Animals Nonfiction

An experienced Iditarod racer, Gary Paulsen brings his love of the sport to readers on a personal level in this intimate essay about the life of a litter of pups born to pull sleds across the snowy frontier - and the marvel he experiences as he watches them grow and learn.

Physicians used to make house calls. Today, a few veterinarians still do. Duncan MacVean, DVM, is one such vet. His patients range from cats and dogs to pigs and lizard - each of them a unique personality. Every animal and every home is different, but every owner is the same in their affection for their companions. Without warning, MacVean finds himself in odd situations: stepping into a basement full of free-flying bats or struck speechless by a pig who loves opera so much that she falls into a trance.

Ideal for curious young listeners aged 5 to 9, this beautifully illustrated book introduces children to 20 of the world's most stunning birds. Each bird is brought to life with vibrant illustrations and engaging facts that will both educate and enchant.

How are beavers saving our Earth? Beavers might just be Earth’s most underrated heroes. Beavers don’t just build dams. They create cleaner, safer environments that have a variety of life.

"Axolotl Care for Kids" is here to answer all your questions and guide your child on a delightful journey of pet ownership. This ultimate beginner's guide is perfect for young pet enthusiasts and their parents who want to share the joy of learning and caring for these unique and captivating creatures.

From mammals with built-in armor to those with abilities that seem out of this world, this book uncovers the weirdest and most wonderful traits you never knew existed.

Dive into the wild and wonderful world of animals with WONDERPEDIA BOOKS: THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA BOOK FOR KIDS - AMAZING ANIMALS! This fun and engaging trivia book is packed with fascinating facts, intriguing questions, and captivating information about the incredible creatures that share our planet. Designed to spark curiosity and ignite a love for learning, this trivia book is perfect for young explorers who are eager to discover the secrets of the animal kingdom.

Hamsters are famous for running on their wheels. But what else do these furry pets like to do? In this title, beginning audiences can learn all about the lives and care of these popular first pets through simple, predictable text.

Chihuahuas are tiny, feisty, and fearless. Do you know what special jobs some chihuahuas can be trained to do? Or why you might need to buy your chihuahua a doggy sweater? Learn more about the world's smallest dogs!

A dinosaur the size of a humpback whale with spines on its back? Listeners will be excited to learn about the Spinosaurus with leveled text to help bring it to life.

The cicada is a small jumping bug. There are more than 3,000 different kinds or species of cicadas in the world. Cicadas have four clear wings and large eyes with very short antennae. Cicadas are mostly harmless.

Marine mammals known as cetaceans are broken into two large groups: toothed whales (including dolphins and porpoises) and baleen whales. One group has a single blowhole to breathe air, the other has two. One group has tall dorsal fins to help maintain balance as they chase prey. The other scoops up water and prey in their large mouths as they swim slowly along—they don’t need large dorsal fins. One group uses echolocation, the other doesn’t. Learn more about what these animals have in common and how they are different in this latest installment of the Compare and Contrast Series.

Cuando alguien escucha la palabra “panda” generalmente piensa sobre los “osos panda” grandes de color blanco y negro. Sí, los pandas gigantes son un tipo de oso. ¿Y sabías que los pandas rojos son una familia animal propia? Aunque ambos animales puede que no pertenezcan a la misma familia, sí que comparten algunas características similares, tales como su “muñeca pulgar” y su dependencia al bambú. ¡Explora las similitudes y diferencias entre estos mamíferos en la edición más reciente a la serie de Un libro de comparaciones y contrastes!

The Fascinating World of Cats is an engaging book that delves into the mysterious and captivating world of cats. Filled with a wealth of information about these enigmatic creatures, the book covers a range of interesting facts and amazing myths about cats.

A horse's spirit called out for help and in a mysterious way, I was the one that heard her weary spirit's call. Today, I am so thankful that I kept my promise to never give up on my Krizta, not just for her sake, but for my own. Krizta was the first memeber of my American Horse Family. Krizta taught me that a horse forms the rider. She became my greatest teacher. After Krizta retired, she and Cairo, the next horse in the family, took on the responsibility of raising four young foals, Mysti, Keanu, Sebastian and Hannover.

The insect world is a fascinating place. You may not think so. You may think insects are gross. Or scary. Or dangerous. But there’s so much more to insects than what meets the eye. Told through hilarious prose and packed full of jaw-dropping facts, Brenna Maloney’s first-person narrative presents the big picture on bugs. Insects play a critical role on our planet—as pollinators, garbage collectors, artistic muses, research partners, and even as “dinner.”

¡Bienvenid@s a la Granja del Borrego! En este libro conocerán la historia del granjero más divertido de todos: ¿sí saben quién es? ¡Nada más y nada menos que el hijo favorito de "La mamá de las recetas"! Además, descubrirán todas las herramientas que necesitan para vivir en una granja y los secretos más asombrosos de la naturaleza.

A New York Times bestselling author's compelling portrait of the universal human need for animal companions -- from dogs and cats to horses, birds, house-rabbits, and even exotica such as lizards and snakes.In The Animal's Companion, the acclaimed author of Red: A History of the Redhead, Jacky...

Listen and relive the exciting tales from Highlights, now on audio! Learn how and why pinecones protect and release seeds and about how wind and water have shaped desert sandstone into giant rock formations, along with other stories about science and scientists.

The youngest daughter of an eccentric engineer and a musical theater fanatic, Helen Brown grew up in the New Zealand coastal town of New Plymouth in a crumbling castle overrun by nature, and overshadowed by nearby, beautiful Mount Taranaki. It's 1966, the Pacific islands are being used for atomic bomb testing, and her parents and siblings are swept up in their own lives. Twelve years old, struggling in school, and facing eye surgery-for the second time-Helen feels lonely and lost . . .