Nature Nonfiction

People don’t sleep standing up. But cows do! Why? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out all about cows and why they don’t need to lie down to catch some Zzzzzs.

Pull back the curtain on the wide, wide world of mammals! Organized by animal-science reference topics such as anatomy, life cycle, and methods of defense, Mammals lets young listeners and browsers discover these hairy animals.

What’s the most dangerous bug? Why do bees make honey? Can bugs talk? You’ve got questions about bugs, and Kids’ Questions has answers!

Just like people, dogs need nutritious food and regular exercise to stay healthy and strong. Learn how to take the best possible care of your dog from tip to tail.

Did you know all Morgan horses are descended from one stallion named Justin Morgan? Or that Thoroughbreds are known as the fastest horses on Earth? Shine a spotlight on the characteristics of different horse breeds. From the Paint horse's colorful coat to the Clydesdales amazing strength, listeners will learn all there is to know about their favorite breeds!

Some cat owners are content to have their cats lounge around the house. Others want their cats to steal the show! Cat shows both large and small are held every year in the United States and Europe. Go behind the scenes to find out how owners get their cats ready for shows and how the shows are organized and judged.

I live in a den and hunt my prey with venom. Zoom with me across the sea. I am a common octopus, and I have lots of things to show you!

Orangutans swing through rain forest trees. Learn all about these clever apes and their habitats in Orangutans.

Sheep have important roles to play out on the farm. Listeners learn all about a sheep's physical features, diet, life cycle, and what life is like on the farm.

A grumpy little boy is cheered up by his babysitter, who teaches him the different ways in which dogs and people handle being too hot.

Nick is afraid of sharks. He'd much rather spend his time safely on the beach than in the water with sharks! To help Nick get over his fear, his sister takes him to an aquarium. Will this special trip help him learn that sharks aren't scary?

Capuchins are cute and clever members of the monkey family. From food to homes to behavior, learn the facts on these pink-faced primates.

Experience the wonder and learn about the aquatic life on Liberty Bay with Ben and his new friend, Samantha.

This summer, if you're lucky enough to have a dragonfly zip close to you or even land on you, pay close attention to its amazing wings!

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 Ankylosaurus, Diplodocus, and Stegosaurus.

Swinging from tree to tree, a lonely monkey named Sony looks onto the rainforest where he lives with amazement at the beautiful colors. When his friend Terrain, the tiger, sees Sony marveling at the sight before his eyes, he offers to teach Sony the name of each of the colors in Spanish. Through the innovative story of Sony’s eagerness to learn colors in Spanish, your child will also delight in learning the names of the colors as well as how to pronounce them through a family color vocabulary song.

Did you know that some bugs eat blood or poop? It's true. And there's even a kind of bug that eats boogers! Learn more about the gross things bugs do and why they do them. The backyard will never look the same!

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

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 Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and Velociraptor.

Did you know a baby porcupine is called a porcupette? Learn about porcupines as Porcupette goes on an adventure to look for a snack! She explores the forest and shows how her quills work to help defend her. Find out different facts about porcupines and what makes them unique!