Millicent Ellis Selsam

Anyone can learn to be a nature detective and tell what animals have been around, if he learns to recognize clues, especially different footprints.

Simple text discusses how different kinds of animals live in different places and reproduce their own kind.

Keeping a sharp eye out for clues like animal tracks and odors can help people identify the animals that have passed through an area.

Describes night-time activities of owls, luna moths, foxes, fireflies, weasels, beavers, bats, flying squirrels, and other nocturnal animals.

Describes the distinctive characteristics of bats and views several different species.