Zoology

A simple, fully-illustrated introduction to insects comes packaged with a magnifier jar to encourage kids to explore and better understand the natural world around them. The clear, easy-to-follow reference is designed for a young audience with large pictures and minimal text highlighting the most...

An innovative full-colour work about bats' biology, habits, and history, and the bat conservation efforts of young people around the world, now also available in paperback! From the award-winning author of No Shelter Here: Making the World a Kinder Place for Dogs and Cat...

An "endlessly fascinating" (Michael Ruse) work of scientific thought and synthesis, Genesis is Edward O. Wilson's twenty-first-century statement on Darwinian evolution. Asserting that religious creeds and philosophical questions can be reduced to purely genetic and evolutionary components, and that the human body and mind...

Your dog is trying to tell you something--are you listening? "Why does my dog do that?" It's a question every dog owner has asked--whether their best friend is growling at an unseen foe, or rolling in an objectionable scent. Now, world-leading canine experts and...

East Africa is home to nearly 1,400 species of birds, making it one of the premier international destinations for birdwatchers. Nature lovers visiting the region's forests, wetlands, marshes, deserts and coastlines will find a variety of unique birds including snake-eating eagles, elegant flamingos and...

From an animal behaviorist and dog enthusiast comes an adorable and informative guide to understanding how our canine friends see the world based on the #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon, Inside of a Dog--now adapted for a younger audience! Have you ever wondered...

Early readers learn about insects and spiders in this basic-concept, nonfiction book. With its bright colors, picture glossary, and informative text, readers will be immersed in the world of insects and spiders!Author: Dona Herweck RicePublisher: Teacher Created MaterialsPublished: 10/01/2011Pages: 20Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 7.50h...

From rampaging scavengers to deadly predators, nature is full of fierce and fascinating creatures. This engaging series highlights eight of these wild animals, describing where they live, what they eat, and how they have adapted to their habitats. Each book pairs short paragraphs of...

Author: Megan Cooley PetersonPublisher: Capstone PressPublished: 08/01/2022Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 8.92h x 6.85w x 0.19dISBN: 9781666355420Audience: Ages 9-12

Caldecott Honor winner Steve Jenkins is back with more Extreme Animals, perfect for young readers looking for accessible nonfiction chock full of incredible art. Speediest! will focus on the fastest members of the animal kingdom. Through illustrations, infographics, facts, and figures, readers will see...

Author: Gail TerpPublisher: Bolt!Published: 01/01/2023Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 9.13h x 6.54w x 0.32dISBN: 9781623105679Audience: Ages 9-12Review Citation(s): Booklist 01/01/2023 pg. 56

This title introduces the red panda by reviewing what it looks like, where it lives, and what it likes to eat. The title is complete with an Animal Features picture list and a picture glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...

A snowshoe hare nibbles on spruce and fir buds high in a Rocky Mountain forest. The hare isn�t overly worried about predators because its white fur blends in perfectly with snow. There�s only one problem. This year, there isn�t any snow. As the hare...

Some Archaea thrive in extreme places around the planet such as in thermal pools, hot vents at the bottom of the sea, extremely salty water, and even in underground oil reserves. Others are found in the intestines of animals and in plankton, tiny organisms...

Jeffrey Glassberg's acclaimed Butterflies through Binoculars guides have revolutionized the way we view butterflies. Now there's a field guide in the same practical format, and with the same emphasis on conservation, to identify caterpillars. Caterpillars are as varied, fascinating, and often as colorful as...

Explore the lives of elephants with Ranger Rick in this beginning reader with full-color photos of elephants in the wild What if you wished you were an elephant and then you became one? Could you talk like an elephant? Sleep like an elephant? Live...

This beginning reader title introduces Styracosaurus by covering when it lived, what it looked like, what it ate, and where some of its fossils have been found. This title is a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to the Common...

This beginning reader title introduces Pteranodon by covering when it lived, what it looked like, what it ate, and where some of its fossils have been found. This title is a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to the Common...

This beginning reader title introduces Ankylosaurus by covering when it lived, what it looked like, what it ate, and where some of its fossils have been found. This title is a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to the Common...

Cooperation can be key to survival. Working Together to Survive covers how animals work with other animals, and even other species, to get food, stay safe, and thrive.Author: Laura PerdewPublisher: Kids CorePublished: 08/01/2022Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 9.42h x 6.39w x 0.09dISBN: 9781644947715Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated...