Animals & Nature

The third book in the Backpack Explorer series from the Editors of Storey Publishing invites budding naturalists to head outside for a walk — in the woods, a park, or right in their backyard — to spot feathered friends. Backpack Explorer: Bird Watch leads

Jump-start curiosity with this take-along field guide for children ages 4 and up. From worms, birds, and spiders to trees, flowers, and clouds, young explorers learn what to look and listen for wherever they are — whether in a nature preserve, an urban pa

Explore the ocean homes of 23 marine animals in this narrative nonfiction picture book. With a sea snail hidden on each page and refreshing, richly painted illustrations, Home for a Penguin, Home for a Whale will delight both preschoolers and emerging rea

What would happen if a lion and a tiger met each other? What if they were both hungry? What if they had a fight? Who do you think would win?

Head outside and get the buzz on bugs! Packed with educational prompts and activities, this fourth book in the Backpack Explorer series encourages junior naturalists to spot insects while on a walk in the woods, playing in a park, or searching right outsi

Lift the flaps to dive into our oceans and discover millions of incredible plants and creatures, including the biggest and oldest creatures on the planet. Discover a range of habitats, find out just how important the oceans are for life on Earth, and how

This gorgeous book from award-winning artist Sylvia Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston offers children a beautiful and informative look at the intricate, complex, and often surprising world of seeds. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, the book introdu

A fact-packed introduction to the wonders of the sea with easy-to-read text and superb photographs. Subjects include coral reefs, whales and dolphins, undersea exploration and environmental threats. With internet links to exciting websites, including a vi

In this beautifully illustrated guide, discover fascinating and unusual information about animals from all around the world. A delightfully quirky system of organization introduces the reader to the superlatives of the animal kingdom, from "top predators"

Enter the world of birds for an incredible journey through the skies, into trees, and even underground.

Parrots, hummingbirds, eagles, and more swoop across the pages of this colorful bird book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help

The Official Spider Test.


What do you do when you see a spider?

a. Lay on a BIG spidey smoocheroo.

b. Smile, but back away slowly.

c. Grab the closest object, wind up, and let it fly.

d. Run away screaming.


If you chose b, c, or d,

The attributes of 28 different lizards are revealed in this STEM nonfiction picture book, while the story provides a subtle message encouraging children to be true to their own nature.

The actions of 28 lizard species--the flying dragon that swoops thr