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B 124640B 124640 ¡A nadar! (Swim For It!)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Greve, Meg
Length: 24 Copyright: 2013

Pig, Cow, and Elephant decide to spend a hot afternoon at the pool, but after Pig and Cow convince Elephant to jump from the high dive they need to find a new place to swim. Includes comprehension activities. Spanish language reader. IL Pres-2. AR 1.5. GR E.
¡A nadar! (Swim For It!) KP  
B 110943B 110943 'Twas the Day Before Zoo Day
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ipcizade, Catherine
Length: 32 Copyright: 2008

An adaptation of the poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas" in which zookeepers and animals hurry and scurry to get everything ready for Zoo Day. Includes activities. AR and Follett RL 3.9. RC 2.3. Lexile NP. IL Pres-2.
'Twas the Day Before Zoo Day KP  
B 121564B 121564 1-2-3 Zooborns!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bleiman, Andrew
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

Invites readers to count along with a crew of zoo animal babies. Species in photos are identified and the conservation status of each is given in the back of the book. IL Pres-1.
1-2-3 Zooborns! KP  
B 125227B 125227 10 Reasons to Love a Bear
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Barr, Catherine
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

Bears are incredible creatures! Did you know that they can sleep for months on end? Or that they hum when they are happy? Discover ten reasons why bears are amazing. Juvenile nonfiction. IL Pres-2.
10 Reasons to Love a Bear KP  
B 116449B 116449 101 Animal Records
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Berger, Melvin / Berger, Gilda.
Length: 112 Copyright: 2013

Presents a variety of facts about animals and features detailed color photographs. Animals Miscellanea. RC 8.6. Lexile 1020. IL 2-5.
101 Animal Records PI  
KM 12994KM 12994 5 Steps to Drawing (12 Book Set)
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2019

Drawing can be informative as well as fun! Each book in this series starts with fun facts about the subject and then guides readers through a simple five-step drawing process. Extras include tips on drawing and on coloring finished pieces. 12 book set inlcudes 5 Steps to Drawing Aircraft; Crawlers and Fliers; Dinosaurs; Dogs and Cats; Faces; Farm Animals; Machines at Work; Magical Creatures; Monsters; People; Sea Creatures; and Zoo Animals. IL K-4.
5 Steps to Drawing (12 Book Set) KPI  
B 124680B 124680 5 Steps to Drawing Zoo Animals
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Kesselring, Susan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Explains interesting facts about zoo animals. Shows readers how to draw giraffes, elephants, penguins, and more. Also discusses drawing tips and the different ways to color finished pieces. Series nonfiction: 5 Steps to Drawing. IL K-4. GR O.
5 Steps to Drawing Zoo Animals KPI  
B 120154B 120154 8: An Animal Alphabet
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cooper, Elisha
Length: 40 Copyright: 2015

Presents many animals in this alphabet book. Each page has the alphabet letter in uppercase and lowercase and features true-to-life unnamed animals beginning with that letter. The animal names are listed at the bottom of each page. There are 8 of one animal beginning with the alphabet letter on each page as well. Back matter lists brief facts about the 184 animals portrayed in the body of the book. Gives one interesting fact about each animal. IL Pres-2.
8: An Animal Alphabet KP  
B 88278B 88278 A to Z Beastly Jamboree
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bender, Robert
Length: 30 Copyright: 1996

Wacky creatures introduce children to the alphabet. Verbs. Lexile 400. IL Pres-1.
A to Z Beastly Jamboree KP  
B 117631B 117631 ABC Animals
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 18 Copyright: 2013

Provides brief details about a variety of animals, one for each letter of the alphabet. Presents large, brightly colored capital letters accompanied by a photograph of an animal whose name begins with each letter and a factoid about that animal. On cover of board book: American Museum of Natural History. IL Pres-K.
ABC Animals K  
B 127183B 127183 Abejas = Bees
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Jacobson, Bray
Length: 24 Copyright: 2022

Explore the world of bees and find out what keeps them busy all day! Series nonfiction: Busy Bugs. Text in English and Spanish. Bilingual. Animals. Insects. Readers. IL K-3.
Abejas = Bees KP  
B 100015B 100015 About the Rain Forest
Grade Lvl: P Author: Johanasen, Heather
Length: 40 Copyright: 2000

Explores a tropical rain forest. Designed to be shared by an older reader with a beginning reader. Text on the left-hand page contains more difficult vocabulary. Easier text is on the right. Shared reading. Two levels of text. Tandem reading. From the series We Both Read, Level 1-2. IL 1-2.
About the Rain Forest P  
B 100126B 100126 Ackamarackus: Julius Lester's Funny Fables
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Lester, Julius
Length: 40 Copyright: 2001

Subtitle: Julius Lester's Sumptiously Silly Fantastically Funny Fables. Collection of six original fables with morals both silly and serious.
Ackamarackus: Julius Lester's Funny Fables KPI  
B 104725B 104725 Actual Size
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Jenkins, Steve
Length: 32 Copyright: 2004

Discusses and gives examples of the size and weight of various animals and part of animals. Fold-out pages. AR 2.8. Follett RL 4.6.
Actual Size KPI  
KM 9808KM 9808 Adding Animals Big Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1997

Invites children to explore adding one more (or zero) to a given number of a variety of animals. Contents: teacher's guide, 12 student books, and a big book. Newbridge.
Adding Animals Big Book KP  
KM 8931KM 8931 Adventures of Dakota (Book & Puppet)
Grade Lvl: P Author: Bowman, Susan
Length: 0 Copyright: 2004

Book Subtitle: A Friendly Wolf Who Teaches Children Lessons About Life. Includes eight stories about Dakota the wolf. In each story Dakota faces a challenging situation. Students work in groups to brainstorm ideas and solutions. Contains discussion questions, role-plays, reproducible activities. Topics include bullies, acceptance, loss of a friend, reputation, fear, coping, compassion. Contents: book and Folkmanis Timber Wolf Puppet made of polyester fiber 18-inches.
Adventures of Dakota (Book & Puppet) P  
B 123394B 123394 Adventures of Rainbow Fish
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Pfister, Marcus
Length: 140 Copyright: 2014

Five Rainbow Fish favorites are now available in one place in this collection that includes--Rainbow Fish to the Rescue, Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale, Rainbow Fish and the Sea Monster's Cave, Rainbow Fish Finds His Way, and Rainbow Fish Discovers the Deep Sea. Story collection. Fiction. Rainbow Fish Series. IL Pres-2. Lexile 610.
Adventures of Rainbow Fish KP  
KM 10481KM 10481 African Animal Puppets
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2008

Set of eight African animal hand puppets. Includes giraffe, zebra, monkey, leopard, lion, elephant, hippo, and crocodile.
African Animal Puppets KP  
B 123900B 123900 African Savanna
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Gregory, Josh
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

Explore the African savanna and learn all about what it's like to live in this biome, from what kinds of plants and animals are found there to what kinds of weather it receives. Environmental science. Series nonfiction: Getting to Know Our Planet. IL 2-6. AR 3.4. Lexile 570.
African Savanna PI  
B 123846B 123846 Africanized Honeybees
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Pearson, Scott
Length: 31 Copyright: 2017

Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos and strong reading level control, this title explores the invasion of Africanized honeybees, including where they came from and their impact within biomes and food webs. Series nonfiction: Invasive Species Takeover. IL 2-6. Lexile 580. GR L-N.
Africanized Honeybees PI  
B 126845B 126845 All About Bears
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Szymanski, Jennifer
Length: 23 Copyright: 2019

An introduction to bears, covering Grizzly, polar, sun, sloth, black, and brown, and featuring full-color photographs. Series nonfiction: National Geographic Readers. IL K-3. Lexile 350.
All About Bears KPI  
B 122960B 122960 All Ears, All Eyes
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Jackson, Richard
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

As darkness falls in the forest, animals hoot, chirp, whirr, and bark, lulling drowsy children to sleep. IL Pres-2.
All Ears, All Eyes KP  
B 124732B 124732 All That I Can Fix
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Chan, Crystal
Length: 314 Copyright: 2018

In Makersville, Indiana, people know all about fifteen-year-old Ronney--he's from that mixed-race family with the dad who tried to kill himself, the pill-popping mom, and the genius kid sister. Can Ronney figure out a way to hold it together as all his worlds fall apart? Family problems. Realistic fiction. Starred reviews. IL 8-12.
All That I Can Fix JS  
B 128060B 128060 All the Birds in the World
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Opie, David
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Take an illustrated journey with an adorable kiwi bird as your guide through the vast and colorful world of birds. Creative nonfiction. Animal story. Birds. IL Pres-3.
All the Birds in the World KP  
B 69206B 69206 ALL THOSE MOTHERS AT THE MANGER
Grade Lvl: KP Author: FARBER, NORMA
Length: 32 Copyright: 1985

Animal mothers gathered around a young woman giving birth to her child in a stable let her know that no mother is a stranger to another anywhere.
ALL THOSE MOTHERS AT THE MANGER KP  
B 126863B 126863 Alligator vs. Python
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Compares and contrasts two ferocious reptiles. Learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner! Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 4.1. RC 3.8. Lexile 660.
Alligator vs. Python KPI  
B 123876B 123876 Alligator's Smile and Other Poems
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Yolen, Jane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Get up close and personal with alligators in all their tooth-filled glory in this collection of poems. Rhymes and rhythms reflect on how alligators hunt, keep warm, and care for young. Poetry. IL 2-6. RC 3.7.
Alligator's Smile and Other Poems PI  
KM 13458KM 13458 Alphabet and Numbers Wooden Flash Cards
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

The kit contains 36 flashcards (Alphabet A-Z and Number 1-10) and 37 smooth wooden blocks as corresponding pieces. Students can not only learn letter recognition but also some words of animals. Students match the alphabet letters or numbers with the animal picture base on the clue of shape and color. Each alphabet and number flash card has different animal. Routine practice can assist early learners with developing eye-hand coordination, color recognition, fine motor skills, visual perception skills, problem-solving skills. IL Pres-1.
Alphabet and Numbers Wooden Flash Cards KP  
KM 10880KM 10880 Alphabet of Animals
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Galvin, Laura
Length: 0 Copyright: 2006

Contents: alphabet book of animals with rhyming text; read-along audio CD which also has a song (an abbreviated musical version of the book); and poster. Follett RL 2.9.
Alphabet of Animals KP  
KM 9723KM 9723 Alphabet Puppets
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2008

Set of 26 puppets. Uppercase letter is displayed on the front and the lowercase letter is on the back. Consonants are in blue and vowels are in red. Some are easy (L is on the lion puppet). Some are more difficult (R is on the rooster, V is on a vet, Y is on the Yak puppet).
Alphabet Puppets K  
DVD 2594DVD 2594 Amazing Amphibians and Reptiles
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 20 Copyright: 2010

Explores the features of amphibians and reptiles. The major characteristics of these two vertebrate groups are highlighted from footage captured throughout the world. Special attention is paid to the features of specific examples of amphibians and reptiles. Includes a five-question video quiz. Clip keywords: amazing amphibians and reptiles introduction, amphibians, larval form, tadpole, metamorphosis, three-chambered heart, double loop circulatory system, lobe-finned fishes, Anura, frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, Urodela, Apoda, reptiles, Reptilia, watertight skin, scales, ectothermic, amniotic egg, dinosaurs, Rhynchocephalia, tuataras, Chelonia, sea turtles, tortoises, freshwater turtles, Squamata, lizards, snakes, poisonous venom, Crocodilia, crocodiles, alligators, gavials, caimans, amazing amphibians and reptiles video review, amazing amphibians and reptiles video assessment. CC. Chapters: Amphibians Characteristics; Origin and Diversity of Amphibians; Characteristics of Reptiles; and Origin and Diversity of Reptiles.
Amazing Amphibians and Reptiles IJ  
KM 13741KM 13741 Amazing Origami (12 Books)
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2014

Clear, step-by-step instructions guide origami enthusiasts through the process of creating a myriad of favorite creatures. An origami key is included in each book to lay the foundations of common origami folds, and techniques, and colorful photos show each step in succession, helpfully annotated with arrows and guidelines. Real-life photos of each featured animal are also provided as a model for each project, along with fun facts to enhance readers' knowledge of their subject. Makerspace resource. Set of 12 Hardcover books. Nonfiction. Topics include: animals, insects, dinosaurs and more. IL 2-6.
Amazing Origami (12 Books) PI  
B 123901B 123901 Amazon Rain Forest
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Franchino, Vicky
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

Explore the Amazon rain forest and learn all about what it's like to live in this biome, from what kinds of plants and animals live there to what kinds of weather it receives. Environmental science. Series nonfiction: Getting to Know Our Planet. IL 2-6. AR 3.6. Lexile 620.
Amazon Rain Forest PI  
B 123834B 123834 American Alligator
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Lawrence, Ellen
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

Learn about the diet, life cycle, behavior, and swamp habitat of American alligators. Topics explored in the text include: Mealtime! -- An alligator's world -- Meet an American alligator -- Swamp file -- On the hunt -- Gator holes -- Huge nests -- Squeaking babies -- Growing up in the swamp. Series nonfiction: Swamp Things - Animal Life in a Wetland. IL 2-6. AR 4.1. Lexile 580.
American Alligator PI  
B 126587B 126587 Amphibian Acrobats
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Bulion, Leslie
Length: 59 Copyright: 2020

This book explores an array of amphibian traits, starring some of the world's most remarkable frogs, salamanders, and caecilians. Written in story verse. Includes back matter. Juvenile nonfiction. IL 2-6. Lexile 1190. GR W.
Amphibian Acrobats PI  
B 122945B 122945 Amphibians (Animal Classification)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Donner, Erica
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

Animal Classification Series by Jump! Media. Introduces beginning readers to the characteristics of amphibians. IL Pres-1. AR 1.0. GR F.
Amphibians (Animal Classification) KP  
B 108662B 108662 And Here's to You!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Elliott, David
Length: 26 Copyright: 2004

A rhyming celebration of all sorts of creatures, from the Feather People (birds) to the Dreaming People (dogs) and even the People People. Text conveys a sense of appreciation for all living things. AR 1.9. Follett RL 2.0.
And Here's to You! KP  
B 116067B 116067 And the Winner Is: Amazing Animal Athletes
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Kaner, Etta
Length: 31 Copyright: 2013

Features a cast of energetic animals, including whimsical walrus and cockatoo "announcers," and encourages readers to guess which competitor will win each of a series of sporting events that reveal details about animal strength, speed, and power. Animal locomotion. Animal mechanics. Follett RL 2.5 IL K-5.
And the Winner Is: Amazing Animal Athletes KPI  
B 104503B 104503 Animal Antics: The Beast Jokes Ever!
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Schultz, Sam
Length: 31 Copyright: 2004

A collection of jokes and riddles about all kinds of animals. Puns and Punning. Alternating red and blue text denotes speaker one and speaker two for the jokes. From the series Make Me Laugh! Follett RL 3.0.
Animal Antics: The Beast Jokes Ever! KPI  
B 122967B 122967 Animal Ark: Celebrating our Wild World in Poetry and Pictures
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Alexander, Kwame
Length: 48 Copyright: 2017

Featuring more than 40 unique animal portraits, the pages invite kids to explore each creature's markings, textures, and attributes in stunning detail, while calling on all of us to help protect each and every one. IL K-4.
Animal Ark: Celebrating our Wild World in Poetry and Pictures KPI  
B 107032B 107032 Animal Babies in Grasslands
Grade Lvl: K Author: Schofield, Jennifer
Length: 32 Copyright: 2004

Introduction to the baby and adult animals that live in grassland areas (elephant, zebra, lion, prairie dog, kangaroo, giraffe, meerkat). From the series Animal Babies.
Animal Babies in Grasslands K  
B 106620B 106620 Animal Babies in Polar Lands
Grade Lvl: K Author: Schofield, Jennifer
Length: 32 Copyright: 2004

A simple introduction to the baby and adult animals that live in polar regions. From the series Animal Babies.
Animal Babies in Polar Lands K  
B 106585B 106585 Animal Babies in Ponds and Rivers
Grade Lvl: K Author: Schofield, Jennifer
Length: 30 Copyright: 2004

Introduction to the baby and adult animals that live in ponds, streams, and rivers (hippopotamus, duck, capybara, frog, otter, swan, manatee). From the series Animal Babies.
Animal Babies in Ponds and Rivers K  
B 106621B 106621 Animal Babies in Rain Forests
Grade Lvl: K Author: Schofield, Jennifer
Length: 32 Copyright: 2004

A simple introduction to the baby and adult animals that live in the rain forest. From the series Animal Babies.
Animal Babies in Rain Forests K  
B 110140B 110140 Animal Babies on the Farm
Grade Lvl: K Author: Weber, Vicky
Length: 12 Copyright: 2005

Simple text and pictures introduce several kinds of animals that live on farms, showing what their babies look like, and explaining what the babies are called. Baby animals. Animals Infancy. Board book. Follett RL 1.2. IL Pres-K.
Animal Babies on the Farm K  
B 112036B 112036 Animal Baths
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Fielding, Beth
Length: 47 Copyright: 2009

Explores ways in which a variety of animals--such as mammals, insects, reptiles, and birds--stay clean. Includes information on morphology. AR 5.4. Lexile 1060. IL 2-5.
Animal Baths PI  
B 117143B 117143 Animal Book: A Collection of the Fastest, Fiercest, Toughest, Cleverest, Shyest--and Most Surprising--animals on Earth
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Jenkins, Steve
Length: 208 Copyright: 2013

Shares facts on over three hundred animals (family, animal senses, predators, defenses, animal extremes) and offers a brief overview of the history of life on Earth. In an appended section on “Making Books” Jenkins explains the process— from ideas and research to illustrations and publication. Outstanding Science Trade Book - 2014. Follett RL 6.0 Lexile 1030 IL 1-6.
Animal Book: A Collection of the Fastest, Fiercest, Toughest, Cleverest, Sh PI  
MOD 10MOD 10 Animal Cell Model
Grade Lvl: IJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1963

Depicts the structure of a typical animal cell. Contents: model and key card.
Animal Cell Model IJS  
KM 12770KM 12770 Animal Classification (Jump!)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Donner, Erica
Length: 0 Copyright: 2017

Introduces beginning readers to the characteristics of various animal groups: reptiles, mammals, fish, insects, birds, and amphibians. Includes full-color photos, glossary and index. IL AR 1.0. GR level F.
Animal Classification (Jump!) KP  
KM 13582KM 13582 Animal Classification Puzzle
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

Students are afforded some hands-on practice with their science skills by classifying animals. This 26 piece puzzle set offers wooden storage box and information card to help support students' reasoning and their practice with animal classification. IL Pres-3.
Animal Classification Puzzle KP  
B 125696B 125696 Animal Colors
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Neal, Christopher Silas
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

What happens when you mix a blue whale and a yellow lion? They make a green whion, of course! Discover other humorous creatures when animals of different colors and species are mashed together! Board book. Humorous fiction. IL Pres-1.
Animal Colors KP  
B 117259B 117259 Animal Encyclopedia: 2,500 Animals With Photos, Maps, and More!
Grade Lvl: PIJS Author: Spelman, Lucy H
Length: 303 Copyright: 2012

Contains encyclopedic entries on more than 2,500 species of animals, featuring over 1,000 color photographs, along with diagrams and range maps, and sharing facts, conservation data, and from-the-field reports from National Geographic's explorers. Chapters present major animal groups: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. IL 3-10.
Animal Encyclopedia: 2,500 Animals With Photos, Maps, and More! PIJS  
B 111657B 111657 Animal Heroes: True Rescue Stories
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Markle, Sandra
Length: 64 Copyright: 2009

Contains true accounts of animals who have protected or rescued their owners or other humans in dangerous situations. AR and Follett RL 5.9. RC 4.8. Lexile 880. GR level T. IL 3-7.
Animal Heroes: True Rescue Stories PIJ  
B 78834B 78834 ANIMAL JOKES
Grade Lvl: P Author: WOODWORTH, VIKI
Length: 31 Copyright: 1993

A collection of jokes and riddles featuring all kinds of animals.
ANIMAL JOKES P  
KM 90057KM 90057 Animal Kingdom Plastomount
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

Observe the diversity of the animal kingdom with this collection of 20 specimens professionally embedded in clear acrylic. These specimens are perfect for up-close examination and hands-on teaching. Set represents 8 phyla and includes: leech, cuttlefish, spider, centipede, crab, swordtail fish, frog, turtle, Lonchura (bird), white mouse, long-horned beetle, cricket, cockroach, wasp, lychee stink bug, cicada, mantis, butterfly, dragonfly, and stick insect. The set of plastomounts comes in a storage case and includes a cladogram that also serves as a key to identify each specimen. Animal classifications. IL 2-8.
Animal Kingdom Plastomount PIJ  
KM 9336KM 9336 Animal Kingdom Posters (BB)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1993

Four posters: Animal Kingdom (classification); Birds; Insects; Vertebrates. Included on the back of posters are reproducible activities and other teaching ideas.
Animal Kingdom Posters (BB) IJ  
KM 935KM 935 Animal Parade Alphabet Puzzle (BB)
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2019

Build, experiment, and learn with the Animal Parade A to Z Puzzle educational game. Each piece of this learning game puzzle has a lowercase letter on one side, and an uppercase on the other. Once all the pieces are in place, watch learning come to life! The animals can be stacked and arranged in a variety of configurations. IL Pres-K.
Animal Parade Alphabet Puzzle (BB) K  
B 109103B 109103 Animal Patterns
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Olson, Nathan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2007

Looks at the many different patterns that can be seen on various animals throughout the world. Pattern perception. From the A+ Books series Finding Patterns. AR and Follett RL 3.9. Lexile 780. GR level L.
Animal Patterns KP  
B 128258B 128258 Animal Records to Dig Your Claws Into!
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Abdo, Kenny
Length: 24 Copyright: 2024

Looks at records achieved by animals. Curiosities and wonders. Fun facts. High interest. Low vocabulary. Nonfiction series: Broken Records. Lexile 950. IL 2-6.
Animal Records to Dig Your Claws Into! PI  
B 126889B 126889 Animal Robots
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Shores, Erika L.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

Animal robots include everything from a pet dinosaur to a buzzing hummingbird to a floating jellyfish. STEM. Robotics. Beginning reader. Series nonfiction: Cool Robots by Pebble Plus. IL K-3. AR 2.5. Lexile 570.
Animal Robots PI  
B 119697B 119697 Animal School: What Class Are You?
Grade Lvl: P Author: Lord, Michelle
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

Rhyming text and illustrations provide an introduction to vertebrates-- -mammal, bird, fish, reptile, and amphibian. Written in rhymed couplets, the text offers miscellaneous information as well as clues about what the animals within each class might have in common. Animals- Classification. AR 3.1 Lexile 680 IL 1-3.
Animal School: What Class Are You? P  
B 103507B 103507 Animal sense
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Ackerman, Diane
Length: 44 Copyright: 2003

A collection of poems that tells how such animals as alligators, bats, penguins, bumblebees, and skunks use their different senses. Animal poetry. Illustrated by Peter Sis. AR 5.4.
Animal sense PI  
B 121290B 121290 Animal Stories: Heartwarming True Tales from the Animal Kingdom
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Yolen, Jane
Length: 159 Copyright: 2014

Presents a collection of true animal stories from different historical periods, including the tales of Balto the Alaskan sled dog, Smoky the Bear, and Internet sensation Christian the lion. Animals- Anecdotes. Lexile 1050 IL 3-6.
Animal Stories: Heartwarming True Tales from the Animal Kingdom PI  
B 108125B 108125 Animal Strike at the Zoo, It's True!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wilson, Karma
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

The zoo animals go on strike until the tears of a disappointed little girl make them realize that they actually like what they do. AR 2.6. Follett RL 2.1.
Animal Strike at the Zoo, It's True! KP  
B 117219B 117219 Animal Superstars: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Talents
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Newman, Aline Alexander
Length: 111 Copyright: 2013

Presents the stories of three incredibly talented animals, including a motorcross daredevil dog, a groundhog weather wonder, and a rock star cat. The final 10 pages of the book preview another National Geographic Kids Chapter book. Animal intelligence. AR 3.7 IL 2-4.
Animal Superstars: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Talents PI  
B 111436B 111436 Animal Tongues
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Cusick, Dawn
Length: 36 Copyright: 2009

Photographs and text describe the unique characteristics and capabilities of animal tongues, covering dogs, cats, giraffes, bats,snakes, lizards, crocodiles, killer whales, hummingbirds, parrots, and other species. AR 5.6. Follett RL 3.3. Lexile 1080. IL 2-5.
Animal Tongues PI  
B 127554B 127554 Animal Toolkit: How Animals Use Tools
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Jenkins, Steve
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

Young readers learn all about what makes a tool a tool, and the remarkable ways animals use them to interact with the world. Animal habits and behavior. Tool use in animals. Picture book for older readers. IL 1-4.
Animal Toolkit: How Animals Use Tools KPI  
KM 10667KM 10667 Animal Walks (Audio CD)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Stewart, Georgiana
Length: 0 Copyright: 1987

Audio CD and activity guide with instructions for the following exercises: Raccoon Rock, Penguin Shuffle, Cat Stretch, Ostrich Strut, Frog Frolic, The Swan, Kangaroo Jump, Peek-a-Book Panda, Giraffe Skip, Crocodile Creep, Caterpillar-Cocoon-Butterfly, Bunny Hopping, and Elephant Swing.
Animal Walks (Audio CD) KP  
DVD 2335DVD 2335 Animal World: Snakes and Frogs and Toads
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 32 Copyright: 2007

Offers information about the habitat, living conditions, behavior, diet, survival techniques, and life cycle of snakes, frogs and toads. Webbed feet, camouflage, senses, tadpole, froglet.
Animal World: Snakes and Frogs and Toads KP  
B 113944B 113944 Animalogy: Animal Analogies
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Berkes, Marianne
Length: 32 Copyright: 2011

Rhyming analogies compare and contrast different types of animals providing information on animals' body parts, size, sounds, actions,skin coverings, classifications, and behavior. Analogy. Lexile 70. RC 1.1.GR level N. IL K-4.
Animalogy: Animal Analogies KPI  
B 93022B 93022 Animals & Art Activities
Grade Lvl: T Author: Sacks, Janet
Length: 48 Copyright: 2002

Information about various topics related to dinosaurs, birds, marine life, and other animals forms the foundation for a variety of craft projects. From the series Arty Facts. Grades 2-4.
Animals & Art Activities T  
B 83037B 83037 Animals and Us
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Corbett, Sara
Length: 32 Copyright: 1995

Briefly describes the relationship between animals and humans around the globe. Includes animals used for food, pets, and working animals. From the series A World Of Difference.
Animals and Us PI  
B 109820B 109820 Animals Around the House
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lambilly-Bresson, Elisabeth de
Length: 14 Copyright: 2007

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to seven diff- erent types of pets. From the series: Animal Show and Tell. Follett RL 1.7. AR 1.6.
Animals Around the House KP  
B 108248B 108248 Animals at Home
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lock, David
Length: 32 Copyright: 2007

Looks at the homes of animals, from bird's nests and beaver lodges to turtle shells and beehives. Animal habitations. From the series DK Readers, 1. Follett RL 2.5.
Animals at Home KP  
B 123996B 123996 Animals by the Numbers: A Book of Infographics
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Jenkins, Steve
Length: 48 Copyright: 2016

Do all the insects in the world weigh more than all the humans? Which animal can survive both boiling water and the vacuum of space? Which animal sleeps more, a python or a bat? Which animal is more dangerous: a shark or a hippopotamus? This book will answer these questions and many more. Facts, figures, and comparisons are explained with colorful, easy-to-understand infographics and illustrations. Nonfiction picture book. Animals miscellanea. IL K-6. RC 7.3. Lexile 940.
Animals by the Numbers: A Book of Infographics KPI  
B 108688B 108688 Animals Day and Night
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kenah, Katharine
Length: 32 Copyright: 2004

Describes animals who sleep during the day and several who sleep at night, from sloths to skunks to bats, and includes "extreme" facts and color photos. From the series Extreme Readers: Beginning 1 Reader. Nocturnal animals. Follett RL 1.6.
Animals Day and Night KP  
B 122965B 122965 Animals in Fall
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gleisner, Jenna Lee
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

Introduction to multiple different animals in fall, all of which are preparing for the cold winter to come. IL Pres-2. Lexile 340. F+P I.
Animals in Fall KP  
B 107822B 107822 Animals in My House
Grade Lvl: K Author: Eck, Kristin
Length: 16 Copyright: 2004

Simple text and photographs identify common pets. Board book from the series Look-and-Learn Books.
Animals in My House K  
B 108753B 108753 Animals in Polar Regions
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lambilly-Bresson, Elisabeth de
Length: 14 Copyright: 2008

Photographs and simple text describe various animals who live in the Polar regions of the world including Polar bears, whales, and seals. From the series Animal show and Tell. AR 1.9. Follett RL 2.3.
Animals in Polar Regions KP  
B 124777B 124777 Animals in Spring
Grade Lvl: KP Author: York, M. J.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

Introduction to different animals in spring, which are waking up, migrating, or being born. Series nonfiction: Welcome, Spring! Beginning reader. IL Pres-2. Lexile 330. GR G.
Animals in Spring KP  
B 124783B 124783 Animals in Summer
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Spalding, Maddie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

Introduction to multiple different animals in summer, which are enjoying the flowers and fruits of the season and adjusting to the warmer weather. Series nonfiction: Welcome, Summer! Beginning reader. IL Pres-2. Lexile 380. GR I.
Animals in Summer KP  
B 109821B 109821 Animals In the Desert
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lambilly-Bresson, Elisabeth de
Length: 14 Copyright: 2008

Photographs and simple text describe seven animals that live in desert regions including the camel, meerkat, fennec fox, scorpion, ostrich, horned devil, and the dingo. From the series: Animal Show and Tell. Follett RL 2.3. AR 1.8.
Animals In the Desert KP  
B 109822B 109822 Animals In the Field
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lambilly-Bresson, Elisabeth de
Length: 14 Copyright: 2007

Various animals describe their lives in the fields, including a mole, a magpie, a ladybug, a hare, a snail, a bee, and a butterfly. From the series: Animal Show and Tell. Follett RL 2.4. AR 1.9.
Animals In the Field KP  
B 109823B 109823 Animals In the Forest
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lambilly-Bresson, Elisabeth de
Length: 14 Copyright: 2008

Photograhs and simple text describe seven animals that live in the forest including the fox, deer, hedgehog, wild boar, woodpecker, squirrel, and owl. From the series: Animal Show and Tell. Follett RL 1.7. AR 1.5.
Animals In the Forest KP  
B 109824B 109824 Animals In the Garden
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lambilly-Bresson, Elisabeth de
Length: 14 Copyright: 2007

Seven garden animals, including birds and insects, introduce them- selves in simple text and color photos, describing their homes and behavior. From the series: Animal Show and Tell. Follett RL 2.9. AR 1.9.
Animals In the Garden KP  
B 106865B 106865 Animals in the House
Grade Lvl: K Author: Barraclough, Sue
Length: 24 Copyright: 2006

Presents an introduction to animals in the house discussing different types of pets, their special needs, food and drink, play, noise, and care. From the series Animal Worlds. Follett RL 1.9.
Animals in the House K  
B 109825B 109825 Animals In the Jungle
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lambilly-Bresson, Elisabeth de
Length: 14 Copyright: 2008

Photographs and simple text describe seven African animals (not all are jungle animals) including the lion, zebra, elephant, crocodile, hippototamus, giraffe, & monkey. From the series: Animal Show and Tell. Follett RL 1.8. AR 1.7.
Animals In the Jungle KP  
B 106867B 106867 Animals in the Wild
Grade Lvl: K Author: Barraclough, Sue
Length: 24 Copyright: 2006

Presents an introduction to animals that live in the wild describing their physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and how they survive in the wild. From the series Animal Worlds. Follett RL 1.9.
Animals in the Wild K  
B 100053B 100053 Animals in the Zoo
Grade Lvl: P Author: Fowler, Allan
Length: 31 Copyright: 2000

Examines a variety of zoo animals and their housing, including elephants, bears, reptiles, and killer whales. Rookie Read-About Science. AR 2.7. RC and Follett RL 2.6.
Animals in the Zoo P  
B 124764B 124764 Animals in Winter
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gleisner, Jenna Lee
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

An introduction to different animals in winter, which are hibernating, migrating, and changing colors to blend in with the snow. Series nonfiction: Welcome, Winter! Animal habits and behavior. Beginning reader. IL Pres-2. Lexile 340. GR I.
Animals in Winter KP  
B 109826B 109826 Animals Of The Mountains
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lambilly-Bresson, Elisabeth de
Length: 14 Copyright: 2008

Photographs and simple text describe seven animals that live in mountainous regions including the wolf, eagle, and brown bear. Moun-tain animals. From the series: Animal Show and Tell. Follett RL 1.8.AR 1.9.
Animals Of The Mountains KP  
B 109827B 109827 Animals of the Night
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lambilly-Bresson, Elisabeth de
Length: 14 Copyright: 2007

Seven nocturnal animals introduce themselves in simple text and color photos, describing their characteristics and behavior. In- cludes dormouse, moth, badger, owl, bat, glowworm, and owl monkey. From the series: Animal Show and Tell. AR 1.6. Follett RL 1.8.
Animals of the Night KP  
B 105104B 105104 Animals on the Farm
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Barraclough, Sue
Length: 24 Copyright: 2006

Presents an introduction to animals on a farm. Describes how they live, what they do, and how they are useful. From the series Animal Worlds. Follett RL 2.0.
Animals on the Farm KP  
B 108754B 108754 Animals on the Farm
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lambilly-Bresson, Elisabeth de
Length: 14 Copyright: 2007

Various animals describe their lives on the farm, including a rooster, cow, duck, and others. From the series Animal Show and Tell. AR 1.3. Follett RL 1.6.
Animals on the Farm KP  
B 101789B 101789 ANIMALS ON THE TRAIL WITH LEWIS AND CLARK
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: PATENT, DOROTHY
Length: 118 Copyright: 2002

Retraces the Lewis and Clark journey and blends their observations of previously unknown animals with modern information about those same animals. AR level 7.4. Follett RL 6.7.
ANIMALS ON THE TRAIL WITH LEWIS AND CLARK IJ  
B 106866B 106866 Animals That Work
Grade Lvl: K Author: Barraclough, Sue
Length: 24 Copyright: 2006

