Nature Nonfiction

This is a brief introductory guide on dogs and why they behave the way they do.

Cute and cuddly yet powerful and fierce, polar bears are loved by people around the world. But the great bear of the north is in trouble. Its habitat is disappearing, and its food supply is dwindling. Learn more about these amazing animals, their Arctic homes, what the eat, and what you can do to help.

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.

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.

Two dozen Navy SEALs descended on Osama bin Laden’s compound in May 2011. After the mission, only one name was made public: Cairo, a Belgian Malinois and military working dog. Warrior Dog the story of Cairo and his handler, Will Chesney, a member of SEAL Team Six whose life would be irrevocably tied to Cairo's, specially adapted for young listeners from Chesney and Joe Layden's No Ordinary Dog.

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

In Anima, Kapka Kassabova introduces us to the "pastiri" people—the shepherds struggling to hold on to an ancient way of life in which humans and animals exist in profound interdependence. Following her three previous books set in the Balkans, and with an increasing interest in the degraded state of our planet and culture, Kassabova reaches further into the spirit of place than she ever has before. In this extraordinary portrayal of pastoral life, she investigates the heroic efforts to sustain the oldest surviving breeds of our domesticated animals,.

Beautiful butterflies flutter about, catching our eyes with their bright colors. Their senses, eating habits, and life cycle are just as wondrous as their bright colors.

Who's that hiding in the tree? It's a panda! Listen to learn more about giant pandas.

What is the longest venomous snake in the world? The king cobra! It can grow longer than a limousine. Its deadly bite can even take down an elephant. Young listeners will enjoy learning more about these fascinating reptiles.

Calling all corgi lovers! Ever wondered about a corgi's personality? Want to find out the best way to care for a corgi?

In movies that involve snakes, corn snakes are often the stars of the show. Along with being great actors, they are popular pets. Learn more about these colorful snakes, including where they live, how they hunt, and why they make such great pets.

Hi, there! I'm a monarch butterfly. You’ve probably seen me fluttering around, but have you ever stopped to think about where I came from? Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a tiny little caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly.

Tiger sharks eat almost anything they can catch. But the practice of dumping garbage in oceans is harmful to these predators who tend to eat something without realizing it isn’t food. This causes tiger sharks to eat license plates and other non-food items they cannot digest.

Brr! Polar bears live in cold places. Learn other things about these animals inside this book.

When a group of bees lives together, it's called a colony. Learn about life in a colony of bees and why these animals like to stick together. Find out how living together with others helps bees stay safe, find food, and mate.

Careful! Scorpions sting. Find out where and how scorpions live.

Charlotte Runcie has always felt pulled to the sea, lured by its soothing, calming qualities but also enlivened and inspired by its salty wildness. When she loses her beloved grandmother and becomes pregnant with her first child, she feels its pull even more intensely. In Salt on Your Tongue Charlotte explores what the sea means to us and particularly what it has meant to women through the ages.

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

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.