Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Nature - Zoology

It's a big question--can crabs and crustaceans survive anywhere? These creatures and their impressive features help reveal fascinating facts about the animal kingdom! Discover how carcinologists study these super survivors and learn about . . . Crabs that have changed their bodies to cope...

Squishy, sticky, and surprisingly helpful--discover how mud transforms animals' lives in this messy, fun, and fact-filled adventure kids will love to dive into! A vibrant, playful nonfiction picture book for ages 4 to 7 that blends sensory fun with fascinating animal science and encourages...

It's a big question--can snakes predict earthquakes? Snakes are incredible, as are the ophiologists who study them! Snakes senses are powerful, but it's hard to believe that they can predict danger deep underground. Check out . . . how much snake venom is worth...

Learn about animals and get grooving with this fun and lively picture book from a renowned STEAM expert and arts educator!Can YOU dance like a peacock? Stand up straight, fluff your feathers, stretch your neck, and STRUT STRUT STRUT!Discover the amazing ways that animals...

"A worthy companion to the author-illustrator team's Are You Stronger than an Ant? (2024)." - BooklistCould you take a nap while standing? Or taste with your feet? Some animals and plants can do these amazing things! Dive into this fascinating non-fiction book to explore...

Spotted animals are found all around the world. Some spots help animals hide by blending into their surroundings. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning about the many kinds of animals that have spots. As readers practice decoding words with s-blends, they gain...

Author: Nathan SommerPublisher: TorquePublished: 01/01/2026Pages: 24Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 9.06h x 6.84w x 0.30dISBN: 9798893048339Audience: Ages 9-12

Author: Nathan SommerPublisher: TorquePublished: 01/01/2026Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 8.82h x 6.40w x 0.16dISBN: 9798898800130Audience: Ages 9-12

A beautifully illustrated first guide to cute capybaras from expert Dr. Julia Mata, featuring stunning illustrations by Greco Westermann. You might know that capybaras are totally adorable and are related to guinea pigs, but there's so much more to learn about these cuddly creatures!...

The true story and adventures of Capyboppy, the Peet family's pet capybara.Author: Bill PeetPublisher: Clarion BooksPublished: 04/29/1985Pages: 64Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.41lbsSize: 9.09h x 6.87w x 0.23dISBN: 9780395383681Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.8Point Value: 1Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 19557 / CapyboppyAbout the AuthorPeet, Bill:...

Brace yourself for a CAT FACT FRENZY! Did you know that some cats can reach speeds of 35 miles per hour? Or that cats can make more than 100 sounds? Dozens of bite-size cat facts are paired with fun feline photos, welcoming in even...

It's the purr-fect time for your CAT OBSESSION! Did you know that cats have whiskers on their legs as well as their face? Or that a purring cat isn't always a happy cat? With quizzes, would-you-rather questions, top 10 lists, matching games, and so...

It's the purr-fect time for your CAT OBSESSION! Did you know that cats have whiskers on their legs as well as their face? Or that a purring cat isn't always a happy cat? With quizzes, would-you-rather questions, top 10 lists, matching games, and so...

Butterflies are all around us. It's hard to believe these majestic insects with impressive wingspans and beautifully colored and patterned wings were once creepy crawly caterpillars. How in the world does this transformation happen? This Level 1 Reader gives kids an up-close look at...

Author: Janie SchefferPublisher: Blastoff! Readers Level 2Published: 01/01/2026Pages: 24Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 9.23h x 6.74w x 0.35dISBN: 9798893047912Audience: Ages 4-8

Adorably cute and amazingly fast, the cheetah is a perennial favorite among kids. This National Geographic Reader will delight kids with beautiful photographs and mind-boggling facts about this majestic and mysterious cat. Did you know a cheetah can go from 0 to 60 mph...

Cheetahs used to roam India's grasslands and jungles, but as farms expanded and cities grew, India's cheetah population dwindled . . . to nothing. Seventy years later, hope--and cheetahs--returned to the Indian subcontinent. From a coalition of cheetahs sent from Africa, Aasha and Pavan...

2022 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Prize for Excellence in Science Books finalist, Children's Science Picture Book category 2021 Premier Anderson Award winner, Best Nonfiction category "[Chickenology] has found a prominent place at my farm in the book shelf where we...

A fascinating illustrated guide to birds ... and their surprising prehistoric ancestors! Can you imagine a world without birds? It's like trying to picture a sky without stars, or a sea without fish. Birds are all around us-and they've been here a lot longer...

Bring the amazing animal kingdom right into your home! Packed with fun facts about animals and more than 40 full-color maps that detail the countries where they live. This fabulous educational book for kids zooms-in on countries and continents to show key animal habitats...