Animals

A horse in nineteenth-century England recounts his experience with both good and bad masters.

After young Mowgli escapes the jaws of a tiger, he is raised by a pack of wolves and befriends an old bear and a panther as they teach him the law of the jungle. Includes an author profile, activities, and a description of each character.

A young boy determines to rescue a poor baby dragon who is being used by a group of lazy wild animals to ferry them across the river on Wild Island.

Peter disobeys his mother by going into Mr. McGregor's garden and almost gets caught.

Squirrel Nutkin would rather ask an old owl riddles than gather nuts with the other squirrels.

Uses a question and answer format to teach young readers about animal adaptations such as hibernation, migration, camouflage, underground hiding, and the use of their poisonous toxins.

Examines the various physical and behavioral adaptations animals use to survive.

Sea turtles face many dangers as they grow, eat, travel, and breed. In this dramatization of one female turtle's challenges, acclaimed nature writer April Pulley Sayre highlights the role that humans have in helping this endangered species.



Previously published, this story has been re-illustrated by Annie Patterson. Information on sea turtle conservation efforts and the seven species of sea turtles is included.

Meet seven animals that use camouflage to hide from both predators and prey. We meet each creature, hidden in its natural habitat, with a short poem that provides clues about the animal's identity.

Find the answers to seven black-and-white riddles in a beautiful book of nature's bold designs! What cuddly giant loves to chew bamboo? What mammal swims with its friends in a school? What bird "flies" gracefully through the water?