Books in Children's Nature Library series

Did you know that rhino calves can weigh up to 100 pounds?!Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment. Did you know that rhinos communicate by squealing, snorting, and even mooing. These huge herbivores are also at risk due to illegal hunting.

Discover why swimmers have come to fear these strange, ancient animals.Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment. Jellyfish are among the most fascinating animals in Earth's oceans. Beneath the waves, these soft, ghostlike creatures drift through the water collecting prey with their dangling tentacles. Readers will discover how a jellyfish's body is structured, how jellyfish grow and reproduces, and how scientists classify jellyfish into different groups.

Did you know that the name for a baby hedgehog is a hoglet?Covered in pointy quills, hedgehogs are able to defend themselves from a wide range of potential predators. Readers will find out how these fascinating animals use their senses to hunt prey of their own and what their daily life is like. They will also learn how hedgehogs reproduce, how they interact with each other, and how interaction with humans is affecting them today.

Discover how working dogs are bred and trained and how these hardworking canines find happy homes when it comes time to retire.Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment. Humans and dogs have shared a close relationship for thousands of years. Today, there are around 600 million domestic dogs living throughout the world. Many of them are trained to perform important tasks. These working dogs pull sleds, assist the disabled, protect us from harm, and search for lost people. They work alongside farmers, soldiers, and hunters.

With several species among the largest snakes in the world, pythons are well known for their strength and beauty. Readers will learn how these powerful predators use constriction to crush their prey, why their coloring makes them better hunters, and how they reproduce. They will also find out how illegal hunting and habitat destruction have harmed some python species.

With their enormous jaws and powerful muscles, alligators are among the worlds most powerful predators. Readers will discover how these fearsome reptiles hunt for prey, survive harsh winter weather, and compete for mates. They will also find out how mother alligators care for their young and how human activities have affected alligators throughout history.

Did you know that meerkats are immune to the venom of scorpions and snakes?With their playful, active behavior, meerkats can be a lot of fun to watch. Readers will learn all about these animals' amazing social lives, from how they work together to raise their young to how they keep each other safe by taking turns watching out for predators. They will also find out what meerkats eat, how they find food, and what it is like inside a meerkat's underground home.