Animals

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 →

For a colony of green weaver ants, building nests is a family affair. Even the baby ants, or larvae, have work to do! These ants do not live underground. They make their home sweet amazing… Read More →

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 →

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 →

Massive ground sloths lived thousands of years ago. Discover interesting facts about this prehistoric animal, from how it walked to where it lived. Read More →

The birth of a new baby gorilla is exciting! But what happens when everything doesn't go exactly as planned? Nadiri, a western lowland gorilla living at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo, was… Read More →

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 →

Stop right there! If you think poems about nature are all pretty flowers and rainbow sunsets, this book is not for you. If you can’t handle giant whale farts, turn back right now. If you… Read 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 →

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 →

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 →

Long floppy ears. Big teeth. Running or hopping. Is it a rabbit or a hare? Learn how these popular and cuddly animals are alike and how they differ. Read More →

Follow the stealthy creatures with long, spindly legs—they are harvestmen! In this book, you will learn how harvestmen are similar to and different from other arachnids. Close-up photographs… Read More →

In this title, join a tiny harvest mouse as she munches on blackberries, crunches on grasshoppers, weaves a nest from grass in a wheat field, and raises her family. The book combines… Read More →

In North America’s biggest desert, red-tailed hawks and western diamondback rattlesnakes are the top predators. Red-tailed hawks can soar high in the sky and dive too fast for most prey to… Read More →

Scamper alongside gray squirrels as throughout the seasons of the year-- as helpless newborns in the spring, as playful youngsters in the summer, as busy gatherers in the autumn, and as… Read More →

"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 →

Crack! Smack! Whack! On a sandy beach, two hermit crabs are fighting over a large, empty snail shell. Why? Both crabs have outgrown their shells and their “homes” are starting to feel rather… Read More →

Why should the bright and flashy animals get all of the attention? If you look closely at some seemingly ordinary animals, you may find a colorful surprise. A lizard is brown. A hippo is… Read More →

Some animal features are easy to see—long tails, large wings, patterned fur, or sharp beaks. But look closer—you might be surprised by what you find! A penguin’s sharp beak hides a textured… Read More →

Honey bees play an important role in the environment. But what makes them ecosystem engineers? From how they pollinate plants to how their actions benefit other animals, learn all about these Read More →