Las Animas - Bent County Library District

Have you ever peeked under a rock? A whole community of creatures lives there! One of the world's most fascinating habitats is right at your feet.

Examines the nature and behavior of many small creatures, from millipedes to earthworms, that live in the dar, cool dampness under stones. Suggests several related activities.

Profiles some of the weirdest creatures that live underground, including the vampire bat, the star-nosed mole, and the pangolin.

Briefly describes some of the animals that make their homes underground, including moles, prairie dogs, and woodchucks.

Introduces animals that live underground. Includes a special flashlight for illuminating the illustrations.

"This stunning lift-the-flap book takes readers on a journey around the globe and deep underground. There they'll find amazing hidden worlds teeming with life from prairie-dog towns and ant cities to opal mines and treasure-filled tombs. Each spread is bursting with details and surprises to discover in the cutaway artwork and under the flaps. With so much to see and explore, this is a perfect gift for young adventurers"--Provided by publisher.