Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Animals

Growing up on the family farm in Ballyfin, Ireland, Noel Fitzpatrick spent his childhood tending to the cattle and sheep with his beloved sheepdog Pirate, who comforted him after he was bullied by the kids at school. This bond with animals inspired him to become a vet - but not just any vet, a SU...

Over thousands of years of evolution, certain animals have become masters of survival. They are capable of exceptional abilities, from perceiving sounds and smells that humans can't detect, to creating powerful chemical formulas. Each animal 'superhero' is given a stunning visual portrait as well...

Did you know that some animals giggle and play just like us? Or that certain animals build their homes, stockpile their food, and use tools? You'll learn about the things that humans and animals have in common; from team work, exercise and self-care to dancing and getting into trouble. Visiting u...

Be truly inspired by these powerful true stories of animal heroes - meet heroic bears, drone-catching eagles, loyal dogs, sassy cats, and much, much more! This book brings you the heart-wrenching stories of the real animals who traversed treacherous paths, made daring rescues and went above and b...

Take a trip to the ancient past to come face-to-face with legendary dinosaurs such as T. rex, Stegosaurus, and Triceratops. Find out about jaw-dropping discoveries, including dinosaurs that turned into gemstones, pterosaurs the size of airplanes, and the island of the last mammoths.

From the body language of wolves and facial expressions of apes to fishes that change colour, the third in a series of non-fiction books for curious children will capture their imaginations with lyrical prose, astonishing facts and wonderful illustrations. Focusing on extraordinary stories from n...

A Tasmanian devil screeching in the forest sounds like a huge, fearsome animal. They certainly do have strong jaws and sharp teeth, but the Tasmanian devil is no bigger than a little dog. They can be aggressive and angry, but some of them allow zookeepers to cuddle them. They have double personal...

Are jellyfish smellyfish? What does it mean if a rhino kicks up a stink? How can elephant poo fuel a house? Find out many fascinating facts about animal poo, from modern day uses to funny animal habits.

"Engaging images accompany information about diplodocus. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7."