One of our favorite Nature Books is the Burgess Animal Book by Thornton W. Burgess. We love Burgess and his stories and so we tend to linger longer in them than others. This page is dedicated to detailing our discoveries about the North American mammals he covers. Check it out and learn with us!
Below, you will find a search engine where you can type the Burgess Animal into the search bar. It will lead you to the post for that Burgess Animal! If you don’t see one, it may be that I’m still working on writing the post for the animal. If that’s the case you have a few options, you can type the species of the animal into a google search and check the websites to see which one would be best or you can go to the library and check out what resources they have there. Doing a little more research made our time in The Burgess Animal Book for Children so sweet! The library is a great place to go and visit along with The Burgess Animals in Detail.
Feel free to share your discoveries about each of the Burgess Animals with us and enjoy The Burgess Animal Coloring & Writing Pages!
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You’ll find our Coloring and Writing Pages for the Burgess Animals here:
I find it helpful to start by asking what strikes your curiosity about Eastern Cottontails? What have you wondered about them when you see them around? Discuss the questions you have and those found below together before looking to the answers next. Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each…
He looks much like Peter Rabbit, the Eastern Cottontail, but there are some big differences between these cousins. What are some questions you have about Northern Hares? Here are some of mine: What did you think? Ready for the answers? Long ears and long legs make a difference, don’t they!? Jackrabbit isn’t solely an interchangeable…
Peter Rabbit is so surprised to hear that any member of his family would be caught swimming in water for the pure joy of it in Burgess’ classic “The Burgess Animal Book for Children.” Do you think it’s true? Here are some questions you might be wondering: They are certainly rabbits that make their habitats…
Burgess actually refers to the Arctic Hare in his book, “The Burgess Animal Book for Children,” as Snow White. The Arctic Hare is really an incredible animal to survive in such a cold climate. What are some questions that you have about him? Here are some of ours: And the answers: One thing we really…
Gray Squirrels are a very common sight to most of us who live in the Midwest, South, and North Eastern regions of the United States. Instead of overlooking them or seeing them as a nuisance, it’s the perfect opportunity to observe and learn more about them. Here are some of the questions you can start…
Red Squirrels seem more elusive than Gray Squirrels to those who dwell in urban environments, but they are plentiful somewhere else! Do you know where that is? Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! Here are a few more…
Fox Squirrels are a little less well known, but really interesting. Have you ever heard of a Fox Squirrel? What are some questions you might have about them? Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! Here are a few…
Flying Squirrels are a secretive cousin of the other squirrels we have learned about. Did you know that Flying Squirrels actually exist? They aren’t a myth!What are some questions you might have about them? Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with…
Striped Chipmunks may be the cutest thing to see during the Spring, Summer, and Fall in northern Illinois. You can always hear them when walking in the woods. What are some questions you might have about them? Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your…
Spermophiles are also called Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrels. If you live somewhere in the Plains they may be a common occurrence, but maybe you haven’t seen one before. What are some questions you might have about them? Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion…
Woodchucks or groundhogs seem to be an animal with so many different names. Why is that?! What are some other questions you might have about them? Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! They seem to be quite the…
Who is Johnny Chuck’s cousin? Haven’t you ever heard of a Hoary Marmot? What are some questions you might have about them? Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! We can’t stop there. Here’s a few more facts about…
Prairie Dogs are a cultural landmark of the West. They have very interesting behaviors. What are some questions you might have about them? Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! We can’t stop there. Here’s a few more facts…
Are there beavers in the mountains? Well maybe, but this isn’t a beaver and he doesn’t live up in the mountains. Want to find out more? Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! Here’s a few more facts about…
Avi fittingly names the Porcupine in his books Ereth. Can you see why below? Porcupines are a cool animal, just check it out: Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! Here’s a few more facts about them: Until next…
Is a Gopher a pest? They can be, but there are some really helpful things that they do… Check out the information below and see what you think. Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! Here’s a few more…
What’s with Paddy’s big tail? Check out the information below to find out more about this amazing animal. Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! Here’s a few more facts about them: Until next time, keep engineering! <3 Kate…
How do you tell the difference between a muskrat and a beaver? Check out the information below to find out more about this amazing animal. Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! Here’s a few more facts about them:…
Find out why Thornton W. Burgess doesn’t have a lot of good to say about Robber. Check out the information below to find out more: Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! Here’s a few more facts about them:…
You’ll notice that Little Robber, the Cotton Rat, is in a different family from Robber, the Brown Rat, as you look at our animal cards. Why is that? Read until the very end to find out why this Burgess Animal is in a different family! Check out the information below to find out more: Here…
Trader is a Wood Rat, which is often referred to as a Pack Rat. Why is that? Read until the very end and you’ll also find a video link to watch to figure out what cool characteristics Wood Rats have! Check out the information below to find out more: Here are some answers, but there…
Kangaroo Rats? Do they have pouches? They do, but not for their babies. They have pouches in their cheeks for the seeds that they eat. Check out more information about these interesting rats: Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these…
Does a Jumping Mouse actually jump? You bet! Check out the long back legs they have and some more information about these interesting mice: Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! There is even more to learn about the…
The Wood Mouse is native to North America and stretches from Canada down through the United States. Find out a little about him here: Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! There is even more to learn about the…
The Meadow Mouse is actually one of many in the species of Vole. What is a Vole? Find out a little about him here: Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! There is even more to learn about the…
The Piney Mouse is actually one of many in the species of Vole, just like Danny the Meadow Mouse. What is a Vole? Find out a little about him here: Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! There is…
