Thornton W. Burgess was an important and influential American conservationist and a prolific author of charming and witty children's stories. For over 50 years, Burgess published numerous popular books on the flora and fauna of the natural world and wrote a regular newspaper column called "Bedtime Stories". Often affectionately referred to as the "Bedtime Story-Man", Burgess celebrated his love for the natural world through humorous and educational...

The author recalls his carefree life in a small midwestern town at the close of World War I, and his adventures with his pet raccoon, Rascal.

Learn about raccoons and their world.

"This easy-to-read nonfiction story tells a "night in the life" of a raccoon family, from waking up, finding food and swimming, to going back to sleep when the sun comes up"--

A raccoon forages for food at night and at dawn returns to its home in a strong, old tree, which safely shelters the raccoon through wild winds and ferocious rain so that it can go out searching for food again.

Timothy learns about being accepted and making friends during the first week of his first year at school.

When Chester the raccoon is reluctant to go to kindergarten for the first time, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him.

Norris the bear has been waiting patiently for the last ripe fruit to fall from the tree, and when it does he decides to share it with his two new friends.

"Describes raccoons, including their life cycle, habitat, behavior and more. Includes fun facts and a "That's Amazing!" special feature"--

"In Raccoon Cubs in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby raccoons as they grow up and leave their den. Follow along as raccoon cubs learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to raccoon cubs' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a raccoon cub's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn...