"Sly as a fox" often describes an individual who is clever and sneaky. Sly as a Fox dives into fox characteristics and behavior to investigate if there is truth behind this common expression. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Are foxes clever? This title dives into foxes' unique traits, behaviors, and characteristics and examines the truth behind the idiom sly as a fox. Easy-to-read text, vivid and colorful images and graphics, and helpful text features gives readers a clear look into this subject.

Researched, Clever as a Fox will challenge your previously held notions about animals and the measure of intelligence, both theirs and ours.

A kind and clever hen manages to outwit the sneaky fox that hopes to make her his next dinner.

When a dog chases him, Fox runs to the river and hides.

Mama and Papa have always warned their chicks never to have anything to do with strangers. But the sly fox disguises himself as a little lamb, and uses different tactics to try to trick the chicks into going with him. The cunning fox finally succeeds luring some of the chicks by promising delicious corn to them. Clucky, being the one who always listened to Papa and Mama, doesn’t go along. After a horrifying experience, Clucky’s sister escapes and realizes the importance of listening to parents and never talking to strangers. This cautionary tale stresses the importance of obeying parents and “stranger danger.” Virtues: Trust / Safety / Obedience to Parents

Rinaldo the sly fox is up to his old tricks, until he is outfoxed by a clever cat.