Presents an introduction to animals that work, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on elephants, dogs, and horses that perform special jobs for humans. From the series Animal Worlds. Working animals. Follett RL 2.5.
Animals That Work K  
B 120945B 120945 Animals Welcome: A Life of Reading, Writing and Rescue
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Kehret, Peg
Length: 173 Copyright: 2012

Author Peg Kehret shares her experiences living on a small wildlife sanctuary and provides facts about a variety of animals. Animal rescue- Anecdotes. AR 6.0 RC 7.4 Lexile 950 IL 4-8.
Animals Welcome: A Life of Reading, Writing and Rescue IJ  
KM 8866KM 8866 Animals X-Rays Set
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2006

Includes 13 x-rays printed on heavy-duty plastic. Includes common marmoset; green tree python; frontosa cichlid; veiled chameleon; dwarf crocodile eggs; infant kangaroo; pumpkinseed sunfish; infant green iguana; red-tailed hawk; European rabbit; western diamondback rattlesnake; box turtle; and leaf frog. Information sheet is in both English and French
Animals X-Rays Set PIJ  
B 123902B 123902 Antarctic Tundra
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Franchino, Vicky
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

Explore the Antarctic tundra and learn all about what it's like to live in this biome, from what kinds of plants and animals are found there to what kinds of weather it receives. Environmental science. Series nonfiction: Getting to Know Our Planet. IL 2-6. AR 3.7. Lexile 600.
Antarctic Tundra PI  
B 124226B 124226 Antlered Ship
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Slater, Dashka / Fan, Eric
Length: 48 Copyright: 2017

Marco the fox has a lot of questions, like: how deep does the sun go when it sinks into the sea? And why do birds have such lizardy feet? But none of the other foxes share his curiosity. So when a magnificent ship adorned with antlers and with a deer for a captain arrives at the dock looking for a crew, Marco volunteers, hoping to find foxes who are as inquisitive as he is that can answer his questions. The crew finds adventure and intrigue on their journey. And, at last, Marco finds the answer to his most important question of all: What's the best way to find a friend you can talk to? Animal tales. Juvenile fiction. Humor. IL K-3. AR 3.5. RC 2.3. Lexile 590.
Antlered Ship KP  
B 125669B 125669 Ants and the Grasshopper, Narrated by the Fanciful But Truthful Grasshopper
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Loewen, Nancy
Length: 24 Copyright: 2019

Why wasn't the grasshopper preparing for winter like the industrious ants were? The grasshopper himself treats readers to HIS side of this classic Aesop's fable in a first-person narrative that celebrates friendship and music, and subtly teaches the concept of perspective. Includes a condensed version of the original fable and discussion questions. Series fiction: The Other Side of the Fable. Humorous. IL K-3. AR 2.9. Lexile 550. GR N.
Ants and the Grasshopper, Narrated by the Fanciful But Truthful Grasshopper KP  
B 126082B 126082 Armadillo and Hare
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Strong, Jeremy
Length: 152 Copyright: 2020

Armadillo and Hare live with their friends in the Big Forest. Hare loves dancing. Armadillo loves cheese sandwiches. Hare loves playing the tuba. Armadillo loves cheese sandwiches. Hare loves his best friend, Armadillo. Armadillo loves Hare AND cheese sandwiches! They have quite a mix of friends, including an acrobatic wombat, a know-it-all lobster, a hungry jaguar, and (let's not forget) the invisible stick insect. Short stories. Humor. Fable characteristics. IL 3-7. Lexile 540.
Armadillo and Hare IJ  
KM 8942KM 8942 Armadillo Puppet
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2004

Armadillo puppet (12 inches) is made of polyester fiber.
Armadillo Puppet KP  
B 100301B 100301 ARNOSKY'S ARK
Grade Lvl: PI Author: ARNOSKY, JIM
Length: 32 Copyright: 1999

In paintings and text the author describes the feelings about a variety of animals and explains the threats each species has faced and what can be done to protect them. AR level 6.4. Follett RL 5.0.
ARNOSKY'S ARK PI  
MOD 49MOD 49 Arthropod Collection
Grade Lvl: PIJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1998

Arthropoda. Biosmount has eight specimens: sea spider; centipede; garden spider; walking worm; turtle barnacle; horseshoe crab; crayfish; and grasshopper.
Arthropod Collection PIJS  
B 114380B 114380 Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Carle, Eric
Length: 26 Copyright: 2011

An imaginative child paints a blue horse followed by other animals in bold unrealistic colors and forms. Includes biographical information about the German painter Fraz Marc, who created unconventional animal paintings in the early 1900s.
Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse KP  
B 101598B 101598 ASPCA : the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Suen, Anastasia
Length: 24 Copyright: 2002

Discusses the origins of the oldest humane organization in the U.S. and looks at how the group works to provide training, shelter, and health care for animals. Animals-treatment. From the series Helping Organizations. AR level 3.3. Follett RL 3.6.IL K-4.
ASPCA : the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals KPI  
B 124001B 124001 At Night
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bansch, Helga
Length: 41 Copyright: 2016

At night, all the animals return to their homes to sleep. Birds dream in their nests, polar bears snore inside their ice caves, and children snuggle under the covers of their beds. Everything is in order. Unless, of course, it isn't. Sometimes the world -- or the book -- gets turned upside down. And then things aren't quite as simple. A upside down book, perfect for sharing with children as they drift off into their own imaginative dreams. Bedtime fiction. IL Pres-K. Lexile 420.
At Night KP  
B 112222B 112222 At the Zoo
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rau, Dana
Length: 23 Copyright: 2008

Combines simple words and pictures in a look at the animals at the zoo. Pictures are substituted for the nouns. Rebuses. From the series Benchmark Rebus: Fun Times. GR level D. IL K-1.
At the Zoo KP  
B 92016B 92016 At the Zoo: Explore Animal World Craft Fun
Grade Lvl: T Author: Press, Judy
Length: 126 Copyright: 2002

Craft book for preschool through grade 3 includes project instructions for making African animals such as giraffe, zebra; tropical forest animals (gorilla, toucan, etc), baby animals (kangaroo and joey, sheep and lamb, etc), aquarium animals (dolphin, shark, sea horse, etc), reptiles, Northern forest animals (brown bear, owl, deer, etc), and big cats (lion, etc). Uses common craft materials and indicates the level of difficulty. From the series A Williamson Little Hands Book.
At the Zoo: Explore Animal World Craft Fun T  
B 125381B 125381 Aye-Ayes
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Murray, Julie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

Discuss the life and habits of aye-ayes. These tiny primates from Madagascar love to sleep the day away and move around at night. Learn what they look like, what they like to eat, and more. Beginning readers. Series nonfiction: ABDO Kids Junior: Nocturnal Animals. IL Pres-2. AR 1.1. Lexile 310. GR D.
Aye-Ayes KP  
B 125159B 125159 Baabwaa and Wooliam: A Tale of Literacy, Dental Hygiene, and Friendship
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Elliott, David
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

Baabwaa is a sheep who loves to knit. Wooliam is a sheep who loves to read. It sounds a bit boring, but they like it. Then, quite unexpectedly, a third sheep shows up. A funny-looking sheep who wears a tattered wool coat and has long, dreadfully decaying teeth. Wooliam, being well-read, recognizes their new acquaintance: the Wolf in Sheep's Clothing! The wolf is so flattered to discover his literary reputation precedes him that he stops trying to eat Baabwaa and Wooliam. And a discovery by the sheep turns the encounter into an unexpected friendship. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2019-2020. Friendship stories. Idioms. IL K-3. AR 2.9. RC 2.1. Lexile 530. GR N.
Baabwaa and Wooliam: A Tale of Literacy, Dental Hygiene, and Friendship KP  
B 108075B 108075 Babies in the Bayou
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Arnosky, Jim
Length: 32 Copyright: 2007

There are many babies in the bayou, and even though they might have sharp white teeth, hard shells, webbed feet, or quick claws, their mothers still need to protect them. Bayous. Animals-infancy. Baby animals. AR 2.5. Follet RL 3.5.
Babies in the Bayou KP  
B 123837B 123837 Baboons (AV2)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Roumanis, Alexis
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

An introduction to baboons, discussing their history, natural habitats, physical features, diets, myths and legends, and life cycles. Topics include: Meet the baboon -- All about baboons -- Baboon history -- Where baboons live -- Baboon features -- What do baboons eat? -- Baboon life cycle -- Conservation of baboons -- Myths and legends. Series nonfiction: Amazing Primates. IL 2-6. AR 4.8. Lexile 850.
Baboons (AV2) PI  
B 109828B 109828 Baby Animals
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lambilly-Bresson, Elisabeth de
Length: 14 Copyright: 2007

Seven baby animals introduce themselves in simple text and color photos, describing their homes and behavior. Includes kitten, fawn, duckling, donkey foal, puppy, lamb, and bear cub. From the series: Animal Show and Tell. Follett RL 1.7. AR 1.2.
Baby Animals KP  
B 110933B 110933 Baby Animals
Grade Lvl: K Author: Pipe, Jim
Length: 24 Copyright: 2007

Simple text and photographs describe baby animals, including puppies, kittens, piglets, and more. Includes related activities. From the series Read and Play. Follett RL 1.4.
Baby Animals K  
B 114271B 114271 Baby Animals
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Feldman, Thea
Length: 32 Copyright: 2012

Text and colorful photographs introduce baby animals, discussing what they look like, and how their parents take care of them. From the series Kingfisher Readers. Level 1;Read and Wonder. Lexile 480. IL Pres-1.
Baby Animals KP  
B 121915B 121915 Baby Animals
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Austen, Elizabeth
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

Introduce young readers to baby animals. Shows photos of two adults animals (parents) on the left and offspring on the right. Lexile BR IL Pres-1.
Baby Animals KP  
B 108028B 108028 Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Martin, Bill
Length: 26 Copyright: 2007

Illustrations and rhyming text portray a young bear searching for its mother and meeting many North American animals along the way. Pictures by Eric Carle. Follett RL 1.6.
Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? K  
B 126844B 126844 Baby Penguins
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Horning, Nicole
Length: 24 Copyright: 2021

Uncover the unique lives of these baby birds as they explore their habitats, adaptations, and families. Gain a deeper appreciation for these popular animals by discovering what they eat, where they live, and what they do daily throughout their life cycle. Infant animals. Series nonfiction: Bookworms: Baby Animals in Action! IL Pres-3. GR H.
Baby Penguins KP  
B 113941B 113941 Baby Penguins
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kawa, Katie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Baby penguins come out of their eggs, grow up with new feathers, and learn how to swim. From the series Cute And Cuddly: Baby Animals. AR 0.9. IL Pres-1.
Baby Penguins KP  
B 125093B 125093 Backyard Bears: Conservation, Habitat Changes, and the Rise of Urban Wildlife
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 73 Copyright: 2018

Part field science, part conservation science, 'Backyard Bears' looks at black bears--and other animals around the globe--who are rapidly becoming our neighbors in urban and suburban areas. Series nonfiction: Scientists In The Field. IL 4-8. AR 7.7.
Backyard Bears: Conservation, Habitat Changes, and the Rise of Urban Wildli IJ  
B 126249B 126249 Bad Dog
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Boldt, Mike
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

A little girl gets a cat as a new pet but insists it's a dog, even if it doesn't act very dog-like. Humor fiction. Pet stories. IL Pres-2. Lexile 280.
Bad Dog KP  
B 124345B 124345 Bad Guys in Alien vs Bad Guys
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Blabey, Aaron
Length: 137 Copyright: 2018

The Bad Guys are vanishing! A creature with tons of teeth and way too many butts is stealing them, one by one. Is this the end for the Bad Guys? Graphic novel series: Bad Guys Graphic Novel, Book 6. IL 2-6. AR 2.5. Lexile 550.
Bad Guys in Alien vs Bad Guys PI  
B 124343B 124343 Bad Guys in Attack of the Zittens
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Blabey, Aaron
Length: 139 Copyright: 2017

It's a zombie kitten apocalypse! Can the Bad Guys save the world from evil Dr. Marmalade's meowing monsters?!? They'll need help from foxy Agent Fox, a swampy secret zombie antidote, and the feistiest, toothiest, hungriest granny around. Get ready to watch the fur fly! Graphic novel series: Bad Guys Graphic Novel, Book 4. IL 2-6. AR 2.5. Lexile 540.
Bad Guys in Attack of the Zittens PI  
B 124344B 124344 Bad Guys in Intergalactic Gas
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Blabey, Aaron
Length: 137 Copyright: 2018

The bad news? The world is ending. The good news? The Bad Guys are back to save it! Sure, they might have to 'borrow' a rocket. And there might be something nasty in one of the spacesuits. And Mr. Piranha might have eaten too many bean burritos. Surviving this mission may only be one small step for man, but it's one giant leap for the Bad Guys. Graphic novel series: Bad Guys Graphic Novel, Book 5. IL 2-6. AR 2.5. Lexile 550.
Bad Guys in Intergalactic Gas PI  
B 124342B 124342 Bad Guys in the Furball Strikes Back
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Blabey, Aaron
Length: 138 Copyright: 2016

Mr. Wolf and his bad buddies have messed with the wrong guinea pig--one who is secretly an evil mad scientist. And the nasty little furball wants revenge! Graphic novel series: Bad Guys Graphic Novel, Book 3. IL 2-6. AR 2.5. Lexile 560.
Bad Guys in the Furball Strikes Back PI  
B 125313B 125313 Bad Kitty: Kitten Trouble
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Bruel, Nick
Length: 153 Copyright: 2018

When a nearby cat shelter is destroyed, Bad Kitty's family decides to foster some of the displaced kittens. Graphic novel format. Animal stories. Humor fiction. IL 2-6. AR 3.4. Lexile 560.
Bad Kitty: Kitten Trouble KPI  
B 125380B 125380 Badgers
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Murray, Julie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

Discuss the life and habits of badgers. These short-legged, nocturnal mammals live in many places around the world, including North America, Africa, and Eurasia. Learn what they look like, what they like to eat, and more. Beginning reader. Series nonfiction: ABDO Kids Junior: Nocturnal Animals. IL Pres-2. AR 1.1. Lexile 290. GR D.
Badgers KP  
B 123694B 123694 Badgers After Dark
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Niver, Heather Moore
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Introduction to the secret world of badgers, from their hunting and eating habits to where they live and how they have impacted human life. In addition, safety tips explain what to do if someone comes face-to-face with a badger. Nonfiction picture. Series: Animals of the Night. IL 2-6. AR 4.1.
Badgers After Dark PI  
B 127193B 127193 Baloney and Friends: Dream Big! (Book 3)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Pizzoli, Greg
Length: 85 Copyright: 2022

Baloney and friends continue their adventures, which include a birthday cake mishap, a tricky bargain, a painting surprise, and the discovery that the best moments are shared with friends. Series fiction: Baloney and Friends. Book 3. Short stories. Graphic novel format. Cartoon and comic. IL 1-5.
Baloney and Friends: Dream Big! (Book 3) PI  
B 126802B 126802 Barnabus Project
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Fan, Terry
Length: 72 Copyright: 2020

In a world built for Perfect Pets, Barnabus is a Failed Project, half mouse, half elephant, kept out of sight until his dreams of freedom lead him and his misfit friends on a perilous adventure. Pet stories. Action and adventure fiction. IL K-3. AR 3.4. Lexile 590.
Barnabus Project KP  
B 80272B 80272 Barnyard Banter
Grade Lvl: K Author: Fleming, Denise
Length: 32 Copyright: 1994

All the farm animals are where they should be, clucking and mucking, mewing and cooing, except for the missing goose. AR 2.3. RC 1.7. Lexile NP. GR level K. Onomatopeia.
Barnyard Banter K  
B 125145B 125145 Bat Count: A Citizen Science Story
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Forrester, Anna
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Jojo and her family count bats on a summer night to send the numbers to scientists who are working on tracking the bat population. Includes facts about bats. Includes back matter. IL K-3. AR 3.5. Lexile 600. GR M.
Bat Count: A Citizen Science Story KPI  
B 126879B 126879 Battle Royale
Grade Lvl: P Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 160 Copyright: 2018

Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of five books in the popular Who Would Win? series! The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Wolverine vs. Tasmanian Devil, Rhino vs. Hippo, Alligator vs. Python, Killer Whale vs. Great White Shark, and Tyrannosaurus Rex vs. Velociraptor. Animal stories. Predatory. Beginning chapter book. Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-3.
Battle Royale P  
B 125588B 125588 Be a Zookeeper
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Allan, John
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Do you want to be a zookeeper? You need to use math to do this job. Follow an imaginary working day with math puzzles and activities as a zookeeper goes through their daily work. Addition, subtraction, measuring, and sorting are all used to engage and improve math skills. This series shows that math can be fun and relevant in everyday life. Math Adventures. IL 1-4.
Be a Zookeeper KPI  
B 124224B 124224 Be Quiet!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Higgins, Ryan T
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

RAll Rupert the mouse wants is to star in a beautiful, wordless picture book. One that's visually stimulating! With scenic pictures! And style! He has plenty of ideas about what makes a great book, but his friends just WON'T. STOP. TALKING. Humorous fiction. IL Pres-2. AR 2.2. RC 3.3. Lexile 510.
Be Quiet! KP  
B 106584B 106584 Beach Party!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Ziefert, Harriet
Length: 16 Copyright: 2005

Rhyming board book for early readers that describes the ways in which certain sea animals move. Animal locomotion. Follett RL 1.0.
Beach Party! K  
B 106727B 106727 Bear Dreams
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cooper, Elisha
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

After a bear cub persuades his friends to play with him instead of hibernating, he gets very tired and falls alseep. Hibernation. AR 1.1. Follett RL 1.3.
Bear Dreams KP  
B 128015B 128015 Bear Has a Belly
Grade Lvl: K Author: Whittingham, Jane
Length: 24 Copyright: 2022

In this multilayered Big, Little Concepts book for preschoolers, explore body parts along with animals and celebrate the differences and similarities of our wonderful bodies. Human anatomy. Animal story. Series fiction: Big, Little Concepts. IL Pres-K. Lexile 200.
Bear Has a Belly K  
B 115302B 115302 Bear Has a Story to Tell
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Stead, Philip
Length: 32 Copyright: 2012

It is nearly winter, but before Bear can get ready to hibernate he has a story to tell his friends--except they are all too busy to listen to it. So Bear helps Mouse, Duck, and Frog get ready for their winters, even though he might not have enough time at the end to tell his story. AR 2.7 RC 2.2 Lexile 540 IL Pres-1.
Bear Has a Story to Tell KP  
B 125509B 125509 Bear Sat on My Porch Today
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Yolen, Jane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

A bear settles on the narrator's porch, and is soon followed by many other woodland friends, until the porch collapses under the weight--but bear and his friends repair the damage and almost everybody is invited to lunch. Cumulative texts. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-2. AR 1.9. Lexile 460. GR K.
Bear Sat on My Porch Today KP  
B 124050B 124050 Bear Who Didn't Want to Miss Christmas
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Tibi, Marie
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

In Four Seasons Wood, all of the animals are getting excited about Christmas. All except Little Bear, who has to hibernate and miss the celebrations. So the other animals create a plan to help their friend celebrate a very merry Almost Christmas instead! Holidays and celebrations. Christmas fiction. IL Pres-3. Lexile 790.
Bear Who Didn't Want to Miss Christmas KP  
B 128001B 128001 Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bernstrom, Daniel
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

A hungry bear? An angry bee? Only one will taste sweet victory! Who will it be? Animal fiction. Story in rhyme. Humor fiction. IL Pres-2. AR 1.9.
Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree KP  
B 123084B 123084 Bears are Big
Grade Lvl: K Author: Florian, Douglas
Length: 18 Copyright: 2017

Discover big bears, small bees, and many more animal opposites. Board Book. IL Pres-K.
Bears are Big K  
B 124096B 124096 Bears in the Snow
Grade Lvl: K Author: Parenteau, Shirley
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

The little bears are ready to play in the snow. But, uh-oh, their sled is too small! It's not as fun sledding when they can only go two at a time. What can they use to carry them all? Luckily, Big Brown Bear has an idea. Winter fiction. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-1. Lexile 460.
Bears in the Snow K  
B 106910B 106910 Bears on the Brain
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Penner, Lucille
Length: 32 Copyright: 2003

Something has been making tracks in Oscar's back yard and eating his mother's red flowers, so Oscar and his friends devise a plan to get a clearer set of prints and compare them to pictures in a library book. Animal tracks. From the series Science Solves It! AR 2.2. Follett RL 3.0. GR level L. IL K-3.
Bears on the Brain KP  
B 125532B 125532 Beastly Puzzles: A Brain-Boggling Animal Guessing Game
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Poliquin, Rachel
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

In this brain-boggling guessing game, the reader will be presented with a series of puzzling clues that relate to an animal's characteristics. The back matter includes a note explaining picture clues, accompanied by visual references. Picture puzzles. Book contains fold-over pages to reveal animals from the picture clues. Juvenile nonfiction. Picture book for older readers. IL 2-6.
Beastly Puzzles: A Brain-Boggling Animal Guessing Game PIJ  
B 106635B 106635 Beautiful Girl
Grade Lvl: K Author: Schwartz, Amy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

On her way to the market, Jenna encounters an elephant, a robin, a fly, and a goldfish who discover some of the things that make little girls different from each of them. Comparison differences.
Beautiful Girl K  
B 65335B 65335 Beaver
Grade Lvl: P Author: Lane, Margaret
Length: 25 Copyright: 1982

Covers the beaver's habits and habitat with a special nod to the animal's dam-building abilities.
Beaver P  
B 126779B 126779 Becoming a Good Creature
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Montgomery, Sy
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

School is not the only place to find a teacher. In this children's story students learn the many surprising lessons animals have to teach us about friendship, compassion, and how to be a better creature in the world. Anecdotes. Human-animal relationships. Juvenile nonfiction. IL Pres-3.
Becoming a Good Creature PI  
B 123848B 123848 Bedbugs (Awful, Disgusting Parasites)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Mincks, Margaret
Length: 31 Copyright: 2017

This book explores the lives of bedbugs, the creepy parasites that might be living near you. Topics included within the text: Meet the bedbug -- A bedbug's life -- Attack of the bedbugs -- Don't let the bedbugs bite! Through infographics, charts, up-close photos and strong reading level control a reader gains insight into the lives of bedbugs. Series nonfiction: Awful, Disgusting Parasites. IL 2-5. Lexile 540.
Bedbugs (Awful, Disgusting Parasites) PI  
B 125925B 125925 Bee Book
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Milner, Charlotte
Length: 47 Copyright: 2018

Explore the secret world of bees: how they live, how they work, how they support each other and their hive. Text and illustrations provide an introduction to the honey bee. Insects nonfiction. IL K-3. AR 4.8. Lexile 870. GR P.
Bee Book KPI  
B 127865B 127865 Beekeepers: How Humans Changed the World of Bumble Bees
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Church, Dana L
Length: 308 Copyright: 2021

Dive deep into the world of this everyday insect and the science behind its uncertain future. Bumble bees are a vital part of our lives and Earth's ecosystems, so much so that we've commercialized their breeding and shipped them across states, countries, and ecosystems for our benefit. However, all of that human interference has consequences. Bumble bees are pushing out native species and altering ecosystems worldwide. Pesticide use has led to the spread of disease in local colonies. And some species may be disappearing entirely. Biomes and ecosystems. Narrative nonfiction. Life science. Bee culture. IL 6-12.
Beekeepers: How Humans Changed the World of Bumble Bees IJ  
B 125192B 125192 Bees: A Honeyed History
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Socha, Piotr
Length: 71 Copyright: 2017

One part science, one part cultural history, and countless parts fascination, Bees celebrates the important role that these intriguing insects have played in our ecosystem throughout the ages. From Athena to Alexander the Great and from Egypt to Ethiopia, Bees explores different methods of beekeeping and uncovers the debt that humans owe this vital species. Illustrations depict everything from bee anatomy to the essentials of honey making. Bee culture. Oversized book. Illustrations throughout. IL 3-7.
Bees: A Honeyed History PIJ  
KM 13059KM 13059 Beginning-To-Read: Read And Discover-Science
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lindeen, Mary
Length: 0 Copyright: 2019

The Read and Discover Science Series is an early introduction to science at low reading levels. These nonfiction, beginning readers align with Next Generation Science Standards. Reading and content reinforcement activities are featured in the back. The series can be used with beginning readers to practice high-frequency words, academic language, and to expand comprehension of life, earth and physical science. Titles in the kit include: Patterns in the Sky, Animal Mothers and Fathers, Reduce, Reuse Recycle, What Plants Need, Speed, Ecosystems, What Animals Need, Weather Near You, Daylight and Darkness, Sound, Texture, Animals Help Plants, Landforms, Light, Color and Shape, Hot and Cold, Sun and Shade, Water, Ideas from Nature, Animal Defenses. Beginning reader. IL K-3.
Beginning-To-Read: Read And Discover-Science KP  
B 126438B 126438 Being Frog
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sayre, April Pulley
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

An up-close and revealing peek at a frogs everyday lives. Follow them from egg to tadpole to froglet crawling up onto land for the first time. Watch them resting on a favorite log, searching for food, and leaping through the air. See how frogs are unique, individual beings with rich lives all their own in the wild. Amphibians. Animal behavior and habits. IL Pres-3. Lexile 290.
Being Frog KP  
B 111531B 111531 Belly Up (FunJungle)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Gibbs, Stuart
Length: 294 Copyright: 2010

Twelve-year-old Teddy investigates when a popular Texas zoo's star attraction-Henry the hippopotamus-is murdered. Follett RL 5.6. AR 5.6. RC 5.4. Lexile 820. IL 4-8.
Belly Up (FunJungle) IJ  
KM 10657KM 10657 Beneficial Insects
Grade Lvl: KPIJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2009

Contains ten specimen blocks with insects that are considered beneficial or useful to us. Includes a dragonfly, silkworm moth, praying mantis, dung beetle, honey bee, lady bug, great diving beetle, tiger beetle, giant hornet, and blister beetle.
Beneficial Insects KPIJS  
B 109554B 109554 Best Father of All
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Horn, Peter
Length: 26 Copyright: 2003

A turtle father and son play a guessing game about the things that fathers of other kinds, such as hedgehogs, frogs, and bats, do for their children. Parental behavior in animals. AR 2.7. Follett RL 3.9.
Best Father of All KP  
B 117721B 117721 Best Foot Forward: Exploring Feet, Flippers, and Claws
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Arndt, Ingo
Length: 28 Copyright: 2013

Young readers are asked to guess the identity of an animal based on its foot, flipper, or claw. Feet. Outstanding Science Trade Book - 2014. AR 3.7 IL K-3.
Best Foot Forward: Exploring Feet, Flippers, and Claws KP  
B 108818B 108818 Best Picnic Ever
Grade Lvl: K Author: Jarrett, Clare
Length: 26 Copyright: 2004

While his mother prepares a picnic, Jack invites a giraffe, an elephant, and other animals to lunch and each eagerly agrees, as long as they can play first. Zoo animals. Imaginary playmates. Picnicking. AR 2.3. Follett RL 1.7.
Best Picnic Ever K  
B 125235B 125235 Beware of the Crocodile
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Jenkins, Martin
Length: 27 Copyright: 2019

An illustrated introduction to crocodiles for young readers that discusses their physical characteristics, hunting habits, reproduction, and more. Includes back matter. Reptiles. Juvenile nonfiction. IL Pres-3.
Beware of the Crocodile KP  
B 126751B 126751 Beyond Words: What Elephants and Whales Think and Feel
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Safina, Carl
Length: 165 Copyright: 2019

Drawing on decades of field observations of elephants and killer whales, this book offers a view of animal behavior that challenges the boundaries between human and animal psychology. Animals. Life science. Comparative psychology. IL 4-8. AR 6.4. RC 6.2. Lexile 900.
Beyond Words: What Elephants and Whales Think and Feel IJ  
KM 11052KM 11052 Big and Little GR Level C
Grade Lvl: P Author: Cowley, Joy
Length: 0 Copyright: 2009

Easy reader from the Sunshine series presents parents and offspring of various animals. Contents: six copies of the book by Joy Cowley. Wright Group and GR level C. Word count 36.
Big and Little GR Level C P  
B 125917B 125917 Big and Little: A Story of Opposites
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Pilgrim, Cheryl
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Two dogs, one big, and one little, approach the same outdoor adventure in very different ways. Basic concepts. Pet stories. English language synonyms and antonyms. IL Pres-2.
Big and Little: A Story of Opposites KP  
B 125727B 125727 Big Angry Roar
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lambert, Jonathan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

When a lion cub gets in trouble for fighting with his younger sister, he storms off and the other jungle animals try to help him figure out how to handle his anger. Stories about me. Anger fiction. Siblings. IL Pres-2.
Big Angry Roar KP  
B 119307B 119307 Big Blue Thing on the Hill
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Zommer, Yuval
Length: 30 Copyright: 2015

Far away from the city, in the middle of the Great Forest, is a special place called howling hill. It has always been peaceful and quiet, until one night, when a thing appears. It's blue, it's big, and the animals all agree that it has to go. AR 4.2 IL Pres-1.
Big Blue Thing on the Hill KP  
B 87088B 87088 Big Book of Bones: Introduction to Skeletons
Grade Lvl: I Author: Llewellyn, Claire
Length: 48 Copyright: 1998

Includes the skeletons of many kinds of animals, including humans; explains how they move and why they look the way they do. Discusses what scientists can learn about evolution from fossils. Animal skeletons. AR 6.4. IL 4-6.
Big Book of Bones: Introduction to Skeletons I  
KM 13329KM 13329 Big Books of Bs (5 Books)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Zommer, Yuval
Length: 0 Copyright: 2019

The kit Big Books of Bs includes five oversized books. Titles include: Big Book of Birds; Big Book of Beasts; Big Book of Blooms; Big Book of the Blue; and Big Book of Bugs. This oversized book series presents images, ideas and facts about nature topics of: birds, beasts, blooms, blue and bugs. IL Pres-3.
Big Books of Bs (5 Books) KP  
B 125793B 125793 Big Box Little Box
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hart, Caryl
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

A curious cat investigates every box it can find, and makes a mouse friend along the way. Animal fiction. Characteristics. Humorous stories. IL Pres-2.
Big Box Little Box KP  
B 121882B 121882 Big Game (FunJungle)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Gibbs, Stuart
Length: 342 Copyright: 2015

Resident school sleuth Teddy Fitzroy protects FunJungle's pregnant and endangered Asian rhinoceros from a poacher who wants to steal her valuable horn. Series fiction: FunJungle. AR 5.1 RC 4.5 Lexile 740 IL 4-8.
Big Game (FunJungle) IJ  
B 110469B 110469 Big Storm: A Very Soggy Counting Book
Grade Lvl: K Author: Tafuri, Nancy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2009

Ten animals find shelter in a hill hollow one by one, but when the storm is over, a rumbling tells them there is still danger afoot. Forest animals. AR 2.0. Follett RL 1.7. IL Pres-K.
Big Storm: A Very Soggy Counting Book K  
B 82873B 82873 Biggest, Strongest, Fastest
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Jenkins, Steve
Length: 32 Copyright: 1995

Collection of facts about record holders in the animal world in such areas as size, strength, speed, and age. Comparisons. Illustrated with cut-paper collages. For ages 4-9. AR 2.3. RC and Follett RL 4.8. Lexile 840.
Biggest, Strongest, Fastest KPI  
DVD 1689DVD 1689 Bill Nye: Amphibians
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1996

Bill explains how amphibians can live both on land and in water, and he demystifies the process of metamorphosis. Closed captioned.
Bill Nye: Amphibians I  
DVD 1690DVD 1690 Bill Nye: Birds
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1995

Decribes the characteristics, diversity and selected adaptations of birds. Answers how birds are similar to human beings, why birds are light weight, how birds get feathres, why birds have good eyesight. Experiment shows how to attract birds and observe their behavior. Closed captioned.
Bill Nye: Birds I  
DVD 1700DVD 1700 Bill Nye: Fish
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1995

Nye takes a dive underwater to study fish and discover how they breathe, grow, and survive in the aquatic environment. Closed captioned.
Bill Nye: Fish I  
DVD 1712DVD 1712 Bill Nye: Mammals
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1995

Nye explains mammals and what it takes to be in the mammal family. Closed captioned.
Bill Nye: Mammals I  
KM 13001KM 13001 Biomes Alive! (16 Books)
Grade Lvl: P Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2016

From hot desert plants to swaying sea grass, life blooms in some of the most magnificent places. Goats climb steep mountain slopes while colorful birds fly around tropical rain forests. Uncover the flora and fauna of the world's biomes. Series nonfiction: Biomes Alive! Blastoff Readers Level 3. 8 titles, 2 copies each. IL 1-4. Titles include: Life in a coral reef - AR 2.9. RC 4.3. Lexile 570. Life in a desert - AR 2.7. RC 2.6. Lexile 600. Life in a forest - AR 2.8. RC 3.5. Lexile 620. Life in a grassland - AR 3.0. RC 4.4. Lexile 710. Life in a tropical rain forest - AR 2.9. RC 4.2. Lexile 670. Life in a tundra - AR 2.6. RC 3.3. Lexile 560. Life in a wetland - AR 2.7, RC 3.7. Lexile 560. Life on a mountain - AR 2.9. RC 3.5. Lexile 710.
Biomes Alive! (16 Books) P  
B 126627B 126627 Bird Count
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Edwards Richmond, Susan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

An excited young girl and her mother carefully participate in the Christmas Bird Count as part of a team of citizen scientists, tallying birds found in different habitats near their home. Includes facts about birding and why the Christmas Bird Count is important. Counting. Birds. Animal stories. IL K-3. AR 3.0. RC 3.2. Lexile 550. GR M.
Bird Count KP  
B 126795B 126795 Bird Hugs
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Adamson, Ged
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

