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Books in Animals in the Wild series

  • Born in the Wild: Baby Animals and Their Parents

    Lita Judge

    Board book (Roaring Brook Press, June 18, 2019)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.What do grizzly bear cubs eat? Where do baby raccoons sleep? And how does a baby otter learn to swim?Every baby mammal, from a tiny harvest mouse "pinky" to a fierce lion cub, needs food, shelter, love, and a family. Filled with illustrations of some of the most adorable babies in the kingdom, Born in the Wild is an awww-inspiring look at the traits that all baby mammals share and proves that, even though they're born in the wild, they're not so very different from us, after all!This non-fiction picture book by Lita Judge is sure to appeal to budding naturalists and animal lovers.
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  • Homes in the Wild: Where Baby Animals and Their Parents Live

    Lita Judge

    Hardcover (Roaring Brook Press, June 18, 2019)
    As informative as it is lovely, Homes in the Wild is an adorable nonfiction picture book from author/illustrator Lita Judge that shows that wild creatures―from beavers to bobcats, and sloths to squirrels―aren't so different from us after all.Just like us, every baby animal has a home. Some live in complex burrows deep underground, others in simple nests high in the treetops. But all homes, regardless of where they are or how they're built, serve the same purpose: providing shelter where a baby can eat, sleep, learn, and stay safe while growing up.Animal lovers will delight in this gorgeously illustrated peek inside the homes―from burrows deep underground to nests high in the trees―where baby animals live and grow.A 2020 NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12
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  • Manatees: Peaceful Plant-Eaters

    Adele D. Richardson

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Provides an introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, various types, life cycle, and habitat of manatees, endangered marine animals that can live up to sixty years.
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  • Born in the Wild: Baby Mammals and Their Parents

    Lita Judge

    Hardcover (Roaring Brook Press, Oct. 21, 2014)
    What do grizzly bear cubs eat? Where do baby raccoons sleep? And how does a baby otter learn to swim?Every baby mammal, from a tiny harvest mouse "pinky" to a fierce lion cub, needs food, shelter, love, and a family. Filled with illustrations of some of the most adorable babies in the kingdom, Born in the Wild is an awww-inspiring look at the traits that all baby mammals share and proves that, even though they're born in the wild, they're not so very different from us, after all!This non-fiction picture book by Lita Judge is sure to appeal to budding naturalists and animal lovers.
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  • Deer, Elk & Mountain Goats

    Paul Sterry

    Hardcover (Mason Crest Publishers, Jan. 1, 2018)
    The noble stag with his magnificent antlers, the agile and fearless bighorn ram, and the vulnerable doe and fawn are some of the most evocative and inspiring creatures in the animal kingdom. DEER, ELK & MOUNTAIN GOATS live in peace and tranquility, grazing and browsing as they wander through grasslands, woodlands, and alpine forests. These amazing animals are found in widely varying habitats and are strikingly different in appearance. Meet pronghorns, gazelles, impala, bison, buffalo, and giraffes. These, as well as exotic beasts such as the oryx and the gerenuk, are shown and described in lively detail. Entertaining and informative, DEER, ELK & MOUNTAIN GOATS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these majestic creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.
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  • Sharks

    Patricia Kendell

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Dec. 1, 2002)
    Offers an introduction to the physical characteristcs, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of sharks, and the threats they face.
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  • Gorillas

    Jill M Caravan

    Hardcover (Mason Crest Publishers, Jan. 1, 2018)
    GORILLAS share 99 percent of humans genetic makeupthats just part of what makes them so interesting. They eat together, and they sleep together. They live in family groups and protect each other. Gorillas have facial expressions that tell us if they are happy, sad, or upset. They laugh when they are tickled. The famous scientist Dian Fossey once even observed a 4-year-old gorilla shed tears after being rescued from poachers. Would you be surprised that a gorilla named Koko learned sign language? In this book, youll observe gorillas in their natural habitats in Africa. Youll learn about their physical characteristics and behavior and understand the greatest threats that now menace this endangered species. Entertaining and informative, GORILLAS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these majestic creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.
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  • Snake

    Mary Hoffman

    Paperback (Scholastic, June 1, 1991)
    Discusses the behavior patterns and habitats of various kinds of snakes
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  • The Bear

    Renée Rahir

    Hardcover (Clavis, Oct. 11, 2016)
    A book with fantastic illustrations to enjoy together as a family, to learn and teach with the little ones about the life and the adaptive intelligence expressed by these magnificent animals, admired for many cultures. Meet the bear! See where this big creature lives, find out what he eats, learn who his enemies are and how he spends his day. Enter his world with this wonderful, non-fiction picture book. The first book of a new series that safely brings wild animals into the living room. For all nature lovers ages 5 and up.
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  • Elephants

    Leonard Lee Rue III

    Hardcover (Mason Crest Publishers, Jan. 1, 2018)
    ELEPHANTS is a beautifully illustrated introduction to the nature and the life cycle of one of the Earths most majestic creatures. The largest of land mammals, the elephant is today a threatened species in some parts of the world. Trace the ancient, respected lineage of this amazing animal. Learn the traits and characteristics of both the African and the Indian elephant as they exist in the wild today. Discover how to recognize and identify the African and Indian species, the feeding and breeding practices of the Indian work elephant as well as the wild African plains elephant, the leading role of the elephant matriarch in a groups natural hierarchy, and the myth surrounding the elephant graveyard. Entertaining and informative, ELEPHANTS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these majestic creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.
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  • Animals in the Wild - Animals and the Seasons

    Susanne Riha

    Board book (Blackbirch Press, Jan. 25, 2000)
    Glimpse the private lives of the world's most interesting animals. Text and illustrations describe animal behavior and natural surroundings month by month and show how animal behavior and life cycles are connected to the natural world. Beautiful, full-color illustrations from internationally acclaimed wildlife artist, Susanne Riha, offer readers a chance to witness the often hidden lives of well-known creatures.
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  • African Wildlife

    Joe McDonald, Ann McDonald

    Hardcover (Mason Crest Publishers, Jan. 1, 2018)
    This informative new series provides, in a concise format, better understanding of animals and their habitats. Fascinating in its diversity, the natural world comes to life on the pages of these spectacularly illustrated volumes. Animals in the Wild covers the lives of African Wildlife, Baby Animals, Big Cats, Bears, Pandas, Wolves and much more through vibrant color images of animals living, surviving and thriving in their environments.
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