Baby Porcupine (Nature Babies)

by Aubrey Lang

Amazon Price: $12.44 (as of 10/10/2008)
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Gr1-4-This title follows a porcupette from her birth in a cave in early May until early fall when she is able to survive away from her mother. This talented writer/photographer team provides a well-balanced combination of information with extraordinary full-color photos obtained by observing a mother and her baby in a Minnesota forest. Readers are given insight into the animal's diet and behavior and a look at some of the other wildlife that shares her habitat.

Release Date: 12/30/2005

Porcupines (Animals, Animals)

by Judith Jango-Cohen

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Porcupines (Welcome to the World of Animals)

by Diane Swanson

Amazon Price: $24.00 (as of 10/10/2008)
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Porcupine (Sitting Up) Framed Art Poster Print - 16" X 20"

Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 10/10/2008)
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This poster shows a porcupine sitting on its hind legs holding a stick. It appears to be in a forest environment. This framed poster measures approx. 16" x 20" Porcupines are rodents best known for their coat of sharp spines, or quills, that defends them from predators. The name comes from Middle French porc d'espine "thorny pig". The 11 types of Old World porcupines tend to be fairly large, and have quills that are grouped in clusters. The 12 New World porcupines are mostly smaller, have their quills attached singly, and are excellent climbers, spending much of their time in trees.

Plush Porcupine Puppet 13"

Amazon Price: $8.64 (as of 10/10/2008)

Special soft plush gives this Porcupine puppet the appearance of having quills, but never fear! While she may poke about, she won?t poke you! Hand enters from chest area to animate the front legs and head.18" Long.