Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Animals

"Describes some of the most unusual animals in nature, including the wobbegong, saiga, and olm. Includes large photographs and relevant information about each animal presented."

Describes methods of camouflage and mimicry used by leaf-tailed geckos, snowy owls, orchid mantises, and other animals. Includes large photographs and relevant information about each animal presented."

Describes bizarre habits of the spotted hyena, basilisk lizard, snow monkey, and other animals. Includes large photographs and relevant information about each animal presented."

"Describes the disgusting adaptations of hagfish, dung beetles, panda bears, and other animals. Includes large photographs and relevant information about each animal presented."

From the Adelie penguin to the zigzag heron, this A-Z book is jam packed with over 400 animal species and all kinds of interesting animal facts. Discover why the American flamingo is pink, how emerald tree boas hunt their food, what a baby echidna is called and whether the dusky leaf money really...

Can you count one blue whale? Probably. How about 16 lions? Or 44 penguins? Or 100 fairy flies? Join CBCA Award-winner Jennifer Cossins on an expedition through the animal kingdom, counting one to 100 and collecting fascinating animal facts along the way. Discover the colour of a zebra's skin...

"Get ready to sink your fangs into the hidden worlds of reptiles with leading reptile scientist and National Geographic Explorer Dr. Ruchira Somaweera as your guide! Between the pages of this book, readers will get up close and personal with the coolest cold-blooded animals ever. From lizards to ...

From the tiniest ant, to the largest whale in the ocean, Ben Dessen cannot remember a time when he wasn't fascinated by animals. Pets make great companions and loyal friends. They love and accept us just the way we are. Growing up with pets teaches us how to be more gentle, patient and kinder to ...

Did you know that coffin rays zap their prey with electricity, or that velvet worms can pin down their victims with slime? Each and every animal has a predatory trick up its sleeve. Australia is home to some of the strongest, smartest and sneakiest predators in the world, but only one animal can ...

"Snakey, slimey, scaley, and sensational! Welcome to the amazing world of the most popular reptiles on Earth. With colorful photographs and fun facts, this easy-to-use encyclopedia profiles snakes, lizards, amphibians, turtles and tortoises, crocodilians, and tuatara. Profiles are accompanied by ...