Animal series are never in short supply, but this particular set focuses on nocturnal creatures imals whose nighttime wanderings and scavenging tendencies often give them bad reputations. The occasionally stilted text is serviceable, but the layout is bold and attractive. With full-page, glossy shots of the critters in question, and clear, easy-to-read information bites, the Animals of the Night series offers a solid introduction to animal nightlife. Badgers after Dark provides an overview of the hunting and lifestyle habits of the many species of badger, paired with some surprisingly ferocious photographs. A "Stay Safe" section at the end of each volume provides young readers with tips on how to peacefully coexist with these animals.

NIVER, Heather Moore . Coyotes After Dark . ISBN 9780766071834 ; ISBN 9780766071810 ; ISBN 9780766071841 . NIVER, Heather Moore . Foxes After Dark . ISBN 9780766072145 ; ISBN 9780766072121 ; ISBN 9780766072152 . NIVER, Heather Moore . Opossums After Dark . ISBN 9780766073043 ; ISBN 9780766073029 ; ISBN 9780766073050 . NIVER, Heather Moore . Skunks After Dark . ISBN 9780766073609 ; ISBN 9780766073586 ; ISBN 9780766073692 . NIVER, Heather Moore . Wolves After Dark . ISBN 9780766074187 ; ISBN 9780766074163 ; ISBN 9780766074194 . ea vol: 32p. (Animals of the Night). further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Enslow . 2016. lib. ed. $25.27. pap. $10.52. ebk. $25.27. Gr 3-5 While the animals in this series are all nocturnal, the content covers general animal facts, with just a bit about nighttime behavior. Clear, straightforward sentences provide the data, with a full-page photograph opposite each page of text. Photos are generally effective, with species varieties clearly identified and solid visual support of the facts. Some photos are especially eye-catching, such as a neatly illuminated hanging opossum and a red fox "mousing" in the snow. White print against a starry-sky background supports the nighttime theme of the series, although many of the photographs appear to be daytime scenes. The eyesight of foxes and opossums are noted as assets for nocturnal animals, but the particularities of nighttime behavior are generally not explored in depth. While the language is occasionally unclear, there's enough interesting information and appealing visual content to offer solid introductions to each animal group. VERDICT Generally enlightening and attractive additions.