Nature Culture

After years of harsh monsoon seasons, a forest on the river island of Majuli is in danger of being slowly washed away. Jadav is determined to save the forest he loves. This is the true story of how one young boy dedicated his life to creating and cultivating an expansive forest that continues to grow to this day. In a world impacted by climate change, Jadav Payeng’s inspirational story shows how one person’s contributions can make a difference in helping to save our environment.

In Whistler, British Columbia, dogs can be found riding chairlifts, perched on skiers' shoulders, and even descending from helicopters - all in the race against time to save people caught in the path of an avalanche. Meet Henry, a lovable border collie, and the team of dogs and human partners he works with in the beautiful and sometimes dangerous mountains.

Of all the stray cats in Israel, a kitten sits high in a tree above girders, beams, cement mixers, and cranes. Avi wants to adopt the friendly kitten although his mom - and the family dog - don't like the idea. But every day the clever cat comes back, becoming a family's "forever cat"!

An audiobook about Champ and Major, President-elect Joe Biden's two adorable dogs! Major will be the first shelter dog in the White House, and Champ can't wait to show him around.

It's Rosh Chodesh, the beginning of a new month in the Jewish calendar! In celebration of this monthly event, a family goes out to the Negev Desert to camp out and observe the moon. An essay about the changing phases of the moon and their relationship to the Jewish calendar, this audiobook explains the basics of the Jewish calendar, which is based on the moon rather than the sun. Instructions for building a papier mache moon are included. This audiobook is the fifth in Kar-Ben's Nature in Israel holiday series.

Nat is a city girl through and through. She loves playing in open fire hydrants, laughing with her friends during block parties, and making trips to her local comic book shop to grab the latest copy of her favorite graphic novel series. So she's heartbroken when her mom says they're moving to a rural town hours away from Philadelphia. Who wants to live in the middle of Nowheresville? But getting used to her new small-town life might not be as bad as Nat thought now that she's met the boy next door and his beautiful horse, Ghost.

With three hearts and blue blood, its gelatinous body unconstrained by jointed limbs or gravity, the octopus seems to be an alien, an inhabitant of another world. It’s baggy, boneless body sprouts eight arms covered with thousands of suckers—suckers that can taste as well as feel. The octopus also has the powers of a superhero: it can shape-shift, change color, squirt ink, pour itself through the tiniest of openings, or jet away through the sea faster than a swimmer can follow.

When Hattie, a mouse from London, England, meets Jacques, a mouse from Paris, France, a wonderful friendship begins. They join the French au pair Sophie and the twins Bobby and Bella on a trip around London. They visit many landmarks and have some adventures on the way.

In a wonderful place, at the breaking of dawn, where the breezes were soft and the sunshine was warm, a place where the creatures ran wild and played free...a koala called Kevin clung to a tree. Kevin likes to keep things the same. Exactly the same. But when change comes along uninvited one day, Kevin discovers that life can be new and wonderful!

Let's take a trip to the continent of Africa and learn how mommy animals take care of their babies, and many interesting facts like how a baby zebra recognizes its mother right after it is born. Kids will learn about lions, warthogs, rhinos, elephants, hippos, gazelles, cheetahs, baboons, and more! From learning about the Nile crocodile to the difference between a crocodile and alligator, young animal lovers will want to head out into the jungle to learn even more!

Bailey and Daddy wake up one morning and get ready for their morning walk. It seems like a normal day until Bailey and Daddy see a dog that looks a bit lost. When they see the lost dog alone in the park later that morning, they realize that it needs help. Daddy wants to help, but the lost dog has other plans. The lost dog feels scared and runs away from Bailey and Daddy. Daddy asks some other people in the park for help and tries to catch the dog and return her to her owner. But will they catch the lost dog in time?

It's the Festival of Lights in Nepal, and today is the day to honor dogs! Brothers Alu and Bhalu wander the streets of Kathmandu, passing by twirling kites and bamboo swings, looking for a dog to feed. But as night falls, their task begins to feel hopeless, until they spot a small black dog who is in need of a friend. This sweet story presents an important Hindu holiday through the eyes of two young boys, making it relatable for both those familiar with the holiday and those hearing about it for the first time.

What do you want to be? Will you have friends? Will you like working hard? Will your boss be nice? Listen to the book and find out!

Do you love dinosaurs? Want to find out all about them and learn some awesome facts? Join us for a trip back in time to see what the dinosaurs were really like when they roamed the Earth. From ferocious carnivores to peaceful herbivores, you'll meet them all on our guided tour.

As winter comes to an end, a pod of narwhals begins a treacherous journey north. Along the way, they must find fish to eat, avoid a hungry polar bear, and navigate a maze of sea ice. Will their sensitive long spiral tusks and clicking calls be enough to keep them safe and help them find their way to their summer resting grounds? Discover the mysteries of these amazing toothed whales and their Arctic home in this suspenseful narrative about the majestic unicorns of the sea.

After a blissful babyhood being cared for by her loving mother, Pangolina ventures out alone into the forest to become an independent adult, helped along by wise, older animal companions, including a civet and a bat. But one day, cruel hunters trap Pangolina, putting her into a cage along with her friends, and bring them to a market to be sold as wild game. Pangolina is especially vulnerable, since her scales are prized by humans who believe they have curative powers.

How is Rooster able to deceive all the other animals? Should he really be king of all the animals? If anybody can discover his secret, it must be the clever Fox.

Every day is a new beginning for Fati, a little girl who tries very hard to do as she is told. In this story, Fati gets a surprise when she is collecting firewood with her father. Fati and the Green Snake (English Edition) is based on the real-life adventures of a girl growing up in northern Ghana.

Hyenas can't walk without limping. Listen to this book to find out the story behind the hyena's limp.

Oona is on a mission! A baby beluga whale has lost her way from her family and needs help getting back to her icy arctic home! But Oona and her best friend Otto have never traveled from their warm ocean waters before. Will old ship maps and a compass be enough to lead them through the dangerous storms ahead?