Badgers have a long nose. They use it to stick into holes they have dug. This lets them reach the insects they find in the ground.
Badgers have a funny looking face. It is mostly black, but it has white stripes. That helps them to hide in the grass at night.
This book is a shortened version of our popular “Badgers: Ready For A Fight" and is intended for beginning readers. With only 1013 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the badger. They will find out the answers to these questions:
How fast can a badger dig a hole?
How tight can a badger lock their jaw?
Can badgers spray a bad smell like a skunk?
Where do badgers go to the bathroom?
And many more!
Ages 5 to 8
Reading Level: 1.9
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Caitlind Alexander is the author of over 60 books for children, including the Jamie and Kendall Broderick Mystery series, the Amazing Animals series, the Miss Jones series, and a number of books in the 14 Fun Facts and 101 Fun Facts series. Caitlind is also an accomplished speaker. She has given numerous talks to children and school classes. She also gives talks and seminars for writers on topics ranging from creating believable characters to publishing e-books. She lives in California where she loves to visit historic places and learn about new things. She also loves to travel and has been all over the world.