Tag: Animals25

34 Amazing Facts about Sharks

From the Series Unbelievable! (UpDog Books ™)

Think you know everything about sharks? Over four hundred shark species swim in Earth's waters. Some grow larger than buses while others look like saws! Dive into their underwater world and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 480
  • Dewey: 597.3
  • Copyright: 2024
Cover: 50 Animals That Have Been to Space
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50 Animals That Have Been to Space

From the Series Beginner's Guide to Space

Since the early days of flight, animals have helped researchers learn how to survive in the sky, and their role continues as humanity voyages into outer space. In 1783, a rooster, a duck, and Read More →

  • Lexile: 1110
  • Dewey: 520
  • Copyright: 2020

Adapt or Die: Biology at Its Most Extreme!

From the Series Life on the Edge

Discover some of the planet's most extreme organisms and the adaptations they have made to survive Earth's most brutal biomes. In this gripping book, readers will explore living processes at… Read More →

  • Dewey: 570
  • Copyright: 2023

A Dog’s Best Friend: A Sesame Street ® Guide to Caring for Your Dog

Celebrate all there is to love about getting a new dog with Sesame Street! Learn how to get ready for your furry friend, including how to take care of and play with your new friend, and how… Read More →

  • Lexile: 590
  • Dewey: 636.7/083
  • Copyright: 2022

Agriculture through the Ages: From Silk to Supermarkets

From the Series Technology through the Ages

"For of all gainful professions, nothing is better, nothing more pleasing, nothing more delightful, nothing better becomes a well-bred [person] than agriculture."—Marcus Tullius Cicero,… Read More →

  • Dewey: 338.1
  • Copyright: 2024
Fall 2024

A Ladybug

From the Series A Day in the Life Of

This beautiful book for young readers uses stunning, detailed photographs and carefully leveled text to show a 24-hour period in the life of a ladybug as she searches for a place to lay her… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.5
  • Dewey: 595.76
  • Copyright: 2025
Spring 2025

All Aboard the Poo Boat: Book 2

From the Series Whose Poo Is This?

The giant golden poo capsule is back! But this time, it's on the shore. Dr. Egg, Dr. Yang, and Dr. Woong will need to hop aboard the Poo Boat to identify the animal owners of the new and… Read More →

  • Dewey: 591.47/9
  • Copyright: 2025
Fall 2024

All about Penguins

From the Series Let's Look at Polar Animals (Pull Ahead Readers — Nonfiction)

There are many different kinds of penguins, but they all protect their eggs the same way. Engaging photographs and leveled text help young readers learn about these birds. Pairs with the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 230
  • Dewey: 598.47
  • Copyright: 2025
Spring 2025

Alligators: Wetland Engineers

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Ecosystem Engineers

Alligators are engineers of the wetlands. Learn all about these amazing animals, including where they live, details about their life cycle, how they change their environment, and how the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • Dewey: 597.98/4
  • Copyright: 2025

Amazing Animal Anatomies: Biology at Its Most Extreme!

From the Series Life on the Edge

Discover how animals have developed amazing anatomies, engineered to help them survive and thrive in some of the world's most challenging biomes. In this gripping book, readers will explore… Read More →

  • Dewey: 570
  • Copyright: 2023
Cover: American Jaguar: Big Cats, Biogeography, and Human Borders
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American Jaguar: Big Cats, Biogeography, and Human Borders

In the borderlands between the United States and Mexico, America's largest cat—the jaguar—is fighting to regain its kingdom. Added to the endangered species list in 1997, the jaguar has… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1170
  • Dewey: 333.95/9755
  • Copyright: 2022
Spring 2025

Anacondas vs. Capybaras: Food Chain Fights

From the Series Predator vs. Prey

Green anacondas and capybaras go head-to-head in South American swamps, marshes, and streams. Green anacondas, one of the world's largest snakes, sneak up on prey and then strike! But… Read More →

  • Dewey: 599.35/9
  • Copyright: 2025
Fall 2024

An Ant

From the Series A Day in the Life Of

As the sun rises in a backyard, a tiny ant and thousands of her brothers and sisters leave their underground nest. The little insect has a busy day ahead foraging for food and carrying it… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.2
  • Dewey: 595.79
  • Copyright: 2025

Animal Camouflage in a Backyard

From the Series Hide to Survive!

Everyone loves being wowed and tricked by hard-to-spot animals, and this book doesn't disappoint. Each double-page spread presents a stunning photo of a camouflaged animal hiding in plain… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2024

Animal Camouflage in a Desert

From the Series Hide to Survive!

Everyone loves being wowed and tricked by hard-to-spot animals, and this book doesn’t disappoint. Each double-page spread presents a stunning photo of a camouflaged animal hiding in plain… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2024

Animal Camouflage in a Forest

From the Series Hide to Survive!

Everyone loves being wowed and tricked by hard-to-spot animals, and this book doesn't disappoint. Each double-page spread presents a stunning photo of a camouflaged animal hiding in plain… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2024

Animal Camouflage in the Ocean

From the Series Hide to Survive!

Everyone loves being wowed and tricked by hard-to-spot animals, and this book doesn’t disappoint. Each double-page spread presents a stunning photo of a camouflaged animal hiding in plain… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2024

Animal Friends

Discover which animals are the best of friends and all about the fun they have together! Find out fascinating facts about each animal and the characteristics which make them so super cute. Read More →

  • Dewey: 591
  • Copyright: 2023
Spring 2025

Animal Lives and Life Cycles: Let's Investigate

From the Series Science Essentials

This book includes all the key information needed to classify animals, study the subject of life cycles, and understand food webs. It is also packed with fascinating topics that help expand… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2025

Animal Noses in Action

From the Series Tell Me More! Science

It’s a snorkel. It’s a highly-sensitive tool for finding food underground. It can even show the neighbors who’s boss. The nose! Get up close to some of the weirdest but most hard-working… Read More →

  • Lexile: 590
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: 599.14
  • Copyright: 2021
Cover: Animals to the Rescue!: Amazing True Stories from around the World
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Animals to the Rescue!: Amazing True Stories from around the World

From the Series Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries

Did you know that rats can be heroes? In the southern African nation of Mozambique, these amazing rats (which are the size of a small house cat) have helped clear landmines. And that's just… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1140
  • Dewey: 590
  • Copyright: 2022

Ankylosaurus: A First Look

From the Series Read about Dinosaurs (Read for a Better World ™)

Learn about the massive, armored Ankylosaurus. Carefully leveled text and full-color images help these prehistoric creatures come to life. Read More →

  • Lexile: 360
  • Dewey: 567.915
  • Copyright: 2024
Spring 2025

Ants on the Attack

From the Series Critter Kingdom

Dive into the world of army ants and discover what they do all day! Impressive photographs showcase the science behind these clever colony creatures in a fascinating way, bringing to life key Read More →

  • Copyright: 2025
Cover: A Peek at Beaks: Tools Birds Use
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A Peek at Beaks: Tools Birds Use

Have you ever seen a bird using a jackhammer? What about one scooping up a meal with a net? Of course birds can’t really use tools, at least not the way humans do. But birds have surprisingly Read More →

  • Lexile: 950
  • Dewey: 598.14
  • Copyright: 2021