Animals

Meet animals that live in the desert, including camels, lizards, owls, snakes, spiders, and tortoises. Pair this photo-illustrated nonfiction title with its fiction companion book, No Bugs Here. Read More →

Check out real-life animals that have made amazing rescues! Discover the story of a humpback whale that saved a scientist from a hidden threat, a lamb that befriended an orphaned baby rhino, Read More →

You may know that some animals play like they're dead to avoid predators. Did you know that one animal mimics the sound of the baby of its prey? Some animals are really tricky! Read More →

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

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 →

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 →

Obie is a penguin chick. He is growing up in a zoo on Tuxedo Island. Obie’s father feeds him digested fish. He shuffles his heavy webbed feet and waddles. When he’s older, he grows new… Read More →

Arctic foxes are busy little creatures. Leveled text and full-color photographs help support learning about these active animals. Pairs with the fiction title Frosty's Snow Day. Read More →

It's a big question—are bees nature's tiny heroes? Bees are incredible, as are the melittologists who study them! Bees may seem small, but they make a huge contribution to our natural world.… Read More →

It's a big question—are birds modern-day dinosaurs? Dinosaurs ruled the Earth for millions of years and are now extinct, but could some have survived and are now the birds we see today?… Read More →

It's a big question—are octopuses from another world? These animals and their incredible, unique features help reveal fascinating facts about the animal kingdom. Discover how teuthologists… Read More →

It’s a big question—are spider webs stronger than steel? Spiders are remarkable creatures that hold many secrets about the natural world! Discover how arachnologists study these fascinating… Read More →

It's a big question—are whales and dolphins smarter than humans? Whales and dolphins are incredible, as are the cetologists who study them. Dive into this wonderful underwater adventure to… 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 →

Spend 24 hours with a hungry snail as it emerges from its daytime hiding place to forage for food and find a mate. But can the snail avoid becoming a meal for a hungry toad? Packed with… Read More →

Tara is a tiger cub. What is it like to grow up in a wild animal park? If you look closely, you will discover how Tara grows from a tiny newborn cub to a pouncing, full-grown tiger there.… Read More →

This beautiful book for young readers uses stunning, detailed photographs and carefully leveled text to show a 24-hour period in the life of an oak tree. Readers will... discover how… Read More →

There are some fantastically furry felines out there! Lots of these cuddly cats get high scores on the 'paw chart' for grooming and affection. Read all about the top 20 long-haired cats,… Read More →

In this fun book filled with beautiful, detailed photographs and fun worm facts, readers will enter the secret underground world of the earthworm. Discover how worms feed on soil and… Read More →

People love horses, and baby horses are even more irresistible. Young readers learn everything about baby horses from what their first hours of life are like to when they are fully grown. Read More →