Nature Nonfiction

Dive in for an underwater adventure! This series introduces amazing undersea creatures to young listeners while helping them gain confidence in learning. This beginning series is sure to help young students make a splash! This volume includes Dolphins, Jellyfish, Octopuses, Sea Turtles, and Sharks.

Entérate de qué y cómo han aprendido los científicos acerca de los dinosaurios: qué comían, cómo se ocupaban de sus crías, cómo dormían, cómo peleaban e incluso, si alguna vez se enfermaban.

When the platypus was first discovered by Europeans in the 1800s, it was well-known by Australian Aborigines - but no one knew how to classify it. It lived in the water and laid eggs like a reptile, had a bill like a bird, and was furry and warm-blooded like a mammal. Scientists had to come up with a way to solve this and many other mysteries of nature. Alaskan Polar bears sleeping in hidden underground dens caused problems for researchers wanting to drill for oil without disturbing the bears. Find out how scientists used infrared imaging to see the caves beneath the snow.

Look out, world - Llama Llama is a TV star! The beloved character, made famous by Anna Dewdney's best-selling picture books, is the star of his own original series, now airing on Netflix. In this episode-based book, Llama Llama is worried that his friends have forgotten about his birthday, but he's in for a big surprise when they throw him a party! Your little llamas will love relating to their favorite picture-book character as he faces new and challenging situations.

Furry and feathered friends abound in this fun series! These simple introductions to common pets engage beginning listeners. Which is your favorite pet?

There’s a new baby joining the colony. It’s a penguin chick! Learn all about baby penguins, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they’re raised, and how big they grow.

There are 13 different kinds of otters. But sea otters are the only kind that spends their whole lives in water! Listeners will enjoy learning all they can about these cute mammals.

Sea monsters have a long history in lore and literature. Homer first wrote of them in 700 BCE. What Do We Know About the Kraken? lets curious young listeners explore what we actually know about this mysterious sea monster's long history. Dive into the facts behind this massive squid-like creature that was first described using the word "Kraken" in the beginning of the eighteenth century.

What do an Abyssinian, a Siamese, and a Sphynx have in common? They're all short-haired cats! Listeners will fall in love with all the breeds presented in this book while learning about their similarities and differences.

Experience Earth from the big bang to the dinosaurs and beyond in this beautifully written, vibrant overview of our home planet's journey from creation to our time today.

Few people get to meet their dogs on the dog’s actual first birthday. Most of us missed the day our puppy opened her eyes, the first sweet sounds she made, or watching her learn to walk, bark, and play with her siblings. But the dog scientist Alexandra Horowitz got to. She met a litter of newborn pups, and traces their journey through their first year of life.

Kids love furry friends, and there are so many different kinds! Explore what makes every dog breed different with Paw Prints. This volume includes Beagles, Boxers, Dachshunds, French Bulldogs, German Shepherds, and Golden Retrievers.

You might know that axolotls are some of the most adorable animals around, but there’s so much more to learn about these incredible creatures from Mexico! Discover why axolotls never grow up, how they come in such cool colors, and how they can regrow missing limbs! You’ll also discover what it takes to become an axolotl scientist. Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also looks at the conservation challenges these iconic animals face.

Learn about tigers and their cubs.

Kids love furry friends, and there are so many different kinds! Explore what makes every dog breed different with Paw Prints. This volume includes Great Danes, Labrador Retrievers, Poodles, Pugs, Rottweilers, and Siberiean Huskies.

Did you know there is a whale as long as two school buses? Or a bird that's so heavy it can't even fly? Kids will enjoy exploring the world of supersized animals in this exciting series.

Skunks are stinky and smelly. But why?

Spend a day and night in the desert! Learn about this dry habitat through the unique animals that call it home. Stand with meerkats during a watchful hunt for insects. Spot a jackrabbit taking a shaded midday nap. Join a desert tortoise as it dines on colorful cactus fruit. After dark, follow a snake as it slithers in cool, moonlit sand.

Lions live up to their nickname of “kings of the jungle”. These stealthy predators are built to hunt, with body strength, sharp teeth, and deadly claws. Listeners will learn about what makes lions such deadly predators, from their hunting styles to what they like to eat. Fun facts and an "Amazing but True" section will thrill listeners and give them a closer look at the lives of these intelligent creatures.

Meow! Discover the characteristics and physical features of your favorite cat breeds. This volume includes Abyssians, American Shorthairs, Birmans, and Maine Coons.