Zoology
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Noses
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Animal Traits
This simple title provides a fun look at all types of noses, ending with a human. Read More →
Odd Bods: The World's Unusual Animals
Long snouts, bright-red lips, pointy heads . . . the animal kingdom is full of critters with unique features. Learn about the incredible adaptations that help these creatures—and their odd… Read More →
On the Ground
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Animal Homes
Elephants, horses, and turkeys live on the ground. What else lives on the ground? Vibrant wildlife photographs with direct picture-to-text correspondence make this book an excellent choice… Read More →
On the Hunt with Crocodiles
From the Series Ultimate Predators
Strength, power, and keen senses are a few of the traits that make crocodiles some of world’s best hunters. Saltwater crocodiles are the largest of all crocodiles, and Nile crocodiles are… Read More →
On the Hunt with Eagles
From the Series Ultimate Predators
Eagles are top predators in nearly every habitat of the world. Two of the largest kinds of eagles are the Steller’s sea eagle and harpy eagle. Keen sight and amazing flight make them great… Read More →
On the Hunt with Great White Sharks
From the Series Ultimate Predators
Using powerful, side-to-side sweeps of its tail fin, a great white shark surges through the water to find prey. Its acute senses—including sight, smell, and an electrosensory network—help it… Read More →
On the Hunt with Grizzly Bears
From the Series Ultimate Predators
Huge and powerful, the grizzly bear is one of the best hunters in North America. Its great sense of smell lets it find even well-hidden prey. Its brown fur blends in with the woods around it… Read More →
On the Hunt with Lions
From the Series Ultimate Predators
Some of the fiercest and most skilled hunters in the world, lions use teamwork and strong senses of hearing, sight, and smell to track and kill their prey. Find out how lion prides work… Read More →
On the Hunt with Owls
From the Series Ultimate Predators
Owls are one of the world's top predators. With keen hearing and sight, owls are able to spot prey across long distances. Then they quietly swoop in for the kill. Two of the largest kinds of… Read More →
On the Hunt with Polar Bears
From the Series Ultimate Predators
In the vast Arctic region, polar bears are top predators. Large and powerful, polar bears can take down the biggest prey of their habitat. Strong paws and keen senses help these great… Read More →
On the Hunt with Wolves
From the Series Ultimate Predators
Wolves use teamwork and strong senses of smell, hearing, and sight to track their prey. And when they catch prey, wolves use their incredible bite force to take it down for the kill. See how… Read More →
Opossums
From the Series Early Bird Nature Books
In this Early Bird title, readers learn about the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the opossum. Read More →
Orb Weavers: Hungry Spinners
From the Series Arachnid World
Be alert for a fancy spider web stretched across a path—it's the trap of a hungry orb weaver! In this book, you will learn how orb weavers are similar to and different from other arachnids.… Read More →
Ostriches: Fast Flightless Birds
From the Series Comparing Animal Traits
See what an ostrich has in common with a secretary bird. Learn what sets an ostrich apart from a merlin. Readers will compare key traits of ostriches—their appearance, behavior, habitat, and… Read More →
Otterly Adorable Otters
From the Series Internet Animal Stars
Adorable otters are everywhere: in rivers, in oceans, and on the internet! A playful design inspired by social media will draw in young readers while fun facts teach them all about these cute Read More →
Owls
From the Series Animal Predators
Some of the fiercest and most skilled hunters in the world, owls use stealth, power, and a strong sense of hearing and sight to stalk and kill their prey. Watch these cunning animals as they Read More →
Pachycephalosaurus: A First Look
From the Series Read about Dinosaurs (Read for a Better World ™)
The Pachycephalosaurus had bony spikes on its head and a beak with sharp teeth. Photorealistic images and easy-reading text help young readers connect to the interesting features of this dinosaur. Read More →
Panther Chameleons: Color-Changing Reptiles
From the Series Comparing Animal Traits
Find out what a panther chameleon has in common with a web-footed gecko. Learn what sets a panther chameleon apart from a saltwater crocodile. Readers will compare and contrast key traits of… Read More →
Pawesome Dog Awards
From the Series Dogs
Welcome to the Pawesome Dog Awards! We're celebrating dogs that dare to be different. From the biggest to the smallest, the fluffiest to the spottiest, here are 25 dogs that really stand out… Read More →
Picture Book Favorites — Audisee®—On Level Set
Finding meaningful connections between picture books and struggling readers is the key to unlocking a new world full of an ever-increasing vocabulary and a deeper understanding of the content Read More →
Pileated Woodpeckers: Insect-Hunting Birds
From the Series Comparing Animal Traits
See what the pileated woodpecker has in common with the wood thrush. Learn what sets it apart from the American flamingo. Readers will compare key traits of pileated woodpeckers—their… Read More →
Platypuses: Web-Footed Billed Mammals
From the Series Comparing Animal Traits
Find out what a platypus has in common with a beaver or a dolphin. Learn what sets a platypus apart from a giraffe or a wild dog. Readers will compare key traits of platypuses—their… Read More →
Play Like an Animal!: Why Critters Splash, Race, Twirl, and Chase
Dash! Hide! Splash! Ride! Exuberant text celebrates all the different ways animals play, from rhinos taking mud baths and parrots somersaulting through the air to kangaroos boxing and… Read More →
Polar Bears vs. Seals: Food Chain Fights
From the Series Predator vs. Prey
Polar bears and ringed seals know how to survive in the Arctic, but which would win in a fight? Polar bears wait patiently for their prey and strike fast. Seals are sneaky and dive deep… Read More →