Otters Book

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of both sea otters and river otters.

Children's Literature

Otters practically leap off the page in this clearly written, photo-filled book about nature's most playful inhabitants. The book, part of the "Welcome to the World of Animals" series, is well-organized into chapters such as how otters play and what the pups must learn before they can live on their own. It's also crammed with fun facts, like how the pups have their fur blown dry by their mother. The color photographs are appealing, showing cute and fuzzy otters sledding, swimming, cuddling, and eating crab off their bellies while doing the back float. Although the book is written in language that should be accessible to most readers, it includes a short glossary of the more challenging words. 1999 (orig.