Animals Nonfiction

Polar bears roam the Arctic tundra searching for food. Find out how these cold weather bears stay warm and survive in their frigid environment. Learn what polar bears eat, how they care for their young, and more in Polar Bears Are Awesome.

How did some birds come to have brightly colored feathers to match the flowers and fruits of the tropical forest, but others stayed in muted colors? According to this Arawak folktale, they got their colors from a snake! What happens when there aren’t enough colors to go around?

Beavers build dams that benefit an entire ecosystem.

Say hello to tiny but mighty ants! Young listeners will get the fast facts on these hardworking insects, including ant body parts, habitats, and life cycles. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts.

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

The freshwater eel is a fish that makes two remarkable journeys, one at the beginning of its life, and another at the end. It is born in the ocean, lives its adult life in a freshwater stream, then returns to the ocean.

Hi, there! I'm a monarch butterfly. You’ve probably seen me fluttering around, but have you ever stopped to think about where I came from? Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a tiny little caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly.

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

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.

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

What sounds do Storks and Cuckoos make in spring? Why do they make these sounds? During the spring months in Ukraine, Cuckoos call to their mates with a beautiful song and Storks use their beaks to make a clacking sound to talk to their mates. Discover how Storks scare predators away with their sounds and how sneaky the Cuckoo bird can be!

When you think "bird nest", you think tree, right? Not for these little owls! Burrowing owls make their homes underground. Learn more about these pint-sized predators.

There’s a new baby joining the colony. It’s a koala joey! Learn all about baby koalas, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they’re raised, and how big they grow.

Watch out! Some animals make it clear for others to stay away by how they protect themselves. Other animals have more subtle ways of defending themselves. Find out how different animals use their bodies and behaviors in order to survive.

Calling all French bulldog lovers! Ever wondered about a French bulldog's personality? Want to find out the best way to care for a French bulldog?

Chincoteague islanders tell a story of beautiful ponies inhabiting a neighboring island for over 300 years–nestled between Maryland and a Wildlife Refuge in Virginia, wild ponies of Assateague Island run free! The legend of Chincoteague ponies has been told for centuries through books and tourist visits of the island. Learn how the ponies adapted and came to inhabit an island of their very own.

A collection of true stories about the amazing lives of eight shelter dogs. Many of these dogs were unwanted because of their size, behavior, or medical condition. All of the dogs found owners who loved and cared for them.

Did you know a flounder, a type of fish, develops from an egg to a full-grown adult in 2 years? Take a journey through deep waters to see how flounder change and grow to be as much as one foot long.

By digging in the dirt, earthworms help plants thrive. This engaging and easy-to-understand text introduces emergent book explorers to the important role earthworms play in gardening.

Reluctant listeners will love their front-row seats to action with this series! This volume includes American Alligator vs. Wild Boar and Dung Beetle vs. Tarantula Hawk.