Animals Nonfiction

Oceans Alive takes listeners on a field trip to the ocean! Young learners are introduced to the physical characteristics, habitats, and behaviors of animals including sharks, whales, clown fish, and many more creatures of the sea. This volume includes Corals, Crabs, Dolphins, Jellyfish, Octopuses, Sea Horses, and Sea Turtles.

Do you know how new flowers are made? It’s a process called pollination, which is what happens when pollen is moved from one flower to another! The flowers rely on animals like bees and hummingbirds to do this for them, and in return, they offer the animals delicious nectar to eat. What is your favorite pollen-moving animal?

Fran is a fire ant with a very important job—she’s a nurse ant! When the nest’s queen lays eggs, it’s the nurse ants’ job to raise the eggs into larvae and pupae so they grow up to become healthy worker ants to help build and run the nest.

Quino butterflies depend on dwarf plantain plants to survive. Climate change and habitat destruction have made it difficult for these plants to grow well, but quino butterflies have been able to adapt quickly and survive.

Most people wouldn't want to be bitten by a leech. But can they be used for good? This article discusses leeches and their history of helping doctors and scientists.

Not all beetles are scary! Listeners will learn about 12 different species of beetles, each with unusual and unexpected colors and patterns. Information about life cycles, habitats, and body parts is included. These beetles truly are breathtaking.

Have you ever wondered why birds have beaks? They don't have hands like we do, so they need another way to help themselves. Learn all the ways birds use their beaks, and see how different birds have different types of beaks that allow them to catch their meals.

White tail deer gallop gracefully with their herd. They can outrun many animals. Learn more about these delightful deer, their woodland homes, life cycle, and diet.

Capybaras are the biggest rodents in the world! These social animals live in large groups and spend lots of time in water. Get all the facts on these huge rodents.

Did you know that horses can sleep standing up? Or that horses have the largest eyes of any land mammal? Find out all about horses’ senses, life cycle, behavior, and more in this fact-filled book.

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.

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.

Hi, there! I'm a sea turtle. I spend most of my days surfing in warm waters, but I started life much smaller! Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a tiny little egg to a hatchling to an adult.

Do you spy a silky web? A spider must be nearby! Young listeners will get the fast facts on these eight-legged critters, including spider body parts, habitats, and life cycles. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts!

What do hamsters eat? And why do they like to run on a wheel while you're asleep? Get to know pet hamsters with fun and informative questions and answers.

Presenting turtles, lizards, snakes, alligators, and crocodiles! Not only will kids discover basic topics such as habitat, anatomy, and diet, but they'll also be treated to close-up looks at Komodo dragons and the SuperCroc—all written in a clear, concise way.

Big bodies. Razor-sharp teeth. Crushing jaws. Great white sharks are some of the most feared sharks. Some people say they seek out people as food. But this is a myth. Attacks on people are very rare. Some people say great whites live only in warm waters. This is a myth too! You can’t believe everything you hear! Listeners will bust more myths about these top ocean predators.

Dive under the waves with some of the ocean's most fascinating fish. From teeth to tail, learn what makes sharks so incredible. The engaging STEM topic makes this set perfect for budding marine biologists and adventure-seekers alike. You're about to get shark shocked! This volume includes Basking Shark, Bull Shark, and Goblin Shark.

How long does a puppy need to grow inside its mother? When do puppies start to walk? Groom your mind and you discover the life cycle of a golden retriever.

Birds have wings to fly somewhere warm in winter. But worms don’t have wings or even any legs. Where do they go? You will learn all about worms and how they survive when the weather turns cold.