C.1, GENERAL FUNDS, PENWORTHY, 3/23/2010, $18.99.

Who hasn't gone for a winter walk in the woods only to come upon a mystery of hoof or paw prints left on the snow. Hap Gilliland gives us clues so we can decipher the silent language of animal tracks. He has illustrations throughout of the tracks and the animals that left them. Incidents from his long years of experience in the wild, and the numerous mysteries he eventually solved, make for entertaining reading.

What animal was here? Can you solve the mystery? Study the picture and read the clues to figure out who left each set of tracks. Then turn the page to find out about animals from around the world. Watercolor and collage illustrations show the many kinds of trails that animals leave behind in mud, snow, and sand.

This is the perfect companion on any outdoor trip or hike. It depicts 85 of the most common North American birds and mammals and their tracks. In addition, it includes basic dimensions of tracks and strides. It also has a handy checklist to record the tracks you see.

Songbirds, waterfowl, owls, shorebirds, warblers, woodpeckers, nightjars, birds of prey. Dozens of feather groups photographed in color.

Beautiful nature photographs combined with realistic illustrations allow readers to discover the mystery behind wild animal tracks and sign. Detailed information about each sign is provided, urging readers to imagine what animal might have made a footprint, left fleece on a rock, built a nest in a grill, and so on. Following each photograph is a full-color illustration that shows what kind of animal left the sign. Certain to delight readers of all ages, this book presents a unique perspective on how to read animal tracks and sign in the wild. Author Diane Gibbons is an experienced tracker and tracking instructor.

Concise descriptions of the animals and their tracks are combined with detailed drawings of the front and back prints, stride patterns and other important identifying features. Perfect for hikers, teachers and parents, as well as a reference for children.