Bernard isn't like other birds. His wings are impossibly long, and try as he might, he just can't seem to fly. He's left wondering what his wings are good for...if they're even good for anything at all. But a chance encounter with a dejected orangutan leads Bernard to a surprising discovery: that maybe what makes him different is actually something to be embraced. IL Pres-2. Lexile 480.
Bird Hugs KP  
B 123784B 123784 Bird Watcher's Guide to Blue Jays
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Ponka, Katherine
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Birds can be beautiful creatures, with some pretty quirky habits. Blue jays, for example, rub ants on themselves when they molt to soothe their skin. They can also mimic other animals' voices, such as a hawk's cry. This volume, presented in journal format, offers a wealth of information about the backyard life of a blue jay. Science curriculum topics such as habitats, adaptations, predators, and more are included in this text. Series nonfiction: Backyard Bird Watchers. IL 2-6. AR 3.6. RC 3.4.
Bird Watcher's Guide to Blue Jays PI  
B 123783B 123783 Bird Watcher's Guide to Cardinals
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Shea, Therese
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Cardinals are some of the most recognizable birds. Males are a vibrant red, and both males and females sport feathered crests on their head. There's a lot to discover about these small songbirds. Their urge to nourish their young is so strong that they've been observed feeding other birds and even goldfish. This volume, written in the style of a young bird watcher's journal, is an entertaining way to learn about the behaviors and life cycle of the cardinal. Essential science vocabulary, interesting facts, and colorful photographs included in the text. Series nonfiction: Backyard Bird Watchers. IL 2-6. AR 3.8.
Bird Watcher's Guide to Cardinals PI  
B 123782B 123782 Bird Watcher's Guide to Chickadees
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Harasymiw, Mark
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Chick-a-dee-dee-dee." That's the call of the chickadee. This amazing little creature is a favorite of many bird watchers. It can remember thousands of places where it hides its food, and its heart beats about 500 times a minute. These facts and more are presented in the form of a young bird watcher's journal as he discovers the delights of the natural world in his own backyard. Readers will be entertained and educated by this unique presentation of nonfiction science themes such as life cycles and habitats. Fact boxes and diagrams included within the text. Series nonfiction: Backyard Bird Watchers. IL 2-6. AR 4.0.
Bird Watcher's Guide to Chickadees PI  
B 123780B 123780 Bird Watcher's Guide to Goldfinches
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Saxena, Shalini
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

American goldfinches are much beloved across North America, as evidenced by their status as state bird of Iowa, New Jersey, and Washington. These acrobatic little creatures seem to bounce through the air, making them a popular subject for backyard bird watchers. The narrator of this fun journal-styled volume offers a wealth of information about these little yellow-feathered birds as well as how readers can observe their behaviors for themselves. Cool facts, diagrams, and photographs show how interesting the hobby of bird-watching can be. Series nonfiction: Backyard Bird Watchers. IL 2-6. AR 4.2.
Bird Watcher's Guide to Goldfinches PI  
B 123781B 123781 Bird Watcher's Guide to Robins
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Rohan, Rebecca Carey
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Winter-weary people everywhere rejoice when they finally spy robins, an early sign of spring. These cheery birds can be seen hopping on lawns, tugging worms out of the ground. This delightful account of a young bird watcher's discoveries about robins will both entertain and educate future ornithologists about the robin's habitat, nest-making behaviors, migratory habits, and other adaptations. Series nonfiction: Backyard Bird Watching. IL 2-6. AR 3.9.
Bird Watcher's Guide to Robins PI  
B 123779B 123779 Bird Watcher's Guide to Sparrows
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Vail, Grace
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

There are many kinds of songbirds that are called sparrows across North America. The song sparrow in particular is a melodious, yet secretive creature. Young bird watchers will love learning how to lure these sparrows to feeders, so they can observe them more closely. They'll also learn fascinating information about this bird's life cycle, habitats, behaviors, adaptations, and more. This volume, designed in journal format, is full of fun facts, photographs, attention-grabbing graphics, and more that will inspire readers to appreciate the natural world around them. Series nonfiction: Backyard Bird Watchers. IL 2-6. AR 4.1.
Bird Watcher's Guide to Sparrows PI  
B 110228B 110228 Birds
Grade Lvl: K Author: Henkes, Kevin
Length: 30 Copyright: 2009

Fascinated by the colors, shapes, sounds, and movements of the many different birds she sees through her window, a little girl is happy to discover that she and they have something in common. AR and Follett RL 2.1. RC 1.4. Lexile 410.
Birds K  
B 124211B 124211 Birds
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Amstutz, Lisa J
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

Explore the experience of having a bird for a pet, including how to feed and care for one. Learn about the appearance, behavior, and abilities of pet birds, and discover why these feathered friends make amazing pets. Beginning reader. Series nonfiction: Little Pebble: Our Pets. IL Pres-1. AR 1.0. Lexile 310. GR H.
Birds KP  
B 122946B 122946 Birds (Animal Classification)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Donner, Erica
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

Animal Classification Series by Jump! Media. Introduces beginning readers to the characteristics of birds. IL Pres-1. AR 1.0. GR F.
Birds (Animal Classification) KP  
B 109724B 109724 Birthday at the Panda Palace
Grade Lvl: K Author: Calmenson, Stephanie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2007

During Mouse's birthday celebration at the Panda Palace restaurant all of her animal friends bring gifts, but the best present of all arrives last. Follett RL 1.6 AR 2.0 IL Pres-K
Birthday at the Panda Palace K  
B 106646B 106646 Birthday Zoo
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rose, Deborah
Length: 24 Copyright: 2002

Rhyming text describes the preparations made for a boy's birthday party by his hosts, the animals at the zoo. AR 2.1. Follett RL 3.5.
Birthday Zoo KP  
B 123842B 123842 Black Bears (Wild Animal Kingdom)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Terp, Gail
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Diagrams, graphs, and other infographics give readers visual literacy practice while also digging into the black bears' appearances, daily lives, and homes. Series nonfiction: Wild Animal Kingdom. IL 2-6. IL 2-6. Lexile 530. GR L-N.
Black Bears (Wild Animal Kingdom) PI  
B 126003B 126003 Bo's Magical New Friend (Unicorn Diaries, Book 1)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Elliott, Rebecca
Length: 72 Copyright: 2020

Bo Tinseltail loves going to Sparklegrove School with the other unicorns. Every unicorn has a magical power. Bo is a Wish Unicorn with the power to grant wishes. Bo has lots of friends, but one thing Bo wants more than anything is a best friend. When a new unicorn named Sunny Huckleberry pops into the forest, will Bo's big wish finally come true? And what will Sunny's Unicorn Power be? Series fiction: Unicorn Diaries, Book 1. IL 1-4. AR 2.9. Lexile 540.
Bo's Magical New Friend (Unicorn Diaries, Book 1) PI  
KM 13573KM 13573 Board Books (30 Books)
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

Board books are ideal for beginning readers because their thick covers and pages which make them more durable than the average picture books. Early childhood students can engage and begin to foster their love of reading through this collection collection of 30 board books. Readers will explore feelings, nature, animals, concepts and more. IL Pres-K.
Board Books (30 Books) K  
B 86388B 86388 Bold and Bright, Black-and-White Animals
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Patent, Dorothy
Length: 32 Copyright: 1998

Introduces, in brief text and illustrations, a variety of animals whose coloring is black-and-white. AR 4.2. Lexile 830.
Bold and Bright, Black-and-White Animals KP  
B 118046B 118046 Bone By Bone: Comparing Animal Skeletons
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Levine, Sara
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

Simple text and illustrations demonstrate the different kinds of skeletons a variety of animals have, and compares these skeletons to kids' human skeletons. Anatomy, Comparative. AR 3.7 Lexile 710 IL K-3.
Bone By Bone: Comparing Animal Skeletons KP  
B 111596B 111596 Bones: Skeletons and How They Work
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Jenkins, Steve
Length: 32 Copyright: 2010

Explores the details of human and animal bones, comparing the differences between the skeletal structure of various species, with several gatefolds that display the skeletons of many creatures. Follett RL 6.1. AR 5.6. RC 7.3. Lexile 980.
Bones: Skeletons and How They Work PI  
B 124124B 124124 Book About Nothing
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bender, Mike
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Explains that a cookie jar that seems empty, a floor after toys have been put away, and the strange noise in the middle of the night all demonstrate nothing. Nothing philosophy. Humorous fiction. IL Pres-3. Lexile 550.
Book About Nothing KP  
B 125533B 125533 Book About Whales
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Antinori, Andrea
Length: 60 Copyright: 2019

Teaches young readers everything they need to know about the largest mammals on earth: how they have evolved over millions of years, what and how they eat, their migration patterns, and more. Juvenile nonfiction. Picture book for older readers. IL 2-6. GR U.
Book About Whales PI  
B 118006B 118006 Book of Babies
Grade Lvl: K Author: Na, Il Sung
Length: 24 Copyright: 2013

A duck travels around meeting different animal babies, including zebras, lions, monkeys, fish, kangaroos, sea horses, polar bears, lizards, and ducklings. IL Pres-K.
Book of Babies K  
KM 7176KM 7176 Boxed Books: Animals I See at the Zoo
Grade Lvl: P Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2002

Collection of books from the Animals I See At the Zoo series (Weekly Reader Early Learning Library). AR level 1.1.-1.5. Follett RL 1.5-1.7. Four-week loan period.
Boxed Books: Animals I See at the Zoo P  
KM 7171KM 7171 Boxed Books: Gail Gibbons Animals
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Gibbons, Gail
Length: 0 Copyright: 2003

Collection of animal books written by Gail Gibbons. Four-week loan period.
Boxed Books: Gail Gibbons Animals PI  
KM 12964KM 12964 Boxed Books: Pets (25 Books)
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2018

Do your students love pets? Have a pet research project in mind? Take a closer look at this boxed book set of 25 nonfiction books that include titles of some of our households' favorite and unique pets. Simple text paired with amazing images leave readers informed and engaged. Contents: A collection of nonfiction 25 pet themed books. IL Pres-3. Book titles include: I Love My Pet Chinchilla, I Love My Pet Ferret, I Love My Pet Frog, I Love My Pet Guinea Pig, I Love My Pet Hermit Crab, I Love My Pet Iguana, I Love My Pet Potbellied Pig, I Love My Pet Salamander, I Love My Pet Turtle, My Cat, My Fish, My Hamster, My Turtle, Pet Cats, Pet Dogs, Pet Goldfish, Pet Hamsters, Pet Parakeets, Pet Rabbits, Pet Cats Up Close, Pet Dogs Up Close, Pet Guinea Pigs Up Close, Pet Hermit Crabs Up Close, Pet Parrots Up Close, and Pet Rabbits Up Close. IL Pres-3.
Boxed Books: Pets (25 Books) KP  
B 125668B 125668 Boy Who Cried Wolf, Narrated by the Sheepish But Truthful Wolf
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Loewen, Nancy
Length: 24 Copyright: 2019

So who was really pulling the wool over whose eyes? The Wolf gets candid about "the boy who cried" in this fractured version of a classic Aesop's fable, delighting readers with his first-person account, while back matter questions encourage discussion about perspective. Includes a condensed version of the original tale. Series fiction: The Other Side of the Fable. Humorous. IL K-3. AR 3.2 Lexile 570. GR N.
Boy Who Cried Wolf, Narrated by the Sheepish But Truthful Wolf KP  
B 126918B 126918 Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Mackesy, Charlie
Length: 128 Copyright: 2019

A modern, illustrated fable for readers of all ages that explores life's universal lessons. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse explores their unlikely friendship and the poignant, universal lessons they learn together. Fable. Realistic fiction. Relationship skills. Social emotional learning. IL 3-7.
Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse PIJ  
B 126382B 126382 Braver: A Wombat's Tale
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Selfors, Suzanne
Length: 277 Copyright: 2020

Young wombat Lola doesn't quite fit in. Wombats are supposed to be shy and quiet, but Lola is talkative, curious, and always getting into trouble. When her village is attacked by a Tasmanian devil leading a group of swamp rats, Lola's parents are captured and the rats say it's on the orders of the queen. To rescue her parents, Lola will have to leave home for the very first time and set off on a wild adventure. Even with the help of friends she meets along the way, Lola will need every ounce of her bold bravery to help rescue her family and save the kingdom. Animal stories. Fantasy. IL 4-8.
Braver: A Wombat's Tale IJ  
KM 943KM 943 Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (2 Parts)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Martin, Bill
Length: 0 Copyright: 2019

Contains Classroom Big Book; 10 spanish/english board books; 1 Teacher guide by Teacher Created Resources; 1 paperback book with audio cd; 1 flannel board and felt figures from story. Repetitive Text. Sequence (Text Structure). Rhyming. Beginning reader. IL Pres-1. AR 1.5. RC 1.4. Lexile 200. GR C. 2 Part Kit.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (2 Parts) KP  
B 77542B 77542 Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (Rev Ed)
Grade Lvl: K Author: Martin, Bill
Length: 32 Copyright: 1992

Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a teacher looking at them. GR level C. IL Pres-K.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (Rev Ed) K  
B 125076B 125076 Bruce's Big Move
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Higgins, Ryan T
Length: 48 Copyright: 2017

With four geese, three mice, and a very grumpy bear all crowded into one den, Bruce is ready for a new home. Animal stories. Humor. Series fiction: Mother Bruce. IL Pres-2. AR 1.9. RC 1.8. Lexile 510.
Bruce's Big Move KP  
B 125576B 125576 Bruce's Big Storm
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Higgins, Ryan T
Length: 48 Copyright: 2019

Grumpy Bruce the bear does not like neighbors, but is forced to help when a big storm draws them all to his home. Humor fiction. Weather. Friendship. Series: Mother Bruce. IL Pres-2.
Bruce's Big Storm KP  
B 128049B 128049 Bryson the Brave Bison: Finding the Courage to Face the Storm
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Davenport, Nate / Freshwater, Luke
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

Bryson, a young bison, shows his herd how to get through a storm with a little bravery and some self-confidence. Courage. Animal fiction. Story in rhyme. Storms. IL Pres-3.
Bryson the Brave Bison: Finding the Courage to Face the Storm KP  
B 93401B 93401 Bugs (Preschool)
Grade Lvl: T Author:
Length: 48 Copyright: 2007

Collection of activities and reproducibles from the 1998-2003 issues of The Mailbox Magazine. Contains literacy ideas, math activities, learning centers, science activities, arts and crafts ideas, songs, poems, and fingerplays.
Bugs (Preschool) T  
B 127563B 127563 Building
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cole, Henry
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

A beaver family works hard to rebuild when their dam is threatened by storms. Animal story. Beaver habits and behaviors. Mammals. STEAM connection. IL Pres-3.
Building KP  
KM 8378KM 8378 Building Fluency Through Reader's Theatre GR 1-2
Grade Lvl: P Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2006

Scripts have multiple reading levels (1.5-3.0). Titles: Many Helping Hands (Theme: family and friends; content area: language arts); Poetry? Yuck! (Theme: kindness; content area: language arts); Lucky the Firehouse Dog (Community heroes; social studies); Moving Forward (Immigration; social studies); Money Counts (counting money; math); Webs of Beauty (patterns; math); A Garden in the City (environment; science); Amazing animals (animals-characteristics; science). Each script is based on a piece of children's literature: A Chair for My Mother, Tale of Custard the Dragon, Firefighters A to Z, How Many Days to America, If You Made a Million, Spider Weaver, City Green, Wolves. Guide provides lessons, ELL support and reproducibles. Contents: teacher's guide; hybrid teacher resource CD (character masks, poem overheads, PowerPoint shows, reproducibles, song overheads, take-home scripts); three performance audio CDs (with scripts, songs, and poems); 16 transparencies (song and poem for each script); and six copies of the eight different scripts.
Building Fluency Through Reader's Theatre GR 1-2 P  
B 127880B 127880 Bunnicula: The Graphic Novel
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Howe, James
Length: 128 Copyright: 2022

Though scoffed at by Harold the dog, Chester the cat tries to warn his human family that their foundling baby bunny must be a vampire. Graphic novel. Adaptation. Detective and mystery fiction. Pets fiction. IL 3-7. AR 3.8. Lexile 570.
Bunnicula: The Graphic Novel PIJ  
B 125978B 125978 Bunny Business (Mama's Day at Work)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Richmond, Lori
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Mama is taking Bunny to work today, and Bunny couldn't be more excited! But when the office isn't all it's cracked up to be, Bunny has to get creative to save the office from boredom. Family stories. Humor fiction. IL Pres-2.
Bunny Business (Mama's Day at Work) KP  
B 124825B 124825 Bunny vs. Monkey (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Smart, Jamie
Length: 61 Copyright: 2016

When mean, selfish Monkey is sent into space, his spaceship crash-lands in Bunny's peaceful forest home, and Monkey, believing he is on a new planet, tries to claim it for his own. Series fiction: Bunny vs. Monkey, Book 1. Graphic novel. IL 2-6. AR 2.6. RC 2.7 Lexile 220.
Bunny vs. Monkey (Book 1) PI  
B 108247B 108247 Busy Buzzy Bee
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wallace, Karen
Length: 32 Copyright: 1999

Explains the behavior and lives of bees, discussing how they collect nectar from flowers, care for their eggs and queen bee, and communicate with each other. From the series DK Readers/Eyewitness Readers, Level 1. AR 2.4. Follett RL 2.0. RC 2.2. Lexile 300.
Busy Buzzy Bee KP  
B 127994B 127994 Butt or Face? (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lavelle, Kari
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

Subtitle: Can You Tell Which End You're Looking At? Readers will learn about animals like Cuban Dwarf Frogs, whose backsides look like a pair of eyes, and the Mary River Turtle, which not only has a unique face, but even breathes through its butt! On every reveal page, kids can enjoy the animals' complete photos and scientific facts, which explain how the critters' camouflage and trickery help them to engage with their habitats. Life science. Comparative anatomy. Series nonfiction: Butt or Face, Book 1. IL Pres-3.
Butt or Face? (Book 1) KP  
B 126804B 126804 Butterfly House
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Flint, Katy
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Step inside to discover over 100 species of nature's most beautiful insects. Provides an introduction to the many different butterfly and moth families. Juvenile nonfiction. Picture book for older readers. IL 3-6.
Butterfly House PI  
B 126848B 126848 Button Your Buttons: It's a Snowy Day!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Houran, Lori Haskins
Length: 34 Copyright: 2020

Hooray for buttons and zippers! Cheers for buckles and snaps! Learning to dress yourself is so much fun -- and it means you're growing up, too! Little ones will love learning all the basics to bundling up for the cold with this sweet winter-themed story filled will playful animal friends and lots of puffy coats and snuggly hats! Celebrates the season and helps kiddos prepare for those snowy, cold days. All about me. Season fiction. Winter. Clothing and dress. Boardbook. IL Pres-1.
Button Your Buttons: It's a Snowy Day! KP  
KM 10658KM 10658 Cabbage Butterfly Life Cycle
Grade Lvl: KPIJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2009

Specimen block shows the different stages: egg, larva, pupa, and two adult butterflies. A key is included.
Cabbage Butterfly Life Cycle KPIJS  
B 109383B 109383 Camels and Llamas at Work
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Barnes, Julia
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

Presents an introduction to camels and llamas and how they are used as pack animals, providing information on how they adapt to different environments, how they provide assistance in everyday tasks, as well as the traditions that bind these animals to their respective cultures. From the series Animals at Work. AR 6.8. Follett RL 6.3.
Camels and Llamas at Work PI  
B 125063B 125063 Can an Aardvark Bark?
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Barks, grunts, squeals—animals make all kinds of sounds to communicate and express themselves. A noisy nonfiction exploration of the many sounds animals make. Picture book for older readers. Animal communication. Juvenile nonfiction. IL 1-5. AR 4.1. Lexile 720.
Can an Aardvark Bark? PI  
B 118593B 118593 Can I Come Too?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Patten, Brian
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

A mouse leads a group of animals on a search for the biggest creature in the world. Cumulative tale. AR 3.2 Lexile 530 IL Pres-1.
Can I Come Too? KP  
B 127388B 127388 Can I Have A Turn? (Hello, Hedgehog, Book 5)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Feuti, Norman
Length: 44 Copyright: 2022

After receiving a new toy car in the mail, Harry and Hedgehog have fun taking turns racing the car around the racetrack Harry built. An Acorn Book. Beginning chapter book. Series fiction: Hello, Hedgehog, Book 35. IL 1-4. Lexile 380.
Can I Have A Turn? (Hello, Hedgehog, Book 5) PI  
B 119662B 119662 Can It Fly?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kalman, Bobbie
Length: 16 Copyright: 2011

Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce children to different animals, insects, and objects that can fly. Uses repetitive text so children can guess whether a duck, a ladybug, a bat, or a dog can fly. Animal flight. Includes notes for adults and related activities. From the series My World: Reading Level C (Crabtree leveled). Lexile 270 IL Pres-1.
Can It Fly? KP  
B 105012B 105012 Can You Cuddle Like a Koala?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Butler, John
Length: 26 Copyright: 2003

Rhyming text describes how various animals move. Animal movements. Locomotion.
Can You Cuddle Like a Koala? K  
B 110230B 110230 Can You Growl Like a Bear?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Butler, John
Length: 26 Copyright: 2007

In rhyming text, the reader is asked to mimic a variety of animal noises in preparation for a good night's sleep. Bedtime. Follett RL 2.6.
Can You Growl Like a Bear? KP  
B 123903B 123903 Canadian Taiga
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Franchino, Vicky
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

Explore the taiga of Canada and learn all about what it's like to live in this biome, from what kinds of plants and animals are found there to what kinds of weather it receives. Environmental science. Series nonfiction: Getting to Know Our Planet. IL 2-6. AR 3.8. Lexile 650.
Canadian Taiga PI  
B 128273B 128273 Caracals
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Murray, Julie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2023

This title introduces the caracal by reviewing what it looks like, where it lives, and what it likes to eat. Beginning reader. Mammals. Series nonfiction: Interesting Animals. Lexile 380. IL K-3.
Caracals KP  
B 123823B 123823 Caribou
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Jeffries, Joyce
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

Book takes a look at caribou in North America, discussing its habitat, what it eats and more. Topics include: Wild reindeer -- Amazing antlers -- A circumpolar creature -- Helpful hooves -- Massive mammal migration -- Caribou calves -- Huge herbivores -- Caribou in danger -- Caribou and people -- Bigger is better. Series nonfiction: North America's Biggest Beasts. IL 3-7. Lexile 680. GR M.
Caribou PI  
B 125223B 125223 Carl and the Meaning of Life
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Freedman, Deborah
Length: 48 Copyright: 2019

When a field mouse asks Carl the earthworm why he tunnels through the dirt, Carl doesn't have an answer, so he sets off to find out. Our world. Biotic communities. Earthworms. Juvenile fiction. IL Pres-3.
Carl and the Meaning of Life KP  
KM 11357KM 11357 Carnival of the Animals (Book & Audio CD)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Prelutsky, Jack
Length: 0 Copyright: 2010

An illustrated collection of animal poems, written to accompany composer Camille Saint-Saens' "The Carnival of the Animals." Contents: book and audio CD of author Jack Prelutsky reading the poems with the musical accompaniment. The final track is the musical piece performed by the Wurttemberg Chamber Orchestra. AR 5.3. IL 1-6.
Carnival of the Animals (Book & Audio CD) PI  
B 117101B 117101 Carnivores
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reynolds, Aaron
Length: 34 Copyright: 2013

Lion, Great White Shark, and Timberwolf, troubled by their bad reputations with the other animals, form a support group which has limited success until Great Horned Owl shares some advice. Predators. Food chains (Ecology) Fiction. Clubs Fiction. AR 3.4 IL K-2.
Carnivores KP  
B 108721B 108721 Carry Me! Animal Babies on the Move
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Stockdale, Susan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2005

Shows the variety of ways in which animal parents transport their young. Follett RL 2.5.
Carry Me! Animal Babies on the Move KP  
B 128278B 128278 Cars, Signs, and Porcupines (Book 3)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Long, Ethan
Length: 48 Copyright: 2021

On a bustling morning in Happy County the animal residents take to their vehicles where they learn about traffic signs and how to catch playful porcupines. Rural communities. Transportation. Beginning reader. Country life. Series fiction: Happy County, Book 3. AR 3.0. Lexile 540. IL Pres-2.
Cars, Signs, and Porcupines (Book 3) KP  
B 128297B 128297 Case of the Strange Splash (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Winkler, Henry
Length: 67 Copyright: 2023

Willow Feathers McBeaver, aka Detective Duck, and her pond animal pals investigate puzzling mysteries caused by human disruptions to their habitat. Early chapter book. Mystery fiction. Animal story. Series fiction: Detective Duck, Book 1. IL 1-4.
Case of the Strange Splash (Book 1) PI  
B 123393B 123393 Cat in the Night
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dunphy, Madeleine
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

A little girl falls asleep just as her cat wakes up. Children will experience the world through the cat's eyes, ears, nose, whiskers, and feet as he travels the neighborhood, meeting up with other denizens of the night. ILA Children's Choice 2017. IL K-3. AR 3.6. Lexile 670.
Cat in the Night KP  
B 123348B 123348 Cat on the Bus
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kim, Aram
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Using onomatopoeia, this almost wordless story tells of a homeless cat who finds shelter on a bus where she meets a cat-loving Asian grandfather. Fiction. ILA Children's Choice 2017. IL Pres-2.
Cat on the Bus KP  
B 106891B 106891 Cat's Meow
Grade Lvl: K Author: Kimble, Warren
Length: 24 Copyright: 2006

With simple words (22 in book) and folk art paintings, Warren Kimble presents eleven cats, from the curious to the proud, the happy and the lazy. Cats in art. Follett RL 1.4.
Cat's Meow K  
B 124210B 124210 Cats
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Amstutz, Lisa J
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

Learn about the appearance, behavior, and abilities of pet cats, and discover why these curious creatures make amazing pets. Beginning reader. Series nonfiction: Little Pebble: Our Pets. IL Pres-1. AR 1.0. Lexile 300. GR G.
Cats KP  
B 125724B 125724 Celebrate You!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rinker, Sherri Duskey
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Celebrates all the small but important milestones on the way to growing up, from the first wobbly baby steps to the time when they're ready to leave the nest. Stories about me. Social emotional learning. Rhyming text. IL Pres-2.
Celebrate You! KP  
B 126806B 126806 Champ and Major: First Dogs
Grade Lvl: KP Author: McCullough, Joy
Length: 24 Copyright: 2021

A picture book about Champ and Major, President-elect Joe Biden's two adorable dogs! Major will be the first shelter dog in the White House, and Champ can't wait to show him around. Presidential pets. German Shepard. Human-animal relationships. IL Pres-3.
Champ and Major: First Dogs KP  
B 128010B 128010 Champion Chompers, Super Stinkers and Other Poems by Extraordinary Animals
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Ashman, Linda
Length: 48 Copyright: 2023

Structured as a guessing game competition, and told through persona poems, the book celebrates animals' standout qualities, from the biggest (blue whale) to the smallest (shrew), with common creatures (speedy cheetahs, long-necked giraffes) plus some less common animals (long-lived tortoises, deep-dwelling snailfish and more). Each persona poem is told from the point of view of a different animal and invites readers to guess who's the fastest flyer, strongest biter, best artist, even the smelliest! Includes back matter. Poetry. STEM. Animal habits and behaviors. Biodiversity. Riddles. Guessing games. IL 1-4. Lexile 1090.
Champion Chompers, Super Stinkers and Other Poems by Extraordinary Animals PI  
B 118397B 118397 Cheese Belongs to You!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Deacon, Alexis
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

Explains how, in rat law, cheese belongs to whoever finds it, unless someone bigger, faster, or more important wants it. Cumulative tale of adjectives. Selfishness- Fiction. IL Pres-1.
Cheese Belongs to You! KP  
B 126654B 126654 Chicken Who Couldn't
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Thomas, Jan
Length: 56 Copyright: 2020

After falling out of Farmer's truck, Chicken must find his own way home in this humorous story about overcoming obstacles and believing in yourself. Self-confidence. Animal stories. Humor. IL Pres-2. Lexile 380.
Chicken Who Couldn't KP  
B 118592B 118592 Chickens Don't Fly: And Other Fun Facts
Grade Lvl: KP Author: DiSiena, Laura Lyn / Eliot, Hannah
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

A book of fun facts about animals of all sizes, shapes, and species. Includes chickens, peregrine falcons, sloths, salamanders, sharks, cheetahs, polar bears, & more. From the series Did You Know?. Follett RL 4.2 AR 4.5 Lexile 870 IL K-2.
Chickens Don't Fly: And Other Fun Facts KP  
B 109723B 109723 Chicky Chicky Chook Chook
Grade Lvl: K Author: MacLennan, Cathy
Length: 28 Copyright: 2007

Chicks, kittens, and bees play in the summer sunshine until a thun- derstorm interupts their idyllic day. Onomatopoeic rhyming text. IL Pres-K.
Chicky Chicky Chook Chook K  
B 109730B 109730 Child's Good Morning Book
Grade Lvl: K Author: Brown, Margaret Wise
Length: 30 Copyright: 2009

As the sun rises, birds, horses, rabbits, flowers, bugs and finally children get up to start their day. Illustrated by Karen Katz. AR 1.9. Follett RL 2.3. IL Pres-K.
Child's Good Morning Book K  
B 125785B 125785 Children Make Terrible Pets
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brown, Peter
Length: 34 Copyright: 2010

When Lucy, a young bear, discovers a boy lost in the woods, she asks her mother if she can have him as a pet, only to find him impossible to train. Animal stories. Humorous fiction. IL Pres-2. AR 1.8. RC 1.4. Lexile 510. GR K.
Children Make Terrible Pets KP  
B 69427B 69427 Children's Zoo
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hoban, Tana
Length: 24 Copyright: 1985

Color photographs of animals are accompanied by several descriptive words.
Children's Zoo KP  
B 123836B 123836 Chimpanzees (Amazing Primates)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Friesen, Helen Lepp
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

This title explores the history, natural habitat, physical features, diet, myths and legends, and life cycle of chimpanzees. Topics include: Meet the chimpanzee -- All about chimpanzees -- Chimpanzee history -- Where chimpanzees live -- Chimpanzee features -- What do chimpanzees eat -- Chimpanzee life cycle -- Conservation of chimpanzees -- Myths and legends. Series nonfiction: Amazing Primates. IL 2-6. AR 4.7. Lexile 790.
Chimpanzees (Amazing Primates) PI  
B 83889B 83889 Chimps Don't Wear Glasses
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Numeroff, Laura
Length: 30 Copyright: 1995

Even though animals don't normally wear glasses, cook, or read, if you use your imagination you can see them doing these and even more fantastic things. RC and Follett RL 2.7. GR level J.
Chimps Don't Wear Glasses KP  
B 124331B 124331 Chinchilla
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Roumanis, Alexis
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

Introduction to pet chinchillas, discussing its life cycle, how to care for them, and more. Series nonfiction: AV2 Let's Read! I Love My Pet. Emerging reader. IL Pres-2. AR 1.9.
Chinchilla KP  
B 127339B 127339 Christmas Owl: Based on the True Story of a Little Owl Named Rockefeller
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kalish, Ellen
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

The story of a little owl who is found inside the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, her curiosity about what the holiday means, and her time spent healing with the woman who saved her life. Holiday story. Animal rescue. Christmas. IL Pres-3.
Christmas Owl: Based on the True Story of a Little Owl Named Rockefeller KP  
DVD 1766DVD 1766 Classification of Life (4 Programs)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 80 Copyright: 2006

Four 20-minute programs. Classifying Life: terminology includes: taxonomy, binomial nomenclature, scientific name, Carolus Linneaus, taxa, evolution, biochemical, embryology, behavior, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species. Classifying Monerans and Protists: terminology includes: bacteria, bacilli, cocci, spirilla, capsule, flagella, decomposer, autotroph, heterotroph, sarcodine, amoeba, ciliate, paramecium, zooflagellate, sporozoan, diatom, and dinoflagellate. Classifying Plants and Fungi: terminology includes: symbiosis, parasite, decomposer, spore, mushroom, yeast, mold, algae, moss, nonvascular plant, vascular plant, gymnosperm, and angiosperm. Classifying Animals: terminology includes: sponges, cnidarians, flatworms, roundworms, segmented worms, mollusks, arthropods, echinoderms, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Closed captioned.
Classification of Life (4 Programs) IJ  
B 124272B 124272 Climb! Koala!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Szymanski, Jennifer
Length: 23 Copyright: 2017

Presents information about koalas, including characteristics, behavior, and habitat. Spend a day with the funny and adorable koala! Young readers will learn all about the basic behavior and habitats of these amazing animals. Through text features such as a vocabulary tree and a wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to new words and concepts - helping them expand their understanding of the world. Emerging reader. Series nonfiction: National Geographic Readers. IL Pres-1. AR 1.4. Lexile 380.
Climb! Koala! KP  
KM 10483KM 10483 Clip-Clop
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2006

Cat, Dog, Pig, and Duck all take Mr. Horse up on his offer of a ride and encourage him to run faster and faster until they all fall off. Book props storytelling kit contains the book by Nicola Smee, Show-a-Tell apron with foam props with velcro to attach to the apron. One-week loan period.
Clip-Clop K  
B 107969B 107969 Clip-Clop
Grade Lvl: K Author: Smee, Nicola
Length: 28 Copyright: 2006

Cat, Dog, Pig, and Duck all take Mr. Horse up on his offer of a ride and encourage him to run faster and faster until they are in danger of falling off. Speed Fiction. Follett RL 1.4 IL Pres-K.
Clip-Clop K  
B 125893B 125893 Coats
Grade Lvl: K Author: Crow, Katrine
Length: 20 Copyright: 2019

Guess which animals belong to each coat in this question-and-answer title. Animals featured: alpaca, tiger, otter, bear, cheetah, and sloth. Board book. IL Pres-K. Lexile 340.
Coats K  
B 124726B 124726 Code of Honor (Bravelands, Book 2)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Hunter, Erin
Length: 372 Copyright: 2018

After an act of betrayal rocks the Bravelands, baboon Thorn must find a way to confront treachery in his own troop, while elephant Sky searches for answers and lion Fearless contends with the usurper who conquered his father's pride. Series fiction: Bravelands, Book 2. Fantasy fiction. IL 4-8. AR 5.4. Lexile 690.
Code of Honor (Bravelands, Book 2) IJ  
KM 13033KM 13033 Code of Honor (Playaway) (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Hunter, Erin
Length: 0 Copyright: 2018

