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Laurence Pringle
Follow a year in the life of Volans, a flying squirrel, as she hunts for food, avoids danger, and gives birth before preparing once again for the coming winter.
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The creators of Sharks! Strange and Wonderful introduce a variety of whales and describe the efforts to save these magnificent mammals from extinction–the largest mammals on Earth.
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Featuring stunning illustrations, this is a great introduction to an extraordinary mammal. Readers can discover how bats can pluck insects from the air, fish from the water and help giant…
A gorgeous and lyrical picture book that follows a year in the life of a red fox named Vixen
Can you climb a tree without using arms or legs? Can you smell odours by wiggling your tongue in the air? Snakes can! Beginning with these simple questions, award-winning author…
A stunningly illustrated nonfiction book about a brown bat named Otis
Introduces Seaman, the Newfoundland dog that served as hunter, retriever, and guard dog on the Lewis and Clark expedition through the Northwest Territory of the United States at the beginning…
Pringle describes the key inventions and ideas that helped the ice business flourish. He discusses northern areas of the East and Midwest that were sources of ice and gives details…
With fascinating facts and detailed artwork, this book introduces readers to various dolphin species. A perfect STEM title for children who like marine life.
A captivating view of evolution that brings together research from a variety of scientific disiplines to create a compelling argument that supports what is now called evolution by natural selection
Follow a year in the life of a sea otter as she hunts for food, avoids danger from a great white shark, and gives birth to a pup.
Amazing facts and beautiful, scientifically accurate illustrations introduce young readers to the tremendous diversity of frogs around the globe. Kids will meet more than 100 frogs, the camouflaged and the…
Examines crows, including how they talk, behave, and survive.
Just where do those fuzzy orange-banded caterpillars come from? And do they really predict winter weather? This gorgeously illustrated picture book about one of nature’s most alluring and yet mysterious…
Discover the secret behaviors of a notoriously stinky mammal–the skunk–by following a family as the kits grow from infancy to adulthood.
The celebrated Secret Life series continues with a determined…
A celebration of family roughhousing and imaginative play… . The illustrations, depicting a burly African-American father and his joyous son and daughter, add to the lively feeling of the text…
Everyone knows that Scorpions are evil and deadly … right? But do they really deserve their bad reputation? In fact, scorpions come in a mind-boggling variety. With clear informative text…
From the tiny cookiecutter to the great white, the world’s oceans are home to hundreds of species of sharks. This book details the length, eating habits and the environment of…
Introduces young readers to the insects known as cicadas.
An introduction to the characteristics and habits of the octopus.
Explores the life of the elusive night creature, the owl, found on every continent except Antarctica.
This latest installment in the popular Strange and Wonderful series is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to spider species from all over the world. With fascinating facts and detailed, illuminating…
Learn all about wolves with this newest title in the acclaimed Strange and Wonderful series featuring careful research and exquisite illustrations.
This nonfiction book takes young readers on a journey…
