Zoology

Everything you ever wanted to know about ladybugs-- and why they're crucial to our environment. When you think of a ladybug, you might picture a little red beetle with seven black spots on its back--but did you know there are thousands of types of...

Hibernation is a cycle that some animals go through every year. Most people know that bears hibernate. But why do they hibernate? And what other animals hibernate?Author: Robin NelsonPublisher: Lerner ClassroomPublished: 08/01/2010Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 6.80h x 5.80w x 0.20dISBN: 9780761356813Audience: Ages 4-8About...

Backyard Books: Are You a Bee? by Judy Allen with illustrations by Tudor Humphries shows that--from the perspective of a honeybee--the backyard is a busy place. A young bee faces many challenges as it takes its place in the hive and joins in the...

In this beautiful Caldecott Honor picture book, now available in a bilingual English/Spanish edition, 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...

Enter the world of birds for an incredible journey through the skies, into trees, and even underground. Parrots, hummingbirds, eagles, and more swoop across the pages of this colorful bird book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts learn all about...

In Vultures of the World, Keith L. Bildstein provides an engaging look at vultures and condors, seeking to help us understand these widely recognized but underappreciated birds. Bildstein's latest work is an inspirational and long overdue blend of all things vulture. Based on decades...

If you could have any animal's coat, whose would you choose?What if you woke up one morning and discovered your body was covered in an animal's scales, feathers, or fur instead of your own skin? How would that change your life? What If You...

Are sharks really dangerous? How many kinds are there? And how do they help the environment? From huge whale sharks to tiny dwarf sharks, this book has everything you need to know about one of our most popular--and mysterious--sea creatures. Millions of years before...

This informative book introduces young readers to the habitat, physical features, diet, and behavior of weta. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This...

A hilarious, fact-tastic picture book about the coolest creatures you've never heard of, from the illustrator of the internationally bestselling Horrible Histories.Bison? They're banned Tigers? Taboo Say good-bye to the gnu, cheerio to the cheetah, and peace to the panda.The world of Lesser Spotted...

Caldecott Medal winner Steve Jenkins explores the world's largest, slowest, and longest-lived creatures in this informational picture book that proves science can be a whole lot of fun. What is the biggest land animal? What animal runs the fastest? Can elephants really eat more...

In this nature-themed picture book, nonfiction expert Melissa Stewart and illustrator Amy Hevron offer an inviting peek into tree holes and the amazing animals that inhabit them. Imagine this: one day you're walking through the woods and spot a tree hole large enough to...

All about the absurdities of animal courtship, Sex and the Single Panda: The Revolting Pursuit of Love in the Animal Kingdom is an illustrated humor book detailing the factual--and often disgusting--mating habits of a wide variety of animals gone wild--from big beasts to wee...

Super Facts for Super Kids is a fun, fresh take on animal nonfiction for beginning readers. Filled with engaging photographs, comic-style illustrations, and cool infographics, these Level 2 Ready-to-Reads are sure to flip, float, and fly off the shelves Did you know that polar...

Do koalas run through sprinklers? Do ants sit in front of air conditioners? No But in ultra-hot weather, animals and humans alike have adopted creative ways of beating the heat. From lizards that dance to keep their feet cool, to elephants that use their...

Three quarters of Vermont is covered in forest, making the Green Mountain State a great place for observing and learning about birds. State bird Hermit Thrush sings its ethereal song in pine forests, while beach-maple forests host such stand-outs as Barred Owls, Wood Thrushes,...

The process of a new life starting is fascinating Watch a butterfly grow from an egg to an insect. Young readers will learn about the stages in a butterfly's life. From a tiny egg to a chrysalis and, finally, a brightly-colored butterfly The life...

In the songs and bubble feeding of humpback whales; in young killer whales learning to knock a seal from an ice floe in the same way their mother does; and in the use of sea sponges by the dolphins of Shark Bay, Australia, to...

Nature's creatures can be ferocious! Lions and sharks leave many animals running scared. But some predators may be hunting beneath your feet or above your head--and you don't know they're there. Meet some of the most successful predators on Earth: little killers. These small...

Shortlisted for the 2022 Helen and Kurt Wolff Translator's PrizeThis sweeping portrait of the world's uncontested six-legged conquerors will open your eyes to the secret societies thriving right beneath your feet--and shift your perspective on humanity. Publisher's note: Planet of the Ants was previously...