Great Animal

From best-selling author and illustrator Kate Pankhurst, descendant of Emmeline Pankhurst, comes another 'smart, informative, inclusive and accessible' book about trail-blazing women. This time, it's women who have helped protect our natural world from way before it was on a political agenda. Discover their untold stories.

When Henry Haynes complains that his new book is boring, he gets more than he bargained for. Before he knows it, he's been sucked down into the story and finds himself eyeball to eyeball with Brian, a bossy boa constrictor who's in charge of a zoo escape. Brian won't let Henry return home until he's released the animals, including some hungry lions and Gordon - the extremely smelly gorilla who masterminded the escape plan. To make matters worse, it looks as if Gordon's out to get Henry.

Ranger, the Great Pyrenees, and Miss Keys, the adorable skunk, meet on Miss Darlene's sweet 22-acre farm. Keys finds a new home on the farm after her momma, Daffodil, the real stinker, heard that a circus train had pulled into town. Just like that, she trades a skunk's life for the bright lights of being a superstar. The unlikely duo of doggie and skunk grow quite well but dream of their own adventurous tale. The two pack a bag and set off to see the world. Soon the news of their travels spreads far and wide.

Everyone knows how rude and grumpy bears can be if they don't get enough sleep! When a bad-tempered bear trips over a tiny turtle, no one can foresee the consequence. When Turtle challenges Bear to a race along the lakeshore, Bear is confident about the outcome. But Turtle is smarter than Bear can imagine.

Meet rufa red knot B95. Scientists call him the Moonbird because, in the course of his astoundingly long lifetime, this robin-sized shorebird has flown the distance to the moon - and halfway back! Each February he joins a flock that lifts off from Tierra del Fuego, headed for breeding grounds in the Canadian Arctic, 9,000 miles away. Late in the summer, he begins the return journey. B95 can fly for days, but eventually he must descend to refuel and rest. However, recent changes at stopover sites along his migratory circuit - changes caused mostly by human activity - have reduced the food available and made it harder for the birds to reach.

Have you ever wondered why children and their pet dogs always seem to have a special bond that almost seems magical? Dogs might be man’s best friend, but for children, these furry friends are more than that! Here is a story about a young boy, his dog, and a special secret they soon discover. What secret? You have to listen to find out!

These chapter books introduce beginning readers to the detective mystery genre. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries! Early one morning, a torn slip of paper with the mysterious letters V I T A appears on Nate the Great's...

Angel is very scared, hungry and thirsty. A dogcatcher finds her drinking out of a creek. He catches her with a large net and brings her to an animal shelter in Sherman. A nice woman comes to the shelter and adopts Angel. Angel is a gentle giant and explores her new home as she recovers from being so thin that her bones were sticking out. Angel protects her new home, her new owners and her new sister that is a sweet little kitty.

Join the world’s greatest detective, Nate the Great, as he solves the mystery of his friend’s missing pet snake! Perfect for beginning readers and the Common Core, this long-running chapter book series will encourage children to problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve...

Chisel's journey would also take him to the scariest place in the valley where he would meet the monster he had seen in the ghost cave vision. He would finally make the greatest discovery in 100 years, be in the worst stink bomb war ever, survive a train crash, be betrayed by one of his best friends, be chased by all the animals in the whole valley, and finally be caught and put in jail! How can Chisel possibly get out of this predicament? Or is this the end of Chisel's search for clues and life in The Hidden Valley?

'Ginger's New Home': Amy can’t believe it when her parents say she can have a kitten. She falls in love with Ginger straight away and is determined to be the best kitten-mummy ever! But then poor Ginger falls ill - can Amy and her friends in Kitten Club help to make him better? 'Smokey's Great Escape': Mia adores her kitten, Smokey, but she’s so busy with after school clubs she only just has time to look after him. Luckily, one of the Kitten Club girls has an idea to help Mia get organized, but things don’t go to plan, and little Smokey is soon in real trouble...

The little dog with the GIANT personality from Fenway and Hattie just knows he is meant to roam freely off-leash . . . but how can he get his short human to agree? One day on a hike, Fenway finally convinces Hattie to take off his leash so he can run free with other dogs, and as always, keep his...

Join Sammy the Squirrel on a heartwarming and action-packed adventure with Sammy the Squirrel’s Great Nut Quest! Sammy, a curious and friendly little squirrel with a red superhero cape, has one big goal: to find the legendary golden acorn. What begins as a simple quest for treasure becomes the adventure of a lifetime, filled with mysteries, laughter, and important life lessons.

Beloved character Flat Stanley is back with a whole new set of friends in this STEM-focused chapter book series. In the fourth book, Stanley and his best friend, Marco, learn all about coding and friendship during Classroom 2E’s great robot race! Ever since Stanley Lambchop was flattened by a...

"Rosie's Great Adventures" (consisting of four stories), "Doll Town", and "The Lost Dolls" are now compiled into Six Short Stories. This wonderful collection of short stories includes great tales about a trail rider and her ponies that are filled with mystery, fun, adventure, and fantasy. Any little girl will love listening and re-listening to these stories.

Black bears, grizzly bears, and spirit bears all make their home in the Great Bear Rainforest.

Snakes are both cool and creepy! So there is no better series to get young kids exploring books. Each title has interesting facts about these slithering reptiles.

В пятой серии Йойо, Нука и Клевер добираются до жилища Большого Мудреца. Он рассказывает друзьям, почему исчезает магия Страны, где всё по-другому, и подсказывает, как это исправить. Запутанный ответ озадачивает мальчика и зверят.

La pequeña Gris amaba con locura a su laguna y a los humanos que venían a visitarla. Un día, Mamá le dice que ellos necesitan nadar hacia el norte, a un mar muy lejano. Al principio, le da tristeza dejar su hogar pero muy pronto, la pequeña Gris se da cuenta de la importancia de su viaje. ¿Qué pasa a lo largo del camino y cómo ayuda la pequeña Gris a su madre? Nada junto con la pequeña Gris mientras encuentra el camino hacia este mar especial, lleno de comida.

Plastic: it's used to make everything from drink bottles and bags to toys and toothbrushes. But what happens when it ends up where it doesn't belong - like in the Pacific Ocean? How does it affect ocean life? Is it dangerous? And exactly how much is out there? A team of researchers went on a scientific expedition to find out. They explored the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, where millions of pieces of plastic have collected.