Beavers: Dam Builders

by Lynn George

Everyone has heard the phrase “busy as a beaver” and this book illustrates the meaning of that expression. Beavers are extremely industrious animals that can change an entire landscape as they cut down trees to build lodges and dams. There are benefits and difficulties in sharing a place with these natural architects. They provide vital wetland homes for countless animals, but near people, their work can cause flooding that harms homes and farms.

24 pages, Library Binding

First published August 15, 2010

Reviews

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Illustrated with photos of actual beavers makes this title more understood as one can actually see the teeth, front paws, and the one I liked most that the beaver’s tale is actually covered in scales. More information in this title regarding the building of the lodge and dam than in previous beaver books I have read. Interestingly the lodge may have a nest room where the kits are born, average height of the lodge is ten feet with a twenty foot base. The beaver family may have more than one lodge and built several dams. This is a good title.

[Duane · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting book that focuses on the world of Beavers. Filled with amazing photographs and illustrations, young readers will be amazed at these critters. A great book for your youth non fiction collection.