The Newbery Medal story of a girl alone on an island for 18 years. She must learn to use and live with the varied animal life around her on land and in the sea. She also befriended a kitten. Discover more about this special friendship between animals. Excerpted from Science Teacher's Book of Lists.
Students sort animals by where they live.
Provided by Scott Foresman . Several dozen photos of animals are accompanied by fact pages. Learn how to become a bird watcher and find out more about various animal habitats here. Information pages include an animal s range, habitat, description, niche, and special adaptations. Buttons including the Creature Feature provide facts, video, audio, and maps to illustrate the life of unique animals.