Animals Nonfiction

With their shiny scales and bright colors, pet fish put on a show! Some are wide and others are thin. Some have fantails and some have stripes. Young listeners will learn about the appearance and behavior of pet fish, and discover why these silent swimmers make great pets.

Have you wondered what it would be like to ride a horse with ease? Have you watched horses races and wanted to learn more? This audiobook highlights different riding styles and competitions, riding attire, and how to find riding competitions near you.

Climb and play. Rest in a sunny field. Goats are at home on the farm.

Balto has a quiet life as a sled dog - until tragedy strikes. Dozens of children in Nome become sick with diphtheria. Without antitoxin serum, they will perish - and the closest supply is 650 miles away! The only way to get the serum to Nome is by sled, but can the dogs deliver it in time? Heading bravely into a brutal blizzard, Balto leads the race for life.

Bearded dragons may not breathe fire or fly, but they are still impressive animals! These large lizards are found in Australia. They use venom to kill prey. Learn more details about these fascinating reptiles.

¿Qué es lo que hace a una rana un anfibio y a una serpiente un reptil? Ambas clases pueden poner huevos pero tienen diferentes tipos de piel y respiran de diferente manera. Páginas con hechos divertidos ayudarán a los niños a identificar a cada animal en el salón de clases como si fueran todos unos profesionales una vez que hayan leído el cuarto libro de la serie de Comparación y Contraste de Arbordale.

Polar bears rule the frozen sea, but their ancestors weren't always built for ice and snow.

Snowy owls make their homes in the icy white lands of the north. In these snowy places, they are perfectly camouflaged. Learn more about this giant owl!

Newly reintroduced along with his pack to Yellowstone National Park, Wolf 8 struggles at first. Small and bullied by his siblings, he must learn to fend for himself in his new home, learning to hunt, compete for food, and even stand up to a grizzly bear 10 times his size. One day, little 8 meets an alpha female raising a litter of pups on her own. Her mate was killed by humans. Can little 8 rise to the occasion and help the young family survive? Is he ready to be an alpha wolf?

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.

You might not be able to get enough of Moo Deng and her sassy antics, but there’s so much more to learn about these elusive creatures. Discover why the pygmy hippo’s skin is always shiny, the surprising aquatic mammals that they’re closely related to, and how their unusual toilet habits help support the ecosystem. You’ll also discover the threats they face in their natural habitat and how you can help. Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, it’s a must for all pygmy hippo fans!

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.

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

The Burgess Bird Book for Children (1919) is a classic nature book by Thornton Burgess, who introduces young listeners to the subject of bird life by means of a series of interviews within a story. Peter Rabbit and Jenny Wren interview Slaty the Junco, Redwing the Blackbird, Melody the Wood Thrush, Spooky the Screech Owl, and many other common birds to learn about their appearance, their eating, mating and nesting habits, and their songs and calls. The text remains popular as an exceptional combination of information and entertainment.

How do cats always land on their feet? Why do cats sleep so much during the day? These questions and more are answered in this fun and engaging book for young listeners.

How long do butterflies live? What are baby frogs called? Listeners will learn the answers to these questions and more in this engaging series about the life cycles of different animals. This series about animals growing up is a great choice for growing listeners!

Everybody has a favorite bug. Some like shiny, colorful beetles or busy ants or soft pale moths best. Others prefer spindly walking sticks or fuzzy caterpillars that turn into bright butterflies. With charming personal stories, 15 children's book artists share their favorite bugs and why they love them.

When a group of meerkats live together, it's called a mob. Learn about life inside a mob of meerkats and why these animals like to stick together. Find out how living together with others helps meerkats raise their young, stay safe, and find food.

Whether seen in the wild or at the zoo, children are probably familiar with each of the animals in this series. Each book introduces a common animal to early listeners and provides information to expand their knowledge about the characteristics, diet, and habitat of each animal. This volume includes Armadillos, Badgers, Bobcats, Ducks, Moose, Mountain Lions, and Spiders.

Have you ever seen a sea star before? They are the pretty star-shaped creatures that hang out at the bottom of the ocean. Learn about Sea Star as she finds and eats her favorite food, moves around the ocean floor, and regenerates her broken arm! Learn about these strange invertebrates and the unique lives they live.