Nature Nonfiction

It's dinnertime. Hungry bats swoop through the midnight sky. The menu: meaty moths, crunchy wasps, beefy beetles and many mosquitos.

Have you ever seen a pill bug? You might have seen one without realizing it. Pill Insects & Arachnids are good at hiding.

The freshwater eel is a fish that makes two remarkable journeys, one at the beginning of its life, and another at the end. It is born in the ocean, lives its adult life in a freshwater stream, then returns to the ocean.

Are we born afraid of snakes, or is it something we learn from other people?

When Jennifer Doudna was a sixth grader in Hilo, Hawaii, she came home from school one afternoon and found a book on her bed. It was The Double Helix, James Watson’s account of how he and Francis Crick had discovered the structure of DNA, the spiral-staircase molecule that carries the genetic instruction code for all forms of life. This book guided Jennifer Doudna to focus her studies not on DNA, but on what seemed to take a backseat in biochemistry: figuring out the structure of RNA, a closely related molecule that enables the genetic instructions coded in DNA to express themselves.

Getting your first pet is a big step, and it requires a lot of responsibility. Filled with easy-to-understand text, these books give kids an introduction to all the tasks involved with pet care. This volume includes Hamsters, Hermit Crabs, Horses, Lizards, Rabbits, Rats, Snakes, and Turtles.

Getting your first pet is a big step, and it requires a lot of responsibility. Filled with easy-to-understand text, these books give kids an introduction to all the tasks involved with pet care. This volume inclues Birds, Cats, Chinchillas, Dogs, Fish, Gerbils, and Guinea Pigs.

Who flies silently, can have a wingspan that ranges from just inches to over 6 feet, and has killer talons? Owls! This series introduces early learners to different species of owls. Early learners will screech over these books!

Dogs have been selectively bred for thousands of years resulting in many different breeds. This series explores several common breeds, providing information on their distinct characteristics, history, and the roles they play in people’s lives today. This volume includes Beagles, Boxers, Dachshunds, and German Shepherds.

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

Dogs have been selectively bred for thousands of years, resulting in many different breeds. This series explores several common breeds, providing information on their distinct characteristics, history, and the roles they play in people’s lives today. This volume includes Golder Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Poodles, and Yorkshire Terriers.

In each title, an action-packed narrative scene imagines a fight between the animals. This volume includes Grizzly Bear vs. Wolf Pack, Lion vs. Hyena Clan, and Rhinoceroses vs. African Elephant.

Find out about the special adaptations that make birds of prey such powerful hunters in this action-packed series! This volume includes Kites, Owls, and Vultures.

Movies and television shows have turned people of all ages into dinosaur fanatics. But what were these prehistoric creatures really like, and what wiped them out? This high-interest series explores the lives of world-famous dinosaurs, from diets to defenses, and examines what drove these great beasts to extinction. This volume includes Spinosaurus, Utahraptor, and Archaeopteryx.

Movies and television shows have turned people of all ages into dinosaur fanatics. But what were these prehistoric creatures really like, and what wiped them out? This high-interest series explores the lives of world-famous dinosaurs, from diets to defenses, and examines what drove these great beasts to extinction. This volume includes Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and Velociraptor.

Movies and television shows have turned people of all ages into dinosaur fanatics. But what were these prehistoric creatures really like, and what wiped them out? This high-interest series explores the lives of world-famous dinosaurs, from diets to defenses, and examines what drove these great beasts to extinction. This volume includes Brachiosaurus, Gigantosaurus, and Nasutoceratops.

Movies and television shows have turned people of all ages into dinosaur fanatics. But what were these prehistoric creatures really like, and what wiped them out? This high-interest series explores the lives of world-famous dinosaurs, from diets to defenses, and examines what drove these great beasts to extinction. This volume includes Allosaurus, Apatosaurus, and Oviraptor.

How do an owl’s wings help it fly silently through the night to sneak up on prey? How fast does an eagle dive to catch fish? Each book in Raptor World highlights a different raptor, its hunting techniques, and the physical attributes that make it an expert bird of prey.

In Family Pets, beginning listeners are introduced to young characters as they care for their family pets. Repetitive sounds help first-time listeners develop listening skills while learning about the responsibilities, challenges, and fun that come with caring for a family pet.

Dogs on Duty introduces beginning book explorers to different kinds of working dogs, including herding dogs, military dogs, search and rescue dogs, and even service dogs. Learn about the duties and responsibilities of these dogs as well as the special skills they are trained to do with this fun series! Supplementary text reinforces the specific kinds of duties these dogs perform.