Readers will love this high-interest and information-rich volume about the masked backyard bandit–the raccoon. This book introduces readers to the anatomy, habitat, and behavior of raccoons. It also discusses the ways these animals can be dangerous, including their ability to spread rabies. Readers will enjoy supplementary fact boxes that add to the reading experience. Vivid visuals will draw readers in, and the accessible and fascinating text will deepen their knowledge of our relationship with raccoons.