After an act of betrayal rocks the Bravelands, baboon Thorn must find a way to confront treachery in his own troop, while elephant Sky searches for answers and lion Fearless contends with the usurper who conquered his father's pride. Series fiction: Bravelands, Book 2. Playaway - Book 1: KM 12843.Contains 1 playaway, 1 book and one 5-way splitter. Run time of playaway approximately 8 hours. IL 5-8. AR 5.4. Lexile 690.
Code of Honor (Playaway) (Book 2) IJ  
B 73540B 73540 Color Zoo
Grade Lvl: K Author: Ehlert, Lois
Length: 32 Copyright: 1989

Introduces colors and shapes with illustrations of shapes that form animal faces when placed on top of one another. 1990 Caldecott Honor book. Follett RL 1.8.
Color Zoo K  
B 109978B 109978 Colorful Animals
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lambilly-Bresson, Elisabeth de
Length: 16 Copyright: 2007

Seven animals of different colors introduce themselves in simple text and color photos, describing their characteristics and behavior. From the series Animal Show and Tell. AR 1.8. Follett RL 2.4.
Colorful Animals KP  
B 90631B 90631 Complete Daily Curriculum for Early Childhood
Grade Lvl: T Author: Schiller, Pam
Length: 608 Copyright: 2002

Contains more than 1,200 simple activities for early childhood curriculum which are designed to support multiple intelligence levels and learning styles.
Complete Daily Curriculum for Early Childhood T  
DVD 2341DVD 2341 Complex Animals
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 14 Copyright: 2008

There are millions of different types of animals on Earth, ranging from simple animals such as sponges and worms to more complex animals. This program explores complex animals specifically the major vertebrate groups fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Crisp, exciting video footage portrays the major characteristics of each vertebrate group. Specific examples of vertebrates are shown to illustrate the different characteristics of complex animals. Important terminology includes: vertebrae, backbone, gills, ectotherm, fins, metamorphosis, eggs, scales, feathers, and endotherm.
Complex Animals PI  
B 123833B 123833 Cottonmouth
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Lawrence, Ellen
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

A fact-filled book that gives readers a chance not only to learn all about cottonmouth snakes and their swamp habitat, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. Built-in activities, such as guessing how the snake got its name and comparing the physical characteristics of adult and young snakes. Series nonfiction: Swamp Things - Animal Life in a Wetland. IL 2-6. AR 4.1. Lexile 590.
Cottonmouth PI  
B 81051B 81051 Country Road
Grade Lvl: P Author: San Souci, Daniel
Length: 30 Copyright: 1993

A walk with Dad along the old country road one day in spring brings sightings of a hawk, fox tracks, a school of trout, and other signs of nature.
Country Road P  
B 128073B 128073 Courage of the Little Hummingbird: A Tale Told Around the World
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Henderson, Leah
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

A retelling of a tale of bravery against seemingly insurmountable odds and a community working together to overcome adversity, reminding us that no challenge is too great, and that even the smallest of us can make a world of difference. Includes the origins of the folktale and facts about hummingbirds. Animal story. Fable. Folk literature. IL Pres-3.
Courage of the Little Hummingbird: A Tale Told Around the World KP  
B 106645B 106645 Cow Who Clucked
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Fleming, Denise
Length: 34 Copyright: 2006

When a cow loses her moo, she searches to see if another animal in the barn has it. Repetitive text. Follett RL 0.9. Preschool-Grade 1.
Cow Who Clucked KP  
B 127773B 127773 Coyote vs. Dingo
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

Contains facts about coyotes and dingoes, comparing such aspects as their sizes and abilities, and what the outcome would be if they were to fight each other. Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 4.1. RC 3.7. Lexile 630.
Coyote vs. Dingo PI  
B 126830B 126830 Cozy
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brett, Jan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

The coat of a huge wooly musk ox named Cozy is the winter home for a growing number of Alaskan animals who mostly get along. Animal stories. Alaska fiction. Winter. IL Pres-3. AR 3.8. Lexile 760.
Cozy KP  
B 94358B 94358 Crafts for Kids Who Are Wild About The Wild
Grade Lvl: T Author: Ross, Kathy
Length: 176 Copyright: 1998

Provides instructions for more than seventy-five simple craft projects involving dinosaurs, ocean animals, polar animals, insects, reptiles, and animals of ther rain forest and desert. Includes directions for making various puppets, decorations, games, wearable art, gifts using easy-to-obtain items and recycled objects. Most involve cutting and gluing. PI level.
Crafts for Kids Who Are Wild About The Wild T  
B 111417B 111417 Crash of Rhinos, A Party of Jays: The Wacky Ways We Name Animal Groups
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Swanson, Diane
Length: 24 Copyright: 2006

Explains some of the more unusual names given to groups of animals, such as a sleuth of bears, or a party of jays, and includes facts about each included animal. Collective nouns. Animal societies. IL K-2.
Crash of Rhinos, A Party of Jays: The Wacky Ways We Name Animal Groups KP  
KM 11401KM 11401 Crayfish
Grade Lvl: PIJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2010

Biosmount contains two specimens (one shows external features, the other is a dissection). Includes a line drawing of the crayfish's anatomy and teacher's answer key. Crustaceans. Crustacea. Aquatic animals.
Crayfish PIJS  
KM 10737KM 10737 Creative Resources for Early Childhood Classroom
Grade Lvl: T Author: Herr, Judy
Length: 0 Copyright: 2009

Book (5th Edition) provides a theme-based curriculum planner with seventy different themes containing a variety of content including bulletin board ideas, parent letters, music and games, arts and crafts, fingerplay, and dramatic play covering a variety of subject areas. Contents: book and CD-ROM (with assessments, lesson plan forms, and evaluations). Two-week loan period.
Creative Resources for Early Childhood Classroom T  
B 95596B 95596 Creative Resources for the Early Childhood Classroom, 6th Edition
Grade Lvl: T Author: Herr, Judy
Length: 729 Copyright: 2012

Book contains 76 different themes ranging from Ants to Zoo Animals, presented in alphabetical order. Content for each theme includes the following sections: Curriculum Flowchart, Theme Goals, Concepts for Children to Learn, Vocabulary, Bulletin Board Ideas, Sample Parent Letter, Arts and Crafts, Cooking, Dramatic Play, Field Trips, Fingerplays/Chants, Group Time, Science, Math, Sensory, Large Motor, Fine Motor, Social Studies, Books, Recordings and Song Titles, and Technology/Multimedia Resources.
Creative Resources for the Early Childhood Classroom, 6th Edition T  
B 125574B 125574 Creatures of the Night
Grade Lvl: PI Author: De la Bedoyere, Camilla
Length: 80 Copyright: 2014

Features more than a dozen extraordinary animals that live in the dark. These are mammals, birds, insects and spiders whose unique physical features help them to survive in the pitch-black darkness of jungles, fields and in the air.The animals featured include: Aye-aye; common Glow-worm; Fungi; Kinkajou; Mexican Red-kneed Tarantula; Net-casting spider; Railroad worm; and the Vampire Bat. Juvenile nonfiction. Picture book for older readers. IL 2-6.
Creatures of the Night PI  
B 121572B 121572 Cricket Song
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hunter, Anne
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

As crickets sing in the breeze, hunting owls watch over the bay, and sea otters doze on the tide, two children on different continents go to bed. AR 3.3 IL Pres-2.
Cricket Song KP  
GM 182GM 182 Critters: A Learning Game
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Schumacher, Bev
Length: 0 Copyright: 2001

Photographs and simple text introduce young children to different animals and their names. Contents: zipper game mat with directions, learning hints, and activities; book; reproducible home practice page; die; and four moving pieces.
Critters: A Learning Game KP  
B 124522B 124522 Crow Smarts: Inside the Brain of the World's Brightest Bird
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Turner, Pamela S
Length: 73 Copyright: 2016

A research team in New Caledonia follow crows in aviaries and in the wild to track their intelligence. Series nonfiction: Scientists in the Field. IL 3-8. AR 6.2. RC 7.3. Lexile 940.
Crow Smarts: Inside the Brain of the World's Brightest Bird PIJ  
B 126483B 126483 Crows: Genius Birds (Science Comics)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Vanderklugt, Kyla
Length: 122 Copyright: 2020

Learn all about crows and their intelligence. Birds. Graphic novels. Life science. Science Comics series. Nonfiction. IL 4-8. AR 4.6.
Crows: Genius Birds (Science Comics) IJ  
B 110462B 110462 Crunch Munch
Grade Lvl: K Author: London, Jonathan
Length: 22 Copyright: 2001

A rhythmic description of the different ways in which various animals eat, from a frog eating flies to a cat lapping milk.
Crunch Munch K  
B 125891B 125891 Cuddly Critters for Little Geniuses
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Patterson, Sue
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Identifies lesser-known animals, including the scarlet macaw, the parrotfish, the tarsier, and the pink fairy armadillo, and describes what makes them special. Juvenile fiction. Board book. IL Pres-2. AR 5.0.
Cuddly Critters for Little Geniuses KP  
B 124490B 124490 Cuentos de la selva (Tales of the Jungle)
Grade Lvl: PIJS Author: Quiroga, Horacio
Length: 88 Copyright: 2014

The jungle, the man, and the animals, sometimes allied, other times at odds, are the main characters in these fanciful stories, which the author wrote for his children with humor, emotion, and wisdom. Text in Spanish. Authentic literature. Latin America. Short stories. IL 3-12.
Cuentos de la selva (Tales of the Jungle) PIJS  
B 115138B 115138 Curious Critters
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Fitzsimmons, David
Length: 32 Copyright: 2011

Photographs of common North American animals with text explaining some aspects of their natural histories. IL K-4.
Curious Critters KPI  
B 117741B 117741 Curious Critters, Volume Two
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: FitzSimmons, David
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

A variety of animals common to North America pose for portraits against a white background while narrating distinctive aspects of their natural histories. IL K-4.
Curious Critters, Volume Two KPI  
B 112523B 112523 Cutest Critter
Grade Lvl: K Author: Bauer, Marion Dane
Length: 42 Copyright: 2010

Photographs and simple text help readers decides which critter is the cutest. IL Pres-K.
Cutest Critter K  
B 85703B 85703 Daddy, Could I Have an Elephant?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wolf, Jake
Length: 32 Copyright: 1996

Despite his father's objections, Tony insists on wanting such impractical pets as an elephant, a python, or a flamingo. He uses some psychology to persuade his father that a dog would be the least troublesome of all pets. IL Pres-1.
Daddy, Could I Have an Elephant? KP  
B 109198B 109198 Daisy Dawson Is on Her Way!
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Voake, Steve
Length: 98 Copyright: 2008

After a chance encounter with a butterfly, a little girl named Daisy suddenly gains the ability to communicate with animals and is inspired to rescue a stray dog from the pound. Human-animal communication. AR 4.3 RC 4.2 Lexile 670 GR level N IL 2-4.
Daisy Dawson Is on Her Way! PI  
B 116558B 116558 Daisy Dawson on the Farm
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Voake, Steve
Length: 89 Copyright: 2012

Daisy, who can communicate with animals, tries to help her farm animal friends who are grumpy at the hot weather and lack of rain. Daisy tries everything to get it to rain--even a rain dance--but it is Trixie the cat who stumbles upon the solution. AR 4.4 RC 2.5 Lexile 740 GR level N IL 2-4.
Daisy Dawson on the Farm PI  
B 120779B 120779 Daisy to the Rescue: True Stories of Daring Dogs, Paramedic Parrots, and Other Animal Heroes
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Campbell, Jeff
Length: 336 Copyright: 2014

Collects over fifty true stories about animals who have rescued humans from life-threatening situations, often putting themselves in danger in the process. Tales are divided into four sections: "Domestic Companions," mostly chronicling lifesaving actions by pets; "Trained to Serve, Inspired to Heal," about search dogs and various other kinds of animals trained to perform particular functions; "Wild Saviors," profiling unusual interactions between wild animals and humans; and "Legends and Folktales," some describing the traditional folk basis for animal stories. IL 6-12.
Daisy to the Rescue: True Stories of Daring Dogs, Paramedic Parrots, and Ot IJS  
B 111676B 111676 Dancing Feet!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Craig, Lindsey
Length: 26 Copyright: 2010

Easy-to-read, rhyming text depicts different animals dancing. Follett RL 1.4.
Dancing Feet! K  
B 125729B 125729 Dandy
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dyckman, Ame
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

When Daddy spots a solitary weed in his lawn, he's appalled along with all of his neighborhood friends. But his daughter Sweetie has fallen in love with the beautiful flower, even going so far as to name it Charlotte. Racing against time and the mockery of his friends, Daddy has to find a way to get rid of the errant dandelion without breaking his little girl's heart. Humorous fiction. Neighborhoods. Animal stories. IL Pres-2. AR 1.4.
Dandy KP  
B 124365B 124365 Danger in Ancient Rome
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Messner, Kate
Length: 129 Copyright: 2015

The mysterious box that Ranger the golden retriever found in the garden transports him back to first century Rome, where he must rescue Marcus, a young servant boy, and Quintus, a volunteer gladiator, from the brutal world of the Colosseum. Action and adventure. Series fiction: Ranger in Time, book 2. IL 3-7. AR 4.3. RC 3.4. Lexile 610.
Danger in Ancient Rome PIJ  
B 114114B 114114 Dangerous Animals
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Berger, Melvin
Length: 46 Copyright: 2009

Presents facts on a varietyof dangerous animals, including lions, tigers, grizzly bears, hippopotamuses, hyenas, rattlesnakes, and others, in a true/false format. Includes color photographs. From the series Scholastic True Or False. AR 4.2. IL 3-5.
Dangerous Animals PI  
B 121596B 121596 Daniel Finds a Poem
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Archer, Micha
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

A little boy's animal friends help him discover the poetry to be found in nature. Repetitive text. IL Pres-2.
Daniel Finds a Poem KP  
B 124312B 124312 Day and Night
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Evans, Shira
Length: 47 Copyright: 2016

During the day, the sun shines, birds tweet, and bees buzz. Earth is awake! But what happens at night? The moon -- and a whole new group of animals come out to play! Series nonfiction: National Geographic Readers-Level 1 Text is delivered in a nice co-reader format. Nonfiction picture. IL Pres-2.
Day and Night KP  
B 89096B 89096 Daytime and Nighttime Animals
Grade Lvl: P Author: Behm, Barbara
Length: 24 Copyright: 1999

Introduces ten animals and their behavior, including the lemur, iguana, and fox, identifying them either as daytime or nighttime animals. Nocturnal animals. AR 2.2. IL 1-3.
Daytime and Nighttime Animals P  
B 114174B 114174 Deadliest Animals
Grade Lvl: P Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 48 Copyright: 2011

Provides facts about twelve deadly animal species, including sharks, snakes, jellyfish, spiders, and more. From the series National Geographic Reader, Level 3. AR 5.3. IL 1-3.
Deadliest Animals P  
B 121700B 121700 Deadliest Creature in the World
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Guiberson, Brenda Z
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Color illustrations and brief facts introduce readers to deadly animals around the world. Which creature is the deadliest? Is it the insect that bites, the snake that squeezes, or the shrew that paralyzes? Is it the most venomous, the most poisonous, or the one that infects its victims with a fatal disease? Young readers are invited to choose which creature they think is the deadliest. Includes rock python, anopheles mosquito, Komodo dragon, golden poison dart frog, black mamba, ostrich, Brazilian wandering spider, Gaboon viper, box jellyfish, bull shark, geographic cone snail, short-tailed shrew, smasher mantis shrimp, & stonefish. Dangerous animals. IL K-3.
Deadliest Creature in the World KP  
B 69666B 69666 Deer at the Brook
Grade Lvl: K Author: Arnosky, Jim
Length: 25 Copyright: 1986

Poetic and pictorial portray of the lovely things that happen at a brook as a mother deer and two fawns come to drink, fish leap and sunlight sparkles on the water. RC 2.1. Lexile BR.
Deer at the Brook K  
B 124808B 124808 Delivery Bear
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gehl, Laura
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

After Zogby the bear pretends to be a cute bunny in order to get his dream job of delivering cookies, he learns he can do better by being himself. Perserverance. Humorous story. IL Pres-2. RC 2.1.
Delivery Bear KP  
B 124645B 124645 Desastre en la fiesta 100.A (Disaster On The 100Th Day)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Robertson, Jean J
Length: 24 Copyright: 2013

In This Early Reader, animals bring 100 things to celebrate the 100th day of school. Someone spills 100 marbles! Spanish beginning reader. IL Pres-1. AR 2.2. GR F.
Desastre en la fiesta 100.A (Disaster On The 100Th Day) KP  
B 83326B 83326 Desert Alphabet Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 1994

Presents animals, plants and landforms of the desert from A for Australian Water-holding Frog to Z for Zaita, a salt loving plant. AR 4.0.
Desert Alphabet Book KP  
B 115264B 115264 Desert Days, Desert Nights
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Munro, Roxie
Length: 40 Copyright: 2010

Describes the various animals, plants, and geological formations found in North American deserts: the Chihuahuan, Sonoran, Great Basin, Mojave (including Death Valley), & the Painted Desert. With paired double-page illustrations for each desert, book shows each desert scene twice, first during the day, then at night. Readers are challenged to find 18 species of animals, listed on the bottom of the page beneath the picture. Answers are given in the back plus information about the desert environment and fun facts about the animals. Desert animals. Desert plants. Formations (Geology) Picture puzzles. IL 2-4.
Desert Days, Desert Nights PI  
B 89358B 89358 Desert Song
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: JOHNSTON, TONY
Length: 30 Copyright: 2000

As the heat of the desert day fades into night, various nocturnal animals, including bats, coyotes, and snakes, venture out to find food. Illustrated by Ed Young. AR level 2.6.
Desert Song KPI  
B 128265B 128265 Different Teeth of Animals
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hansen, Grace
Length: 24 Copyright: 2024

Learn about the different teeth of animals and how they help animals survive. The title will look at several prey and predator animals and how their different tooth shapes help them hunt meat or eat plants. Beginning reader. Animals. Series nonfiction: Amazing Animal Features. Lexile 590. IL K-3.
Different Teeth of Animals KP  
B 126596B 126596 Dinosaur Feathers
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Nolan, Dennis
Length: 39 Copyright: 2019

A rhyming, nonfiction picture book about how dinosaurs evolved into birds. Includes back matter. Juvenile nonfiction. IL Pres-3.
Dinosaur Feathers KP  
B 118427B 118427 Dinosaurs at the Zoo
Grade Lvl: K Author: Appleby, Alex
Length: 24 Copyright: 2014

Colorful young dinosaurs visit the zoo and see a lion, tiger, zebra, giraffe, gorilla, monkey, polar bear, panda, snake, frog, and other animals. From the series Dinosaur School. Follett RL 0.9 IL Pres-K.
Dinosaurs at the Zoo K  
B 123557B 123557 Dinosaurs: Fossils and Feathers (Science Comics)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Reed, M. K
Length: 117 Copyright: 2016

In graphic novel format, looks at the mystery of what happened to the dinosaurs. Series nonfiction. Comic. IL 4-8. AR 5.7. RC 5.5. Lexile 840. GR V.
Dinosaurs: Fossils and Feathers (Science Comics) IJ  
B 127006B 127006 Dirt Book: Poems About Animals That Live Beneath Our Feet
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Harrison, David L
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

A collection of poems about dirt and the many organisms that live there such as grubs, trap door spiders, moles, earthworms, chipmunks, and doodlebugs. Soil animals. Children's poetry. Our Earth. IL 1-5.
Dirt Book: Poems About Animals That Live Beneath Our Feet PI  
KM 6039KM 6039 Discovery Links GR Level C/D/E (Publisher leveled)
Grade Lvl: P Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1998

Set of nonfiction readers (six copies of eight titles). 2 titles Guided Reading level C: Everyone Eats; Water Changes. 5 titles Guided Reading level D: Animals Hide; Baby Animals; In Summer; What's Alive?; and Where's the Frog; One title Guided Reading level E: Grow, Seed, Grow. Also includes teacher's guide, reproducible mini-books, and one copy of the Spanish version of each title. Newbridge leveled readers (not F&P).
Discovery Links GR Level C/D/E (Publisher leveled) P  
KM 6499KM 6499 Discovery Links GR Level H (Publisher leveled)
Grade Lvl: P Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1999

Set of nonfiction 1st grade readers (six copies of three titles): Animals Build; The Coral Reef; and Fur, Feathers, Scales, Skin. Includes copy of the Spanish version of each title. Newbridge leveled readers (not F&P).
Discovery Links GR Level H (Publisher leveled) P  
B 106623B 106623 Do Donkeys Dance?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Walsh, Melanie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2000

Asks such questions as "Do hippos Hop?" and "Can ladybugs stand on one leg?" and then tells which animal makes each specific movement. Animal locomotion. Preschool-Kindergarten. AR 0.8.
Do Donkeys Dance? K  
B 106874B 106874 Do Lions Live on Lily Pads?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Walsh, Melanie
Length: 26 Copyright: 2006

Illustrations and simple text describe where a number of different animals live. Animal homes. Follet RL 1.0.
Do Lions Live on Lily Pads? K  
B 126272B 126272 Do Not Ever Be a Babysitter!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Muntean, Michaela
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

Uncle Pig is babysitting his nieces and nephews, and he is clueless about what to do! His sister left him a handy list of ideas for how to entertain them, but Pig has a flair for misinterpretation. When his tidy home erupts into messy chaos, what is a rookie babysitter to do? Humorous fiction. Animal stories. IL Pres-2.
Do Not Ever Be a Babysitter! KP  
B 106618B 106618 Do Pigs Have Stripes?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Walsh, Melanie
Length: 32 Copyright: 1996

Readers must identify animals by physical characteristics, asking questions such as "are these a monkey's antlers?" Preschool-Kindergarten. RC 1.5. Lexile 230.
Do Pigs Have Stripes? K  
B 84516B 84516 Do You Know the Difference?
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Bischhoff-Miersch, Andrea
Length: 26 Copyright: 1995

Describes 12 pairs of lookalike animals, offering information that can help children distinguish between them. AR 6.2. Follett RL 5.6. Gorilla/chimpanzee; Indian/African elephant; shark/dolphin; Dromedary/Bactrian camel; hyena/African wild dog; zebra/okapi; alligator/crocodile; jaguar/leopard; rhinoceros/hippopotamus; European bison/American bison; grey seal/sea lion; and moose/reindeer (caribou).
Do You Know the Difference? PI  
KM 12983KM 12983 Do You Really Want a Pet? (10 Books)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Heos, Bridget
Length: 0 Copyright: 2014

So you really want a pet? The dog will turn your house into a gym if you don't walk him, the cat will join a gang if you don't bring it in at night, and the rabbit will begin looking like a walrus with nothing to chew. These humorous but cautionary tales show children why they should be careful what they wish for, or at least be prepared for the responsibility. Series nonfiction: Do you really want a pet? IL Pres-3. Book set. Titles in the kit include: Do you really want a bird? AR 2.5. Lexile 540. Do you really want a cat? AR 2.2. Lexile 520. Do you really want a dog? AR 2.3. Lexile 520. Do you really want a guinea pig? AR 2.7. Lexile 470. Do you really want a hamster? AR 2.4. Lexile 530. Do you really want a horse? AR 2.4. Lexile 510. Do you really want a lizard? AR 2.8. Lexile 560. Do you really want a rabbit? AR 2.5. Lexile 520. Do you really want a snake? AR 2.9. Lexile 490. Do you really want a turtle? AR 2.7. Lexile 510.
Do You Really Want a Pet? (10 Books) KP  
B 107042B 107042 Does a Baboon Sleep in a Bed?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Ehrlich, Fred
Length: 24 Copyright: 2006

Describes the various places that animals and humans sleep. From the series Early Experiences. Follett RL 2.1.
Does a Baboon Sleep in a Bed? K  
B 127967B 127967 Does a Bear Poo in the Woods?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Leighton, Jonny
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

A young bear looks for a place to poo in this hilarious and cheeky rhyming picture book that makes the perfect toilet-training primer. Story in rhyme. Animal fiction. Humorous story. Forest animals. Bears. IL Pres-1.
Does a Bear Poo in the Woods? KP  
B 107043B 107043 Does a Camel Cook?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Ehrlich, Fred
Length: 24 Copyright: 2007

Describes how animals and humans obtain and prepare their food. From the series Early Experiences.
Does a Camel Cook? K  
B 107044B 107044 Does a Chimp Wear Clothes?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Ehrlich, Fred
Length: 24 Copyright: 2005

Explains why people wear different kinds of clothes such as coats, shoes, and gloves and why different kinds of animals do not need clothing. From the series Early Experiences. Follett RL 2.3.
Does a Chimp Wear Clothes? K  
B 106595B 106595 Does a Duck Have a Daddy?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Ehrlich, Fred
Length: 24 Copyright: 2004

Explains how fathers function in a variety of animal families, and celebrates the special role of human daddies. From the series Early Experiences. Follett RL 4.4.
Does a Duck Have a Daddy? K  
B 107045B 107045 Does a Hippo Say Ahh?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Ehrlich, Fred
Length: 24 Copyright: 2003

Explains to young children what happens when they go to the doctor for a check-up or a shot. Medical care. From the series Early Experiences. Follett RL 3.7.
Does a Hippo Say Ahh? K  
B 89091B 89091 Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Carle, Eric
Length: 26 Copyright: 2000

Presents the names of animal babies, parents, and groups, for example, a baby kangaroo is a joey, its mother is a flyer, its father is a boomer, and a group of kangaroos is a troop, mob, or herd. RC 1.5. Lexile BR. IL Pres-1.
Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? KP  
B 106596B 106596 Does a Mouse Have a Mommy?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Ehrlich, Fred
Length: 24 Copyright: 2004

Provides information for young children about the relationship between various animal babies and their mothers. From the series Early Experiences. Follett RL 3.4.
Does a Mouse Have a Mommy? K  
B 109746B 109746 Does A Pig Flush?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Ehrlich, Fred
Length: 28 Copyright: 2005

Explains where different animals eliminate their bodily wastes and tells how children learn to use the toilet when they are old enough.Defecation. From the series Early Experience. Follett RL 3.2.
Does A Pig Flush? K  
B 107049B 107049 Does a Seal Smile?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ehrlich, Fred
Length: 20 Copyright: 2006

Considers the question of whether various animals smile, and looks at the many different ways humans have for greeting one another. Facial expression. Body language. Animal communication. From the series Early Experiences. Follett RL 3.9.
Does a Seal Smile? KP  
B 107047B 107047 Does a Yak Get a Haircut?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Ehrlich, Fred
Length: 24 Copyright: 2003

Shows how only some animals get haircuts and explains why it does not hurt for a child to have his hair cut. Fur. From the series Early Experiences. AR and Follett RL 1.8.
Does a Yak Get a Haircut? K  
B 107048B 107048 Does an Elephant Take a Bath?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Ehrlich, Fred
Length: 24 Copyright: 2005

Presents a children's book for early readers that describes how different animals keep clean or cool. Cleanliness. From the series Early Experiences. Follett RL 2.5.
Does an Elephant Take a Bath? K  
B 126262B 126262 Does It Fart?: A Kid's Guide to the Gas Animals Pass
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Caruso, Nick
Length: 48 Copyright: 2019

In this gaseous guide to kids' favorite animals (and some they've probably never heard of), young readers will discover not only which animals pass gas, but also which have the stinkiest farts, which fart the most, and where all this smelly stuff comes from. They'll even learn which species has its own secret fart code! Animal behavior. IL Pres-2. GR O.
Does It Fart?: A Kid's Guide to the Gas Animals Pass KP  
B 124802B 124802 Dog Named Doug
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wilson, Karma
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Egged on by a ground squirrel, a dog named Doug digs miles underground--taking a detour through the White House--until he returns home, goes to bed, and dreams of digging some more. Dogs fiction. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-2. AR 2.6. Lexile 500.
Dog Named Doug KP  
B 126602B 126602 Dog Patrol: Our Canine Companions and the Kids Who Protect Them
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Laidlaw, Rob
Length: 52 Copyright: 2020

Delve into the history and evolution of dogs as human companions, and empowers young readers to promote the health and happiness of dogs in their own lives and beyond. Juvenile nonfiction. Animals. Pet stores. Animal welfare and treatment. IL 4-8. Lexile 1170.
Dog Patrol: Our Canine Companions and the Kids Who Protect Them PI  
B 113479B 113479 Doggy Whys?
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Prap, Lila
Length: 34 Copyright: 2011

Why do dogs do as we tell them? Why do dogs differ so much? Why are some dogs more obedient than others? Why do dogs bark? These questions and many more are answered in this humourous fact-filled feast. Contains a collection of humorous facts and information about dogs, in simple text with illustrations, presented in question and answer format. IL K-4. Lexile 900.
Doggy Whys? KPI  
B 110465B 110465 Doghouse
Grade Lvl: K Author: Thomas, Jan
Length: 36 Copyright: 2008

Cow, Pig, Duck, and Mouse are afraid to retrieve their ball when it goes into the dog's house, but when they do go in they are plesantlysurprised. Follett RL 1.4. AR .7.
Doghouse K  
B 107719B 107719 Dogs
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Goldish, Meish
Length: 32 Copyright: 2007

Discusses the senses and intelligence of dogs. Describes the jobs many dogs can perform, including disaster rescue, cancer detection, police work, and aid to people with disabilities. Animal intelligence. From the series Smart Animals! AR 4.3. Follett RL 5.1. RC 5.5. Lexile 830.
Dogs PI  
B 124209B 124209 Dogs
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Amstutz, Lisa J
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

Learn about the appearance, behavior, and abilities of pet dogs, and discover why these playful pals make amazing pets. Beginning reader. Series nonfiction: Little Pebble: Our Pets. IL Pres-1. AR 0.9. Lexile 280. GR H.
Dogs KP  
B 109385B 109385 Dogs at Work
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Barnes, Julia
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

Takes a look at the skills of and tasks performed by herding dogs, military dogs, K-9 "officers," search-and-rescue dogs, guide dogs, and other types of working canines. From the series Animals at Work. AR 6.8. Follett RL 6.5.
Dogs at Work PI  
B 125687B 125687 Don't Call Me Bear!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Blabey, Aaron
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Warren, a feisty little koala, is frustrated and annoyed because since the days of Captain Cook, people have called koalas bears, and he really wants everyone to know that koalas are NOT BEARS--unfortunately even Kangaroo and Platypus are not impressed by his argument. Animal stories. Humor fiction. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-2. AR 1.9. Lexile 520.
Don't Call Me Bear! KP  
B 128061B 128061 Don't Touch That Flower!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hemming, Alice
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

Squirrel is apprehensive about the arrival of Spring until he spots a wildflower and tries to claim it as his own, not understanding his overbearing protectiveness is doing more harm than good. Includes information on flowers. Basic concepts. Seasons. Spring time. IL Pres-2.
Don't Touch That Flower! KP  
B 123327B 123327 Don't Wake Up the Tiger
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Teckentrup, Britta
Length: 30 Copyright: 2016

Tiger is fast asleep and she's blocking the way. How will all the animals (and their balloons) get by without waking her up? Picture book. Animal Fiction. Textured book. ILA Children's Choice 2017. IL Pres-1.
Don't Wake Up the Tiger KP  
B 126623B 126623 Don't Worry, Little Crab
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Haughton, Chris
Length: 48 Copyright: 2020

In the rockpool above the sea, live two crabs: Big Crab and Little Crab. Today, they're going for a dip in the sea. 'This is going to be so great!' says Little Crab. But then Little Crab catches a first glimpse of the water. Oh. The waves! They're enormous. 'Jeepers!' Will Little Crab be brave enough to go in? A story about mustering the courage to try something new. Courage. Self-management. Social emotional learning. IL Pres-2. AR 2.0.
Don't Worry, Little Crab KP  
KM 10639KM 10639 Dragonfly Life Cycle (Specimen Block)
Grade Lvl: KPIJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2009

Specimen block shows the Dragonfly life history. Two nymphs of different ages and an adult are embedded in a clear resin. Contents: plastomount. One-week loan period.
Dragonfly Life Cycle (Specimen Block) KPIJS  
B 118743B 118743 Draw!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Colon, Raul
Length: 34 Copyright: 2014

In this wordless picture book, a boy who is confined to his room fills his sketch pad with lions and elephants, then imagines himself on a safari. Wordless. Based on his own childhood, Raúl Colón's book is about the limitless nature of creativity and imagination. Charlotte Huck Honor Book 2015. IL Pres-3.
Draw! KP  
B 123991B 123991 Duck, Duck, Porcupine!
Grade Lvl: P Author: Yoon, Salina
Length: 64 Copyright: 2016

Big Duck likes to boss around her younger brother, Little Duck, and she fancies herself the leader of their trio when joined by their gentle friend Porcupine. Little Duck does not speak yet, but through his expressions and his actions, he shows that he has a better grasp on any situation than his older sister. Beginning reader. Series fiction: Duck, Duck Porcupine. IL K-3. AR 1.5. Lexile 390.
Duck, Duck, Porcupine! P  
B 127375B 127375 Duck! Rabbit!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rosenthal, Amy Krouse
Length: 34 Copyright: 2009

Two unseen characters argue about whether the creature they are looking at is a rabbit or a duck. Opinion writing. Animal story. Animal identification. Humor. IL Pres-2. GR I.
Duck! Rabbit! KP  
B 107880B 107880 Dunk Skunk
Grade Lvl: K Author: Rex, Michael
Length: 26 Copyright: 2005

Sport action rhyme with the names of animals who love to play, such as Goal Mole, Dunk Skunk, and Hurdle Turtle.
Dunk Skunk K  
B 89266B 89266 Each Living Thing
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ryder, Joanne
Length: 32 Copyright: 2000

Celebrates the creatures of the earth, from spiders dangling in their webs to owls hooting and hunting out of sight, and asks that we respect and care for them. AR 3.8. RC 3.3. Lexile 580. FOSS: Animals Two by Two.
Each Living Thing KP  
KM 8933KM 8933 Eagle Puppet
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2004

Bald Eagle Puppet has 29-inch wingspan made of polyester fiber.
Eagle Puppet KPI  
B 112692B 112692 Earth Day Birthday
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Schnetzler, Pattie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2003

