Zoology

A box jellyfish has a dangerous venom used to paralyze their prey, but are they tough enough to beat out the speed of an Asian giant hornet? Through this high-interest, informative text, readers will decide who is the winner. This book features key details...

Majestic paintings by Caldecott Honor winner Ted Lewin illustrate a guessing game that fosters an appreciation of both art and science, while introducing animals in the five major biomes: grassland, desert, forest, tundra, and water. Inspired by his many travels, classically inspired compositions communicate...

Introduce children to 10 fascinating insects and bugs through this bug-themed board book.Children are never too young to begin learning about and appreciating nature. That's the idea behind the Nature Baby series of board books, and it's exemplified in Nature Baby: Bugs. Ideal for...

The Must-Have Beginner's Guide to Bird-Watching Stan Tekiela's famous Birds of California Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children The Kids' Guide to Birds of California features 86 of...

Animals of all shapes and sizes make epic journeys across our planet, through harsh weather, avoiding hungry predators, in their efforts to survive. Travel around the globe with some of the world's most incredible animals and discover their unique migration stories. Follow the emperor...

Author: Kate RiggsPublisher: Creative PaperbacksPublished: 01/17/2023Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 11.00h x 9.10w x 0.30dISBN: 9781682772454Audience: Ages 9-12

Presenting fascinating information on all kinds of bats, from how they use echoes to hear, to the legends that surround them and how to protect the species Though people often think of bats as scary, bats are really shy, gentle animals. There are nearly...

Discover the mysterious animals of the rainforest in one compact book! From floor to canopy, the rainforest is home to some of the world's most fascinating birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Now, in the Little Book of Rainforest Animals, part of My Little...

Spanish language edition. Discover the variety of bug-eaters--animal, plant, even human--in this exploration of both poetry and the natural world. Facklam's playful rhymes mixed with Long's vivid illustrations introduce young readers to an array of creatures as they munch on lunch. From a mantis...

Kids never get tired of counting and neither does National Geographic Little Kids. Introducing National Geographic Little Kids Look & Learn: Count! This first installment in the series of Look & Learn will keep kids engaged for hours. Using gorgeous animal photography, children will...

I wanted to know what they were experiencing, and why to us they feel so compelling, and so-close. This time I allowed myself to ask them the question that for a scientist was forbidden fruit: Who are you? Weaving decades of field observations with...

Get a bug's-eye-view on the life cycle of the praying mantis, in this hilarious, scientifically accurate Nature Diary following an insect through her whole summer. Finalist for the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books "May 17: I was born today! It's a...

In this beautiful Caldecott Honor picture book, Steven Jenkins and illustrator Robin Page explore the many amazing things animals can do with eyes, ears, mouth, noses, feet, and tails. Young readers will relish the mystery behind this interactive guessing book.A nose for digging? Ears...

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie When Jack and Annie got back...

Discover that although vampires are often overlooked, they are always nearby! From kissing bugs to candiru, enter the world of vampires--real vampires.Author: Nancy Kelly AllenPublisher: Little FigPublished: 09/15/2022Pages: 40Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 11.30h x 8.60w x 0.40dISBN: 9781633330573

Let your little one follow their favorite baby animals as they grow and change Go on a farm adventure like no other Along the way, you'll meet a little lamb, a darling duckling, a playful piglet, and more in this adorable introduction to animal...

Big Book of Bugs--the up-close and personal book for young entomologists and all curious kids who are fascinated with bugs. Look right into a spider's eye and get tangled in its web Marvel at the stunning pictures of teeny tiny creepy crawlies blown up...

In this latest installment of the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library, the Cat and Co. attend the Short-Shaggy-Tail-Waggy Super Dog Show, a strictly Seussian-style event where readers learn--among other things--that dogs are mammals who vary wildly in size and shape; the difference between...

Explore the lives of wolves with Ranger Rick in this beginning reader with full-color photos of wolves in the wild What if you wished you were a wolf and then you became a gray wolf pup? Could you play like a pup? Talk with...

Have you ever wondered why your cats behave the way they do? This authoritative guide has all the answers! Cats are weird, and sometimes their behavior can leave you scratching your head. Discover what's really behind those things cats do - whether they're amusing,...