Animals Nonfiction

Would you swim with sharks? Many people do! Marine biologists swim with sharks to learn more about these top predators. Snorkelers witness whale sharks and spy spotted leopard sharks. Some thrill-seekers even cage dive to get face-to-face with the giant toothy jaws of great whites!

In January 1925, many people in Nome, Alaska, and the surrounding area were sick and dying from an outbreak of diphtheria. A supply of medicine was found but there was one problem—it was hundreds of miles away. The only way to get it to Nome was by dogsled.

How do animals survive in planet Earth's most extreme regions? Snow, ice, and subzero temps make the North and South Poles nearly impossible places to live. But several animals from musk oxen to penguins call these regions home. Find out how their amazing behaviors and body parts have adapted to these harsh conditions.

They stomped across the land. They ate from treetops. Big dinosaurs once ruled earth. Learn about big dinosaurs and the special features that helped them survive.

Intelligent and outgoing, a Pomeranian has plenty of pros but also a few cons. Find out if this little fur ball is the right fit for you.

With their keen senses, dogs can sniff out bombs and hear artillery shells being fired long before people can. Military dogs are trained to use their senses to save soldiers' lives and make the soldiers' jobs easier. Learn more about these amazing animals, including how they are chosen, the training they go through, and the missions they complete.

Meet a thieving emu, a devious cat, and a pesky pup in these hilarious tales about animals who love to play tricks, create chaos, and run a bit wild.

This entertaining and humorous chapter book will feature animals who can perform amazing acts like riding motocross, foretelling the weather, and playing a guitar. These stories will enchant listeners and empower them to devour the more text-heavy "grown up" style of the book, while still keeping the story easily digestible for a hesitant listener.

Learn how green sea turtles live in the ocean, meet their friends, and see their natural habitat.

Lions live up to their nickname of “kings of the jungle”. These stealthy predators are built to hunt, with body strength, sharp teeth, and deadly claws. Listeners will learn about what makes lions such deadly predators, from their hunting styles to what they like to eat. Fun facts and an "Amazing but True" section will thrill listeners and give them a closer look at the lives of these intelligent creatures.

In the Black Hills of South Dakota lie eleven thousand acres of breathtaking rangeland and rimrock, canyons and pastures - home to more than three hundred wild mustangs. This preserve was the vision of one man - Dayton Hyde - who conceived of a place where wild horses could live and die in freedom and dignity.

For Zeb Hogan, bigger is better - especially when it comes to fish. From sawfish to alligator gars to giant stingrays, Zeb's on a mission to save the world's freshwater giants. In this cool Chapter book, you'll join Zeb on amazing - and true - adventures with supersize swimmers.

Ernest Seton's stories reach, inside the animals he writes about in telling their stories. He gives us a greater understanding of their lives on planet earth. Adventure, comedy and sadness all intertwine to make these stories hard to put down until the last word...

Female orcas, or cows, lead an orca pod. They raise young and help the pod find food. Learn all about orcas and the important roles cows play to ensure the pod’s survival.

The award-winning creator of popular survival stories turns his attention to his own real life adventures in Minnesota and Alaska as he prepares for the grueling Iditarod sled dog race.

Did you know jellyfish aren’t really fish? These invertebrates have been around for millions of years. Listeners will enjoy discovering all the details about these interesting animals.

There are more than 800 kinds of tree frogs. Some of them don’t even live in trees! But they all have very unusual feet. Find out more about this large family of frogs.

Mambas can be either green or black. These dangerous snakes kill prey with their venomous bite. Then they swallow their prey whole! Learn more about these awesome snakes.

What is the longest venomous snake in the world? The king cobra! It can grow longer than a limousine. Its deadly bite can even take down an elephant. Young listeners will enjoy learning more about these fascinating reptiles.

Axolotls have gills, but they are not fish. They are amphibians! Unlike other amphibians, though, axolotls spend their whole lives in the water. Young listeners will have fun finding out more about these unique creatures.