Animals Nonfiction

Terriers were bred to hunt vermin such as rats and badgers. Learn all about these tough, brave dogs and what makes them great hunting companions and loyal friends.

Chasing criminals and sniffing out bombs is all in a day’s work for these four-legged crime fighters. Learn what it takes to be a K-9 police dog.

Capybaras are at home on land and in the water. Learn about these round-bodied rodents and their habitats in Capybaras.

Download these audiobooks to treat yourself to some of the cutest baby animals around. It doesn't matter if they are eating, sleeping, or playing, the babies in this series are absolutely adorable. Expect to smile and laugh as you listen.

Would you believe it if I told you that every bird you see - even the smallest hummingbird - is a dinosaur? Well, that’s what many scientists now believe! Follow along as scientists examine ancient fossils and pose new theories on how prehistoric dinosaurs evolved into today’s modern birds. Packed with exciting stories of unearthing ancient fossils and tales of what early feathered dinosaurs might have looked like, this book will have imaginations running wild. From the very first birds, with only tiny dino-fuzz covering their bodies, to the mystery of how dinosaurs finally took to the air, listeners will explore the startling connection between the birds they encounter every day and their very distant relatives.

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.

Penguins glide, slide, and dive. Find out what else these birds can do!

Listen to learn all about orcas!

Who's that hiding in the tree? It's a panda! Listen to learn more about giant pandas.

Cats have lived with humans for thousands of years, yet some of their behaviors are so puzzling. Why do cats rub up against objects? Why do they knead their paws into your lap? Why do they sit in high places, and why do they jump into cardboard boxes or open drawers? Get ready to demystify the most mysterious cat behaviors and gain a deeper understanding of our feline friends.

Whinny and neigh. Gallop and trot. Horses are at home on the farm.

Dinosaurs such as Triceratops had deadly horns, bony frills, and sharp beaks. Some of these powerful plant eaters were so strong, they could knock down trees.

Lemurs are small, furry mammals with big eyes and long tails. Like humans, they are primates. These adorable animals settle their arguments with stink fights! Find out more about these curious creatures.

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 Amargasauras, Dilophosaurus, Pachycephalosaurus, and Therizinosaurus.

Did you know dinosaurs lived on Earth millions of years ago? Find out all about dinosaurs’ senses, life cycles, behavior, and more in this fact-filled book. It's perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of nonfiction.

This book takes a very simple look at pterodactyls, examining what they looked like, what they ate, how they behaved, and their special features and skills such as their wings and their ability to fly. The book also discusses how we know about pterodactyls and other dinosaurs today, showing where fossils are found and how scientists put them together.

Flutter, flutter! What did you just see? Was it a butterfly or a moth? Butterflies and moths are similar, but they have some important differences. Find out how their colors, antennae, bodies, and behaviors can all help you tell these two animal look-alikes apart.

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.

This audiobook introduces a number of different animals and how they help humans.

This audiobook introduces a number of different animals and the names of the groups in which they live, travel, or work.