Animals Nonfiction

What sounds do Storks and Cuckoos make in spring? Why do they make these sounds? During the spring months in Ukraine, Cuckoos call to their mates with a beautiful song and Storks use their beaks to make a clacking sound to talk to their mates. Discover how Storks scare predators away with their sounds and how sneaky the Cuckoo bird can be!

What's your favorite kind of music? There are many types of musicians—including birds! Songbirds can create all different kinds of music for different purposes. Learn about the different songbirds, their unique sounds, and where they live.

Animals move in all sorts of fun ways! Can you crouch like a bullfrog or arch your back like a cat? Learn new ways to move your body and mimic your favorite animals!

Examines a variety of different sounds made by animals. Animals shown include a lion, a dolphin, an owl, a bullfrog, a donkey, a grasshopper, and a rattlesnake.

Leatherback sea turtles face one of their lives’ biggest challenges as soon as they’re hatched. Crawling out of their eggs on the sandy shore, they hurry to the sea in a race to escape those who see them as a tasty meal. If they survive and thrive, they can grow longer than an adult male is tall and weigh as much as a small car!

Meet a thieving emu, a devious cat, and a pesky pup in these hilarious tales about animals who love to play tricks, create chaos, and run a bit wild.

Birds have wings to fly somewhere warm in winter. But worms don’t have wings or even any legs. Where do they go? You will learn all about worms and how they survive when the weather turns cold.

Biomes are home to unique animals and plants. Give beginning listeners an introductory look at the Arctic tundra! Listeners will learn about the characteristics of the land and weather and how polar bears, Arctic hares, snowy owls, and other animals have adapted to life in this amazing biome.

Biomes are home to unique animals and plants. Introduce beginning listeners to the Great Barrier Reef! Listeners will learn about the characteristics of the reef and how corals, fish, anemones, rays, birds, and other animals have adapted to life in and around this amazing biome.

A collection of true stories about the amazing lives of eight shelter dogs. Many of these dogs were unwanted because of their size, behavior, or medical condition. All of the dogs found owners who loved and cared for them.

Dogs are amazing creatures with amazing bodies! Discover how fur protects their delicate skin, and which body parts gives them balance. Did you know dogs can wiggle their ears in many directions? Learn more facts about dogs and how their unique anatomy is different from other animals.

Would you believe it if I told you that every bird you see - even the smallest hummingbird - is a dinosaur? Well, that’s what many scientists now believe! Follow along as scientists examine ancient fossils and pose new theories on how prehistoric dinosaurs evolved into today’s modern birds. Packed with exciting stories of unearthing ancient fossils and tales of what early feathered dinosaurs might have looked like, this book will have imaginations running wild. From the very first birds, with only tiny dino-fuzz covering their bodies, to the mystery of how dinosaurs finally took to the air, listeners will explore the startling connection between the birds they encounter every day and their very distant relatives.

Are you crazy for horses? Do you dream about owning your very own horse one day? Are your walls covered with pictures of their beautiful coats and flowing manes? Horse fans can't get enough of loveable equines. From horse history and life cycles to physical features, characteristics, and communication, find out everything you want to know about your favorite animal!

Homecoming Tales is a great gift for any 8- to 12-year-old who loves animals, enjoys volunteer work, or simply appreciates heartwarming stories. With information about care for older dogs, this educational book is also a helpful listen for families who are interested in adopting a senior dog. The stories of sweet, sassy, and sometimes hilarious old friends offer kids a unique reminder that no one is too old to give or receive love.

There’s a new baby joining the colony. It’s a sea lion pup! Learn all about baby sea lions, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they’re raised, and how big they grow.

There’s a new baby joining the pod. It’s a dolphin calf! Learn all about baby dolphins, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they’re raised, and how big they grow.

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

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’s a new baby joining the herd. It’s an African elephant calf! Learn all about these big babies, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they’re raised, and how big they grow.

There’s a new baby joining the family. It’s a cheetah cub! Learn all about baby cheetahs, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they’re raised, and how big they grow.