How beavers dam ponds and build lodges are just two of 14 topics in this clearly written title in the popular and informative Kids Can Press Wildlife Series. You will find out why beavers chew on trees, where they give birth and raise their young, how they escape danger and much more.

Did you know?
- A beaver never stops growing.
- A beaver can stay underwater for up to 15 minutes.
- Some beaver dams are longer than a soccer field.
- Beaver babies can see, hear, walk and swim as soon as they are born.

Beautifully detailed, realistic illustrations give young children a close-up look at beavers and satisfy their curiosity about these intriguing animals.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 1998 by Kids Can Press .

Deborah Hodge is a former educational consultant and curriculum designer and the author of the Kids Can Press Wildlife series. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.