Animals Nonfiction

Movies and television shows have turned people of all ages into dinosaur fanatics. But what were these prehistoric creatures really like, and what wiped them out? This high-interest series explores the lives of world-famous dinosaurs, from diets to defenses, and examines what drove these great beasts to extinction. This volume includes Allosaurus, Apatosaurus, and Oviraptor.

Calling all golden retriever lovers! Ever wondered about a golden retriever's personality? Want to find out the best way to care for a golden retriever?

Many people think penguins live only in cold, icy places. But the Galapagos penguins live in the blazing heat of the tropics. While this may seem like paradise, the Galapagos penguins are always on the lookout for ways to stay cool and comfortable. Learn more about these adorable animals, including how they got to the tropics, what they eat, other challenges they face in their lives, and what you can do to help.

There’s a new baby joining the colony. It’s a koala joey! Learn all about baby koalas, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they’re raised, and how big they grow.

This audiobook describes the development of elephants from infancy to adulthood, as they grow up under the hot African sun.

This audiobook describes the development of a lion from infancy to adulthood, as he grows up in the African savanna.

In the rain forest of Belize, a jaguar cub is born. Blind and helpless at first, this cub fully depends on her mother. Watch a jaguar grow up, and discover how she learns to eat, to hunt, and to choose a mate.

This audiobook describes the development of a baby baboon from infancy to adulthood, as he grows up in the East African forest.

It’s December 1997, and a man-eating tiger is on the prowl outside a remote village in Russia’s Far East. The tiger isn’t just killing people, it’s annihilating them, and a team of men and their dogs must hunt it on foot through the forest in the brutal cold. As the trackers sift through...

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.

Deep, deep down, at the very bottom of the ocean, lies a secret world. Through lyrical narration, this story takes listeners on a journey to a place very few humans have ever been—the Mariana Trench. The imagined voyage debunks scary myths about this mysterious place with surprising and beautiful truths about life at Earth's deepest point.

This book takes a very simple look at the Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur, examining what it looked like, what it ate, how it behaved, and its special skills and features such as its enormous teeth and powerful jaws. The book also discusses how we know about Tyrannosaurus rex today, showing where fossils are found and how scientists put them together.

Every morning in the Japanese town of Shibuya, Professor Ueno awakens and is greeted by his loyal Akita dog, Hachiko. They enjoy a breakfast together before the professor leaves to catch the train to the school where he teaches. And Hachiko sits at the station eagerly awaiting his master’s return. Then one afternoon Professor Ueno does not return. And Hachiko waits. Days and weeks pass and still no one - not even the young boy Yasuo who comes to care for him - can persuade the faithful dog to leave his post. Years go by and yet still he waits.

Why do dogs bark? Are they colorblind? How many teeth do they have? You’ve got questions about dogs, and Kids’ Questions has answers!

Why do dogs bark? Do they get lonely? These questions and more are answered in this fun and engaging book for young listeners.

Chew some grass. Flick a tail. Cows are at home on the farm.

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.

A tiny honeybee emerges through the wax cap of her cell. Driven to protect and take care of her hive, she cleans the nursery and feeds the larvae and the queen. But is she strong enough to fly? Not yet! Apis builds wax comb to store honey and transfers pollen from other bees into the storage. She defends the hive from invaders. And finally, she begins her new life as an adventurer. The confining walls of the hive fall away as Apis takes to the air, finally free, into a clear blue sky full of promise.

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

This audiobook describes the development of a tiger from infancy to adulthood, as she grows up in India.