Animals

“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 →

"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 →

See for yourself one of the most amazing masters of change in the insect kingdom—the luna moth! Hatching from a tiny egg, the luna moth begins its life as a caterpillar just 0.11 inch (3… Read More →

Describes, in simple text and full-color illustrations, the physical characteristics, habits, and life cycle of the monarch butterfly. Read More →

They are colorful. Some are bigger than your head. They go through an amazing metamorphosis. They even pollinate plants. And they are every bit as beautiful as butterflies! It’s time for… Read More →

What's that cat with big paws, shaggy fur, and a charming spirit? It's the Maine coon! Maine coons are active and friendly cats that love to play. Their owners think they are the best cats… Read More →

Around the world, city highways and country roads have cut through natural spaces. Wild animals are blocked from the resources they need to survive, or must make dangerous crossings across… Read More →

What are the fastest sharks in the ocean? Mako sharks! But do you know what mako sharks eat? Or how they swim so fast? Learn all about the life cycle, habits, and habitat of the mako shark… Read More →

Meet some amazing animals—from caring crocodile mothers to meat eating plants, from the tallest parents in the woods to sea horse fathers looking after their young . . . with the odd hairy… Read More →

What's that tailless cat with the thick fur and big eyes? It's the Manx! Manx are charming and playful, and they sometimes act more like dogs than cats. Their owners think they are the best… Read More →

Meet some of the most intriguing sea-dwelling animals on Earth and learn about their superstar abilities—from hunting and hiding to solving puzzles and playing. Discover how these spectacular Read More →

Shapes, colors, or markings. Some mammals, birds, and fish use unusual camouflage to hide in plain sight. Read More →

In the animal kingdom, survival is the name of the game—and not everything is as it seems. A number of animals rely on particularly clever tricks to fool predators or prey. A baby bird mimics Read More →

What's that huge dog with the short, coarse coat and mellow personality? It's the mastiff! Mastiffs are gentle giants with a calm and easygoing temperament. Their owners think they are the… Read More →

Bald eagles are fascinating birds, and baby bald eagles are irresistible! Readers will learn what a baby bald eagle's early days are like, how it eats, and when it's ready to hatch its own eaglets. Read More →

What's a baby beaver called? How does it get its food? Readers will learn all this and more in this inside look at young beavers—and photos of the baby beavers will keep them turning pages! Read More →

Baby chickens hatch from eggs. Chicks weigh about as much as a dozen pennies. But did you know that chicks can find their mom by the sound of her clucks? Or that chicks roll in the dust to… Read More →

Chimpanzees live in forests in Africa. Baby chimpanzees cannot walk. They ride on their mothers' backs. Baby chimpanzees first learn to climb. They learn how to walk at about age four. How do Read More →

Baby cows are skinny at birth. Yet they can stand right away. And they grow really quickly! Did you know that a full-grown cow weighs about as much as a whole class of fourth-graders? Or… Read More →

Did you know that baby crocodiles hatch from eggs? Or that sometimes a mother crocodile has to break the eggshell to help her baby hatch? Explore more about amazing baby crocodiles in this… Read More →

African elephants are the largest animals that live on land. Elephant calves are born into a big family. They play with other calves. Calves learn to use their trunks. They drink water and… Read More →

Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world. Baby giraffes grow fast. Soon they are almost as tall as their mothers. Baby giraffes' coats blend in with the African grasses. This keeps them… Read More →

Learn all about the gray wolf pup! From when they walk to what they eat, readers will catch a fun and engaging glimpse of the early lives of gray wolves. Read More →