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Gr 2–5—Eszterhas has created another fascinating look at wild animals. Readers are introduced to a meerkat "mob" living in the Kalahari Desert in Botswana. Written as a diary of 12 days spent observing one meerkat family, including several adorable baby "pups," the narrative skillfully weaves in animal facts, humor, and high drama. Readers learn how meerkats live in underground burrows; eat bugs, beetles, and scorpions; and take care of their young, which is a job shared by many. A mama meerkat rescues o...Log In or Sign Up to Read More