Track That Scat!

When Finn and her dog Skeeter set out on a hike to cure their restless feet, they literally take a step into nature. A big gooey step...right into scat (also known as poop). And just like the animal it comes from, scat comes in all shapes and sizes. Scat, along with foot or paw tracks, can tell a lot about the creature who produced it. As Finn's hike takes her further into the woods, she happens along some scat and tracks from a variety of woodland creatures. Pairing punchy rhyme with science writing, Lisa Morlock has created the perfect nature guide, providing detailed descriptions of the prints, diets, and behaviors of the animals that Finn and Skeeter encounter along their hike. Watch your step!

Lisa Morlock works as a writer and educator in the Midwest. She’s freelanced for Meredith Corporation’s Better Homes and Gardens and Parents online, and she’s edited curriculum materials for Perfection Learning Corporation. In addition to writing, she’s taught secondary language arts classes, college composition, and staff development workshops. For even more fun, Lisa enjoys spending the weekends wading through marsh water and pawing up creek banks with her family.

Carrie Anne Bradshaw is an alumnus of The Academy of Art in San Francisco, where she earned her master’s degree in illustration. Her work is often described as expressive, warm, and witty.