Mammals

Rikki-tikki-tavi is the story of a brave little mongoose who finds a home in a bunglow where Teddy lives with his parents. In the garden he confronts Nag and his wife, his sworn enemies. Helped by his friends Darzee and Chuchundra, he overcomes his formidable foes. This story is part of The Jungle B... More

Beginning readers learn about "the bears and the bees" from these Level 1 readers that share fun facts about these wondrous creatures. Full color.See the eight different types of bears, Discover where bears live, Find out what bears like to eat & Learn more than thirty fun facts about these furry ma... More

From orcas to singing humpbacks, a 1989 New York Times Best Illustrated Book shows how these gentle giants of the sea eat, move, migrate, and survive. "The photographs are lush, the text is succinct, and the oversized format sets off these magnificent creatures".--School Library Journal, starred rev... More

In this insightful introduction to dolphins, kids will learn that the dolphin's ancestors probably lived on land, that these creatures have built-in air conditioning systems, and that they breathe only once or twice a minute... More

Hoping for hippos?Take a look!They're in thisBELLY BUTTON BOOK!Emboldened by the enthusiastic response to Belly Button (Round)--a song from her Grammy-nominated book/CD, Philadelphia Chickens--Sandra Boynton further contemplates this mesmerizing subject. Featuring a beachful of bare-bellied hippos-... More

The inhabitants of Redwall relax in the haze of summer-but as they do, the neighboring stronghold of Salamandastron lies besieged by the evil weasel army of Ferhago the Assassin. Worse still, Mara, beloved daughter of Urthstripe, Badger Lord of the Fire Mountain, is in terrible danger. Then a lightn... More

The inspiring true story of two great friends, a baby hippo named Owen and a 130-yr-old giant tortoise named Mzee (Mm-ZAY). When Owen was stranded after the Dec 2004 tsunami, villagers in Kenya worked tirelessly to rescue him. Then, to everyone's amazement, the orphan hippo and the elderly tortoise ... More

One day Thelma tricks Frances into buying her old plastic tea set. Thelma says there are no backsies on the bargain. Can Frances come up with a plan that will change her friend's mind?Frances and Thelma are friends -- most of the time Thelma always seems to get Frances into trouble. When she tricks ... More

The Cat in the Hat takes Dick and Sally on a Seussian safari to observe (and pontificate about) the many different kinds of mammals. An invaluable tour for all animal lovers!... More

A heartwarming tale based on a true story. Owen, a baby hippo orphaned by the 2004 tsunami, arrives at a Kenyan nature preserve where relief workers hope to match him with a new mother. But Owen chooses his own RmotherS--a 130-year-old male tortoise named Mzee, who comforts Owen like no one else can... More

My name is Ralphie. I am one of the kids in Ms. Frizzle's class. Maybe you've heard of Ms. Frizzle. She takes us on lots of field trips in the Magic School Bus. We never know what's going to happen when we get on that bus, but we do know that we'll learn about Ms. Frizzle's favorite subject-science!... More

Determined to prove that the cow he meets is really a moose, Morris the moose enlists thehelp of a rather confused deer and horse.Morris, a mixed-up moose, has difficulties differentiating among his animal colleagues and ultimately learns that not every animal is a moose. Children's Choices for 199... More

Young Ereth the porcupine has a birthday he'll never forget when he has a run-in with bears and foxes and other creatures of the forest.Erethizon Dorsatum--better known as Ereth, the self-centered, foul-tempered old porcupine--is having a birthday. And he fully expects his best friend Poppy, a deer ... More

Ariel loves playing hide-and-seek with her little seal friend. But when the princess can't find him anywhere she begins to worry. After a long search through the ocean, Ariel finally finds him. The happy princess gives the seal a huge hug--and seals it with a kiss! This sweet Step 2 book features th... More

Oh, no! A baby humpback whale is stuck on a rocky island. Join Diego as he twists and turns in this adventure through the rainforest and ocean! After reading the story, children can learn exciting facts about humpback whales!Oh, no A baby humpback whale is stuck on a rocky island. Join Diego as he ... More

Set against the backdrop of the devastating 2004 tsunami, this book by the author of "The Librarian of Basra" reveals the true story of a rescued baby hippo who adopts a new "mother"--a 130-year-old male tortoise--in a moving and original tale of adoption. Full color.Set during the devastating tsuna... More

Morris the Moose has never been to the circus, so his friend Boris takes him there. When the ringmaster invites Morris to be part of the show, the fun begins for everyone-except poor Boris!Morris the Moose has never been to the circus, so his friend Boris takes him there. When the ringmaster invites... More

Dive and swim. Spin and swoop. The platypus loves to play! Beginning readers will dive right into this simple, Step 2 nonfiction book about one of the most unique animals on earth.... More

SeeMore Readers are designed for every young reader. Large, bright pictures instantly engage readers in the subject. Exciting yet simple text provides the information that kids, parents, and teachers want from key facts to fascinating trivia. Each Reader is a fun invitation to read, observe, and see... More

Describes the birth and the first six months of life of a baby dolphin.This is the story of the first six months in the life of a baby bottle-nosed dolphin. You will see what dolphins eat, and how they protect themselves from sharks, killer whales, and other enemies. Learn about these intelligent ma... More