Opossums in the Dark
Will be published approx. on 1. August 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
24 pages
978-1-6689-8157-3 (ISBN)
Description
Under the cover of night, opossums are thriving. Did you know that opossums have a highly developed sense of smell that helps them find food and navigate in the dark? They also have opposable thumbs on their hind feet and prehensile tails! Opossums at Night is packed with even more fascinating facts and stunning images to keep young readers engaged and wanting more.
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Person
Joyce Markovics has written more than 500 nonfiction children's books (or at least two giraffe-sized stacks) on topics ranging from killer plants and marvelous mummies to protest marches and Black filmmakers. She recently started her own book development company, Bowerbird Books. Joyce is passionate about telling stories that captivate and inspire young readers. In her free time, she cleans old gravestones, collects oddities, and volunteers at an animal sanctuary.