Track That Scat

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When Finn and her dog, Skeeter, set out on a hike to cure their restless feet, they literally take a step into nature. A big gooey step . . . right into scat (also known as poop). And just like the animal it comes from, scat comes in all shapes and sizes. Scat, along with foot or paw tracks, can tell a lot about the creature that produced it. As Finn's hike takes her further into the woods, she happens along scat and tracks from a variety of woodland creatures, from the hopping eastern cottonwood rabbit to the chickadees trilling up in the treetops. Pairing punchy rhyme with science writing, Lisa Morlock has created the perfect nature guide, providing detailed descriptions of the prints, diets, and behaviors of the animals whose scat Finn and Skeeter encounter on their hike. Watch your step!