Backyard Safari: Raccoons is chock full of information and fun facts about raccoons. Children learn about what raccoons look like, why raccoons like to dump trash, why they are called "thieves," how big they get, and where they live. As a narrative non-fiction book, it also includes full-color photos of racoons in the wild, fun facts about them, and suggests further reading on the subject. Start a child's love of wildlife with the Backyard Safari series.