Set to the familiar music of "The Twelve Days of Christmas", verses describe different animals that illustrate the wonders of the wild world. Includes a factual section about Earth Day and ways to celebrate it. AR 2.1. IL Pres-3.
Earth Day Birthday KP  
B 106518B 106518 Egg Is Quiet
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Aston, Dianna Hutts
Length: 28 Copyright: 2006

Describes many different kinds of eggs and how they support the lives growing inside of them. Embryology. AR 2.9. Follett RL 2.6. RC 3.5. Lexile 670. GR level N IL K-4.
Egg Is Quiet KPI  
B 125082B 125082 Elephant
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Desmond, Jenni
Length: 48 Copyright: 2018

This nonfiction picture book follows a young boy as the learns about elephants, discussing their anatomy, behaviors, territory, and more. Juvenile nonfiction. Starred reviews. Picture book for older readers. IL K-4.
Elephant KPI  
B 109386B 109386 Elephants at Work
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Barnes, Julia
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

Describes different kinds of work performed by elephants, from waging war to entertaining. Examines the relationship between humans and elephants. Discusses how elephants are trained. Working animals. From the series Animals at Work. AR 6.5. Follett RL 5.4.
Elephants at Work PI  
B 127476B 127476 Elephants on the Move: A Day with an Asian Elephant Family
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Nargi, Lela
Length: 31 Copyright: 2022

Meet Kamala, Rani, Bozie, Swarna, and Spike! These busy Asian elephants have formed a family at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Discover a day in the life of this elephant herd, how keepers interact with them, and how this work helps wild elephants thousands of miles away. Created in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, this fact-filled picture book will help young learners get to know these incredible creatures. Animal habits and behaviors. Elephants. Illustrated work. IL 2-6. Lexile 920.
Elephants on the Move: A Day with an Asian Elephant Family PI  
B 88279B 88279 Elephants Swim
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Riley, Linda
Length: 40 Copyright: 1995

Describes in rhyme how various animals such as elephants, kangaroos, armadillos, and caribou behave in water. FOSS: Animals Two by Two. AR 1.5. RC 2.6. Lexile 330. IL Pres-1.
Elephants Swim KP  
B 123824B 123824 Elk
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Jeffries, Joyce
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

This nonfiction read provides an introduction to elk, discussing their anatomy, habitats, and more. Topics discussed within the text: A big deer -- Where do elk live? -- A deer of different colors -- Bulls, cows, and calves -- Moving for food -- Chewing cud -- Hunting elk -- Protecting elk populations -- Sights and sounds -- Amazing animals. Series nonfiction: North America's Biggest Beasts. IL 3-7. GR L.
Elk PIJ  
B 120236B 120236 Ellie's Story: A Dog's Purpose Novel
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Cameron, W. Bruce
Length: 205 Copyright: 2015

A story about Ellie, a dog that has been trained for search and rescue since a pup, and her handlers, Jakob and Maya, who are lost in their own way, and how Ellie saves them also. Adaptation of the adult book, A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron. Additional information on how search and rescue dogs are selected and trained is appended. Also includes reading & activity guide for ages 8-12. AR 4.2 Lexile 620 IL 3-8. Iowa Children's Choice 2017-2018.
Ellie's Story: A Dog's Purpose Novel IJ  
B 107199B 107199 Elusive Moose
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gannij, Joan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

In this hide and seek book, the narrator easily finds brown bears, eagles, flying squirrels, and other animals but has a hard time finding the elusive moose. End includes Animals of the Northern Lands (facts about all the animals that appears). Illustrations are fabric and felt collages. AR 1.7. Follett RL 2.0.
Elusive Moose KP  
B 126812B 126812 Emperor Penguins
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rake, Jody Sullivan
Length: 24 Copyright: 2019

Emperor penguins are known as the largest of all penguins. Find out more about this flightless, but quick swimming bird. Series: Pebble Plus: Penguins! Juvenile Nonfiction. IL Pres-3. AR 2.4. RC 2.7. Lexile 500.
Emperor Penguins KP  
B 109609B 109609 Eric Carle's ABC
Grade Lvl: K Author: Carle, Eric
Length: 12 Copyright: 2007

Introduces the alphabet. Includes both upper and lower case letters and an illustration of an animal for each letter with the animal's name. Pages fold up.
Eric Carle's ABC K  
B 73669B 73669 Eric Carle's Animals, Animals
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Carle, Eric
Length: 88 Copyright: 1989

Collection of poems by a variety of authors describing the peculiarities of pets and wild and domestic animals. RC 3.8. IL K-5.
Eric Carle's Animals, Animals KPI  
B 101380B 101380 Ethan Out and About
Grade Lvl: KP Author: HURWITZ, JOHANNA
Length: 40 Copyright: 2002

In four brief stories, Ethan feeds birds, squirrels, and ants, chases a cat, and rides bikes with his Dad. From the series Brand New Readers. AR 1.5. Follett RL 1.2.
Ethan Out and About KP  
B 126620B 126620 Even More Lesser Spotted Animals: More Brilliant Beasts You Never Knew You Needed to Know About
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Brown, Martin
Length: 52 Copyright: 2019

Looks at several seldom seen animals, such as gliders, mountain tapir, dingiso, and others, accompanied by information on their size, food, geographic location, and status. Zoology. Includes maps. Picture book for older readers. IL 4-8. AR 5.9. GR T.
Even More Lesser Spotted Animals: More Brilliant Beasts You Never Knew You IJ  
B 128064B 128064 Evergreen
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cordell, Matthew
Length: 48 Copyright: 2023

To deliver her mother's delicious soup to her sick Granny Oak, Evergreen the squirrel must face her fears and make the journey, during which she meets other forest dwellers, including some who want to get their hands on her soup! Animal story. Overcoming fears. IL Pres-2. AR 3.2. Lexile 580.
Evergreen KP  
B 110599B 110599 Every Minute on Earth: Fun Facts
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Murrie, Steve
Length: 224 Copyright: 2007

Subtitle: Fun Facts That Happen Every 60 Seconds. Contains over two hundred facts and figures about occurrences around the world which take place in a minute. Catagories: Earth, Space, Human Body, Technology, Animals, Food, Pop Culture, and Sports.
Every Minute on Earth: Fun Facts IJS  
B 125963B 125963 Everyone Counts
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sierra, Judy
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Diverse animals, led by two rough, tough rhinos, work together to transform an old mall into a zoo including the bugs the rhinos said were too small to count. Animal stories. Basic concepts. Mathematics. Rhyming. IL Pres-2. Lexile 540.
Everyone Counts KP  
B 126018B 126018 Everything Awesome About Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Beasts
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Lowery, Mike
Length: 123 Copyright: 2019

Discover the must-have book for dinosaur enthusiasts, a madcap field guide full of facts and humor, and learn everything you ever wanted to know about prehistoric beasts! Fact book. IL 2-6.
Everything Awesome About Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Beasts PI  
B 126939B 126939 Except Antarctica
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sturgell, Todd
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

When a David Attenborough-esque narrator explains that turtles are found everywhere except Antarctica, one determined turtle sets out to prove him wrong. After recruiting other non-Antarctic animals along the way--much to the narrator's dismay--the turtle and his adventurous friends travel through fields, forests, and cross an entire ocean to reach their goal. But what exactly do they do once they get there?
Except Antarctica KP  
B 125792B 125792 Experiment #256
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kelley, Marty
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

In his science journal, Ian records that his experiments with a jet pack for his dog, Wilbur, lead to chaos and a lot of unhappy people. Humorous stories. Science experiments. Animal fiction. IL Pres-3. Lexile 470.
Experiment #256 KP  
B 123828B 123828 Exploding Ants and Other Amazing Defenses
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Hirsch, Rebecca E
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

What do animals do when they're under attack? Some run. Some hide. But did you know that some animals defend themselves from predators by fighting back? The animals in this book defend themselves in some pretty amazing ways. Series nonfiction: Searchlight Books - Animal Superpowers. IL 3-7. AR 5.1. RC 5.4. Lexile 830. GR R.
Exploding Ants and Other Amazing Defenses PIJ  
B 126902B 126902 Extreme Animal Rumble
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 172 Copyright: 2021

Featuring five books from the Who Would Win? nonfiction series. Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? This book collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Ultimate Bug Rumble, Ultimate Jungle Rumble, Ultimate Dinosaur Rumble, Ultimate Shark Rumble, and Ultimate Ocean Rumble. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more alongside photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts. Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4.
Extreme Animal Rumble PI  
B 79778B 79778 Eyes of Gray Wolf
Grade Lvl: KP Author: London, Jonathan
Length: 32 Copyright: 1993

On a cold northern night, a restless gray wolf encounters an unknown wolf pack, from which a young white wolf steps out and they become mates. AR 3.1. RC and Follett RL 4.1. Lexile 760. IL K-3.
Eyes of Gray Wolf KP  
B 106120B 106120 Eyewitness Books: Skeleton (Revised Edition)
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Parker, Steve
Length: 72 Copyright: 2004

Presents a photographic introduction to skeletons, including humans,mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians, and looks at specific bones and bone structures. Follett RL 8.5.
Eyewitness Books: Skeleton (Revised Edition) IJS  
B 126862B 126862 Falcon vs. Hawk
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Compares and contrasts two ferocious birds. Learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner! Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 4.2. Lexile 740.
Falcon vs. Hawk KP  
B 123695B 123695 Falcons in the City: The Story of a Peregrine Family
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Earley, Chris G
Length: 48 Copyright: 2016

A story of a family of wild birds that moves into a cramped urban home and decides to settle in among towers filled with people and noise. The birds' new human neighbors are quick to try and evict, but it turns out that the falcons have rights too and the law is on their side. Nonfiction picture. IL 3-7.
Falcons in the City: The Story of a Peregrine Family PIJ  
B 126698B 126698 Fall Animals
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Murray, Julie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2021

Describes common animal activities in the fall. Beginning reader. Series nonfiction: ABDO Kids Jr: Seasons, Fall Fun. IL Pres-2. AR 1.0. Lexile 300.
Fall Animals KP  
B 100002B 100002 Farm Animals
Grade Lvl: P Author: Stone, Lynn
Length: 24 Copyright: 2002

Briefly discusses farms that raise domestic animals such as beef cattle, sheeps, hogs, chickens, and turkeys as livestock. From the series Life On the Farm. AR 3.5 IL 2-3.
Farm Animals P  
KM 10666KM 10666 Farm Animals (Blastoff Readers)
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2008

Simple text and photos explore the traits and behavior of animals that live on the farm. From the Blastoff Readers Level 1 series. AR range 1.0-1.5. Titles: Cats; Chickens; Cows; Dogs; Ducks; Geese; Goats; Horses; Pigs; Rabbits; Sheep; and Turkeys.
Farm Animals (Blastoff Readers) KP  
B 108681B 108681 Farm Animals: Fun Facts and Stuff to Do
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 24 Copyright: 2006

Text and photographs describe common farm animals such as cows, sheep, and pigs. Board book. Follett RL 2.9.
Farm Animals: Fun Facts and Stuff to Do KP  
B 68880B 68880 Farm Counting Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Miller, Jane
Length: 22 Copyright: 1984

This book introduces simple number concepts using color photographs of favorite farm animals.
Farm Counting Book KP  
B 124453B 124453 Farm Friends Escape!
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Herman, Gail
Length: 112 Copyright: 2017

Cousins Luke and Sarah spend their summer vacation at their grandparents' farm. When the animals escape the petting zoo, Luke and Sarah must find them and find out who the strange boy at the farm is. Animal tales. Series fiction: Animal Planet Adventures, Book 2. IL 2-6. Lexile 410. GR O.
Farm Friends Escape! PI  
KM 10485KM 10485 Farm Friends Jumbo Knob Puzzle
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2008

Simple wooden puzzle is shaped like a barn. Each animal (cow, goat, chicken, horse, duck, pig, sheep, and the farmer) is one complete piece with a large knob for easy handling. Young children (1 year and up) can match up the puzzle piece with the identical picture on the puzzle.
Farm Friends Jumbo Knob Puzzle K  
KM 6610KM 6610 Farm Puppets
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1999

Hand puppets are made of polyester fibers. Farm puppets include bunny (rabbit); cow; donkey; duck; horse; lamb (sheep); pig; and puppy (dog).
Farm Puppets KP  
B 126114B 126114 Farmer
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Abadia, Ximo
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Paul works hard on his farm while those in the village are resting, but when drought comes, friends unexpectedly arrive to lend a hand. Droughts. Helpfulness. Farm life. IL Pres-2.
Farmer KP  
B 126081B 126081 Fearless Felines: 30 True Tales of Courageous Cats
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Hamilton, Kimberlie
Length: 157 Copyright: 2019

Drawing from the thrilling lives of more than 30 adorable cats throughout history the author retells the fascinating tales of cats through the centuries. Meet Mrs. Chippy, a cat who joined a daring ocean journey to Antarctica, or Simon, the only cat to receive a medal for wartime bravery, and dozens more. Includes timelines. World history. IL 3-8. Lexile 970.
Fearless Felines: 30 True Tales of Courageous Cats PIJ  
B 124119B 124119 Feathers and Hair, What Animals Wear
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ward, Jennifer
Length: 48 Copyright: 2017

Explores through illustrations and descriptive, rhyming text the feathers, fur, skin and hair of different animals and what they reveal about the science behind each animal's physique. Animal anatomy and physiology. Rhyming text. IL Pres-2.
Feathers and Hair, What Animals Wear KP  
B 128085B 128085 Feathers Together
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Levis, Caron
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Stork friends Malena and Klepetan look forward to the next migration from Croatia to South Africa, but when Malena is injured and can not join the flock, their time apart brings many challenges and big feelings, pushing them to stay connected and hope for a spring reunion. Inspired by a pair of real birds with an unbreakable bond. Change. Social awareness. Relationship skills. Animal story. IL Pres-3.
Feathers Together KP  
B 124330B 124330 Ferret
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Carr, Aaron
Length: 24 Copyright: 2014

Introduction to a ferret, discussing its life cycle, how to care for it and more. Series nonfiction: AV2 Let's Read! I Love My Pet. Emerging reader. IL Pres-2. AR 2.1.
Ferret KP  
KM 13650KM 13650 Fetal Pig Model
Grade Lvl: 9-12 Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

Life-Size Model With Removable Internal Organs. Highly Durable Rubberized Material. Common Dissection Organs Highlighted. Easily Cleaned And Stored. Cast from an actual specimen, all of the intricate structural detail usually only seen on a real dissected specimen can clearly be seen on the model of a nearly full-term fetal pig. It features all internal organs and major arteries and veins found along the body cavity, head, and neck. In addition, the heart, lungs, stomach, liver, and intestines are removable as a single unit so students can study the deeper organs and vasculature. One kidney is sectioned to show renal circulation. Made of a unique material for flexibility and durability, the model has the look and feel of a real specimen, and is hand painted to match real dissection specimens.
Fetal Pig Model 9-12  
B 127667B 127667 Fiercest Feuds
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 158 Copyright: 2022

Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Five books are included in the text of this story collection from the Who Would Win nonfiction series. Featuring a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and birds to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Falcon vs. Hawk, Hyena vs. Honey Badger, Komodo Dragon vs. King Cobra, Tarantula vs. Scorpion, and Whale vs. Giant Squid. Animal stories. Predatory. Beginning chapter book. Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-3. Lexile 700.
Fiercest Feuds PI  
B 92297B 92297 File Folder Games Science Grades K-3
Grade Lvl: T Author: Finch, Karen
Length: 383 Copyright: 1992

Reproducible pages provide art and instructions for making 43 manipulative games. Topics: basic sciences; senses; plants; food; health and hygiene; animals; and more.
File Folder Games Science Grades K-3 T  
B 108960B 108960 Find My Friends
Grade Lvl: K Author: Sams, Carl
Length: 14 Copyright: 2006

Several camouflaged animals, including a fawn, a tree frog, and a white-footed mouse, introduce themselves. Camouflage. Board book. Follett RL 1.5.
Find My Friends K  
B 126868B 126868 Finding Danny
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Glass, Linzi
Length: 208 Copyright: 2010

Twelve-year-old Bree Davies is devastated when her beloved Border Collie, Danny, goes missing after her mom leaves the gate open to their Santa Monica home. In her search to find Danny, Bree is thrust into the world of animals in need. With the help and guidance of animal rescuer Rayleen, Bree's heart is opened to the plight of the dogs in the downtown Vox Street shelter. Before long, her emptiness about her own loss shifts into action – and her quest to find Danny and her newfound mission to save the shelter dogs soon become one. Iowa Children's Choice 2012-2013. IL 4-7. AR 5.1. RC 5.5. Lexile 850.
Finding Danny IJ  
KM 13687KM 13687 Finger Puppet Play
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2023

Set of 30 finger puppets for imaginative play for primary interest levels. Random assortment of animals. IL Pres-2.
Finger Puppet Play KP  
B 110432B 110432 Fire Horses
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Fetty, Margaret
Length: 32 Copyright: 2008

A brief summary of the daily life and training of fire horses duringthe early twentieth-century, firehouse pets, and dangers on the job.Draft horses. From the series Horse Power. Follett RL 4.2. AR 4.3. RC 4.5. Lexile 780.
Fire Horses PI  
B 111584B 111584 Fireflies at Midnight
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Singer, Marilyn
Length: 32 Copyright: 2003

Presents poems based on the activities of various insects and animals at different times of the day, from robins at dawn to fireflies at midnight. AR 2.9. RC 2.7. Lexile NP. IL K-4.
Fireflies at Midnight KPI  
B 128079B 128079 First Notes of Spring
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kulekjian, Jessica
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Forest animals stirring from their winter homes and hibernation make a variety of noises to welcome spring. Seasons. Animal fiction. Forests. Performing arts. Music. IL Pres-3.
First Notes of Spring KP  
B 120317B 120317 First Snow in the Woods: A Photographic Fantasy
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sams, Carl R. / Stoick, Jean
Length: 48 Copyright: 2007

Photographs and simple text describe how the animals in the forest prepare for the first winter snows. Change of seasons. Nature photography. AR 3.3 RC 2.8 Lexile 660 IL K-3.
First Snow in the Woods: A Photographic Fantasy KP  
B 106982B 106982 First Words at the Circus
Grade Lvl: K Author: Rey, Margret and H.A. / Rey, Margret. ; Rey, H. A.
Length: 14 Copyright: 2005

Simple text and illustrations introduce preschoolers to new places and new words about the circus. Board book. Curious George. IL Pres-1.
First Words at the Circus K  
B 106981B 106981 First Words at the Zoo
Grade Lvl: K Author: Rey, Margret and H.A. / Rey, Margret. ; Rey, H. A.
Length: 14 Copyright: 2005

Simple text and illustrations introduce preschoolers to new places and new words about the zoo. Board book. Curious George. IL Pres-K.
First Words at the Zoo K  
B 124208B 124208 Fish
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Amstutz, Lisa J
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

Learn about the appearance and behavior of pet fish, and discover why these silent swimmers make great pets. Beginning reader. Series nonfiction: Little Pebble: Our Pets. IL Pres-1. AR 1.0. Lexile 400. GR H.
Fish KP  
B 122947B 122947 Fish (Animal Classification)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Donner, Erica
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

Learn about the defining characteristics of fish. From the series Animal Classification by JUMP!. IL Pres-2. AR 0.9. Lexile 260. GR D. F+P I.
Fish (Animal Classification) KP  
KM 10660KM 10660 Fish Skeleton
Grade Lvl: KPIJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2009

Complete skeleton of a fish (9"x3"). Animal skeletons. Includes key. IL Pres-12.
Fish Skeleton KPIJS  
DVD 1894DVD 1894 Fishy Day: How a Fish Breathes
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 12 Copyright: 2004

Johan makes new discoveries about fish. Not every fish breathes the same way. He learns what gills are and how they work. Sailfish are the fastest swimming salt water fish. Animated.
Fishy Day: How a Fish Breathes KP  
B 124074B 124074 Flamingos
Grade Lvl: KP Author: McCarthy, Cecilia Pinto
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Introduction to flamingos, looking at their physical characteristics, eating habits, colonies, and life cycles. Beginning reader. Series nonfiction: Colorful World of Animals. IL Pres-3. AR 2.1. Lexile 520. GR K.
Flamingos KP  
B 124076B 124076 Flamingos
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Borgert-Spaniol, Megan
Length: 24 Copyright: 2014

Learn more about these balancing birds. Facts like: flamingos eat upside down, suck water through their beak, filter out their food, and spit the water back out, and more. Life science. Series nonfiction: Blastoff! Readers Level 1: Animal Safari. Beginning reader. IL Pres-2. AR 1.7. RC 2.6. Lexile 490.
Flamingos KP  
B 124185B 124185 Flamingos
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Arnold, Quinn M
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

An introduction to flamingos, covering their growth process, behaviors, the lakes they call home, and such defining features as their long legs. The Seedlings: Wild Animal series. Nonfiction. IL Pres-2. AR 1.4. Lexile 340.
Flamingos KP  
B 124219B 124219 Flamingos
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Riggs, Kate
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of flamingos, the long-legged wading birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how flamingos came to live at salt lakes. Series nonfiction: Amazing Animals. IL K-3. AR 3.1. Lexile 510.
Flamingos KP  
B 128272B 128272 Flamingos
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Murray, Julie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2023

Introducing the flamingo by reviewing what it looks like, where it lives, and what it likes to eat. Beginning reader. Birds. Series nonfiction: Interesting Animals. Lexile 350. IL K-3.
Flamingos KP  
B 123904B 123904 Florida Wetlands
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Franchino, Vicky
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

Explore the wetlands of Florida and learn all about what it's like to live in this biome, from what kinds of plants and animals are found there to what kinds of weather it receives. Environmental science. Series nonfiction: Getting to Know Our Planet. IL 2-6. AR 3.5. Lexile 530.
Florida Wetlands PI  
B 126264B 126264 Flubby Is Not a Good Pet! (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Morris, J. E
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Flubby is a large, sleepy cat who refuses to do the things that other pets do. He won't sing, catch, or even jump! But when a scary situation brings Flubby and his owner together, they realize they really do need each other and that makes Flubby a good pet after all. Beginning reader. Pet stories. Humorous fiction. IL Pres-2. AR 0.7. Lexile 140.
Flubby Is Not a Good Pet! (Book 1) KP  
B 128068B 128068 Follow the Flyway: The Marvel of Bird Migration
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Nelson, Sarah
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

An educational picture book in which lyrical text and impressionistic-style illustrations follow the life cycles of twelve migrating birds, representing the species who use the Mississippi flyway route. Back matter includes additional facts about flyways, migration, and each of the featured birds. Animal habitats and behavior. Migration. Animal infancy. IL 1-4.
Follow the Flyway: The Marvel of Bird Migration PI  
B 108610B 108610 Forest Bright, Forest Night
Grade Lvl: K Author: Ward, Jennifer
Length: 26 Copyright: 2007

Board book describes animals during both the daytime and at night. Forest animals. Nocturnal animals. From the series A Simply Nature book. Follett RL 2.9.
Forest Bright, Forest Night K  
B 125732B 125732 Found.
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Newman, Jeff
Length: 48 Copyright: 2018

While Jenn is seeking Prudence, her big, sleek and shiny, black and white dog, she meets and falls in love with Roscoe, a scruffy little golden dog. Wordless picture book. Pet stories. IL Pres-3.
Found. KP  
B 125160B 125160 Fox the Tiger
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Tabor, Corey R
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Fun-loving, mischievous Fox wishes he were a tiger. Tigers are big and fast and sneaky. So he decides to become one! Series fiction: I Can Read! My First-PK. Beginning reader. Humorous fiction. IL Pres-3.
Fox the Tiger KP  
B 117891B 117891 Fraidyzoo
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Heder, Thyra
Length: 42 Copyright: 2013

Little T remembers that she was frightened last time her family visited the zoo but not why, so her creative family helps by imitating animals from A to Z until she recalls exactly what caused her fear. Alphabet book/animal guessing game. IL Pres-2.
Fraidyzoo KP  
B 124134B 124134 Friend Ship
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Yeh, Kat
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Little Hedgehog is very lonely. But then she overhears passersby talking about something that gives her hope-something called a Friend Ship! Hedgehog imagines a ship filled with friends of all kinds, and soon she's ready to hit the open seas in a boat of her own to track it down. Along the way, she meets other lonely animals eager to join her quest. They search north. They search south. They search east. But Hedgehog and her new friends can't find the Ship anywhere! Until she realizes she knows just where the Friend Ship is. . . Juvenile fiction. IL Pres-1.
Friend Ship KP  
B 114080B 114080 Friends: True Stories
Grade Lvl: KPIJ Author: Thimmesh, Catherine
Length: 32 Copyright: 2011

On cover: True Stories of Extraordinary Animal Friendships. Recountsthe true stories of unlikely friendships between different animals. Outstanding Science Trade Book-2012. AR 5.4. IL K-8.
Friends: True Stories KPIJ  
B 124329B 124329 Frog
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Carr, Aaron
Length: 24 Copyright: 2014

Introduction to a frog, discussing its life cycle, how to care for it, and more.Series nonfiction: AV2 Let's Read! I Love My Pet. Emerging reader. IL Pres-2. AR 1.5.
Frog KP  
B 125055B 125055 Frog Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Jenkins, Steve
Length: 33 Copyright: 2019

An introduction to an assortment of the world's frog species, discussing their colors, shapes, and sizes; many different habitats; their lifecycle; and how they find food, escape danger, and attract a mate. Adaptation. Amphibians. Picture book for older readers. IL 1-4.
Frog Book KP  
B 121014B 121014 Frog On a Log
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gray, Kes
Length: 26 Copyright: 2015

In rhyming text, cat explains why frog has to sit on a log, even if he finds it uncomfortable. AR 2.4 IL Pres-1.
Frog On a Log KP  
KM 10640KM 10640 Frog Specimen Blocks (Skeleton and Organs)
Grade Lvl: KPIJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2009

Three specimen blocks of frog anatomy. Two blocks offer the skeletal structure of a grass frog mounted in clear resin. Additional specimen block illustrates a frog dissection with numbers identifying a frog's organs. Paper keys are available to support students with identifying frog anatomical structures. IL K-10.
Frog Specimen Blocks (Skeleton and Organs) KPIJS  
MOD 81MOD 81 Frog Ventral Dissection Model
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2009

Ventral dissection of the bullfrog. Half the lower jaw is removed, and the digestive system is spread to reveal deeply lying organs. The circulatory and reproductive (female) systems are shown in detail. On 16"x21" base. Includes manual.
Frog Ventral Dissection Model JS  
B 124289B 124289 Frog's Life
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kelly, Irene
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Frogs, frogs, and more frogs! This exciting survey of the world's frog species will introduce children to varieties as diverse as the golden poison frog (the planet's most toxic animal), the Amau frog (so tiny it's no bigger than a housefly), and the Chinese gliding frog (which can "fly" up to 17 feet)! Their different hunting techniques, preferred foods, body types, and methods of defense are covered, as are the universal basics of the frog life cycle. Explore many unique species of frogs and take a look a the fundamentals and diversity of frogs. Nonfiction picture book. IL Pres-3.
Frog's Life KP  
B 114680B 114680 Froggy Goes to Camp
Grade Lvl: KP Author: London, Jonathan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2010

Froggy goes to a sleep-away camp, where all of his fun seems to cause trouble for the camp's director. AR 2.5. IL K- 2.
Froggy Goes to Camp KP  
KM 9688KM 9688 From Head to Toe Big Book Only
Grade Lvl: K Author: Carle, Eric
Length: 0 Copyright: 2007

Encourages the reader to exercise by following the movements of various animals. AR 1.0. Follett RL 1.5.
From Head to Toe Big Book Only K  
B 83444B 83444 Fur, Feathers & Flippers: How Animals Live Where
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Lauber, Patricia
Length: 48 Copyright: 1994

Subtitle: How Animals Live Where They Do. Photo-essay shows how animals adapt to the places where they live. Looks at five widely differing habitats: the seas of Antarctica, the grasslands of East Africa, the forests of New England, the desert of the southwestern U.S., and the undra of the Far North. Follett RL 4.0.
Fur, Feathers & Flippers: How Animals Live Where IJ  
B 109109B 109109 Gaggle of Geese & a Clutter of Cats
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Mackall, Dandi Daley
Length: 38 Copyright: 2007

Introduces in rhyming text the collective names used for various animal groups. Animals nomenclature. Collective nouns. Follett RL 2.8.
Gaggle of Geese & a Clutter of Cats KP  
B 110290B 110290 George Washington and the General's Dog
Grade Lvl: P Author: Murphy, Frank
Length: 48 Copyright: 2002

Recounts events in the life of George Washington which focus on his fondness for animals. Human-animal relationships. From the Series: Step into Reading. Step 3 Follett RL 2.9. AR 2.5.
George Washington and the General's Dog P  
B 120601B 120601 Get Out of My Bath!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Teckentrup, Britta
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

Ellie is having a great time splashing around in her bath, but soon everyone else wants to join in the fun... Baths- Fiction. AR 1.5 IL Pres.
Get Out of My Bath! K  
B 123988B 123988 Giant Jumperee
Grade Lvl: K Author: Donaldson, Julia
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Rabbit arrives home one day to hear a loud voice coming from inside his burrow: "I'm the Giant Jumperee and I'm scary as can be!" shouts the stranger. Rabbit's friends Cat, Bear, and Elephant come to help, but they're no match for the mysterious, booming voice. But who is the Giant Jumperee? An animal fable for fans of Room on the Broom and We're Going on a Bear Hunt. This is a tall tale about a frog who tries to scare other animals. IL Pres-2. Lexile 470.
Giant Jumperee K  
KM 9727KM 9727 Giant Soft & Safe Dinosaurs
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2008

A variety of different soft plastic dinosaurs for play and discovery for the early learner. IL Pres-K.
Giant Soft & Safe Dinosaurs KP  
KM 10656KM 10656 Giant Soft & Safe Farm Animals
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2008

Contains ten soft vinyl farm animals. Two each of cow, pig, goat, sheep, and horse (approximately 9" tall).
Giant Soft & Safe Farm Animals KP  
B 123839B 123839 Gibbons (Amazing Primates)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Yasuda, Anita
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

An introduction to gibbons, looking at their history, natural habitats, diets and more. Topics explored in the text: Meet the gibbon -- All about gibbons -- Gibbon history -- Where gibbons live -- Gibbon features -- What do gibbons eat? -- Gibbon life cycle -- Conservation of gibbons -- Myths and legends. Series nonfiction: Amazing Primates. IL 2-6. AR 5.1. Lexile 810.
Gibbons (Amazing Primates) PI  
B 125273B 125273 Giraffe Problems
Grade Lvl: KP Author: John, Jory
Length: 42 Copyright: 2018

Edward the giraffe can't understand why his neck is as long and bendy and, well, ridiculous as it is. No other animal has a neck this absurd. He's tried disguising it, dressing it up, strategically hiding it behind bushes--honestly, anything you can think of, he's tried. Just when he has exhausted his neck-hiding options and is about to throw in the towel, a turtle swoops in and helps giraffe understand that his neck has a purpose, and looks excellent in a bow tie. Animal stories. Self-acceptance. IL Pres-3. AR 2.4. Lexile 530. GR O.
Giraffe Problems KP  
B 87553B 87553 GIRAFFE TROUBLE
Grade Lvl: KP Author: George, Jean Craighead
Length: 32 Copyright: 1998

A young giraffe living on the African plains learns how to be wise as well as fearless when a lion attacks.
GIRAFFE TROUBLE KP  
B 126263B 126263 Girl and the Wolf
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Vermette, Katherena
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A young girl becomes lost in the woods after wandering too far away from her mother. Scared because she is lost, she encounters a large wolf who reminds her of her own ability to survive and find her mother again. Our world. Native Americans. IL Pres-2.
Girl and the Wolf KP  
B 124797B 124797 Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Mosca, Julia Finley
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

A brief rhyming account of the childhood and work of Temple Grandin, an animal scientist who lives with high-functioning autism. Amazing Scientists. Persons with special needs. Picture book for older readers. Notable Science Book. IL K-5. AR 3.5. Lexile 680.
Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin KPI  
B 124602B 124602 Glow-in-the-Dark Creatures
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Hyde, Natalie
Length: 36 Copyright: 2014

Glow-in-the-dark creatures possess one of the most amazing abilities in our world. Using only chemicals in their bodies, they can create bioluminescence, or "living light." The lights they produce come in an astonishing variety of colors and patterns. Glow-in-the-dark creatures use their light displays to hide from enemies, to cry for help, to warn of danger or to find a mate. It is a beautiful silent language. Picture book for older readers. Bioluminescence. Includes extension activities, captions, and content sidebars. IL 5-8. Lexile 1050.
Glow-in-the-Dark Creatures IJ  
B 128022B 128022 Glow: The Wild Wonders of Bioluminescence
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Smith, Jennifer N. R
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

The natural world is an infinite source of wonder, and the phenomenon of bioluminescence is no exception. Glow explores the remarkable way creatures light up of their own accord, and what we can learn from their incredible glow-in-the-dark abilities. Go on a magical journey to the deepest ocean trenches, through winding networks of caves, and into the dark of the forest to experience the marvel of bioluminescence. Life science. Conservation and environment. Water. Juvenile nonfiction. IL 2-6.
Glow: The Wild Wonders of Bioluminescence PI  
B 125151B 125151 Go Sleep In Your Own Bed!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Fleming, Candace
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

When Pig plops into his sty at bedtime, he finds Cow sleeping there and must send her off to her stall, setting off a chain reaction of animals being awakened to move to their own beds. Farm story. Humorous fiction. IL Pres-2. AR 1.7. Lexile 460. GR L.
Go Sleep In Your Own Bed! KP  
B 125193B 125193 Gobi: A Little Dog with a Big Heart
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Leonard, Dion
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Shares the story of Dion, an ultra-marathon runner, and a stray dog she met during a race in China. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2019-2020. Human-animal relationships. Juvenile nonfiction. IL K-3. Lexile 550.
Gobi: A Little Dog with a Big Heart KP  
DVD 1889DVD 1889 Going Home Animal Habitats
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 12 Copyright: 2004

Johan sets out to bring a frog back to its own habitat. Going from a snowy mountain to the hot saltwater summer beach, Johan finally found the green amphibian's natural abode in the pond. Animated.
Going Home Animal Habitats KP  
B 107014B 107014 Gone Wild: An Endangered Animal Alphabet
Grade Lvl: PI Author: McLimans, David
Length: 34 Copyright: 2006

