Many wild animals like living near humans because of the ease of finding food and shelter. Below are some of the wild animals that may live near you.

How Many Squirrels are in the World

Fiction

Author:  Ben Gundersheimer  Illustrator:  Marcos Almada Rivera

Age:  3-7

This is primarily a book about counting up to 20.  The pictures and text illustrate that squirrels can be found almost anywhere and everywhere in our neighborhoods. At the end of the book is a page of fun facts about squirrels.

Rabbits

Author:  Katie Gillespie

Age:  5-7

Exploring life cycle series

Explores concepts of life cycle, mammals, with a photo quiz at the end.  The book contains a code to unlock an interactive ebook.

Rodents

Author:  Lindsey Lowe

Age: 5-8

Pet Detectives series

Does your child want a pet rodent?  This book provides basic information on six different rodents with general information on where to buy/rescue rodents, appropriate housing and care instructions.  Also includes information about rodents in the wild.

Groundhogs

Martha London

Age:  5-9

Underground animal series

Also known as woodchucks, groundhogs find some urban areas to be the greatest place to live.  Basic facts are provided.  There are QR Codes throughout the book for videos and further information.

Chipmunks

Author:  Lindsey J. O’Brien

Age:  6-10

In my backyard series

Looks at the life cycle of chipmunks and the benefits/problems of chipmunks.  Children are invited to design a burrow for a chipmunk at the end.

Mice

Author:  Kate Riggs

Age: 6-10

In my backyard series

Covers the life cycle of mice with great photography and fun facts.  Children are invited to sample three different types of nesting material so see which one they might prefer if they were a mouse.

Squirrels

Author:  Kristin Petrie

Age:  8-10

Backyard animal series

Almost everything you could want to know about squirrels in both their natural and human habitats. Good pictures and fun facts.  Glossary included.

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If you wish to attract small mammals to your backyard, the easiest way is to buy a bird feeder–squirrels and chipmunks love bird seed! In fact, many bird feeders advertise they are squirrel proof to try to keep the seed for birds. Squirrels are very acrobatic and can get around many attempts to keep them out! Do not approach wild animals in your yard. They may look tame but they are not. Some carry diseases which humans can catch if they are bitten.