies away. Their unique black-and-white stripes warn animals that have been sprayed before to stay away. That is, unless they want to stink! Fun text and eye-catching photos introduce the animal in all its gross glory"--

"Young children are naturally curious about animals. Tell Me Why Skunks Smell Bad offers answers to their most compelling questions about when skunks attack. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words."--

Discusses the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the skunk.