Presents the alphabet in capital letters designed to look like endangered animals, and lists facts on each species, covering their habitats, geographic ranges, threats to survival, and statuses. 2007 Caldecott Honor book.
Gone Wild: An Endangered Animal Alphabet PI  
KM 10452KM 10452 Good Day
Grade Lvl: K Author: Henkes, Kevin
Length: 0 Copyright: 2007

A bird, a fox, a dog, and a squirrel overcome minor setbacks to have a very good day. Contents: Show-a Tale apron, book by Kevin Henkes, and props to attach to apron. One-week loan period.
Good Day K  
B 107179B 107179 Good Day
Grade Lvl: K Author: Henkes, Kevin
Length: 24 Copyright: 2007

A bird, a fox, a dog, and squirrel overcome minor setbacks to have a very good day. AR 2.1.
Good Day K  
B 107676B 107676 Good Morning, Little Polar Bear
Grade Lvl: K Author: Votaw, Carol
Length: 32 Copyright: 2005

Describes 13 baby Arctic animals and their families and how they begin each day. AR 4.0. Follett RL 2.6.
Good Morning, Little Polar Bear K  
KM 9675KM 9675 Good Morning, Little Polar Bear Big Book Only (BB)
Grade Lvl: K Author: Votaw, Carol
Length: 0 Copyright: 2005

Describes 13 baby Arctic animals and their families and how they begin each day. AR 4.0. Follett RL 2.6. Contents: big book.
Good Morning, Little Polar Bear Big Book Only (BB) K  
B 123396B 123396 Good Night, Little Rainbow Fish
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Pfister
Length: 28 Copyright: 2012

Little Rainbow Fish cannot sleep, and his mother comforts him by promising to watch over him while he rests. Fiction. Rainbow Fish Series. IL Pres-2. AR 2.2.
Good Night, Little Rainbow Fish KP  
B 125975B 125975 Good Night, Mr. Panda
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Antony, Steve
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

It is bedtime and Mr. Panda carefully reminds his friends of the things that they need to do like brushing their teeth, and taking a bath before settling down for the night--but sometimes Mr. Panda can be absentminded, and Lemur has to remind him which bed is his. Bedtime story. Absent-mindedness. IL Pres-1. AR 1.1. Lexile 320.
Good Night, Mr. Panda KP  
B 124826B 124826 Good Rosie!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: DiCamillo, Kate
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Rosie is a good dog and a faithful companion to her owner, George. She likes taking walks with George and looking at the clouds together, but the closest she comes to another dog is when she encounters her reflection in her empty dog bowl, and sometimes that makes Rosie feel lonely. One day George takes Rosie to the dog park, but the park is full of dogs that Rosie doesn't know, which makes her feel lonelier than ever. When big, loud Maurice and small, yippy Fifi bound over and want to play, Rosie's not sure how to respond. Is there a trick to making friends? And if so, can they all figure it out together? IL Pres-3. AR 1.9. Lexile 490.
Good Rosie! KP  
B 110231B 110231 Good Thing You're Not an Octopus!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Markes, Julie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2001

A little boy finds that his life is pretty easy compared to how it might be. AR 2.2. Follett RL 1.9.
Good Thing You're Not an Octopus! K  
B 126439B 126439 Goodbye Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Parr, Todd
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Shows the emotions a person might feel after a loss, and that someone will always be there to support them. Social emotional learning. Grief and loss. Animal stories. IL Pres-3. Lexile 410. GR K.
Goodbye Book KP  
B 125225B 125225 Goose Egg
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wong, Liz
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Henrietta the elephant's serene life is disrupted when a baby goose comes to stay, but after Goose finally leaves, Henrietta no longer enjoys the quiet. Animal stories. Humor. Juvenile fiction. IL Pres-2. Lexile 490. GR L.
Goose Egg KP  
B 88599B 88599 Goose's Gold
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Roy, Ron
Length: 86 Copyright: 1999

When Ruth Rose and her friends, vacationing in Florida, discover that her grandmother is about to invest in a project to recover sunken treasure, they stumble upon evidence that the entire plan may be a fraud. A To Z Mysteries. AR 3.3. RC 2.8. Lexile 380. GR level N. IL 2-4.
Goose's Gold PI  
B 123838B 123838 Gorillas (Amazing Primates)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: McDowell, Pamela
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

An introduction to the gorilla, including where it lives, what it eats, its life cycle, and physical features. Topics explored within the pages: Meet the gorilla -- All about gorillas -- Gorilla history -- Where gorillas live -- Gorilla features -- What do gorillas eat? -- Gorilla life cycle -- Conservation of gorillas -- Myths and legends. Series nonfiction: Amazing Primates. IL 2-6. AR 5.1. Lexile 870.
Gorillas (Amazing Primates) PI  
B 123134B 123134 Gorillas Up Close
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Nippert-Eng, Christena E
Length: 176 Copyright: 2016

Photographs and text look at the lives of gorillas, exploring the differences between gorillas in zoos and in the wild by observing a gorilla family troop at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo. IL 3-8. AR 7.0. RC 9.3.. Lexile 1040.
Gorillas Up Close PIJ  
B 125144B 125144 Got to Get to Bear's!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lies, Brian
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

In spite of the worsening weather, Izzy the chipmunk sets off to Bear's den in response to an urgent request from a friend in need. Friendship stories. Juvenile fiction. IL Pres-2. RC 1.8. Lexile 510.
Got to Get to Bear's! KP  
MOD 79MOD 79 Grasshopper Life Cycle
Grade Lvl: KPIJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2007

Plastomount display shows grasshopper specimens in the various stages of incomplete metamorphosis. Includes the egg and six nymphs (resembling small adults of increasing size) plus adult grasshopper encased in display (3"x6.5"). Includes a key to identify each numbered specimen and storage case. Catantops splendens.
Grasshopper Life Cycle KPIJS  
B 123841B 123841 Gray Wolves (Wild Animal Kingdom)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Terp, Gail
Length: 31 Copyright: 2017

Diagrams, graphs, and other infographics give readers visual literacy practice while also digging into the gray wolves' appearances, daily lives, and homes. This hi/lo series is perfect for cause/effect studies and exploring the lives of animals and their place in their food web and biome. Series nonfiction: Wild Animal Kingdom. IL 2-6. Lexile 510. GR L-N.
Gray Wolves (Wild Animal Kingdom) PI  
B 123905B 123905 Great Barrier Reef
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Franchino, Vicky
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

Explore the Great Barrier Reef and learn all about what it's like to live in this biome, from what kinds of plants and animals are found there to what kinds of weather it receives. Environmental science. Series nonfiction: Getting to Know Our Planet. IL 2-6. AR 3.7. Lexile 590.
Great Barrier Reef PI  
B 125061B 125061 Great Penguin Rescue: Saving the African Penguins
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Markle, Sandra
Length: 48 Copyright: 2018

The African Penguin population is critically low, due to various factors including climate change. Scientists and volunteers with a South African organization are helping to rescue these endangered birds by rearing abandoned chicks. Picture book for older readers. Series nonfiction: Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries. IL 2-7. AR 6.5. RC 9.6. Lexile 1070. GR V.
Great Penguin Rescue: Saving the African Penguins PIJ  
B 125196B 125196 Great Pet Escape
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Jamieson, Victoria
Length: 63 Copyright: 2016

A young graphic novel chapter book about the escape escapades of class pets at Daisy P. Flugelhorn Elementary School. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2019-2020. Graphic novel. Beginning chapter book. Series: Pets On the Loose!, Book 1. IL K-3. AR 2.8. RC 3.3. GR R.
Great Pet Escape KP  
B 124523B 124523 Great White Shark Scientist
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Montgomery, Sy
Length: 70 Copyright: 2016

Follow Dr. Greg Skomal, biologist and head of the Massachusetts Shark Research Program, as he strives to better understand the habits and habitats of Great Whites in order to save this amazing, if maligned, creature of the deep. Series nonfiction: Scientists In The Field series. IL 4-9. AR 6.2. RC 8.5. Lexile 1000.
Great White Shark Scientist IJ  
B 126871B 126871 Green Ants vs. Army Ants
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Compares and contrasts two ferocious insects. Learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner! Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 3.8. RC 3.8. Lexile 660.
Green Ants vs. Army Ants KPI  
B 123821B 123821 Grizzly Bear
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Stanley, Joseph
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

Book takes a look at grizzly bears in North America, discussing their habitat, how they eat and more. Topics explored in the text include: Big brown bears -- A closer look -- A shrinking habitat -- Deep sleep -- Cute cubs -- Hungry omnivores -- From hunters to hunted -- Grizzly bears and people -- Protecting grizzly bears -- Powerful predators. Series nonfiction: North America's Biggest Beasts. IL 3-7. GR L.
Grizzly Bear PIJ  
B 92708B 92708 Group Time Activities A to Z
Grade Lvl: T Author: Matricardi, Joanne
Length: 162 Copyright: 2006

Presents a detailed lesson plan format of activities for young children ages two and up. The activities spotlight music, large and small muscle procedures, cognitive abilities, and games that are easy to understand and follow. Includes holidays, animals, the senses, healthy habits, shapes, the seasons, literature. Authors: Joanne Matricardi and Jeanne McLarty.
Group Time Activities A to Z T  
B 106978B 106978 Grow Up!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Laden, Nina
Length: 26 Copyright: 2003

Rhymes tell what some babies grow up to be. Baby animals. Animals-infancy. Board book with die-cut pages.
Grow Up! K  
B 126988B 126988 Grow: Secrets of Our DNA
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Davies, Nicola
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

An introduction to genetic code combines simple, engaging language and expressive, child-friendly illustrations to explain how biological life grows and changes and how DNA combines to make humans both unique and connected to all life on the planet. Genetics. All about me. Growth. NSTA Notable Outstanding Science Tradebook, 2021. IL 2-6. AR 5.3. GR P.
Grow: Secrets of Our DNA PI  
B 125516B 125516 Grumpy Monkey
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lang, Suzanne
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Jim Panzee wakes up in a bad mood one beautiful day, but he keeps denying he is grumpy even as his friends give advice for feeling better. Animal stories. Humor fiction. Emotions and feelings. IL Pres-3. AR 2. Lexile 460. GR L.
Grumpy Monkey KP  
KM 13279KM 13279 Guess What Is Growing Inside This Egg (3 Wonderbooks)
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Posada, Mia
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

Crack, crack...animal babies are hatched all over the place. Can you figure out who's who? Set of 3 WonderBooks, plus cables, headphones, charger and a 5-way splitter. Wonderbook run time: 7 minutes and 19 seconds. IL K-3. AR 4.0. Lexile 630.
Guess What Is Growing Inside This Egg (3 Wonderbooks) KPI  
B 124827B 124827 Guess Who, Haiku!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Caswell, Deanna
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

A collection of haiku, each of which describes an animal and asks a question that rhymes with the answer on the following page. Poetry. Juvenile nonfiction. IL Pres-3.
Guess Who, Haiku! KP  
KM 7037KM 7037 Guided Reading AlphaKids Level B/D
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2002

Contains six copies of each of the following nonfiction readers: Fishbowl (level B, RR2); The Farm (level D, RR6); and The Pond (level D, RR5). Leveled by publisher.
Guided Reading AlphaKids Level B/D KP  
KM 7038KM 7038 Guided Reading AlphaKids Level C
Grade Lvl: P Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2002

Contains six copies of each of the following level C nonfiction titles: Butterfly (RR3); Cats (RR3); and Dinosaur Time (RR4). Leveled by publisher.
Guided Reading AlphaKids Level C P  
KM 6899KM 6899 Guided Reading C Little Celebrations Nonfiction
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2001

Contains set of nonfiction readers (six copies of three titles): Panda Babies; Rabbit Food; and Sea Riddles.
Guided Reading C Little Celebrations Nonfiction KP  
KM 6128KM 6128 Guided Reading Gold PM Nonfiction Level M
Grade Lvl: P Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1999

Contains 36 second grade readers on Level M (6 copies of each of the following titles: Foxes; Owls; Raccoons; Bats; Tasmanian Devils; and Skunks). Includes teacher's guide: Nocturnal Animals. Both Rigby and Fountas & Pinnell GR level M.
Guided Reading Gold PM Nonfiction Level M P  
KM 5771KM 5771 Guided Reading Level B
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1998

Contains 36 K-1 readers (6 copies of each of the following Rigby/Wright Group titles: Look Out; Pat, Pat, Pat; Tails; Where Are the Babies?; Who Made These Tracks?; and Zoo).
Guided Reading Level B KP  
KM 7355KM 7355 Guided Reading Level C
Grade Lvl: P Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1990

Contains 18 Guided Reading Books, Level C (6 copies each of three assorted titles).
Guided Reading Level C P  
KM 7358KM 7358 Guided Reading Level C
Grade Lvl: P Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1997

Contains 18 Start to Read Books (6 copies of each the following titles: Fox On the Box; I Grow Too!; and I Want a Pet). IL K-1.
Guided Reading Level C P  
KM 7365KM 7365 Guided Reading Level D
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2000

Contains 6 copies each of Mouse Finds A House (D) from School Zone Start to Read; and Winnie Wakes Up (D) from Brand New Readers. IL K-1.
Guided Reading Level D KP  
KM 6533KM 6533 Guided Reading Little Red Readers Level B/C
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1996

Contains six copies of each of the following nonfiction titles: Animal Homes(B); Animals I Like To Feed (C); and At the Wildlife Park (B). IL K.
Guided Reading Little Red Readers Level B/C K  
KM 7064KM 7064 Guided Reading Little Red Readers Levels B/D
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1996

Contains six copies of each of the following nonfiction readers: Animals Babies (level B); At the Water Hole (level C); and Animals Noises (level C). IL K-1.
Guided Reading Little Red Readers Levels B/D KP  
KM 6129KM 6129 Guided Reading Silver PM Nonfiction Level N
Grade Lvl: P Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2003

Contains 36 third grade readers (6 copies of each of the following titles: Caribou; Whales; and Wolves from Level N; Antarctic Seals; Antarctic Penguins; and Polar Bears from Level O). Includes teacher's guide: Polar Animals.
Guided Reading Silver PM Nonfiction Level N P  
KM 6126KM 6126 Guided Reading Turquoise PM Nonfiction Level J (Rigby) Level K (F & P )
Grade Lvl: P Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1998

Contains 36 second grade Rigby readers on Level J (6 copies of each of the following titles: Brown Bears; Kangaroos; Elephants; Lions and Tigers; Hippos; and Monkeys and Apes). Includes teacher's guide: Animals in the Wild. Fountas & Pinnell GR level K.
Guided Reading Turquoise PM Nonfiction Level J (Rigby) Level K (F & P ) P  
B 124328B 124328 Guinea Pig
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Carr, Aaron
Length: 24 Copyright: 2014

Introduction to a guinea pig, discussing its life cycle, how to care for it and more. Series nonfiction: AV2 Let's Read! I Love My Pet. Emerging reader. IL Pres-2. AR 1.9.
Guinea Pig KP  
B 124207B 124207 Guinea Pigs
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Amstutz, Lisa J
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

Learn about the appearance and behavior of guinea pigs, and discover why these playful rodents make great pets. Beginning reader. Series nonfiction: Little Pebble: Our Pets. IL Pres-1. AR 1.0. Lexile 360. GR H.
Guinea Pigs KP  
B 126861B 126861 Hammerhead vs. Bull Shark
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2011

Compare and contrast two ferocious shark species. Learn about the sharks' anatomies, behaviors, and more. Book is packed with photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts. Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 3.9. RC 3.1. Lexile 780.
Hammerhead vs. Bull Shark KPI  
B 124206B 124206 Hamsters
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Amstutz, Lisa J
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

Learn about the appearance and behavior of hamsters, and discover why these curious rodents make great pets. Beginning reader. Series nonfiction: Little Pebble: Our Pets. IL Pres-1. AR 1.0. Lexile 330. GR G.
Hamsters KP  
B 127389B 127389 Happy Birthday, Hedgehog! (Hello, Hedgehog, Book 6)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Feuti, Norman
Length: 44 Copyright: 2022

Harry is worried when he discovers someone has given his best friend Hedgehog the exact same birthday gift he brought, but Hedgehog reassures his best pal that since he now has two airplanes he can race them with Harry. An Acorn Book. Beginning chapter book. Series fiction: Hello, Hedgehog, Book 5. IL 1-4. Lexile 390.
Happy Birthday, Hedgehog! (Hello, Hedgehog, Book 6) PI  
KM 10662KM 10662 Harmful Insects
Grade Lvl: KPIJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2009

Contains ten specimen blocks with insects that have a harmful impact on human life and are considered pests. Includes cockroach, weevil, grasshopper, antler horned beetle, longhorned beetle, stag beetle, onion fly, shield beetle, chafer beetle, and mole cricket.
Harmful Insects KPIJS  
B 125492B 125492 Harold & Hog Pretend for Real!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Santat, Dan
Length: 50 Copyright: 2019

Can the friendship of best friends Harold and Hog, a carefree elephant and a careful hog, survive a game of pretending to be Mo Willems's Elephant and Piggie? Series fiction: Elephant and Piggle Like Reading! Beginning reader. Friendship stories. IL Pres-2. AR 1.4.
Harold & Hog Pretend for Real! KP  
B 125226B 125226 Harold Loves His Woolly Hat
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kousky, Vern
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Harold is a very special bear who always wears a woolly hat, so when a crow steals the hat from him, he tries to win it back. Animal story. Generosity. Juvenile fiction. IL K-3. Lexile 490. GR K.
Harold Loves His Woolly Hat KP  
B 75884B 75884 Have You Seen My Cat?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Carle, Eric
Length: 21 Copyright: 1987

A young boy encounters all sorts of cats while searching for the one he lost. Guided Reading level B. RC 1.1.
Have You Seen My Cat? KP  
KM 7735KM 7735 Have You Seen My Cat? (GR level B)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Carle, Eric
Length: 0 Copyright: 1987

A young boy encounters all sorts of cats while searching for the one he lost. Contents: six copies of the book by Eric Carle. RC 1.1 Lexile BR GR level B IL K-1.
Have You Seen My Cat? (GR level B) KP  
B 124327B 124327 Hedgehog
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Carr, Aaron
Length: 24 Copyright: 2014

Introduction to a hedgehog, discussing its life cycle, how to care for it and more. Series nonfiction: AV2 Let's Read! I Love My Pet. Emerging reader. IL Pres-2. AR 1.5.
Hedgehog KP  
B 125379B 125379 Hedgehogs
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Murray, Julie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

Discuss the life and habits of hedgehogs. These tiny and spiny nocturnal mammals can be found throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa. They also live in New Zealand, but are not native to it. Learn what they look like, what they like to eat, and more. Beginning reader. Series nonfiction: ABDO Kids Junior: Nocturnal Animals. IL Pres-2. AR 1.0. Lexile 320. GR D.
Hedgehogs KP  
B 124313B 124313 Hello Penguin!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Williams, Kathryn
Length: 23 Copyright: 2017

Meet amazing penguins from all around the world! Young readers will learn about penguins big and small from National Geographic Kids. This book provides an introduction to the habits, food sources, and environments of penguins. Series nonfiction. National Geographic Readers. Emerging reader.
Hello Penguin! KP  
B 106896B 106896 Hello, Arctic!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Taylor, Theodore
Length: 32 Copyright: 2002

Greets the birds and animals of the tundra as they experience the change of seasons in their frozen northern land. Tundra animals. AR 1.2. Follett RL 1.5.
Hello, Arctic! K  
B 128221B 128221 Hello, World! (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Long, Ethan
Length: 48 Copyright: 2020

Introduces the sights and residents of Happy County, where a lot of things are happening and every day can end on a happy note. Our world. Community life. Series fiction: Happy County, Book 1. IL Pres-3. AR 2.5.
Hello, World! (Book 1) KP  
B 124326B 124326 Hermit Crab
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Carr, Aaron
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

Introduction to pet hermit crabs, discussing their life cycle, how to care for them, and more.Series nonfiction: AV2 Let's Read! I Love My Pet. Emerging reader. IL Pres-2. AR 2.1.
Hermit Crab KP  
B 124240B 124240 Hey, Boy
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Strouse, Benjamin
Length: 48 Copyright: 2017

A little boy must give up his new dog after he gets hurt caring for him, but never gives up on dreams of them being together. Juvenile fiction. IL K-3. Lexile 490.
Hey, Boy KP  
B 107661B 107661 Hide-and-Seek Animals
Grade Lvl: K Author: Eck, Kristin
Length: 16 Copyright: 2004

Simple text and photographs demonstrate animals who use camouflage for protection. Camouflage. From the series Hide-and-Seek Books. Tough Toddler Books. Follett RL 1.4.
Hide-and-Seek Animals K  
B 107666B 107666 Hide-and-Seek Pets
Grade Lvl: K Author: Harte, May
Length: 16 Copyright: 2004

Simple text challenges the reader to find a dog, a kitten, and a rabbit hidden in photographs. Picture puzzles. From the series Hide-and-Seek Books. Tough Toddler Books. Follett RL 1.2.
Hide-and-Seek Pets K  
B 125495B 125495 High Five
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rubin, Adam
Length: 64 Copyright: 2019

Animals present hand slapping skills to readers, just in time for the annual high five contest. From the creators of Dragons Love Tacos. Humorous stories. Animals fiction. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-2. AR 3.2. Lexile 590.
High Five KP  
B 118595B 118595 Hippos Can't Swim: And Other Fun Facts
Grade Lvl: KP Author: DiSiena, Laura Lyn / Eliot, Hannah
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

Book is full of fun facts about all sorts of animals, from sleepy ants to zebras to jellyfish that glow! AR 4.2 IL K-2.
Hippos Can't Swim: And Other Fun Facts KP  
B 125149B 125149 Hippy-Hoppy Toad
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Archer, Peggy
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

A tiny toad suddenly finds himself in a tree then, as other creatures startle him with a peck, a buzz, or a bump, he hops to new locations along the road. Rhyming. Story in verse. Juvenile fiction. IL Pres-2. AR 2.8. Lexile 470. GR K.
Hippy-Hoppy Toad KP  
B 128271B 128271 Honey Badgers
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Murray, Julie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2023

Introduces the honey badger by reviewing what it looks like, where it lives, and what it likes to eat. Beginning reader. Mammals. Series nonfiction: Interesting Animals. Lexile 300. IL K-3.
Honey Badgers KP  
KM 10642KM 10642 Honey Bee Life Cycle (Specimen Block)
Grade Lvl: KPIJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2009

Mount shows the life cycle of the honey bee. Metamorphosis. 12 specimens embedded in a clear resin. Includes: egg; larva; pupa; adult (worker); adult (drone); adult (Queen); the base of nest; worker comb; Queen comb; bee pollen; honey; and wax. Contents: key to identify the numbered specimens and plastomount. One-week loan period.
Honey Bee Life Cycle (Specimen Block) KPIJS  
B 126938B 126938 Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Fleming, Candace
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

Describes the life cycle of the hard-working honeybee. Get up close and personal with Apis, one honeybee, as she embarks on her journey through life. Beginning at birth, the honeybee emerges through the wax cap of her cell and is driven to protect and take care of her hive. She cleans the nursery and feeds the larvae and the queen. But is she strong enough to fly? Not yet. She builds wax comb to store honey, and transfers pollen from other bees into the storage. She defends the hive from invaders. Apis accomplishes all of this before beginning her life outdoors as an adventurer, seeking nectar to bring back to her hive. Picture book for older readers. Animals. Bees nonfiction. IL 2-6. AR 4.2. Lexile 750.
Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera PI  
KM 13735KM 13735 Hope for Winter (20 Books)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Yates, David
Length: 0 Copyright: 2014

Subtitle: The True Story of a Remarkable Dolphin Friendship. Details the experiences of a dolphin who was rescued five years after the tailless dolphin, Winter, was rehabilitated by the same group, describing the efforts made by the Clearwater Marine team to save the injured animal they named Hope. The true story behind the movie, Dolphin Tale 2. Classroom set of 20 books and the DVD, Dolphin Tale 2. DVD run time is 1 hour and 47 minutes. Animal rescue. Bottlenose dolphin. Wildlife rehabilitation. AR 5.8. RC 8.6. Lexile 1010. IL 3-6.
Hope for Winter (20 Books) PI  
B 126210B 126210 Hope: Project Animal Rescue (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Milano, Alyssa
Length: 190 Copyright: 2020

The Eastern Shore Animal Shelter is set to close its doors in just a few weeks, and sixth-grader Hope Roberts is determined to find a way to raise enough money to save the shelter where she adopted her two dogs; she is already working weekends at a doggy day-care site, but it does not seem like that will raise enough money, so Hope needs to come up with another plan to get the support the shelter needs. Hispanic American. Series fiction: Alyssa Milano Hope, book 2. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8.
Hope: Project Animal Rescue (Book 2) IJ  
B 126872B 126872 Hornet vs. Wasp
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

Compare and contrast two ferocious insects. Learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner! Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 3.7. RC 3.3. Lexile 570.
Hornet vs. Wasp KPI  
KM 8934KM 8934 Horse Puppet
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2004

Horse puppet made of polyester fiber 18-inches.
Horse Puppet KP  
B 101469B 101469 Horse Therapists
Grade Lvl: I Author: PRESNALL, JUDITH
Length: 48 Copyright: 2002

Disucsses the use of horseback riding as therapy for the physically and emotionally disabled. Equestrian therapy. Therapeutic horsemanship. From the series Animals With Jobs.
Horse Therapists I  
B 106097B 106097 Horses
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Simon, Seymour
Length: 36 Copyright: 2006

Provides a brief history of horses, including how they evolved and how they have been trained by man for work, sports, warfare, and companionship. Also includes information about different varieties of horses as well as their physical attributes and their eating and breeding habits. AR 5.2. RC 5.5. Lexile 930. IL 1-4. GR level R.
Horses PI  
B 109384B 109384 Horses at Work
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Barnes, Julia
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

Presents a short study of the various jobs that horses do including rounding up cattle, in law enforcement, running races, and performing tricks. From the series Animals at Work. AR 7.1. Follett RL 7.4.
Horses at Work PI  
B 124146B 124146 How Do You Say? = Como se dice?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dominguez, Angela N
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

The story of two giraffes--one English-speaking and one Spanish-speaking--that overcome the language barrier to forge a friendship. Text in English and Spanish. Friendship fiction. IL Pres-1.
How Do You Say? = Como se dice? KP  
B 113221B 113221 How Many Ways Can You Catch a Fly?
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Jenkins, Steve
Length: 32 Copyright: 2008

Looks at how different animals, such as a rainbow trout, chimney swift, and slender loris, approach the challenges of catching flies,digging holes, eating clams, and hatching eggs. AR 6.3. RC 10.0. Lexile 1060. IL K-5.
How Many Ways Can You Catch a Fly? KPI  
B 124675B 124675 How Tall Is a Giraffe?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Waldendorf, Kurt
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

Introduces the height of a giraffe to readers through simple text, photograph, and measurement comparisons. Series nonfiction: Comparison Fun. IL Pres-2. Lexile 450. GR L.
How Tall Is a Giraffe? KP  
B 120517B 120517 How to Babysit a Leopard: and Other True Stories from Our Travels Across Six Continents
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Lewin, Ted / Lewin, Betsy
Length: 136 Copyright: 2015

A first person account of the Lewin's travels throughout the world follows them through parts of Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, South America and the United States. Shares the authors' (sometimes funny & sometimes terrifying) first-hand encounters with snakes, clay-eating macaws, leeches, enormous iguanas, bushmen, a reindeer ride, a cattle roundup, edible worms, mountain gorillas, Mongolian wrestlers, lava craters, and more. Includes drawings, color illustrations, and photographs. AR 6.0 RC 6.4 Lexile 920 IL 5-10.
How to Babysit a Leopard: and Other True Stories from Our Travels Across Si IJS  
B 124815B 124815 How To Be an Elephant: Growing Up In the African Wild
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Roy, Katherine
Length: 48 Copyright: 2017

Follows an elephant's growth from a newborn calf to a full-grown adult in one of the most socially and structurally complex family groups on earth. Picture book for older readers. Nonfiction. IL 2-6. AR 6.9. RC 12.9. Lexile 1310.
How To Be an Elephant: Growing Up In the African Wild PI  
B 127491B 127491 How to Catch a Reindeer
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Walstead, Alice
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Children attempt to catch Santa's reindeer Comet as Santa delivers presents to their neighborhood on Christmas Eve. Text also includes information about reindeer. Fantasy. Series fiction: How to catch.... IL Pres-2.
How to Catch a Reindeer KP  
B 125265B 125265 How to Catch a Turkey
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wallace, Adam
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

A group of school children and staff set out to capture a turkey, but it manages to escape all of their traps. Holidays and traditions. Story in rhyme. Fantasy. Series fiction: How to catch... IL Pres-2. AR 2.9. Lexile 560.
How to Catch a Turkey KP  
B 125945B 125945 How to Speak Cow
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Irwin, Jonathan
Length: 24 Copyright: 2019

Explains the variety of meanings behind a cow's "moo." Story in rhyme. Juvenile fiction. IL Pres-2. Lexile 450.
How to Speak Cow KP  
B 101413B 101413 HUGE HOG IS A BIG PIG: RHYMING WORD GAME
Grade Lvl: KP Author: McCall, Francis
Length: 32 Copyright: 2002

A variety of mostly farm animals are introduced with such phrases as a granny nanny, a soggy doggy, and a loose goose.
HUGE HOG IS A BIG PIG: RHYMING WORD GAME KP  
B 110148B 110148 Hugs and Kisses
Grade Lvl: K Author: Loupy, Christophe
Length: 32 Copyright: 2002

Hugs the puppy sets out to collect lots of wonderful kisses from his animal friends, but in the end he discovers that the best kiss of all is the one he gets from his loving mother. AR 2.6. Follett RL 2.3. IL Pres-K.
Hugs and Kisses K  
B 126873B 126873 Hyena vs. Honey Badger
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Compare and contrast two ferocious animals. Learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner! Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 4.1.Lexile 690.
Hyena vs. Honey Badger KPI  
B 125650B 125650 I Am a Tiger
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Newson, Karl
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

This is a story about a mouse with BIG ideas. Mouse believes he is a tiger, and he convinces Fox, Raccoon, Snake, and Bird he's one, too! After all, Mouse can climb a tree like a tiger and hunt for his lunch, too. And not all tigers are big and have stripes. Despite the evidence Mouse insists that he is a tiger. Animal stories. Identity fiction. IL Pres-2. AR 1.1.
I Am a Tiger KP  
B 123130B 123130 I Am Bat
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hood, Morag
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

A cherry-loving bat warns the reader to stay away from his favorite treat. IL Pres-2.
I Am Bat KP  
B 123985B 123985 I Am Not a Chair!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Burach, Ross
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

Could there be anything worse for Giraffe? Maybe being sat on by a skunk or smooshed by two hapless hippos, or worst of all--cornered by a hungry lion? No one seems to notice that Giraffe is not standing around just to be sat upon. Will he be able to find his voice and make his friends realize who he really is? A curious tale about finding one's courage and standing up for oneself. Humorous fiction. Identity. Self-confidence. IL Pres-2. AR 1.3.
I Am Not a Chair! KP  
B 127482B 127482 I Am Not a Giraffe: Animals in the African Savanna
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bolte, Mari
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

Readers use text and picture clues to guess what animal. The African savanna is home to many kinds of animals, including me! I am spotted, but I am not a giraffe. I am strong, but I am not an elephant. Read the clues and try to guess which animal I am before the end of the book! Series nonfiction: What Animal am I? IL Pres-3. Lexile 510.
I Am Not a Giraffe: Animals in the African Savanna KP  
B 127481B 127481 I Am Not a Parrot: Animals in the Rain Forest
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bolte, Mari
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

Readers use text and picture clues to guess what animal. The rain forest is a hot, wet place with many kinds of animals. It is my home. I make a lot of sounds but am not a parrot. I sleep a lot but am not a sloth. Can you guess which animal I am by reading the clues in the book? Series nonfiction: What Animal am I? IL Pres-3. Lexile 530.
I Am Not a Parrot: Animals in the Rain Forest KP  
B 127480B 127480 I Am Not a Penguin: Animals in the Polar Regions
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bolte, Mari
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

Readers use text and picture clues to guess what animal. The polar regions are very cold and very windy. There is snow and ice everywhere, but I love my home. My feet help me walk on the slippery ice, but I am not a penguin. My thick fur keeps me warm but I am not an Arctic fox. What animal am I? Read the clues and guess! Series fiction: What Animal am I? IL Pres-3. Lexile 550.
I Am Not a Penguin: Animals in the Polar Regions KP  
B 127479B 127479 I Am Not an Octopus: Animals in the Ocean
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bolte, Mari
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

Readers use text and picture clues to guess what animal. The ocean is salty and can be warm or cold. It covers 70 percent of the Earth and is my home. I love to hunt and eat fish but am not an octopus. I am a graceful swimmer and can jump out of the water but am not a dolphin. What animal am I? Series nonfiction: What Animal am I? IL Pres-3. Lexile 550.
I Am Not an Octopus: Animals in the Ocean KP  
B 124696B 124696 I Am Pusheen the Cat
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Belton, Claire
Length: 177 Copyright: 2013

Presents humorous cartoons that star Pusheen, a pleasantly plump cat who offers advice on such subjects as being fancy, baking cookies, sleeping, and living with a younger sibling. Graphic novel. Humorous fiction. IL 2-6.
I Am Pusheen the Cat PI  
B 111218B 111218 I Feel a Foot!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rinck, Maranke
Length: 34 Copyright: 2008

Five animal friends, awakened by a strange noise, discover a creature in the dark that seems to be a giant-sized version of each of them. Similar to the Indian folktale of The Blind Men and the Elephant. AR and Follett RL 2.1. Goldfinch Award winner. IL Pres-1.
I Feel a Foot! KP  
B 100428B 100428 I Like Animals: What Can I Be?
Grade Lvl: P Author: Dubois, Muriel
Length: 24 Copyright: 2001

