Are you curious about the amazing Catskill creatures sharing your backyard? Your wild neighbors star in nature's outdoor theater, where exciting drama changes with the seasons. "Catskill Creatures" spotlights 15 species of wildlife with intriguing facts and dramatic illustrations. Inside these pages you will discover:who isn't scared of the skunk's stinky spraywhat warty secret weapon protects toadswhere prime raccoon real estate is locatedwhen black bears head into their winter denswhy the little brown bat is nature's original bug zapperGet familiar with the fascinating creatures that crawl, walk, run, swim, slither, hop, and fly through your backyard. Then make your neighborhood wildlife friendly by following suggestions in the "How You Can Help" section. Turn the pages and have fun watching your wild neighbors acting naturally.
Nancy Furstinger Book order






- 2024
- 2020
Unstoppable: True Stories of Amazing Bionic Animals
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Praised as 'inspiring and heartwarming,' these amazing animals making their way around the world with the help of prosthetics, braces, orthotics, and wheelchairs will wow science enthusiasts and animal lovers alike.
- 2019
Herding Dogs
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Exploring the sport of herding, this book offers young dog enthusiasts insights into its history, training techniques, and competition aspects. It includes engaging sidebars, captivating photos, a photodiagram for visual learners, and a glossary to enhance understanding. Perfect for aspiring handlers, it combines education with excitement about working with dogs.
- 2019
We Need Wolves
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
"Explores the roles of wolves in ecosystems, including wolves' importance to ecosystems, threats to wolf populations, and conservation efforts. Features sidebars, two infographics, and a "That's Amazing!" special feature"--
- 2019
The Duchess and Guy
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A heart-warming picture book based on the true story of HRH Meghan Markle's mischievous rescue-to-royalty beagle Guy, and his journey from animal shelter to Buckingham Palace.
- 2019
Did you know that sloths do a dance to cover up their poo? Read this book to learn more about how sloths poo.
- 2018
Spiders Are Awesome
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Each book in the Animals Are Awesome series offers insight into the fascinating lives of some of the world's most incredible animals. This book here will teach you a lot about spiders.
- 2018
Did you know that cats learn to purr when they are only a few days old? Read this book to learn more about how and why cats purr.
- 2018
Did you know that dolphins sleep with one eye open? Read this book to learn more about how dolphins sleep.
- 2018
Did you know that penguins have a layer of fat called blubber? Read this book to learn more about how penguins stay warm in cold climates.