Book excerpt: A badger is an animal. It looks like a cross between a skunk and a dog. They have a long nose. They use it to stick into holes they have dug. This lets them reach the insects they find underground. Badgers have a funny looking face. It is mostly black, but has white stripes. That helps them to hide in the nighttime shadows. Find out more about this amazing animal and learn the answers to these questions: What was badger fur used for? Can a badger spray like a skunk? How fast can a badger dig a hole? How fast can a badger run? How many doors do badger burrows have? Learn what a badger looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 to 10 All measurements in American and metric. This Educational Version includes activities designed to reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.