"Summertime Sleepers: Animals That Estivate" by Melissa Stewart explores the fascinating world of estivation, a survival strategy used by various animals to cope with hot and dry conditions. The book introduces young readers to unique creatures that enter a state of dormancy during summer, highlighting their behaviors and adaptations. Through vivid illustrations and engaging text, Stewart invites readers to discover how these animals, including desert tortoises and certain frogs, retreat from the heat and conserve energy until conditions improve. The narrative encourages curiosity about the natural world, showcasing the remarkable strategies animals use to thrive in challenging environments. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by Charlesbridge Publishing, U. S. .

Melissa Stewart is an award-winning author of more than 100 science books for children. Sarah S. Brannen (www. sarahbrannen. com) is the award-winning illustrator of nearly twenty books for children. She lives in Massachusetts and is pretty good at tying her own shoes. Follow her on Twitter @SarahBrannen and on Instagram @SarahSBrannen.