Animal Chapter

Smasher is always getting into trouble, whether it's chasing chickens, chewing up Mrs. Buzzard's slippers, or breaking all her china. Now she wants to get rid of him. Can Farmer Buzzard find a way to save him? Or is Smasher in the doghouse...for good?

In the fourth adventure in the Sneaky Pony series, Keeker and Plum have discovered all kinds of surprising things on the farm: a baby bird to take care of, a family of groundhogs living in the field. They also learn that Mrs. Dana's horse is going to have a baby. But soon Keeker and Plum get tired of being ignored and Keeker decides staging a play will be just the thing to win back her parents' attention. By the time the play is over, Keeker and Plum receive a surprise more exciting than they ever could have imagined!

When Cat announces that the Humans have given her a surprise present, Doggo and Pupper are all ears. But when they find out that Cat has a new bed and misses her old one, they set out to help her search for cozy.

Arthur’s tail is whirling at the thought of his next trip. And as the adventurous young canine and his kitten companion enter the aquarium, they’re thrilled by everything they see. But how will he know what to examine first? Dashing up to the exhibits, he quickly spots scary sharks, dancing dolphins, and awesome sea otters. And as the happy pup zips from one marvel to another, will he start to wish he could swim instead of run?

There are approximately two million species of animals on earth, and each animal possesses characteristics and forms that make it unique and different. This book presents 270 random animal facts that will wow your mind and increase your knowledge of the magnificent animals that call earth home.

Honk! Geese are flying south. Grr! Black bears are looking for a den. Munch! Deer are eating extra food. Find out what other animals do to get ready for winter. What happens in fall? Find out in the Fall's Here! series, part of the Cloverleaf Books™ collection. These nonfiction audiobooks make learning fun!

The sense of sight helps an animal stay safe from predators, find food and shelter, defend its territory, and care for its young. We can tell a lot about an animal from its eyes: whether it is predator or prey, whether it is more active during the day or night, and sometimes even its gender or age. Award-winning nature photographer and environmental educator Mary Holland shares fascinating animal eyes with listeners of all ages.

Just like humans, animals use their homes for shelter and to raise their young. Animal homes might be easy to see, or they may be hidden (camouflaged) for protection. Some animals are great builders, and other animals borrow homes that other animals have made. Different animals might just use natural places like caves or holes in trees to make a home. And some animals might even carry their home on their back! Sticks, mud, leaves, cotton, and grass are all things that animals might use to build a home.

How can you describe clouds? This book examines different types of clouds - noticing color, size, and thickness. Pair this nonfiction title with its companion fiction book, Into the Clouds.

What do you see when it rains? You might notice clouds, umbrellas, puddles, mud, and maybe even a rainbow. Pair this nonfiction book with its fiction companion, Duck Sees the Rain.

What can you do in the winter? Make a snow hill, snowball, snow fort, snow person, and snow angel. Pair this nonfiction title with its companion fiction book, Snow Clothes.

What do you like best about summer? Hear these kids enjoy nature and their favorite activities. Pair this nonfiction title with its fiction companion book, Maya Likes the Beach.

What happens in fall? Leaves change color, fall from the trees, and need raking. Pair this nonfiction title with its fiction companion, Fall Colors.

Where do apples come from? Look at an apple seed, tree, blossom, and finally fruit. Pair this title with its fiction companion book, Emily's Pumpkin.

Simple text describes a lightning storm to young listeners. Pair this nonfiction title with its companion fiction story, Hiding from Lightning.

Look at where the sun shines - from farms and highways to cities and parks. Pair this nonfiction title with its companion fiction story, Turtles in the Sun.

Through simple text, kids describe what snow looks and feels like. Pair this nonfiction title with its companion fiction book, Snow Day.

Discover the variety of animals that live in the rain forest, including frogs, jaguars, monkeys, parrots, and sloths. Pair this nonfiction title with its fiction companion book, Up the Tree.

Dive beneath the waves to meet the crabs, fish, turtles, whales, and seaweed that live in the ocean habitat. Pair this nonfiction title with its fiction companion book, The Fish.

Braclass hamster, Goldi, for the summer. But on the first day of school, when they plan to bring her back, Goldi is missingdley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy have taken care of the first-grade ! In place of her cage is a green-and-orange sneaker key chain. Soon, the kids spot green-and-orange sneakers all over Green Lawn. And they find out other things have been disappearing around town, too. Can the four friends track down the sneaker sneak and get Goldi back?