Nature Nonfiction

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.

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.

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.

With three hearts and blue blood, its gelatinous body unconstrained by jointed limbs or gravity, the octopus seems to be an alien, an inhabitant of another world. It’s baggy, boneless body sprouts eight arms covered with thousands of suckers—suckers that can taste as well as feel. The octopus also has the powers of a superhero: it can shape-shift, change color, squirt ink, pour itself through the tiniest of openings, or jet away through the sea faster than a swimmer can follow.

Allosaurus and its relatives were fierce and dangerous predators. Dinosaurs in this group had deadly claws and razor-sharp teeth.

Wild animals are beautiful creatures, but they can turn dangerous in a heartbeat. Follow along as survivors use their wit, strength, and sheer will to battle these deadly beasts.

Learn about dogs and their puppies.

Fetch and face-licks aren’t the only things involved in dog ownership. You’ll care for your dog every day. Is a dog the pet for you?

Why do dogs bark? Do they get lonely? These questions and more are answered in this fun and engaging book for young listeners.

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.

A life in the wild! Jane Goodall, born in London, England, always loved animals and wanted to study them in their natural habitats. So at age 26, off she went to Africa! Goodall's up-close observations of chimpanzees changed what we know about them and paved the way for many female scientists who came after her. Now her story comes to life in this biography.

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

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.

Many people think penguins live only in cold, icy places. But the Galapagos penguins live in the blazing heat of the tropics. While this may seem like paradise, the Galapagos penguins are always on the lookout for ways to stay cool and comfortable. Learn more about these adorable animals, including how they got to the tropics, what they eat, other challenges they face in their lives, and what you can do to help.

What is juicy, red and green with white stripes and pops up from the ground ready to eat—watermelon! Their seeds need plenty of water, lots of sun and nutrient rich soil. Follow along as a tiny, black seed bursts into a delicious fruit. Watermelons are ready to be picked when their yellow petals have all fallen. Find out what Bee-u-ti-ful insect helps the watermelon grow?

Young Carla finds some strange looking footprints in the backyard, and her family makes a trip to the museum to figure out what left them. They learn about the relationship between birds and dinosaurs.

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

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.

Even before it was named, the Bermuda Triangle - roughly bounded by Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico - had gained a mythic reputation. The Bermuda Triangle became famous for making boats and ships vanish and for snatching planes right out of the sky. But are these stories true? And if they are true, is there a more sensible reason that refutes the bad karma of the region? With so many mystifying events to learn about, readers will love disappearing into this story.

¿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.