Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Animals

Living things are fantastically adapted to their environments. In order to survive, animals have developed features like thick winter coats, the ability to camouflage themselves and even techniques for going without water for long stretches of time. In this book, students investigate the differen...

You might think you know about the ocean, but the deep sea is nothing like the beach. Things are weird down there. Who is the giant squid's mortal enemy? Can you see ghosts in the deep sea? Why would a sea cucumber have teeth on its butt? And what on earth is a headless chicken monster?

Fly alongside a photo-delivery pigeon, discover a honeybee's electric secrets, and sail the high seas with a poop-sniffing dog detective on a mission to save endangered killer whales. All of these animals use their super senses, from echolocation to electroreception, to help human coworkers tackl...

Find out about every dinosaur that's ever been discovered in this Dictionary of Dinosaurs! From Aardonyx to Zuniceratops, read about when they lived, where they lived, what they ate and much more. Featuring epic artwork from Dieter Braun, and up-to-date facts from top dinosaur experts. Includes t...

Dictionary of Dinosaurs is a fact-packed guide to the prehistoric world, from the Triassic to the Cretaceous periods-as well as from A to Z. Find out about every dinosaur that's ever been discovered in this Dictionary of Dinosaurs! From aardonyx to zuniceratops, read about where they lived, what ...

Brachiosaurus is known for its long neck and legs, but how do we know anything about it at all? Through a dig-by-dig timeline format, discover how this famous dinosaur was unearthed, beginning with the first finds of its fossils and some mistaken identities - a compelling story of science at work...

Dingoes are Australia's own native dog. Although they look like domestic dogs dingoes are wild animals. Brought to Australia by people living on the islands to the north thousands of years ago dingoes did not become domesticated. They still inhabit many parts of Australia.

Are you curious about fossils, dinosaurs, and prehistoric life? Then dig into this stunning children's encyclopedia. This fully revised edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia- Dinosaur! is loaded with fascinating facts. Did you know that Velociraptor had three large "killer claws" on each foot to hunt...

A dinosaur for every day of the year! Dip in each day to discover a new dinosaur and enjoy sharing with friends or family. Immerse yourself in this unforgettable year-long encounter with the most astonishing creatures ever to walk the Earth. From ferocious Tyrannosaurus to gentle giant Titanosaur...