Animals Nonfiction

Yo learns about foods that are poisonous for dogs to eat. Yo and her grandfather learn what the most dangerous human food is for dogs using their computer. How many types of food will Yo and her grandfather find to keep Lips safe?

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.

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?

Learn what bird has the ability to sleep while flying through the sky–the albatross! With a wingspan of 10 feet, this sea bird glides over the warm Southern waters looking for squid and fish to eat! They spend most of their time flying except when eating or feeding babies. Parent duty is shared by these loyal birds who stay with their mate for life. Guess where the albatross flies to lay its egg?

Big bodies. Razor-sharp teeth. Crushing jaws. Great white sharks are some of the most feared sharks. Some people say they seek out people as food. But this is a myth. Attacks on people are very rare. Some people say great whites live only in warm waters. This is a myth too! You can’t believe everything you hear! Listeners will bust more myths about these top ocean predators.

How do fireflies light up? Why do bees and wasps sting? How do butterflies get nectar from flowers? This series shows how unique insects eat, work, and live. It will have young listeners buzzing with excitement! This volume includes Ants, Dragonflies, Fireflies, Grasshoppers, and Beetles.

Anacondas are the heaviest snakes in the world! These big snakes use their bodies to squeeze their prey. Anacondas can be as long as a bus, and can stay underwater for a long time while hunting. Slither towards facts about these powerful snakes.

Woof! Woof! Dogs make fun pets. Some are tiny and some are tall. Some have curly hair and others have straight hair. Young listeners will learn about the appearance, behavior, and abilities of pet dogs, and discover why these playful pals make amazing pets.

It’s good to be a queen bee! The queen bee lets the other bees in the hive feed and care for her. What does she do? She lays eggs! A queen bee can lay more than 1,000 eggs a day! Learn all about the social structure inside a bee hive and the important role the queen and the female worker bees play.

Did you know there are over 400 different species of sharks? Did you know they have been on Earth much longer than humans, and even lived before the dinosaurs? Here you'll learn all about these fearsome kings of the ocean, including their eating habits and the basics of their anatomy. Sharks come in many sizes, from under a foot long to over 40 feet - and that's not even counting the long-extinct, 60-foot-long Megalodon shark. And while some have been known to bite people, they are usually quite content to hunt other sea creatures.

Chincoteague islanders tell a story of beautiful ponies inhabiting a neighboring island for over 300 years–nestled between Maryland and a Wildlife Refuge in Virginia, wild ponies of Assateague Island run free! The legend of Chincoteague ponies has been told for centuries through books and tourist visits of the island. Learn how the ponies adapted and came to inhabit an island of their very own.

Did you know a baby porcupine is called a porcupette? Learn about porcupines as Porcupette goes on an adventure to look for a snack! She explores the forest and shows how her quills work to help defend her. Find out different facts about porcupines and what makes them unique!

Fluffy emperor penguin chicks. Playful Arctic fox kits. Learn how polar babies survive frigid temperatures and how many of them change color to blend in with their snowy environments.

Llamas climb the steep Andes Mountains. Learn about these woolly mammals and their habitats in Llamas.

Have you ever heard about "Whitewater Rosie," the blind cow? Hear the amazing true story of how she survived for days in the Fraser River! Learn about all the dangers she survived, including whitewater rapids, rocks, and debris!

Not all beetles are scary! Listeners will learn about 12 different species of beetles, each with unusual and unexpected colors and patterns. Information about life cycles, habitats, and body parts is included. These beetles truly are breathtaking.

Would you swim with sharks? Many people do! Marine biologists swim with sharks to learn more about these top predators. Snorkelers witness whale sharks and spy spotted leopard sharks. Some thrill-seekers even cage dive to get face-to-face with the giant toothy jaws of great whites!

Boa constrictors put the squeeze on their dinners. Learn about these sneaky slithering predators.

Bearded dragons don’t breathe fire, but they do have spikes to scare away predators! Listeners will learn all about this real-life dragon that lives only in Australia.