Learn about one of nature's unsung superheroes, their amazing contributions to our ecosystems, and how saving beavers means saving a lot more than you might think.

Once hunted to the brink of extinction, and to this day considered a nuisance by some, beavers have incredible underwater abilities that would put even Aquaman to shame. This title from our Nature's (Secret) Superheroes series delves into the powerful effect beavers have on their environment in creating critical wetlands. Learn how these underappreciated and once almost extinct environmental superheroes work to keep their ecosystems going strong. Did you know:

The Nature's (Secret) Superheroes series—covering bats, native bees, beavers, elephants, freshwater mussels, and vultures—follows a fun superhero theme, featuring each animal's origin story, how it saves the day, and its nemeses. Each book also includes activities that allow readers to gain hands-on knowledge about these animals.