"Highly recommended for animal studies, browsers, and independent readers. An informative, well-designed book." --School Library Journal All animals need homes--and this nonfiction picture book is a fantastic introduction to some of the amazing places they live. Travel around the world to see different animal habitats, from honeybees that live together in hives to snails that hibernate in their shells during winter. You'll meet tree-dwelling creatures like the ruffled lemur; snow leopards that take shelter in a cave; porcupines that dig burrows underground; and even animals who carry their homes around on their backs. Filled with fascinating facts and beautiful illustrations, this is a wonderful nonfiction picture book and a fabulous follow-up to our Amazing Animal Journeys and Amazing Animal Babies.

Author Biography

Chris Packham presented the BBC's children's series The Really Wild Show before setting up his own TV company and making wildlife shows for ITV, National Geographic, Animal Planet, and the BBC. He is currently presenting BBC's Springwatch and Autumnwatch. Chris lives in Southampton, England. Visit him at chrispackham.co.uk. Jason Cockcroft is an award-winning illustrator, best known for his internationally acclaimed picture book illustrations and his cover art for the final three Harry Potter books. He is also an accomplished watercolor artist and portrait painter whose work has been exhibited in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, and London. Visit him at jasoncockcroft.co.uk.