by Kemp / Rath (Author), Robert Rath (Illustrator)
Ranger Gus guides Julie, Grant, and their family on a tour of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in a charming tale designed both to entertain and educate. This book is an ideal tool for teaching kids about animal behavior, diet, and scats and tracks identification ?it's the perfect companion for in the car or in the field on your next trip to the Smokies. Fun illustrations of the animals and their scat and tracks supplement the lively story, and a quick-reference chart at the back will make field identification a breeze.
Front Jacket
This charming tale of Michael, Emily, and their parents as they explore each national park and discover scat and tracks is designed to both entertain and educate. Wildlife can be elusive, and both kids are disappointed when, at first, they don't encounter many animals in the park. The kids quickly learn, however, that there are animals all around, and these creatures leave behind scat and tracks. Before long, the kids are able to identify animal tracks and determine what a creature has eaten recently. Colorful illustrations of animals and their scat and tracks supplement this lively tale, and a quick-reference chart at the back will make field identification a breeze!