RecommendedReads: JNon-Fiction:Animals
591.4 STON, T
Combining comics with hilarious rhymes, this one-of-akind introduction to our world's miniature marvels shows readers that sometimes being small can be super.
With this handy guide, perfect for the amateur naturalist, you'll gain a whole new appreciation for the biodiversity of this incredible region. J 508.77 MCCO, J
Fascinating illustrated facts about 60 cross-species pairs-from sloth and "sloth moth" to kinkajou and balsa
BuiltByAnimals ChristianeDorion
J 591.564 DORI, C
Built by Animals introduces us to the creatures who know how to build, and looks at how their techniques have been copied in human construction.
TheSeaHidesaSeahorse SaraT.Behrman
J 597 BEHR, S
Featuring different species of seahorses and seadragons across the world, The Sea Hides a Seahorse is a subtle seek-and-find story that journeys underwater to provide a glimpse into the secrets of seahorses.
TheBirdBook SteveJenkins
J 598 JENK, S
Caldecott Honor–winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page celebrate the astonishing diversity of bird species in this magnificently illustrated picture book.
CouldYouEverDiveWithDolphins?! SandraMarkle
J 599.533 MARK, S
Dive in and learn all about bottlenose dolphins in the first book in the Could You Ever... series! From what they eat, to where they live, to how they interact with one another, this imaginative book places kids right into the action as they learn all about these amazing creatures.
AtlasofCats FrancesEvans
J 599.752 EVAN, F
Explore the claw-some world of cats in this definitive guide that's packed with fun facts and illustrations.
Dogs:AHistoryofOurBestFriends LitaJudge
Covering over 50,000 years of history, from cavedwelling to the present day, Dogs chronicles both fascinating scientific details and the history of how dogs learned to live cooperatively alongside humans. J 636.7 JUDG, L
572.4358 SMIT, J
From fish to fireflies, some living things have a special ability--they can glow. Why do they glow? Is everything that glows bioluminescent? And what is bioluminescence, anyway?
Packed with stunning photos and beautiful illustrations, this book takes you on a wild tour of the incredibly smart, strange, and surprising ways that animals and plants avoid being eaten by predators.
ChampionChompers LindaAshman
OSJ 591.5 ASHM, L
Structured as a guessing game competition, and told through deftly crafted persona poems, the book celebrates animals' standout qualities.
Animals:TogetherorAlone MiaCassany
OSJ 561.56 CASS, M
Discover how and why animals decide to live in groups or alone: part natural science, part ecology. A picture book detailing the various ways animal community structures help species thrive and survive.
ShallWeDance? RobinPage
OSJ 591.5 PAGE, R
From award-winning author-illustrator Robin Page, Shall we dance? is a beautiful exploration of how and why different animals move their bodies. Whether it's to find a mate, repel a predator, or just for fun, readers will learn the reason and purpose behind each animal and critter's graceful, exuberant, or playful moves.
PetsandTheirPeople JessFrench
OSJ 636.0887 FREN, J
In this ultimate guide to pets, whether you've got them or not, children will enjoy learning lots about the different animals that we might think of as pets, including their history, behavior, and body language.