Accessible text and color photographs depict the life cycle of an opossum. Provides details about the creature's characteristics and habitat. Includes a glossary, an index and a list of further resources.

What is an opossum? -- A special marsupial -- Baby opossums -- Hungry babies -- Young opossums -- Adult opossums -- Night animals -- Playing dead -- Lots of opossums -- The life cycle of an opossum.