Describes various careers working with animals and what they involve, including animal groomer, pet store owner, and veterinarian. From the series What Can I Be? AR level 2.5. Follett RL 3.0.
I Like Animals: What Can I Be? P  
KM 11571KM 11571 I Like Reading About Animals (6 Books)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brynie, Faith
Length: 0 Copyright: 2010

Set of six books from the series I Like Reading About Animals. Titles: Do Animals Migrate?; Do Animals Work Together?; How Do Animal Babies Live?; How Do Animals Keep Clean?; How Do Animals Stay Safe?; and Which Animals Are the Best Athletes? AR range 3.1-3.4. Two levels of text. IL K-3.
I Like Reading About Animals (6 Books) KP  
KM 9412KM 9412 I Love Animals Big Book Only
Grade Lvl: KP Author: McDonnell, Flora
Length: 0 Copyright: 1996

A girl names all the animals she likes on her farm, from Jock the dog to the pig and her piglets.
I Love Animals Big Book Only KP  
B 111362B 111362 I Love to Draw Dogs!
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Lipsey, Jennifer
Length: 48 Copyright: 2008

Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing 30 different breeds of dogs. From the series My Very Favorite Art Book. Follett RL 2.4.
I Love to Draw Dogs! PI  
B 125951B 125951 I Want a Dog
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Agee, Jon
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

A girl seeks her perfect pet at an unusual animal shelter. Pet stories. Animal shelters. Rescue pets. IL Pres-3. Lexile 550.
I Want a Dog KP  
B 127103B 127103 I Want a Dog: My Opinion Essay
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Pattison, Darcy
Length: 34 Copyright: 2015

When cousins Dennis and Mellie decide to get a dog, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Dennis wants a big dog, but Mellie wants tiny. He has no other pets, but she has other pets that a dog must get along with. They consider different dog personalities, family situations, and personal preferences. Dennis writes an opinion essay for his teacher, Mrs. Shirky. But will his essay convince his parents to get the dog of his dreams? Opinion writing. Pet stories. Series fiction: Read and Write, Book 1. IL K-3. Lexile 530. GR N.
I Want a Dog: My Opinion Essay KP  
B 123983B 123983 I Will Not Eat You
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lehrhaupt, Adam
Length: 40 Copyright: 2016

A story about a dragon who resists the urge to eat the animals that wander into his cave...at least for now! Theodore the dragon thinks everything is a potential meal. Lucky for the bird, wolf, and tiger, who pass by his cave, Theodore isn't hungry...yet. But then something new approaches. A boy. Has Theodore found a new favorite food? Or something more? IL Pres-2. AR 1.5. Lexile 490.
I Will Not Eat You KP  
B 125220B 125220 I'll Love You Till the Cows Come Home
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cristaldi, Kathryn
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

A humorous rhymed text with pictures repeating 'I'll love you till . . .' with various endings. Love fiction. Story in rhyme. Bedtime and dreams. IL Pres-3. AR 3.3.
I'll Love You Till the Cows Come Home KP  
B 126840B 126840 I'm Going to Give You a Polar Bear Hug!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cooney, Caroline B
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Imagines all the cozy, warm hugs one might give a child on a frosty winter day, from a "play in the snow" polar bear hug to a "hold tight to that feather" goose hug. Animal fiction. Seasons. Winter. IL Pres-3.
I'm Going to Give You a Polar Bear Hug! KP  
B 126525B 126525 Ice: Chilling Stories from a Disappearing World
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Buller, Laura
Length: 160 Copyright: 2019

Text and illustrations look at the resource known as ice from the ice age to modern day, exploring how icy worlds are created, how creatures live in these harsh environments and the impact of climate change. Conservation and environment. Polar regions. Life science. Reference. IL 4-8. Lexile 1110. GR X.
Ice: Chilling Stories from a Disappearing World IJ  
B 116863B 116863 If All the Animals Came Inside
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Pinder, Eric
Length: 35 Copyright: 2012

Illustrations and rhyming text explore the fun and mayhem that could ensue if elephants, kangaroos, bats, and more were to come inside a little boy's house. AR 2.6 IL Pres-1.
If All the Animals Came Inside KP  
B 126666B 126666 If Elephants Disappeared
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Williams, Lily
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

A nonfiction picture book tracing the repercussions of what would happen if elephants disappeared from our planet. Endangered species education. IL 1-4.
If Elephants Disappeared PI  
B 125137B 125137 If I Had a Gryphon
Grade Lvl: KP Author: VanSickle, Vikki
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Sam just got a hamster for a pet and she is not really impressed, but after reading a book about mythological creatures, Sam gets some ideas for exciting pets. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2019-2020. Juvenile fiction. Pets. IL K-3. AR 3.1. Lexile 730.
If I Had a Gryphon KP  
B 110232B 110232 If I Had a Tail
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Warrick, Karen
Length: 32 Copyright: 2001

The reader is asked to guess what a creature is from a description of the appearance and use of its tail. Tails. AR 2.4. Follett RL 2.0.
If I Had a Tail KP  
B 128220B 128220 If I Was a Horse
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Blackall, Sophie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

A child imagines what life would be like as a horse. Animal story. Imagination. Humorous fiction. IL Pres-2.
If I Was a Horse KP  
B 103893B 103893 If I Were a Lion
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Weeks, Sarah
Length: 30 Copyright: 2004

A young girl imagines how wild she could be is she were an animal. AR 1.5. Follett RL 2.6.
If I Were a Lion KP  
B 124107B 124107 If You Give a Mouse a Brownie
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Numeroff, Laura
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Relating the cycle of requests a mouse is likely to make after you give him a brownie. Circular story. Series fiction: If You Give A.... Book nine. IL Pres-3. AR 2.5. Lexile 480.
If You Give a Mouse a Brownie KP  
B 100328B 100328 If You hopped Like a Frog
Grade Lvl: P Author: Schwartz, David
Length: 30 Copyright: 1999

Brief text introduces the concept of ratio by comparing what humans would be able to do if they had bodies like different animals. Ratio and proportion. AR 3.4. Follett RL 3.2. RC 2.5. Lexile 990. Proportional reasoning.
If You hopped Like a Frog P  
B 119090B 119090 If You Were a Dog
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Swenson, Jamie
Length: 38 Copyright: 2014

Easy-to-read text invites the reader to imagine life as a dog, a cat, a fish, a bird, and even a dinosaur. IL Pres-1.
If You Were a Dog KP  
B 103878B 103878 If You're Happy and You Know It!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Omerod, Jan
Length: 24 Copyright: 2003

A little girl and various animals sing their own versions of this popular rhyme. AR 3.0.
If You're Happy and You Know It! K  
B 112564B 112564 If You're Hoppy
Grade Lvl: K Author: Sayre, April Pulley
Length: 34 Copyright: 2011

A rhyming text reminiscent of the traditional song "If you're happy and you know it" presents various animals that are hoppy, sloppy, growly, flappy, or slimy scaly and mean. IL Pres-K.
If You're Hoppy K  
B 124325B 124325 Iguana
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Carr, Aaron
Length: 24 Copyright: 2014

Introduction to an iguana, discussing its life cycle, how to care for it and more. Series nonfiction: AV2 Let's Read! I Love My Pet. Emerging reader. IL Pres-2. AR 1.5.
Iguana KP  
B 128179B 128179 Important Jobs at Zoos
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bolte, Mari
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

Zoos are busy places filled with animals and the visitors who love them. Who are the people who keep zoos running? From vets to performers to groundskeepers, many people work together to serve the needs of a zoo. Learn about their important work. Careers & College. Community. When I Grow Up. Series nonfiction: Wonderful Workplaces. IL K-3. AR 3.5. Lexile 540. GR O.
Important Jobs at Zoos KP  
B 108917B 108917 In Aunt Giraffe's Green Garden
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Prelutsky, Jack
Length: 63 Copyright: 2007

A collection of 28 humorous, children's poems. Many of the poems have a geographical theme and feature animal tourists exploring cities and landmarks. AR 4.4. Follett RL 3.6.
In Aunt Giraffe's Green Garden KPI  
B 110750B 110750 In My Backyard
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Giogas, Valarie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2007

Counting book introduces backyard animals by baby and family group names. Forest animals. AR 4.2. RC 4.8. Lexile 820.
In My Backyard KP  
B 78755B 78755 In the Small, Small Pond
Grade Lvl: K Author: Fleming, Denise
Length: 32 Copyright: 1993

Illustrations and rhyming text describe the activities of animals living in and near a small pond as spring progresses to autumn. AR 2.0. RC and Follett RL 2.5. Lexile NP. Making inferences. Inferring.
In the Small, Small Pond K  
KM 9684KM 9684 In the Small, Small Pond Big Book Only
Grade Lvl: K Author: Fleming, Denise
Length: 0 Copyright: 1993

Illustrations and rhyming text describe the activities of animals living in and near a small pond as spring progresses to autumn. Contents: big book by Denise Fleming. AR 2.0. RC 2.5.
In the Small, Small Pond Big Book Only K  
KM 8415KM 8415 In the Small, Small Pond Storytelling Set
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Fleming, Denise
Length: 0 Copyright: 1993

Describes the activities of animals living in and near a small pond as spring progresses to autumn (AR 2.0. RC 2.5). Contents: book by Denise Fleming and pond animal puppets (two dragonflies, turtle, frog, and raccoon).
In the Small, Small Pond Storytelling Set KP  
B 106011B 106011 In the Snow
Grade Lvl: K Author: Denslow, Sharon
Length: 36 Copyright: 2005

Forest animals come out after a fresh snow to eat the seeds a thoughtful child has scattered on the ground. Forest animals. Animalfeeding. Follett RL 1.6.
In the Snow K  
B 80254B 80254 In the Spring
Grade Lvl: K Author: Brown, Craig
Length: 24 Copyright: 1994

Spring signals the arrival of many babies, both animal and human, on the farm. IL Pres-K.
In the Spring K  
KM 10530KM 10530 In the Tall, Tall Grass (Audio CD)
Grade Lvl: K Author: Fleming, Denise
Length: 0 Copyright: 1992

Rhymed text (crunch, munch, caterpillars, lunch) presents a toddler's view of creatures found in the grass from lunchtime till nightfall, such as bees, ants, and moles. Contents: book by Denise Fleming and audio CD read-along (two tracks: one with page turn tones and one without tones).
In the Tall, Tall Grass (Audio CD) K  
KM 6190KM 6190 In the Tall, Tall Grass (Literacy Bag)
Grade Lvl: K Author: Fleming, Denise
Length: 0 Copyright: 1998

Literacy Bag includes fabric tote with caterpillar puppet, activity card, and the book by Denise Fleming about a toddler's view of creatures found in the grass.
In the Tall, Tall Grass (Literacy Bag) K  
KM 9099KM 9099 In the Tall, Tall Grass Big Book Only
Grade Lvl: K Author: Fleming, Denise
Length: 0 Copyright: 1993

Rhyming text (crunch, munch, caterpillars lunch) presents a toddler's view of creatures found in the grass from lunchtime till nightfall, such as bees, ants, and moles. AR 1.6. RC 1.5. Lexile NP. IL Pres-K.
In the Tall, Tall Grass Big Book Only K  
B 127966B 127966 In the Woods
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Elliott, David
Length: 48 Copyright: 2020

The animals in the dark woods are secretive, their inner lives a mystery. The stealthy bobcat, the inquisitive raccoon, and the dignified bear waking up from his winter nap are just a few of the glorious animals featured in this collection of poems and woodland scenes. Animal habitats. Forest animal poetry. Includes back matter. IL K-3. AR 3.2.
In the Woods KP  
MOD 77MOD 77 Insect Collection Set 1
Grade Lvl: KPIJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2006

Set 1 has 14 individually embedded specimens (including a spider) and two life cycle mounts from 12 orders. Has a key card to identify each numbered specimen and carrying case (18x13x13"). Contains: Cricket; Chafer Beetle; Monarch; Dragon Fly; Cicada; Shield Bug; Long-Horned Beetle; Ant; Onion Fly; Giant Hornet Wasp; Cockroach; Praying Mantis; Walking Stick; Spider; and life cycles of Silkworm and Grasshopper.
Insect Collection Set 1 KPIJS  
KM 11402KM 11402 Insect Collection, Set 2
Grade Lvl: KPIJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2010

Set 2 has 10 individually embedded specimens in solid resin blocks. Contains: cricket, dragonfly, honey bee, beetle, fly, cicada, shield bug, butterfly, cockroach, and praying mantis. IL Pres-12. One-week loan period.
Insect Collection, Set 2 KPIJS  
B 126520B 126520 Insect Superpowers: 18 Real Bugs that Smash, Zap, Hypnotize, Sting, and Devour!
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Messner, Kate
Length: 83 Copyright: 2019

A book of insects, with a focus on their 'super powers, their extraordinary and very real abilities. Illustrations provide a comic-book-hero-and-villain approach. The book will include profiles of the animals and their powers, mixed with spreads that compare, contrast, and pit the insects against each other in a kind of 'who would win??' action format. Adaptation(biology). Insects behavior. Juvenile nonfiction. IL 3-8. Lexile 1120. GR X.
Insect Superpowers: 18 Real Bugs that Smash, Zap, Hypnotize, Sting, and Dev PIJ  
B 122944B 122944 Insects (Animal Classification)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Donner, Erica
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

Animal Classification Series by Jump! Media. Introduces beginning readers to the characteristics of insects. IL Pres- 1. AR 1.0. GR F. Lexile 300.
Insects (Animal Classification) KP  
KM 10950KM 10950 iOpeners: Identify Text Org & Structure GR A/I/J
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2005

Contents: three teaching plans (one for each title); two assessment guides (Great Inventions; and Fins, Wings, and Legs); and six copies of three nonfiction books from the series iOpeners: Animals A to Z (reference, GR level A); Great Inventions (reference, GR level I); and Fins, Wings, and Legs (informational, GR level J). Animal locomotion. Comprehension Skill: Identify Text Organization and Structure.
iOpeners: Identify Text Org & Structure GR A/I/J KP  
B 127027B 127027 Is It a Butterfly or a Moth?
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

Butterflies and moths are similar, but they have some important differences. Find out how their colors, antennae, bodies, and behaviors can all help you tell these two animal look-alikes apart. This book is filled with stunning photos and playful text. Animals. Insects. Zoology. Life Science. Series nonfiction: Look Alike Animals. IL Pres-3. Lexile 620.
Is It a Butterfly or a Moth? KP  
B 127028B 127028 Is It a Dolphin or a Porpoise?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Amin, Anita Nahta
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

Dolphins and porpoises are similar, but they have some important differences. Find out how their fins, mouths, teeth, and behaviors can all help you tell these two animal look-alikes apart. Animals. Zoology. Series nonfiction: Look-Alike Animals. IL Pres-3. Lexile 510.
Is It a Dolphin or a Porpoise? KP  
B 127029B 127029 Is It a Frog or a Toad?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Katz, Susan B
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

A brownish creature with bumps and lumps sits on rock. Is it a frog or a toad? From the color of their skin to how they move, frogs and toads are not the same. Dive right in to discover how they are alike and how they are different. Amphibians. Animals. Zoology. Life Science. Series nonfiction: Look-Alike Animals. IL Pres-3. Lexile 640.
Is It a Frog or a Toad? KP  
B 127030B 127030 Is It a Honeybee or a Wasp?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Katz, Susan B
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

Buzz! Buzz! Was that a honeybee or wasp zipping past your ear? While both yellow-and-black striped insects can cause a painful sting, they have many differences. Explore the many similarities and differences. Young readers will be intrigued by captivating text and vibrant photographs. Zoology. Animals. Insects. Series nonfiction: Look-Alike Animals. IL Pres-3. Lexile 610.
Is It a Honeybee or a Wasp? KP  
B 127031B 127031 Is It a Turtle or a Tortoise?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Amin, Anita Nahta
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

An animal that looks like a turtle munches on some grass. It has scales and a hard shell. But is it a turtle or a tortoise? Turtles and tortoises are similar, but they have some important differences. Find out how their legs, feet, shells, and behaviors can all help you tell these two animal look-alikes apart. Animals. Testudinidae. Turtles. Zoology. Series nonfiction: Look-Alike Animals. IL Pres-3. Lexile 530.
Is It a Turtle or a Tortoise? KP  
B 127032B 127032 Is It an Alligator or a Crocodile?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Katz, Susan B
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

Two beady eyes peek out of the water. Is it a crocodile or an alligator? They may look similar, but these two reptiles have many differences, including where they live and the shape of their snout. Readers will discover more about these creatures lurking below the water. Animals. Reptiles. Zoology. Series nonfiction: Look-Alike Animals. IL Pres-3. Lexile 590.
Is It an Alligator or a Crocodile? KP  
B 127002B 127002 Is Was
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Freedman, Deborah
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

akes a look at change, from the innocent and everyday to the gigantic and irreversible, as well as how some things remain the same. Change fiction. Imagination and play. Science and nature. IL Press-2.
Is Was KP  
KM 8856KM 8856 Is Your Mama, a Llama?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Guarino, Deborah
Length: 0 Copyright: 2001

A young llama asks his friends if their mamas are llamas and finds out, in rhyme, that their mothers are other types of animals. Llamas. Animal guessing game. Contents: picture book by Deborah Guarino, illustrated by Steven Kellogg, and audio CD read-along. AR and RC 1.6. Lexile 290.
Is Your Mama, a Llama? K  
B 115353B 115353 It's Our Nature
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Orozco, Rebeca
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

A unique look at the social behavior of wild animals for young children. The author gives 10 examples of how specific animals demonstrate tolerance, responsibility, generosity, community, communication, trust, commitment, altruism, and brotherhood. IL K-3.
It's Our Nature KP  
B 123820B 123820 Jaguar
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Morgan, Elizabeth
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

Jaguars are the largest cats in North America. Learn all about their life cycles and predator-prey relationships. Topics included in the text: Cool cats -- Roaring with the big cats -- Strength and spots -- On the hunt -- North American jaguars -- Home on the range -- Baby jaguars -- Hiding from humans -- An endangered animal -- Nothing else like it. Series nonfiction: North America's Biggest Beasts. IL 3-7. GR M.
Jaguar PIJ  
B 126860B 126860 Jaguar vs. Skunk
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

What if a jaguar and a skunk had a fight? Who do you think would win? Compare and contrast two ferocious animals. Learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner! Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 3.7. RC 3.7. Lexile 650.
Jaguar vs. Skunk KP  
B 118084B 118084 Jake's Bones
Grade Lvl: PI Author: McGowan-Lowe, Jake
Length: 64 Copyright: 2014

Presents information about animal bones and animal-bone collecting, featuring specimens from the young author's collection. Jake McGowan-Lowe, a 12-year-old who has been collecting bones since he was 6 and blogging since 7, shares his collection, and presents information on collecting and identifying animal bones, and learning about an animal's life through its bones. Bones Collection and preservation. Bones- Identification. Skeleton. Animal skeletons. IL 3-6.
Jake's Bones PI  
B 123041B 123041 James Herriot's Treasury for Children
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Herriot, James
Length: 272 Copyright: 2014

A collection of the author's stories for children, including "Moses the Kitten," "The Market Square Dog," and "Smudge, the Little Lost Lamb." IL K-5.
James Herriot's Treasury for Children KPI  
B 125514B 125514 Jasper & Ollie
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Willan, Alex
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Jasper, an impatient fox, and Ollie, a slow-moving sloth, head to the pool on a summer day, each taking their own unique path. Friendship stories. IL Pres-2. AR 1.2.
Jasper & Ollie KP  
B 112843B 112843 Jokes About Animals
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Winter, Judy
Length: 24 Copyright: 2011

Simple text and photographs present jokes about animals. IL K-2.
Jokes About Animals KP  
B 118374B 118374 Jungle (Board Book)
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 8 Copyright: 2014

Play peekaboo with Lion and his jungle friends, Elephant, Snake, Zebra and Giraffe. Lift the Flap book from the series Peek-a-boo Pals. IL Pres.
Jungle (Board Book) K  
B 108078B 108078 Jungle Bullies
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kroll, Steven
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

To get what they want, the bigger jungle animals bully the smaller ones until Mama Monkey shows them all the benefits of sharing. Jungle animals. Cumulative story. AR 2.6. Follett RL 1.5.
Jungle Bullies KP  
B 116407B 116407 Jungle In My Yard
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cleland, Joann
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

A little boy watches the animals that are in his back yard. Includes comprehension activities. Little Birdie Books K-1 Green Reader. IL Pres-1.
Jungle In My Yard KP  
B 109126B 109126 Just for Elephants
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Buckley, Carol
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

Describes the Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee, where elephants have complete freedom to roam the spacious grounds and live much as they would in the wild. Tells the true story of how Shirley, an old circus elephant who had spent years in a zoo, was moved to her new home where she was reunited with an old friend. Animal sanctuaries. AR 4.6. Follett RL 5.0. RC 6.4. Lexile 950.
Just for Elephants PIJ  
B 73526B 73526 KEEP LOOKING!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: SELSAM, MILLICENT
Length: 32 Copyright: 1989

As the reader turns the page, a new animal is added to an illustration of a country home in the winter.
KEEP LOOKING! KP  
B 109768B 109768 Kidogo
Grade Lvl: KP Author: McGrory, Anik
Length: 32 Copyright: 2005

Sure that he is the smallest creature on earth, a young elephant leaves home and journeys over woodlands, rivers, and plains search- ing for someone even smaller than he is. Size perception. Follett RL 2.4. AR 2.5.
Kidogo KP  
B 126874B 126874 Killer Whale vs. Great White Shark
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2009

What would happen if a great white shark and a killer whale met each other? What if they were both hungry? What if they had a fight? Who do you think would win? Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 3.4. RC 3.5. Lexile 620.
Killer Whale vs. Great White Shark KPI  
B 123840B 123840 Killer Whales (Wild Animal Kingdom)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Terp, Gail
Length: 31 Copyright: 2017

Diagrams, graphs, and other infographics give readers visual literacy practice while also digging into the killer whales' appearances, daily lives, and homes. This hi/lo series is perfect for cause/effect studies and exploring the lives of animals and their place in their food web and biome. Series nonfiction: Wild Animal Kingdom. IL 2-6. Lexile 480. GR L-N.
Killer Whales (Wild Animal Kingdom) PI  
B 126633B 126633 Kitten Lady's Big Book of Little Kittens
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Shaw, Hannah Rene
Length: 56 Copyright: 2019

Shows how orphan kittens grow up, get adopted, and become healthy, happy cats. Includes back matter. Includes labeled pictures. Animal infancy. Care and maintenance of pets. IL 2-6.
Kitten Lady's Big Book of Little Kittens PI  
KM 8935KM 8935 Kitty Puppet
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2004

Brown Tabby Kitten Puppet with polyester fiber fur 9-inches.
Kitty Puppet KP  
B 126876B 126876 Komodo Dragon vs. King Cobra
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2011

Compare and contrast two ferocious reptiles. Learn about the Komodo dragon and king cobra's anatomy, behavior, and more. Packed with photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts. Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 4.1. RC 4.2. Lexile 680.
Komodo Dragon vs. King Cobra KPI  
B 125575B 125575 Lambslide
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Patchett, Ann
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A flock of lambs mishears the word "landslide" as "lambslide" and begins a campaign to have one built for them on the farm. Farm stories. Baby animals. Humor fiction. IL Pres-2. AR 3.6.
Lambslide KP  
B 125191B 125191 Land Mammals of the World
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Alonso, Juan Carlos
Length: 128 Copyright: 2017

Land Mammals of the World will take you on a journey of exploration of the world's most fascinating mammals, from the fierce Grizzly Bear of North America, to the leaping kangaroos of Australia. Naturalists in the making can imagine themselves immersed in exotic habitats both near and far, from the rain forests of the Amazon to the grassy plains of Africa. Illustrated works. Pictorial. IL 2-8. Lexile 1070.
Land Mammals of the World PIJ  
B 126599B 126599 Last Goodbye
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Kelsey, Elin
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

A compassionate exploration of all the ways animals, including humans, grieve. Death is a natural part of our lives and that many species experience sadness and mourning when their loved ones are sick and dying. From elephants to killer whales, parrots to bonobos, lemurs to humans, many animals have rituals to commemorate their loved ones and to help them through difficult times. Animal stories. Grief and loss. Mourning customs. Bereavement. Juvenile nonfiction. IL 1-5. Lexile 610.
Last Goodbye PI  
B 125066B 125066 Leap!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lawson, JonArno
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

A startled little flea triggers a domino effect of surprised jumps in a grasshopper, a bunny, a dog and other animals in a circular story poem that combines ... action words with mixed-media collage art. Story in rhyme. Circular. Juvenile fiction. IL Pres-2. Lexile 640.
Leap! KP  
KM 13755KM 13755 LeapFrog Magic Microscope
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2024

Young scientists can explore tiny worlds full of discoveries with the Magic Adventures™ Microscope. Early learning biologists can zoom in on flowers, animals, food, minerals and more using eight double-sided smart slides that activate amazing BBC videos and images. Learner experiences offer high-quality videos and breathtaking images that explore 15 topics. The Magic Microscope Real features up to 200x magnification. Checkout is restricted to K-3 users. Powered by 4 AA batteries. IL K-3.
LeapFrog Magic Microscope KP  
B 107038B 107038 Let's Dive in the Ocean!=Vamos a bucear!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Holmes, Stephen
Length: 22 Copyright: 2005

Board book with bilingual text contains labeled illustrations of various ocean animals, including whale, sea turtle, shark, octopus, and others. Presented in English and Spanish. From the series Word Play=Juegos con palabras.
Let's Dive in the Ocean!=Vamos a bucear! K  
KM 13716KM 13716 Let's Explore Fishing
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

This pretend play fishing play set with rods, bait, wooden fish, tackle box, and activity cards Includes 2 wooden rods with reels and child-safe hooks, 6 double-sided wooden fish with built-in loops to hook, 4 play worms in pouch, net. Add to students' fishing experience with fish guide and activity cards, ruler for measuring catches, double-sided mat for warm or cold weather fishing, durable tackle box to store supplies, collectible medallion. Also includes the 4 beginning reader nonfiction title from the book series: Gone Fishing. Titles include: Bait Fishing; Fly Fishing; Freshwater Fishing; and Saltwater Fishing. IL Pres-1.
Let's Explore Fishing KP  
B 109591B 109591 Let's Find Rain Forest Animals: Up, Down, Around
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Behrens, Janice
Length: 24 Copyright: 2007

Photographs of rain forest animals and simple text introduce readers to the meaning of words such as "up," "down," "around," and "between." Prepositions. From the series Let's Find Out. AR 2.3. Follett RL 1.5. Lexile 130.
Let's Find Rain Forest Animals: Up, Down, Around KP  
B 107041B 107041 Let's Go on Safari!=Vamos de safari!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Utton, Peter
Length: 22 Copyright: 2005

Board book presents an introduction to the different animals that live on the African safari, in simple bilingual text. In English and Spanish. From the series Word Play-Juegos con palabras.
Let's Go on Safari!=Vamos de safari! K  
B 127538B 127538 Let's Go Swimming! (Hello, Hedgehog, Book 4)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Feuti, Norman
Length: 44 Copyright: 2021

On a hot day Hedgehog and his best friend Harry go swimming in the pond to cool off--and when Hedgehog helps his friend overcome his fear of going underwater they find a treasure. An Acorn Book. Beginning chapter book. Series fiction: Hello, Hedgehog, Book 4. IL 1-4. AR 1.6. Lexile 380.
Let's Go Swimming! (Hello, Hedgehog, Book 4) PI  
B 107040B 107040 Let's Visit the Jungle!=Vamos a la selva!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Holmes, Stephen
Length: 22 Copyright: 2005

Board book that presents the names of several jungle animals, such as the monkey and the jaguar, in both English and Spanish. Bilingual text from the series Word Play=Juegos con palabras.
Let's Visit the Jungle!=Vamos a la selva! K  
KM 50027KM 50027 Letter Press 19 Birds & Bugs 4-5" (2 Parts)
Grade Lvl: T Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2007

Includes 4- or 5-inch bird and insect shapes. Also includes birdhouse and beehive. Bulletin board shapes.
Letter Press 19 Birds & Bugs 4-5" (2 Parts) T  
KM 50018KM 50018 Letter Press Animal Set 4-5" (3 Parts)
Grade Lvl: T Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1980

4-5" land and sea animals including: ape; armadillo; beaver; brontosaurus; bear; camel; crayfish; crocodile; deer; elephant; frog #1; giraffe; kangaroo; koala; lion #2; moose; sea otter; sea horse; buffalo; polar bear; pterodactyl; rabbit #1; raccoon; rhinoceros; squirrel; stegosaurus; tiger; turtle; triceratops; tyrannosaurus; yak; zebra; crab; fish #2; walrus; octopus; whale/killer; starfish; seal; whale; dolphin; shark; lobster. 43 Bulletin board shapes.
Letter Press Animal Set 4-5" (3 Parts) T  
B 127556B 127556 Library Fish
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

When snow prevents Mr. Hughes from opening the library one day, book-loving Library Fish finds a way to entertain herself and her bookmobile friend. Books and libraries. Imagination and play. IL Pres-3. AR 3.2. Lexile 560.
Library Fish KP  
KM 13564KM 13564 Life Cycle of a Chicken
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

Life cycle model showing different stages of a chicken's life. Also includes text, Life Cycle of a Chicken by Kirsty Holmes. AR 3.9. GR J. IL Pres-6.
Life Cycle of a Chicken KPI  
KM 13545KM 13545 Life Cycle of a Silkworm
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

Life cycle plastomount showing different stages of a silkworm's life. Includes a key card highlighting plastomount stages and one nonfiction book. Life Cycle of a Silkworm by Ron Fridell. IL K-6. AR 3.2. Lexile 530.
Life Cycle of a Silkworm PI  
B 125667B 125667 Lion and the Mouse, Narrated by the Timid But Truthful Mouse
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Loewen, Nancy
Length: 24 Copyright: 2019

She's always been the "invisible" twin, but when her sister reneges on a promise to the king of beasts, a timid mouse chews her way into the spotlight. This sweet, fractured twist on a classic Aesop's fable, told from the mouse's point of view, invites discussion of kindness, truth, and perspective. Includes a condensed version of the original tale. Series fiction: The Other Side of the Fable. Humorous. Promises fiction. IL K-3. AR 2.8. Lexile 540. GR N.
Lion and the Mouse, Narrated by the Timid But Truthful Mouse KP  
B 125484B 125484 Lion Down (FunJungle)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Gibbs, Stuart
Length: 335 Copyright: 2019

Thirteen-year-old Teddy Fitzroy and his girlfriend, Summer, investigate when a mountain lion is accused of killing a prized dog outside of FunJungle Wild Animal Park in the Texas Hill Country. Series fiction: FunJungle. IL 4-8. AR 5.8. Lexile 850.
Lion Down (FunJungle) IJ  
B 126270B 126270 Little Bit Brave
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kinnear, Nicola
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Logan is a stay-at-home bunny but he's about to discover how brave he really is. It's time for his first adventure, and he doesn't want to go. But there's an amazing world outside, if he can just pluck up the courage to look. Social emotional learning. Animal stories. IL Pres-2.
Little Bit Brave KP  
B 126099B 126099 Little Book of Big What-Ifs
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Liwska, Renata
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A story in which different animals explore different "what if" scenarios from silly to serious. IL Pres-3.
Little Book of Big What-Ifs KP  
B 81303B 81303 Little Elephant
Grade Lvl: K Author: Ford, Miela
Length: 26 Copyright: 1994

Captioned photographs depict a young elephant's adventures playing in the water. Photographs by Tana Hoban. Baby animals.
Little Elephant K  
B 124142B 124142 Little Kids First Big Book of Birds
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Hughes, Catherine D
Length: 128 Copyright: 2016

Introduction to birds of all kinds: big and small, flyers and swimmers, colorful and plain. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with profiles of each bird, along with facts about the creatures' sizes, diets, homes, and more. Juvenile nonfiction. IL 1-6. Lexile 800.
Little Kids First Big Book of Birds KPI  
KM 13344KM 13344 Living and Nonliving Things Compare and Contrast
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

Students read, listen and watch to learn more about living and non-living things in their world. This kit includes a collection of nonfiction picture books to help young readers compare and contrast living and non-living things as well as a DVD to support their learning and understanding. DVD run time: approximately 12 minutes. Collection of 15 beginning reader books. IL Pres-3.
Living and Nonliving Things Compare and Contrast KP  
B 109291B 109291 Living Color
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Jenkins, Steve
Length: 32 Copyright: 2007

Looks at a wide range of colorful animals, describng how their feathers, scales, shells, and skin help them survive, warn predators, signal friends, attract a mate, or hide from their enemies. AR 5.8. RC 6.4. Lexile 950.
Living Color KPI  
B 126881B 126881 Lobster vs. Crab
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

What if a lobster and a crab had a fight? Who do you think would win? Compare and contrast two ferocious sea creatures. Learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then finally discover the winner! Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 3.8. Lexile 560.
Lobster vs. Crab KPI  
B 117361B 117361 Long, Long Line
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ohmura, Tomoko
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

Fifty different animals patiently wait in line for something exciting. They are lined up from the smallest to the largest. Each animal is labeled by name and number; so they get larger as the pages progress. Starts with #50, a green frog, and counts down to #1, an elephant. Lexile BR. IL Pres-2.
Long, Long Line KP  
B 125130B 125130 Lost Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Surnaite, Margarita
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

All rabbits love books, except for Henry--he prefers games and adventures. But then he finds one very special book, and when he reads it, someone very special finds him. Lost and found. Books and reading. IL Pres-3. Lexile 520.
Lost Book KP  
B 125370B 125370 Love Big: A Mythological Fable About How Animals Came to Be
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kronenberg, Kat
Length: 48 Copyright: 2019

In the heart of the African savanna, a moody baboon discovers the power of caring for others. Includes activity pages. Conduct of life. Fable. Kindness fiction. IL Pres-2.
Love Big: A Mythological Fable About How Animals Came to Be KP  
B 116040B 116040 Lulu and the Duck In the Park
Grade Lvl: PI Author: McKay, Hilary
Length: 104 Copyright: 2011

Lulu, who loves animals, brings an abandoned duck egg to school, even though her teacher has banned Lulu from bringing animals to school ever again. AR 4.2 RC 4.5 Lexile 740 IL 1-4.
Lulu and the Duck In the Park PI  
B 125955B 125955 Macca the Alpaca
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cosgrove, Matt
Length: 24 Copyright: 2020

