Animals Nonfiction

Polar bears roam the Arctic tundra searching for food. Find out how these cold weather bears stay warm and survive in their frigid environment. Learn what polar bears eat, how they care for their young, and more in Polar Bears Are Awesome.

A killer whale launches into the air creating a huge wave as it crashes back into the ocean. Find out how these great mammals live in the freezing waters of the Arctic. Learn what killer whales eat, and how they work together to hunt.

Penguins waddle slowly across the ice. But in the frigid waters, they zoom after prey. Learn how these birds stay warm in their polar habitat, how they raise their young, and how they find food while avoiding predators.

From sun up to sundown, this nonfiction book takes young nature explorers and zoologists through a day in the life of the emperor penguin. Discover their Antarctic home, eating habits, and fascinating behaviors. Plus, kids can continue exploring after the penguins go to sleep!

Buzz! Buzz! Was that a honeybee or wasp zipping past your ear? While both yellow-and-black striped insects can cause a painful sting, they have many differences.

The world is full of colorful birds. But why are flamingos bright pink? You have questions and this book has answers. Find out about flamingos, including what they eat and their behavior.

Vampires are made-up creatures that drink blood. But vampire bats are real! Do they really need to drink blood to survive? You have questions and this book has the answers. Find out about vampire bats, including what they eat and their behavior.

Let's take a trip to the continent of Africa and learn how mommy animals take care of their babies, and many interesting facts like how a baby zebra recognizes its mother right after it is born. Kids will learn about lions, warthogs, rhinos, elephants, hippos, gazelles, cheetahs, baboons, and more! From learning about the Nile crocodile to the difference between a crocodile and alligator, young animal lovers will want to head out into the jungle to learn even more!

Sound interesting? The authors think so too! Listen to At the Farm and learn about life on a farm.

Find out all about scales and how they help snakes and other animals move, stay safe and survive. Discover how scales are different on different animals and how they change as snakes and reptiles grow up.

They’re furry and funny. They’re tracked and tricky. What are they? Animal mysteries, of course! Get ready to crack the cases and the real animal info wide open. You might need your camouflage for this one.

Peek! A baby prairie dog looks out of its underground burrow. Beginning listeners will discover why burrows make good homes for growing baby rabbits, meerkats, and other adorable animals.

Ocean animals' special features help them survive in all parts of their watery homes, from the deep dark depths to busy coral reefs. Learn all about the amazing adaptations of ocean animals.

Boing! A mother kangaroo jumps. Her baby sits in her pouch. Beginning listeners will discover why pouches make good homes for growing marsupials such as opossums, wombats, and other animals.

Cheep! Cheep! What is that sound? It’s a baby bird in a nest! Beginning listeners will discover why nests make good homes for growing baby birds, squirrels, and other animals.

Learn how hammerhead sharks live in the ocean, meet their friends, and see their natural habitat.

Jennifer and Yo’s cat had kittens! Together, they track the kittens’ growth in a scrapbook and watch as the kittens’ mama teaches them how to be cats. Learn how mother cats take care of their babies from birth to 5 weeks!

In 1952, the United States was heavily involved in the Korean War. When members of the U.S. Marine Corps bought a horse to join in the war effort, little did they know that a hero would soon emerge. Trained to be a military pack horse, Sergeant Reckless quickly became a part of the unit and served to support the troops in several combat missions during the war.

On the night of February 18, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has ever seen, two oil tankers just off the shore of Cape Cod were torn in half by the force of the storm. This middle-grade adaptation of an adult nonfiction book tells the story of the shipwreck and a harrowing Coast Guard rescue when four men in a tiny lifeboat overcame insurmountable odds and saved more than thirty stranded sailors.

Listen to these true, heartwarming stories of daring animal escapes involving a pair of pigs who escaped slaughter, a cow who broke her neck and survived, a lamb born during transport and rescued by a woman, and more.