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Fairy tales and myths portray him as a sly, smart, wily creature who tries to “outfox” his foes. But where does the fox really belong in the animal kingdom? Resembling both a dog and a cat—with ears of different shapes and sizes and furry coats of many colors—the fox can adapt to any environment from tundra to desert to plains. His ability to survive in extreme weather, keen hunting instincts and acute sense of smell and hearing have earned the fox his reputation as a clever fellow. With retractable claws, nocturnal habits, sensitive whiskers and a graceful tread, he seems like a cat! With thick fur, long snout and large wet nose, he could be a dog! So which is it? Read more about this foxy fellow to find out.
In this issue young animal lovers will:
- Read expository text about foxes
- Learn about fox habitats and habits
- Discover different varieties of foxes
- Use the newspaper to create the perfect fox habitat in a word and picture collage
- Calculate sums to uncover foxy facts
- Understand fox eating habits
- Use newspaper numbers to practice writing number words
- Use your fox-like senses to describe your favorite vegetable
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