Zoology

Bees are our most loyal ally. These fascinating, enigmatic creatures are a key lynchpin in the working of our planet. Without them the landscape, as well as every aisle in our supermarkets would look radically different. And we're not just talking about honey bees....

Almost nothing is more naturally magical than seeing a butterfly alight on a flower in your garden before it flutters away. From the lovely orange of the monarch to the blues of the pipevine swallowtail, butterflies are found all over North America and are...

There are thousands of species of bees, and not all are yellow and black. However, the telltale yellow and black of the honeybee and bumblebee are the best known. Beginning readers explore the world of bees and find out what keeps them busy all...

With 26 habitats to explore and more than 250 animals from the amoeba to the whale, this beautifully illustrated book puts into context the size of all creatures, great and small. From the tiny amoeba to the mighty blue whale, this beautifully illustrated book...

An] engagingly offbeat study . . . let's us in on the bizarre and sometimes repellent world of taxidermy. --The Wall Street Journal Why would someone want to create or own the mounted skin of a dead animal? That's the question Dave Madden explores...

From scaly alligators to furry pandas, and from sprinting cheetahs to swooping owls, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular series travels the planet to study these and other fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates. Beautiful photos are paired with STEM-appropriate...

Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award for Natural History and a New York Times Editors Choice Pick After reading Super Fly, you will never take a fly for granted again. Thank you, Jonathan Balcombe, for reminding us of the infinite marvels of everyday...

Super Facts for Super Kids is a fun and fresh take on nonfiction for beginning readers. Filled with engaging photographs, comic-style illustrations, and cool infographics, this Level 2 Ready-to-Read series about animals is sure to flip, float, and fly off the shelves. What are...

Do you sometimes find it difficult to engage your loved one with dementia? To help them stay calm in the midst of an emotional reaction? To find activities you can share with them that encourage peaceful interaction? This book can help. Thumbing through this...

Now the Top-Selling leopard gecko care book for kids!Is your child asking for an unusual pet?Do the children in your class long for a tank pet that's interesting, fun and easy to care for?Little leos are cute, gentle, fun and fascinating to get to...

Little ones will love encountering the amazing animals inside this board book, and with lots of flaps to lift, there's lots of fun to have.Animals are divided into categories such as Big (giraffe, blue whale), Fast (peregrine falcon, red fox), In the Dark (owl,...

So you think you're special? Just because people have built cities, invented pop-up toasters and put people on the Moon that they are somehow different from (or better than) other living things? Well it's time to think again Humanimal explores the interconnections of the...

This book introduces readers to the life cycle, behavior, physical characteristics, and habitat of snails. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR...

Asserting that religious creeds and philosophical questions can be reduced to purely genetic and evolutionary components, and that the human body and mind have a physical base obedient to the laws of physics and chemistry, Genesis demonstrates that the only way for us to...

From winged bats to furry wolves, and from leaping dolphins to stalking lions, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular series travels the planet to study these and other fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates. Beautiful photos are paired with STEM-appropriate...

From antlered elk to pouched pelicans, and from scouting prairie dogs to upright-swimming seahorses, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular series--extended to include more Spanish-language titles--travels the planet to study these and other fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates. Beautiful...

This book is about how to keep bees in a natural and practical system where they do not require treatments for pests and diseases and only minimal interventions. It is also about simple practical beekeeping. It is about reducing your work. It is not...

This book provides readers a close-up view of many different butterflies, as well as their life cycle and amazing transformation from caterpillars. Students will learn about some of the most bizarre butterflies, as well as how butterflies protect themselves from predators. After reading this...

Share the fun of watching Wisconsin birds with the whole family Wild About Wisconsin Birds satisfies our adult curiosity about birds and is written to include youth--fostering a love of nature for all ages. The fun, engaging pages entertain adults and kids alike. Large,...

The wild, wary gray wolf. The largest wild member of the dog family, the gray wolf stalks much larger mammals, such as the elk, caribou and moose. How does it succeed? Built to run, the long-legged wolf on the hunt uses its powerful sight,...