Zoology

Honey bees are magnificent creatures that are not only important to us, but to our planet. They not only make honey, but because of their ability to pollinate, they ensure that our crops can grow. In doing so, they provide us with plenty of...

Eating poop is gross! So why do some animals do it? For lots of good reasons! Male butterflies slurp up poop to give as a gift to females, which makes their eggs stronger. Robins scarf down the poop of young chicks because it's full...

Now in paperback! Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the amazing life of Jane Goodall, the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees. When Jane was little, her father gave her a toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. This inspired her lifelong love...

There's a lot more to these cuddly creatures than just being adorable! Sure, they have fluffy coats and wiggly noses, but rabbits also have remarkable instincts which they need in order to detect and then escape from their enemies. They can see better in...

The human history of depicting birds dates to as many as 40,000 years ago, when Paleolithic artists took to cave walls to capture winged and other beasts. But the art form has reached its peak in the last four hundred years. In The Art...

This field guide highlights 100 amphibians found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding of these creatures and will be able to identify them in the wild. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index....

High in the Himalayas, the weather is harsh, and food is scarce. Few animals have what it takes to survive. But the snow leopard and the wild yak have adapted to thrive. Between the covers of this book, readers will uncover each animal's secrets...

As the sun sets, night creatures awaken. In their rural backyard, a parent and child camp out, watching as fireflies flicker, bats flap, and rabbits race. Atmospheric illustrations bring the nocturnal world to life in this lyrical and informative picture book.Author: Rebecca E. HirschPublisher:...

For most of us, the story of mammal evolution starts after the asteroid impact that killed the dinosaurs, but over the last 20 years scientists have uncovered new fossils and used new technologies that have upended this story. In Beasts Before Us, palaeontologist Elsa...

Tiny but mighty A ruby throated hummingbird tells his own life story in this funny, bright, informative entry to the critically acclaimed Nature Diary science series. May 15: Today I poked my way out of this tiny egg. With Mom feeding him insects and...

Welcome to the secret world of skeletons From the largest elephant to the smallest mouse, each animal is different, and that goes for their bones, too Meet a whole host of amazing skeletons and learn about what makes each one unique, from how to...

A gentle, repetitive story about forest creatures on a cold winter's day and night. With colorful, child-friendly illustrations this is a sweet pick for cozy storytimes by the fire.Author: Sharon Gibson PalermoPublisher: Sleeping Bear PressPublished: 09/01/2016Pages: 24Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 11.20h x 9.20w x...

"You know a book is good when you actually welcome one of those howling days of wind and sleet that makes going out next to impossible." --The New York Times In The Earth Moved, Amy Stewart takes us on a journey through the underground...

Have you ever wondered what makes bugs so special?In the How Do series, readers are invited to guess and then explore the science behind the right answers. The latest How Do book dives into all of the unique things spiders, worms, ladybugs, and many...

Wild Migrations: Atlas of Wyoming's Ungulates tells the story of the long-distance migrations that elk, mule deer, moose, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, bison, and mountain goats make each spring and fall across the landscapes of the American West. This book is the definitive synthesis of...

For thousands of years, tracking animals meant following footprints. Now satellites, drones, camera traps, cellphone networks, and accelerometers reveal the natural world as never before. Where the Animals Go is the first book to offer a comprehensive, data-driven portrait of how creatures like ants,...

Trevor Cox is on a hunt for the sonic wonders of the world. A renowned expert who engineers classrooms and concert halls, Cox has made a career of eradicating bizarre and unwanted sounds. But after an epiphany in the London sewers, Cox now revels...

The Cat in the Hat, Sally, and Dick visit with nocturnal animals and learn about their special adaptations for surviving in the dark Along with Thing One and Thing Two, the gang meet a host of common critters (among them raccoons, owls, and bats),...

The Essential Guide for Bearded Dragon Pet OwnersBearded dragons are the true charmers of the reptile pet world.Hardy, happy and easy-going, clean and very quiet, it's easy to see why they've become such popular pets!Beardies are interesting to meet and fun to know. They...

A great book about animals with flaps, fold-out pages and a GIANT POP-UP Your amazing journey of discovery starts here! Open flaps and fold out pages to discover the most fascinating facts. Meet creatures big and small from around the world. Learn all about...