Yawn . . . stretch! Wake up with diurnal animals and follow them up close throughout one day. Give young nature explorers and zoologists an exciting way to learn about the homes, eating habits, and behaviours of fascinating animals. Readers will enjoy watching the animals interact in their natural habitats and notice first-hand how different physical features help animals in their environments. And if readers don't want the day to end when the animals go to sleep, they have more to explore in the backmatter including a step-by-step life cycle diagram, critical thinking questions, and further resources.

Author Biography

Lisa J. Amstutz is the author of more than 30 nonfiction books for children and many magazine and newspaper articles. Her background includes a B.A. in Biology and an M.S. in Environmental Science/Ecology. She loves sharing amazing facts about science and nature with kids. Sharon Katz Cooper is a science educator and freelance writer who specializes in science and social studies topics. She has written more than 25 books for children, including a series called Horrible Habitats, which was recommended by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). She is based in Pittsburgh, Penn., where she lives with her husband and three boys, Reuven, Judah, and Yaron.