Beavers are members of the rodent family, all of which have four front teeth that never stop growing. Some of the beaver's relatives are mice, rats, and squirrels. Beavers are nocutrnal, meaning they are most active at night. A beaver never stops growing, but it slows down as it ages. They usually live to be about twelve years old. A beaver usually stays underwater from three to five minutes but can stay as slong as fifteen minutes and can swim...

"A kindergarten-level introduction to beavers, covering their growth process, behaviors, the dams they call home, and such defining features as their flat tails"--

"Part of the Orca Wild series, this nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores the important role beavers play as a keystone species. They were nearly driven to extinction for their furs, but today beavers are valued for their role as habitat creators and water stewards."--

"This book will introduce readers to the giant beaver and help them learn when and where the animal lived, what it looked like, how it survived, and why it went extinct. Title is complete with glossary, index, and more exciting facts!"--