Animals Nonfiction

Here is the story of Zerda, a little fennec fox from the Sahara Desert. She lives with her parents and brothers in a den.

There are dinosaurs still around today. We call them "birds."

Adelita, a loggerhead sea turtle, was the first ocean-going animal to be tracked with a satellite transmitter. How would she find her way?

Many insects and amphibians change shape—or metamorph—completely. Why do they do it?

Cheetahs run faster than any other land animal. These quick cats could keep up with freeway traffic. They sneak up on prey and pounce! Get more facts about these fierce hunters.

Movies and television shows have turned people of all ages into dinosaur fanatics. But what were these prehistoric creatures really like, and what wiped them out? This high-interest series explores the lives of world-famous dinosaurs, from diets to defenses, and examines what drove these great beasts to extinction. This volume includes Brachiosaurus, Gigantosaurus, and Nasutoceratops.

Do you know what a baby koala, or a joey, looks like? Learn about how a joey spends its first year—from staying exclusively inside its mother's pouch, to venturing out into the world, and finally to moving into its own tree.

These are the adventures and discoveries of the scientists who revealed the secrets of the Komodo dragon. This strange creature inspired myth and legend, luring brave souls into the forests of Indonesia to see if the tales were true. In the end, it attracted scientists, who unraveled the mysteries of how such a remarkable creature could exist, how it uses the deadly germs in its saliva to its advantage, and how those microbes may lead to cures for stubborn diseases.

This book uses a selection of fun true or false questions to get listeners thinking all about cows, pigs, horses, sheep, and more.

Did you know dinosaurs lived on Earth millions of years ago? Find out all about dinosaurs’ senses, life cycles, behavior, and more in this fact-filled book. It's perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of nonfiction.

Who could resist living for a year with a raccoon who is just about your best friend?

In this delightful memoir, Sterling North recalls his year with Rascal - a very mischievous and resourceful raccoon. Virtually everywhere Sterling goes, Rascal is there, and life is filled with one adventure after another.

Listen and relive the exciting tales from Highlights, now on audio! Learn why wood frogs make a dangerous journey each spring and how the people of Amherst, Massachusetts, helped spotted salamanders, along with other stories about lizards and amphibians.

This book takes a very simple look at the Triceratops dinosaur, examining what it looked like, what it ate, how it behaved, and its special skills and features such as the horns on its head. The book also discusses how we know about Triceratops today, showing where fossils are found and how scientists put them together.

Squeak! Tiny hamsters make fun pets. Some have a solid color and others have three different colors. Some have short tails and others have long tails. Young listeners will learn about the appearance and behavior of hamsters, and discover why these curious rodents make great pets.

The Newbery Honor-winning author of Hatchet and Dogsong shares surprising true stories about his relationship with animals, highlighting their compassion, intellect, intuition, and sense of adventure. Gary Paulsen is an adventurer who competed in two Iditarods, survived the Minnesota wilderness, and climbed the Bighorns. None of this would have been possible without his truest companions: his animals.

Biomes are home to unique animals and plants. Give beginning listeners an introductory look at the Arctic tundra! Listeners will learn about the characteristics of the land and weather and how polar bears, Arctic hares, snowy owls, and other animals have adapted to life in this amazing biome.

Have you ever wished you could swim with whales? Swim alongside a pod of orcas and see how these magnificent creatures spend their lives together in the Johnstone Strait. Learn how they travel, communicate, play, and hunt through the eyes of a young male orca.

Did you know hermit crabs need to leave the ocean and find new shells to live in as they grow up? Click, Jane, and their friend CeCe are exploring the beach when they meet a new friend—a growing crustacean named Shelly!

Toucans fill the rain forests with chatter. Learn all about these colorful birds and their habitats in Toucans.

Hi, there! I'm a great white shark. Don't let my sharp teeth scare you off. I started life much smaller, just like you!