The Nocturnals Explore Unique Adaptations of Nighttime Animals

This middle grade nonfiction book is for kids ages 9–12 and has over 150 full-color animal photos. It uses fun facts and a narrative from the adventurous Nocturnals characters—Dawn the fox, Tobin the pangolin, and Bismark the sugar glider—to learn about nighttime animals in their natural habitats.

• Kids discover the special adaptations that help nocturnal animals succeed in the dark and investigate conservation efforts.
• Teachers use the book in life science units as a stand alone or with the companion fiction.
• Librarians use the nonfiction book in STEAM Book Clubs with the companion fiction.

Inside The Book You’ll Find:

Animals from around the world: red foxes, pangolins, sugar gliders, bats, owls, coyotes, wombats, snakes, woylies, bandicoots, crocodiles, kiwis, tuataras, aye-ayes, jerboas, and more!

• Night Notes that explain unusual adaptations
• Nocturnal Feature Icon Key
• Animal Glossary with full-color photos
• Word Glossary to build STEM vocabulary
• At-Home Science Resources