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A simple presentation of the migratory habits of such animals as geese, eels, frogs and toads, and more.

Text and illustrations describe animals that migrate in search of food and favorable conditions for survival.

"A historically large irruption of snowy owls during the winter of 2013-2014 brought them across the eastern US, and farther south than usual. Scientists used this opportunity to attach GPS tracking devices to some snowy owls to increase understanding of their winter behavior and migration."--

Discusses the reasons for animal migration and describes the migratory habits of a variety of birds, insects, and other animals.

Examines different kinds of migratory movement and the animals that use them, from birds and butterflies to the great whales.

Simple text and photographs present the behavior changes of animals as winter approaches, such as growing thicker fur, migrating, and hibernating.

Discusses the migratory habits of such animals as toads, butterflies, blue whales, pink pelicans, and others.

Describes the migratory habits of caribou, monarch butterflies, gray whales, and snow geese, explaining how and why they make their long journeys.