Badgers After Dark

Gr 3–5—While the animals in this series are all nocturnal, the content covers general animal facts, with just a bit about nighttime behavior. Clear, straightforward sentences provide the data, with a full-page photograph opposite each page of text. Photos are generally effective, with species varieties clearly identified and solid visual support of the facts. Some photos are especially eye-catching, such as a neatly illuminated hanging opossum and a red fox "mousing" in the snow. White print against a starry-sky background supports the nighttime theme of the series, although many of the photographs appear to be daytime scenes. The eyesight of foxes and opossums are noted as assets for nocturnal animals, but the particularities of nighttime behavior are generally not explored in depth. While the language is occasionally unclear, there's enough interesting information and appealing visual content to offer solid introductions to each animal group.