"Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, life cycle, and conservation status of the beaver"--Provided by publisher.

Uses humor to describe why the beaver is such an extraordinary animal.

"Dive into the fascinating world of beavers-the swimmers, builders, and engineers of the animal kingdom! What Goes on inside a Beaver Pond? takes kids ages 8 to 10 on a journey through a year in the life of a young beaver (called a "kit"). Throughout the seasons, vibrant illustrations and descriptions reveal the hidden inner-workings of a beaver lodge, how beavers fell trees with their teeth and create a wetland habitat, how they collect food and...

Follows a year in the life of a young male beaver as he swims, plays, helps his family build and repair their dam and lodge, and learns how to flap his tail to ward off predators.

"Tireless worker, exceptional parent, and highly skilled builder, the beaver has earned its reputation as nature's great architect and engineer. For the beaver, dam building is an instinctive and irresistible reaction to the sound of rushing water. Surrounded by the majestic wilderness of the Rockies, a family of these industrious creatures creates and maintains a serene pond that supports an entire community of plants and animals in "Rocky Mountain...

Discusses beavers and examines the different animals that depend upon them for survival.

While they are out surfing, a platypus and a beaver are startled when a shark surfaces in the nearby waves.

When a bear, a moose, and a beaver go on a canoe trip they have all sorts of disagreements, until they find themselves stranded up the creek and decide that working together is the only way to make it home safely.

Collects the fun had by the jolly bears from the Grumpy Woods as they party away their problems and dance along to a woodpecker's loud and rhythmic pecking.

"A family of beavers love their pond, which they've worked hard to turn from a bedraggled landscape into a thriving wetland. But when a family of otters move in and start reaping the rewards of the beavers' efforts, the only thing the beavers can do is tolerate their new neighbors as best they can. Despite the fact that the otters can be rather annoying, the two species eventually strike a balance, and in the process benefits the rich new ecosystem...