"LYNX
In areas with heavy winter snow the animals
often have especially large feet so they don't
sink so deeply when they move around, tiring
themselves out. Good examples of this are the
caribou, the snowshoe hare, and the lynx. The
lynx is a true snow cat that seems to float over
the snow when it runs, compared with the
heavy-footed wolf, bear or cougar."
Wayne Lynch turns to the Canadian Rocky Mountains for his new photographic reference guide for middle grade readers. The table of contents sorts the animals into the specific types to be found in a mountain habitat. Bears, hoofed animals, wild cats, wild dogs, small mammals, and birds find pride in chapters dedicated to them.
He begins with the mountain habitat itself: alpine zone, wetlands, subalpine zone, and the montane zone. Accompanying photographs give a glimpse of each specific part of the mountain. The following double-page spreads are mostly taken up by clear, often close-up color photos of the many animals who make the mountain their home. Concise, conversational and informative paragraphs describe each animal and are surrounded by appealing photographs, plus many sidebars that provide additional material and fast facts that include size, habitat, diet, and strange but true.
Sharing his many first-hand experiences while capturing these winning images, he also allows that the realities of doing what he does can be dangerous. It's perfect for browsing, and sharing with friends. Readers will be especially attracted to the many baby animals featured.
Back matter includes wildlife viewing tips, an author biography and an index.
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