Animals

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Fall 2024

Giant Rays of Hope: Protecting Manta Rays to Safeguard the Sea

Manta rays are a flagship species, and they need our help. When people help these gentle giants, the whole ocean ecosystem benefits. Kerstin Forsberg started the organization Planeta Océano… Read More →

  • Dewey: 597.3/5
  • Copyright: 2025

Gigantes marinos de la época de los dinosaurios (Sea Giants of Dinosaur Time)

From the Series Conoce a los dinosaurios (Meet the Dinosaurs)

"Dino" Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has… Read More →

  • ATOS: 4.9
  • Copyright: 2007

Gigantes voladores de la época de los dinosaurios (Flying Giants of Dinosaur Time)

From the Series Conoce a los dinosaurios (Meet the Dinosaurs)

"Dino" Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has… Read More →

  • ATOS: 4.8
  • Dewey: 567.912
  • Copyright: 2007

Giraffe Extinction: Using Science and Technology to Save the Gentle Giants

Quietly, without most people noticing, the population of giraffes in the wild has decreased by nearly 40 percent since 1985. Giraffes have disappeared entirely from seven countries where they Read More →

  • Lexile: 1120
  • ATOS: 8.1
  • Dewey: 599.638
  • Copyright: 2020
Fall 2024

Goat Kids: A First Look

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

Did you know that baby goats are called kids? Leveled text and exciting photographs help human kids learn more about playful baby goats. Read More →

  • Lexile: 310
  • Dewey: 636.3/907
  • Copyright: 2025

Goats

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Farm Animals

Take a visit to the farm and learn about the features and roles of a goat. Read More →

  • Lexile: 360
  • ATOS: 1.6
  • Dewey: 636.3'9
  • Copyright: 2009

Golden Retrievers

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Who's a Good Dog?

Golden retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in America. Readers will learn all about them, from why they are so beloved to how to care for them, in this fun book. Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: 636.752/7
  • Copyright: 2019

Golden Retrievers Are the Best!

From the Series The Best Dogs Ever

What’s that dog with the thick, shiny coat and fun-loving spirit? It’s the golden retriever! Golden retrievers are cheerful, energetic, and devoted companions. If you’re a golden retriever… Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • ATOS: 3.6
  • Dewey: 636.752'7
  • Copyright: 2010

Good Dogs Only

From the Series Internet Animal Stars

Dogs are man's best friend, which is why we love sharing pictures of cute dogs on the internet! In this guide, high interest details about a dog's life cycle and lifestyle appear alongside… Read More →

  • Lexile: 640
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 636.7
  • Copyright: 2021

Gorillas

From the Series Animals in Danger

Gorillas are one of the strongest animals known to man, but they are still in danger! Discover the rare Mountain Gorilla living deep in African mountain parks in habitats that are fast… Read More →

  • Lexile: 850
  • Dewey: 599.884
  • Copyright: 2022

Grasshoppers

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Animal Life Cycles

A basic overview of the life cycle of a grasshopper. Read More →

  • Lexile: 480
  • ATOS: 2.6
  • Dewey: 595.7'26
  • Copyright: 2009

Gray Wolves: Howling Pack Mammals

From the Series Comparing Animal Traits

Find out what a gray wolf has in common with a red fox or an African lion. Discover what sets a gray wolf apart from a manatee or a giant panda. Readers will compare and contrast key traits… Read More →

  • Lexile: 830
  • ATOS: 4.6
  • Dewey: 599.773
  • Copyright: 2015

Great Danes Are the Best!

From the Series The Best Dogs Ever

What's that dog with the handsome looks, graceful walk, and body the size of a pony? It's the Great Dane! Great Danes are quiet dogs with gentle personalities and hearts of gold. Their owners Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 636.73
  • Copyright: 2011

Great White Sharks

From the Series Animal Predators

Some of the fiercest and most skilled hunters in the world, great white sharks use intellect, camouflage, and a strong sense of smell, hearing, and sight to track and kill their prey. Watch… Read More →

  • Lexile: 900
  • ATOS: 5.1
  • Dewey: 597.3'3
  • Copyright: 2004

Great White Sharks in Action

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Shark World

What are the biggest hunting fish in the ocean? Great white sharks! But do you know how great white sharks find food? Or how many teeth they have? Find out everything about these ferocious… Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 3.2
  • Dewey: 597.3/3
  • Copyright: 2018
Fall 2024

Great White Sharks vs. Dolphins: Food Chain Fights

From the Series Predator vs. Prey

Great white sharks and dolphins face off in a fight. Sharks are skilled hunters, but bottlenose dolphins are one of the ocean’s smartest creatures. Discover the size, speed, attacks, and… Read More →

  • Dewey: 597.3/3
  • Copyright: 2025

Grizzly Bears: Huge Hibernating Mammals

From the Series Comparing Animal Traits

Discover what a grizzly bear has in common with a jaguar. Find out what sets a grizzly bear apart from an armadillo. Readers will compare and contrast key traits of grizzlies—their… Read More →

  • Lexile: 870
  • ATOS: 4.8
  • Dewey: 599.784
  • Copyright: 2015

Gross Bugs

From the Series In Focus: Bugs

From earwigs to horntails, lice to flies, meet the grossest bugs and insects in the world in this exciting new title. Did you know that some cockroaches can grow up to three inches long? Or… Read More →

  • Lexile: 910
  • ATOS: 5.4
  • Dewey: 595.7
  • Copyright: 2019

Growing Up Gorilla: How a Zoo Baby Brought Her Family Together

This heartwarming true story chronicles what happened after a mother gorilla gave birth for the first time and then walked away from her newborn baby at Seattle's Woodland Park. The dedicated Read More →

  • Lexile: 1000
  • ATOS: 6.4
  • Dewey: 599.884
  • Copyright: 2020

Guide Dogs for the Blind

From the Series Animals That Help Us (LOOK! Books ™)

People who cannot see need helpers to get around in daily life. Readers will learn how dogs are trained for this important work. Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 2.3
  • Dewey: 362.4183
  • Copyright: 2019
Spring 2024

Haiku, Ew!: Celebrating the Disgusting Side of Nature

Nature is beautiful! It's magnificent! It's amazing! And it's also super gross! Fourteen hilariously icky haiku present the grosser side of nature. Check out flamingos that keep cool by… Read More →

  • Dewey: 811/.6
  • Copyright: 2024

Hair!: Animal Fur, Wool, and More

Why are humans and other mammals covered in hair, and why are there so many different types of it? Vivid photographs paired with a duo of quirky, illustrated hair guides serve to illuminate… Read More →

  • Lexile: 800
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: 591.47
  • Copyright: 2019

Hammerhead Sharks in Action

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Shark World

Hammerhead sharks are easy to spot because of their T-shaped heads. But did you know that their heads help them hunt and eat their food? Learn all about one of the ocean's most distinctive… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 3.7
  • Dewey: 597.3/4
  • Copyright: 2018

Handle with Care: An Unusual Butterfly Journey

Some farms grow vegetables or grains, and some raise cows, sheep, chickens, or pigs. But have you ever heard of a butterfly farm? How do you raise a butterfly? On a farm in Costa Rica,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 850
  • ATOS: 4.9
  • Dewey: 595.78'9
  • Copyright: 2014