Jacqueline Kelly
A Squirrelly Situation
Stealth Science
Why this book counts
- Life Science
- Nature Narrative / Field Discovery
- Maker / Problem-Solving
- Mystery / Investigation
A Squirrelly Situation gives Calpurnia Tate a concrete animal-care problem when Travis brings home an abandoned baby squirrel. The squirrel's development, feeding, and prospects for returning to the wild shape the family's choices, allowing veterinary observation to grow out of a historical family story.
The science inside
- Animals & Zoology
Your child will meet:
- A young mammal's nutritional, temperature, and developmental needs differ from those of an adult.
- Wild animals can become habituated or dependent when people raise them.
- Behavior and physical development help determine whether an animal can survive independently.
- Responsible wildlife care requires species knowledge and trained help.
Use it this way
Parent effort: Quick discussion
This charming chapter book features the beloved characters from Newbery Honor Book award-winning author Jacqueline Kelly's young readers' series, Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet. When Travis finds an abandoned baby squirrel, he brings him home and names him Fluffy. But Mother isn't so sure that Fluffy is such a great family pet--and neither is Thud, the cat. Will Fluffy be able to steer clear of these two and find a home in the Tate household?
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