When Macca runs into a llama who tries to bully him, he uses his brains and his kindness to teach the llama some important lessons. Animal stories. Kindness. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-3.
Macca the Alpaca KP  
B 126990B 126990 Magic School Bus Explores Human Evolution
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Cole, Joanna
Length: 55 Copyright: 2021

An introduction to evolution that explores how life developed on Earth. When Arnold wishes he had more information for his family tree, Ms. Frizzle revs up the Magic School Bus and the class zooms back to prehistoric times. First stop: 3.5 billion years ago. Evolution. All about me. Series nonfiction: Magic School Bus. IL 1-5.
Magic School Bus Explores Human Evolution PI  
KM 13448KM 13448 Magna-Tiles Arctic Animals
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2021

The Magna-Tiles® Arctic Animals Magna-Tiles is where math, science and creativity meet. Magna-Tiles introduces early learners to building, primary colors and patterns and magnetism. Strong magnets enforced throughout the pieces ensure each piece pairs together with ease. STEM Learning. Featuring Arctic animals: penguin, seal, polar bear and whale. IL Pres-K.
Magna-Tiles Arctic Animals K  
KM 13753KM 13753 Magna-Tiles Dino World
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2024

The Magna-Tiles® Dino World is where math, science, and creativity meet. Magna-Tiles introduces early learners to building, primary colors, patterns and magnetism. Strong magnets enforced throughout the pieces ensure each piece pairs together with ease. Kit includes all 6 Dinosaur Figurines, including Pteranodon (Red), T-Rex (Green), Stegosaurus (Yellow), Velociraptor (Blue), Triceratops (Purple) and Brachiosaurus (Slate Blue), 16 XL Tiles (6 XL Squares, 6 XL Right Triangles, 4 XL Equilateral Triangles), 8 Small Squares, 2 Right Triangles, 2 Extendable Tree Bases, 16 Tree Leaves. IL Pres-K.
Magna-Tiles Dino World K  
KM 13752KM 13752 Magna-Tiles Forest Animals
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2024

The Magna-Tiles® Forest Animals Magna-Tiles is where math, science and creativity meet. Magna-Tiles introduces early learners to building, primary colors, patterns and magnetism. Strong magnets enforced throughout the pieces ensure each piece pairs together with ease. STEM Learning. Kit contents include 4 Forest Figurines (Racoon, Owl, Bear and Deer), 11 Small Squares, 4 Triangles (2 Right Triangles, 2 Isosceles), 6 Tree/Leaf Pieces. IL Pres-K.
Magna-Tiles Forest Animals K  
KM 13449KM 13449 Magna-Tiles Safari Animals
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2021

The Magna-Tiles® Safari Animals Magna-Tiles is where math, science and creativity meet. Magna-Tiles introduces early learners to building, primary colors and patterns and magnetism. Strong magnets enforced throughout the pieces ensure each piece pairs together with ease. STEM Learning. Featuring Safari animals: giraffe, monkey, lion and elephant. IL Pres-K.
Magna-Tiles Safari Animals K  
KM 12864KM 12864 Magnaflex - Animals Set
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2017

Animals Set (14 pieces) Magnaflex - Flexible Magnetic Construction Kit. Use your imagination to build animals like a cat, dog, owl, fox, fish, turtle and more with this 14 piece animal theme set. 8 flexible magnetic strips included in orange, pale blue, and black 6 black & white connector pieces add structure and complete your design with eyes, wheels, and more Students can follow step-by-step instructions in the included idea-starter design booklet, or invent your own creations.
Magnaflex - Animals Set KP  
KM 12773KM 12773 Magnaflex - Critters Set
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2017

Magnaflex high-quality, flexible magnetic strips let you build anything you can imagine. Bend and connect Magnaflex strips magnetically and use their unique shape to zip or stack them together. Create cute & crazy critters with the help of the included instruction manual, or use your imagination to invent animals, vehicles, wearable accessories and more! Add structure and complete your design with painted metal connector pieces that become eyes, wheels or decorative accents. Design flat 2D or organic 3D objects anywhere and display your creations on magnetic surfaces such as a fridge door. Stack them together for easy clean-up. Have fun challenging your imagination to come up with new designs or games with this innovative, educational toy that promotes creativity, visualization and fine motor skills.
Magnaflex - Critters Set KP  
KM 12772KM 12772 Magnaflex - Vehicles Set
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2017

WowWee Magnaflex - Vehicles Set (22 pieces) - Flexible Magnetic Construction Kit. Magnaflex high-quality, flexible magnetic strips let you build anything you can imagine. Bend and connect Magnaflex strips magnetically and use their unique shape to zip or stack them together. The vehicles set is ideal for movers and shakers who like to design and build new things. In addition to your favorite new ride, you can also create animals, wearable accessories and more. Add structure and complete your design with painted metal connector pieces that become eyes, wheels or decorative accents. Design flat 2D or organic 3D objects anywhere and display your creations on magnetic surfaces such as a fridge door. Stack them together for easy clean-up. Have fun challenging your imagination to come up with new designs or games with this innovative, educational toy that promotes creativity, visualization and fine motor skills.
Magnaflex - Vehicles Set KP  
DVD 2596DVD 2596 Magnificent Mammals
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 20 Copyright: 2010

Highlights the major advances concerning the classification of life, more specifically focusing on current trends in systematics and taxonomy. Includes a five-question video quiz. Clip keywords: the classification of organisms introduction, 10 million different species, genera, Latin, Carolus Linneaus, two-part name, binomial nomenclature, taxonomic levels, modern taxonomic hierarchy, domains, kingdoms, phyla, classes, orders, families, genera, species, scientific name, classifying living things, evolutionary relationships, systematic biology, systematics, phylogenetic tree, phylogeny, taxonomy, taxonomic categories, physical characteristics, fossil evidence, biochemical components, cytlogical information, embryological evidence, behaviors, five-kingdom system, six-kingdom system, Domain Archaea, Domain Bacteria, Domain Eukarya, methanogens, extremophiles, prokaryotes, eukaryotes, membrane-bound nucleus, protists, fungi, plants, animals, the classification of organisms video review, the classification of organisms video assessment. CC. Chapters: Abundance of Life; Classification Hierarchy; Basis for Classification; Taxonomy; and Modern Classification Systems.
Magnificent Mammals IJ  
B 127788B 127788 Make Way for Animals!: A World of Wildlife Crossings
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Pincus, Meeg
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

Around the world, roads have cut off animals from the resources they need to survive. Fortunately, this problem has also inspired some creative solutions! Take a tour of wildlife crossings from badger bridges to penguin pipelines. Human impact on the environment. Our Earthl. Animal welfare. Picture book for older readers. IL 2-6. Lexile 1070. GR M.
Make Way for Animals!: A World of Wildlife Crossings PI  
B 125057B 125057 Mama Lion Wins the Race
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Muth, Jon J
Length: 56 Copyright: 2017

Start your engines: The race is on! And Mama Lion and Tigey are off -- with their cool goggles and snazzy sports car! Racing teams gather from far and wide for this madcap race. But who will take home the big trophy? Will it be the playful Flying Pandinis? The mischievous Knitted Monkey crew? Or will Mama Lion and Tigey speed past the finish line in first place? While everyone hopes to win, it's the journey itself, filled with joy, beauty, fun, and friendships being the best prize of all. Animal stories. Things that go. Juvenile fiction. IL Pres-2. AR 3.1.
Mama Lion Wins the Race KP  
B 122948B 122948 Mammals (Animal Classification)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Donner, Erica
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

Learn about the defining characteristics of mammals. From the series Animal Classification by JUMP!. IL Pres-1. AR 1.0. GR F.
Mammals (Animal Classification) KP  
B 128259B 128259 Mandarin Duck
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Murray, Julie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2024

Mandarin ducks are known for their beautiful colors. Readers will learn about where the bird lives, what it eats, and all the colors that make it so unique. Series nonfiction: Animals with Color. Lexile 410. IL Pres-2.
Mandarin Duck KP  
B 123835B 123835 Mandrills (Amazing Primates)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Daly, Ruth
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

An introduction to the mandrill including where it lives, what it eats, physical features, life cycle, and more. Topics explored in the book include: Meet the mandrill -- All about mandrills -- Mandrill history -- Where mandrills live -- Mandrill features -- What do mandrills eat? -- Mandrill life cycle -- Conservation of mandrills -- Myths and legends -- Activity -- Know your facts. Series nonfiction: Amazing Primates. IL 2-6. AR 4.9. Lexile 790.
Mandrills (Amazing Primates) PI  
KM 13563KM 13563 Marine Animal Plastomount
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

Demonstrate the diversity of marine animals. This kit offers 8 specimens mounted in clear acrylic. Students will explore and discover the scientific names and physical characteristics of a: hermit crab, spiral shell, lobster, sea anemone, cuttlefish, fiddler crab, clam and starfish. IL 2-8.
Marine Animal Plastomount PIJ  
B 124616B 124616 Masters of Disguise: Amazing Animal Tricksters
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Johnson, Rebecca L
Length: 48 Copyright: 2016

In the animal kingdom, survival is the name of the game and not everything is as it seems. A number of animals rely on particularly clever tricks to fool predators or prey. A baby bird mimics a poisonous caterpillar. A moth escapes bats by making sounds that interfere with the bats' echolocation. A tiny rain forest spider builds a big spider "puppet" out of bits of dead leaves, insect parts, and other items. Find out more about some of nature's most bizarre and bloodthirsty con artists and meet the scientists who are working to figure out just how they pull off their amazing tricks. Camouflage. Biology. IL 4-8. AR 6.2. RC 8.6. Lexile 1010.
Masters of Disguise: Amazing Animal Tricksters IJ  
B 125309B 125309 Max's Story: A Dog's Purpose Novel
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Cameron, W. Bruce
Length: 191 Copyright: 2018

As soon as he sets eyes on CJ, Max knows that she's his girl and quickly figures out his purpose: to show her how to navigate the big city. Being a native New Yorker, Max knows how to take charge, even though he's the smallest dog at the park. At the same time, with CJ's help, Max learns that he doesn'talways have to be ferocious--sometimes, he can be "gentle Max" and make friends. Series fiction: Dog's Purpose, Puppy Tales. IL 3-8. 4.4. RC 4.2.
Max's Story: A Dog's Purpose Novel IJ  
B 124140B 124140 Me Tall, You Small
Grade Lvl: KP Author: L'Arronge, Lilli
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

Me Tall, You Smallis a series of playful vignettes in the daily life of a pair of weasels, parent and child. Whether they are having a bubble bath, kicking a soccer ball, or eating ice cream together, simple paired phrases showcase their loving--and amusingly realistic--relationship. After a fall: You boo-boo. Me bandage. At bedtime: Me tired. You wired. Creative use of language with wordplay, onomatopoeia, and rhyme infuses this book with humor and surprise. Humorous fiction. IL Pres-1.
Me Tall, You Small KP  
B 85471B 85471 Mice Squeak, We Speak
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Shapiro, Arnold
Length: 32 Copyright: 1997

Illustrations and simple text describe the ways various animals communicate, such as "Owls hoot," "Pigs squeal," and "Bees buzz." Illustrated by Tomie dePaola. RC 1.1. Lexile 60.
Mice Squeak, We Speak KP  
B 125660B 125660 Migration: Incredible Animal Journeys
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Unwin, Mike
Length: 47 Copyright: 2019

Follow the amazing migrations of these 20 creatures: Arctic tern, barn swallow, bar-headed goose, ruby-throated hummingbird, osprey, wandering albatross, whooping crane, emperor penguin, African elephant, blue wildebeest, caribou, straw-colored fruit bat, humpback whale, green turtle, Southern pilchard, salmon, great white shark, monarch butterfly, globe skimmer dragonfly, and the Christmas Island red crab. Animal migration. Zoology. Picture book for older readers. IL 2-6.
Migration: Incredible Animal Journeys PI  
B 84984B 84984 Miss Emma's Wild Garden
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hines, Anna
Length: 24 Copyright: 1997

A young girl asks about all the wild creatures that can be found in her older friend's garden, from rabbits and woodchucks to butterflies and bees--and one very exuberant child. Preschool-Grade 2.
Miss Emma's Wild Garden KP  
B 107190B 107190 Miss Mingo and the First Day of School
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Harper, Jamie
Length: 26 Copyright: 2006

Miss Mingo helps all of the animal students in her class overcome their shyness on the first day of school by encouraging them to share something special about themselves. Includes facts about animals. AR 3.6. Follett RL 2.3.
Miss Mingo and the First Day of School KP  
B 126838B 126838 Mistletoe: A Christmas Story
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hills, Tad
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

Mistletoe, a mouse who loves snow, works very hard to knit the perfect gift for her best friend, an elephant named Norwell, who prefers to stay inside where it is warm. Holiday story. Giving. Friendship. Animal fiction. IL Pres-3.
Mistletoe: A Christmas Story KP  
DVD 2721DVD 2721 Modern Marvels: Dogs
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 43 Copyright: 2010

Man's best friend--fearless, faithful, determined, and swift. They're our sharpest eyes, noses, and ears--and among the bravest hunters, soldiers, rescuers, and protectors. From natural instincts to complex training, see what makes dogs a perfectly engineered Modern Marvel. Donated by the Riceville School agricultural education program and the Kari Dunn family.
Modern Marvels: Dogs JS  
DVD 2566DVD 2566 Modern Marvels: Pig
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 45 Copyright: 2007

Long maligned for filthiness and gluttony, pigs are actually highly intelligent and complex animals with a remarkable set of characteristics that make them enormously useful in many applications, from bomb-sniffing to organ transplantation. Plus, they are delicious. Travel from the lab to the sty to explore the many Ways of the Pig. Whether giving their bodies to science--from eyes to pancreas many of their organs closely match our own--or to the dinner table, you'll discover the fascinating role pigs play in our society. See the pig transformed into bacon, ham, ribs and sausage using a high tech water knife at Burger's Smokehouse in Missouri. Then Chef Chris Cosentino recreates old-world dishes from pig parts and culinary artisans attempt to duplicate long-vanished port specialties like prosciutto and acorn-fed pigs. Riceville Tech Prep funds.
Modern Marvels: Pig JS  
B 125474B 125474 Molly's Story: A Dog's Purpose Novel
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Cameron, W. Bruce
Length: 203 Copyright: 2017

Molly's purpose is to take care of her girl, CJ, but CJ's mom will not allow her to have a dog, so Molly must stay hidden in CJ's room. Series fiction: A Dog's Purpose, Puppy Tales. IL 3-8. RC 3.3. AR 3.9. Lexile 590.
Molly's Story: A Dog's Purpose Novel PIJ  
B 127148B 127148 Monarch Butterfly
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Gibbons, Gail
Length: 32 Copyright: 2021

Introduce young readers to the fascinating process of how caterpillars become butterflies. Text and illustrations describe the life cycle, body parts, and behavior of the monarch butterfly. Includes instructions on how to raise a monarch. IL 1-4. AR 3.4. RC 4.2. Lexile 590. GR N.
Monarch Butterfly PI  
B 124451B 124451 Monster Detector
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Potter, Ellen
Length: 120 Copyright: 2018

Hugo is a young Sasquatch. Boone is a young boy. After an unlikely encounter, they've become an even unlikelier pair of best friends. After saving up his Monster Card wrappers, Hugo sends away for a special prize in the mail--a Monster Detector! Using the watchlike device, Hugo quickly spots a monster right in his own cavern. Spooked, but still excited about his prize, Hugo heads to school and finds yet another surprise--his friend Boone! Boone announces he wants to go to Sasquatch school, but no human has ever gone before, and not everyone is as happy about it as Hugo. Boone's first day of school gets off to a rocky start, but Hugo doesn't have much time to worry before he makes another monster sighting and takes off after the creature. What follows are even more surprises, ones that have Hugo rethinking what it really means to be a "monster." Series fiction: Big Foot and Little Foot, Book 2. IL 2-5.
Monster Detector PI  
B 113506B 113506 Monster Hunt: Exploring Mysterious Creatures
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Arnosky, Jim
Length: 32 Copyright: 2011

Describes giant prehistoric animals, discusses stories of mythical monsters such as dragons, and examines the possiblity of the existence of Nessie, Bigfoot, and other legends. Mythical animals. AR 6.3. RC 9.3. Lexile 1090. IL 2-5.
Monster Hunt: Exploring Mysterious Creatures PI  
B 125134B 125134 Moon
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Oliver, Alison
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Throughout her busy days, Moon wonders what it would be like to be wild and free until the day she meets a wolf and learns his "wolfy ways." Freedom fiction. Our world. IL Pres-3. Lexile 430.
Moon KP  
B 114605B 114605 Moon Might Be Milk
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Shulman, Lisa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2007

A young girl asks her animal friends what they think the moon is made of, and her grandmother proves that each theory is partly correct. Includes recipe. AR 2.8. IL Pres-1.
Moon Might Be Milk KP  
B 123819B 123819 Moose
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Rogers, Amy B
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

This book provides an introduction to moose, discussing their anatomy, habitats, and more. Topics addressed within the nonfiction text include: Mighty moose -- A look at antlers -- A body built for the cold -- Staying cool -- Running and swimming -- Fighting for females -- Big babies -- Eating and being eaten -- A big danger -- Looking for moose. Series nonfiction: North America's Biggest Beasts. IL 3-7. GR L.
Moose PI  
B 123847B 123847 Moose (Wild Animal Kingdom)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Terp, Gail
Length: 31 Copyright: 2017

Diagrams, graphs, and other infographics give readers visual literacy practice while also digging into the moose's appearances, daily lives, and homes. This hi/lo series is perfect for cause/effect studies and exploring the lives of animals and their place in their food web and biome. Series nonfiction: Wild Animal Kingdom. IL 2-6. Lexile 530. GR L-N.
Moose (Wild Animal Kingdom) PI  
B 87845B 87845 Morning, Noon, and Night
Grade Lvl: KP Author: George, Jean Craighead
Length: 30 Copyright: 1999

Each day as the sun makes its dawn-to-dusk journey from the Eastern seaboard to the Pacific coast, the animals perform their daily routines. AR 2.5. RC 2.2. Lexile 450. IL K-3.
Morning, Noon, and Night KP  
KM 10322KM 10322 Mother and Baby Puzzles
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2006

Contains 16 two-piece puzzles for ages 3-5. Cows, horses, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, dogs, cats, lions, tigers, elephants, deer, penguins, kangaroos, orangutans, and polar bears.
Mother and Baby Puzzles K  
B 77441B 77441 Mother Nature Nursery Rhymes
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Stryker, Sandy
Length: 32 Copyright: 1990

Collection of rhymes concerning nature and saving the earth.
Mother Nature Nursery Rhymes KPI  
B 107585B 107585 Mouse in a Meadow
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Himmelman, John
Length: 32 Copyright: 2005

Provides detailed nature illustrations depicting the various species of mice, insects, snakes, spiders, and beetles that inhabitat a typical North American meadow. AR 1.5. Follett RL 1.9.
Mouse in a Meadow KP  
B 127555B 127555 Mouthful of Minnows
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hare, John
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Alphonso the alligator snapping turtle heads out for a breakfast hunt but ends up having second thoughts. Animal story. Patience. Generosity. Empathy. IL Pres-3.
Mouthful of Minnows KP  
B 110756B 110756 Mushroom in the Rain
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ginsburg, Mirra
Length: 32 Copyright: 1990

A rain-soaked ant takes refuge under a mushroom which expands to shelter other animals trying to get out to the rain. AR, RC, and Follett RL 2.5. Lexile 380.
Mushroom in the Rain KP  
B 123832B 123832 Muskrat
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Lawrence, Ellen
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

The animal is a muskrat, and the swamp's shallow ponds and streams are its home. This fact-filled book gives readers a chance to learn all about muskrats and the swamp habitat in which they live. Series nonfiction: Swamp Things - Animal Life in a Wetland. IL 2-6. AR 4.1. Lexile 610.
Muskrat PI  
B 85230B 85230 My Arctic 1, 2, 3
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Krykorka, Vladyana
Length: 22 Copyright: 1996

Numbers are presented in both English and Inuktitut; visual representations of the numerals 1 through 10, 20, 100, and 1,000,000; and simple descriptions of Arctic animals. AR 2.2. RC 1.7. Lexile 660.
My Arctic 1, 2, 3 KP  
B 125677B 125677 My Colors
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Mitter, Patricia
Length: 20 Copyright: 2017

Early Birds Book. From a yellow goldfinch to a pink flamingo, readers can learn about birds and recognize them by colors. Board Book. IL Pres-1. Lexile 440.
My Colors KP  
B 125502B 125502 My Dog Laughs
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Isadora, Rachel
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

A diverse group of young children explore all the joys and responsibilities of having a dog. Pet story. IL Pres-2. Lexile 330.
My Dog Laughs KP  
B 124724B 124724 My Father's Words
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: MacLachlan, Patricia
Length: 135 Copyright: 2018

Declan O'Brien always had a gentle word to share, odd phrases he liked to repeat, and songs to sing while he played basketball. His favorite song was "Dona Nobis Pacem," "Grant Us Peace." His family loved him deeply and always knew they were loved in return. But a terrible accident one day changes their lives forever, and Fiona and Finn O'Brien are left without a father. Their mother is at a loss. What words are there to guide them through such overwhelming grief? At the suggestion of their friend Luke, Fiona and Finn volunteer at an animal rescue shelter where they meet two sweet dogs who are in need of comfort, too. Perhaps with time, patience, and their father's gentle words in their hearts, hope will spark once more. Grief & loss. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8. AR 3.3.
My Father's Words IJ  
KM 13051KM 13051 My Father's Words (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: MacLachlan, Patricia
Length: 0 Copyright: 2018

Declan O'Brien always had a gentle word to share, odd phrases he liked to repeat, and songs to sing while he played basketball. His favorite song was "Dona Nobis Pacem," "Grant Us Peace." His family loved him deeply and always knew they were loved in return. But a terrible accident one day changes their lives forever, and Fiona and Finn O'Brien are left without a father. Their mother is at a loss. What words are there to guide them through such overwhelming grief? At the suggestion of their friend Luke, Fiona and Finn volunteer at an animal rescue shelter where they meet two sweet dogs who are in need of comfort, too. Perhaps with time, patience, and their father's gentle words in their hearts, hope will spark once more. Kit contains hardcover book, 1 set of headphones, playaway, and 5 way splitter. Run time of playaway: 1 hour and 30 minutes. See additional copies in lending (B 124724). Grief & loss. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8. AR 3.3.
My Father's Words (Playaway) IJ  
B 123001B 123001 My First Zoo: Let's Meet the Animals!
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 28 Copyright: 2016

Labeled photographs on tabbed board pages introduce a variety of zoo animals. Board book. IL Pres-K.
My First Zoo: Let's Meet the Animals! K  
B 127932B 127932 My Life as a Great White Shark
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sazaklis, John
Length: 27 Copyright: 2022

Hi, there! I'm a great white shark. Don't let my sharp teeth scare you off. I started life much smaller, just like you! Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a tiny little shark pup to the ocean's top predator. Life cycles. Creative nonfiction. Biology. Juvenile nonfiction series: My Life Cycle. IL 1-3. Lexile 680.
My Life as a Great White Shark KP  
B 127931B 127931 My Life as a Monarch Butterfly
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sazaklis, John
Length: 27 Copyright: 2023

Hi, there! I'm a monarch butterfly. You've probably seen me fluttering around, but have you ever stopped to think about where I came from? Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a tiny little caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly. Life cycles. Creative nonfiction. Biology. Juvenile nonfiction series: My Life Cycle. IL 1-3. Lexile 700.
My Life as a Monarch Butterfly KP  
B 127930B 127930 My Life as a Narwhal
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sazaklis, John
Length: 27 Copyright: 2023

Hi, there! I'm a narwhal. You might not have seen me because I am very mysterious, but I bet you recognize my tusk! Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a calf to the unicorn of the sea. Life cycles. Creative nonfiction. Biology. Juvenile nonfiction series: My Life Cycle. IL 1-3. Lexile 560.
My Life as a Narwhal KP  
B 127929B 127929 My Life as a Red-Eyed Tree Frog
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sazaklis, John
Length: 27 Copyright: 2023

Hi, there! I'm a red-eyed tree frog. You might think red eyes would make me stand out, but my green skin helps me blend in with my surroundings. Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a teeny tiny tadpole to a full-grown frog. Life cycles. Creative nonfiction. Biology. Juvenile nonfiction series: My Life Cycle. IL 1-3. Lexile 540.
My Life as a Red-Eyed Tree Frog KP  
B 127928B 127928 My Life as a Sea Turtle
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sazaklis, John
Length: 27 Copyright: 2023

Hi, there! I'm a sea turtle. I spend most of my days surfing in warm waters, but I started life much smaller! Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a tiny little egg to a hatchling to an adult. Life cycles. Creative nonfiction. Biology. Juvenile nonfiction series: My Life Cycle. IL 1-3. Lexile 570.
My Life as a Sea Turtle KP  
B 127927B 127927 My Life as an Emperor Penguin
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sazaklis, John
Length: 27 Copyright: 2022

Hi, there! I'm an emperor penguin. I might be the largest penguin on Earth, but I started life much smaller, just like you! Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from an egg to the king of Antarctica. Life cycles. Creative nonfiction. Biology. Juvenile nonfiction series: My Life Cycle. IL 1-3. Lexile 700.
My Life as an Emperor Penguin KP  
B 82886B 82886 My Night Forest
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Owen, Roy
Length: 30 Copyright: 1994

A child tries to imagine what an owl sees, what a wolf hears, what a bear smells, what a deer tastes, and what a mouse touches. Follett RL 2.9.
My Night Forest KP  
B 125712B 125712 My Tooth is Lost! (Book 3)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Daywalt, Drew
Length: 56 Copyright: 2019

Monkey is upset because he has lost a tooth, so Cake tries to make him feel better by telling him about the Tooth Fairy, but Monkey just wants his tooth named Kevin. Beginning reader. Series fiction: Monkey And Cake, Book 3. Humor. IL K-3.
My Tooth is Lost! (Book 3) KP  
B 109550B 109550 My Very First Book of Animal Sounds
Grade Lvl: K Author: Carle, Eric
Length: 22 Copyright: 2006

Upper and lower halves of divided pages can be turned separately, to match sounds with the animals that make them. Board book. Picture puzzles.
My Very First Book of Animal Sounds K  
B 114874B 114874 Naamah and the Ark at Night: A Lullaby
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bartoletti, Susan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2011

Noah's wife settles the animals on the ark to sleep by singing a soothing lullaby. Lullabies. Noah's ark Fiction. Noah's wife (Biblical figure) Fiction. Notable Children's Books 2012. IL Pres-1.
Naamah and the Ark at Night: A Lullaby KP  
KM 13343KM 13343 National Parks of USA for the Beginning Reader
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

Engage beginning readers with National Parks of the USA. This kit includes ABDO Kids National Parks set of 12 titles, National Parks of the U.S.A Fact Book, National Parks of the U.S.A Activity Book for ideas to incorporate into the classroom, as well as two poetry books and a National Parks poster highlighting different National Parks locations across the United States. Readers will learn brief history of each park, what plants and animals thrive today, and the fun activities available for visitors. Illustrations are big and colorful photos of the beautiful scenery and cool animals to keep kids reading. Titles in this ABDO set include: Acadia, Badlands, Everglades, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Great Smoky Mountains, Hawai'i Volcanoes, Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion National Parks. IL K-4.
National Parks of USA for the Beginning Reader KPI  
B 123206B 123206 Nature
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hegbrook, Thomas
Length: 64 Copyright: 2016

Explore the beauty and wonder of nature in this wordless picture book--and let your imagination bring everything to life! An oversized book with helpful descriptions of the illustrations in the end papers. Non-fiction. IL Pres-3.
Nature KP  
B 125009B 125009 Nature Attacks!: Four Terrifying Tales of Disaster and Survival
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Tarshis, Lauren
Length: 157 Copyright: 2015

Tells the stories of four children who survived disasters, including a fourteen-year-old lone survivor of the shark attacks of 1916. Nonfiction: I Survived True Stories. Narrative. Story collections. Survival stories. IL 3-7. AR 6.4. RC 7.6. Lexile 970.
Nature Attacks!: Four Terrifying Tales of Disaster and Survival IJ  
B 123827B 123827 Nature's Children: Anteaters
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Gregory, Josh
Length: 48 Copyright: 2015

Describes anteaters, their unusual appearance, habitat, reproduction, closest relatives, and more. Topics explored within the text include: Foraging in the forest -- Built for survival -- An anteater's life -- Ancient animals -- Allying with anteaters. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.6. RC 6.6. Lexile 930.
Nature's Children: Anteaters PIJ  
B 123805B 123805 Nature's Children: Ants
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Gregory, Josh
Length: 48 Copyright: 2017

This book details the life and habits of ants. Informative text offers a view of the animals' role in nature. Topics explored within nonfiction text include: An ant's life -- Life in the colony -- Incredible insects -- Helpful or harmful?. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.3. RC 5.7. Lexile 880.
Nature's Children: Ants PIJ  
B 123804B 123804 Nature's Children: Camels
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Zeiger, Jennifer
Length: 48 Copyright: 2015

A familiar symbol of desert life, camels are well known for their ability to survive for long periods without drinking water. Readers will find out why camels are so perfectly suited to life in hot, dry climates. They will also find out what camels eat, how they interact with each other, and how they have long enjoyed a special relationship with humans. Series nonfiction. Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.9. RC 6.2. Lexile 900.
Nature's Children: Camels PIJ  
B 123826B 123826 Nature's Children: Chipmunks
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Gregory, Josh
Length: 48 Copyright: 2015

Describes chipmunks, their survival skills, habitat, reproduction, rodent relatives, and more. Topics explored in the text include: Small and scurrying -- Survival skills -- A chipmunk's life -- Rodent relatives -- Chipmunks and people. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.5. RC 6.6. Lexile 930.
Nature's Children: Chipmunks PIJ  
B 123815B 123815 Nature's Children: Elephants
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Prokos, Anna
Length: 48 Copyright: 2018

Did you know that elephants are the world's largest land mammal, or that an elephant's trunk is made up of more than 40,000 muscles? These gentle giants are also at risk due to illegal hunting. Presents an introduction to elephants, discussing their bodies, families, eating and bathing habits, and evolution, and briefly explains why elephants are becoming scarce. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.8. RC 7.3. Lexile 940. GR R.
Nature's Children: Elephants PIJ  
B 123803B 123803 Nature's Children: Falcons
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Marsico, Katie
Length: 48 Copyright: 2015

Falcons are remarkable hunters, capable of snatching prey right out of the air and reaching speeds up to 200 miles per hour. Find out what these powerful predators eat, where they live, and how they use their amazing eyesight to locate prey. Learn how falcons socialize and care for their young and much more. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children. IL 3-7. RC 7.4. Lexile 940.
Nature's Children: Falcons PIJ  
B 123814B 123814 Nature's Children: Great White Sharks
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Donohue, Moira Rose
Length: 48 Copyright: 2018

An introduction to great white sharks. Did you know that great white sharks breathe by letting water flow into their open mouths, or that they have about 300 teeth? These top predators are also at risk due to overhunting. Text includes: Underwater warriors -- Hunting in the depths -- Shark life -- Past and present predators -- Sharing the seas with sharks. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.8. RC 7.3. Lexile 940.
Nature's Children: Great White Sharks PIJ  
B 123802B 123802 Nature's Children: Hedgehogs
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Gregory, Josh
Length: 48 Copyright: 2016

Covered in pointy quills, hedgehogs are able to defend themselves from a wide range of potential predators. Find out how these fascinating animals use their senses to hunt prey of their own and what their daily life is like. Learn how hedgehogs reproduce, how they interact with each other, and how interaction with humans is affecting them today. Series nonfiction. Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.8. RC 7.5. Lexile 960.
Nature's Children: Hedgehogs PIJ  
B 123801B 123801 Nature's Children: Hippopotamuses
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Gregory, Josh
Length: 48 Copyright: 2017

Among the largest land mammals on Earth, hippopotamuses can be a truly fearsome sight to behold. Discover how these animals use their enormous mouths to wrestle rivals and defend their offspring from predators. Learn what a hippo's day-to-day life is like, what hippos eat, and why they spend so much time in the water. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.4. RC 6.3. Lexile 910.
Nature's Children: Hippopotamuses PIJ  
B 123800B 123800 Nature's Children: Hummingbirds
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Gregory, Josh
Length: 48 Copyright: 2017

With their beautiful coloring and impressive flying techniques, hummingbirds are a welcome sight in any backyard or garden. Get a close look at these tiny, fascinating birds. Discover why hummingbirds almost never walk on their feet and how these birds help flowers grow. Learn how hummingbirds attract mates and raise their young and why some hummingbird species are beginning to disappear. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.4. RC 5.7. Lexile 880.
Nature's Children: Hummingbirds PIJ  
B 123799B 123799 Nature's Children: Jellyfish
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Marsico, Katie
Length: 48 Copyright: 2015

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. Discover how a jellyfish's body is structured, how jellyfish grow and reproduces, and how scientists classify jellyfish into different groups. Find out why swimmers have come to fear these strange, ancient animals. Series nonfiction. Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.9. RC 5.7. Lexile 890.
Nature's Children: Jellyfish PIJ  
B 123798B 123798 Nature's Children: Koalas
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Gregory, Josh
Length: 48 Copyright: 2016

With their furry bodies and round heads, koalas are often mistaken for bears. However, these fascinating animals are actually marsupials. Find out how koalas spend their time eating eucalyptus leaves and resting in the branches of tall trees. Find out how a mother koala's pouch serves as a safe place for her babies to sleep and eat, how koalas interact with each other, and what threats koalas face in the wild.
Nature's Children: Koalas PIJ  
B 123797B 123797 Nature's Children: Leeches
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Marsico, Katie
Length: 48 Copyright: 2016

Though they are most famous as parasites that feed by attaching themselves to larger hosts and sucking blood, leeches are actually a diverse group of worms. While some leeches fit the stereotypes, others lead very different lifestyles. Learn all about the world’s leeches, from where they live and how they move around to how they reproduce and how they can be beneficial to humans. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 6.3. RC 7.6. Lexile 970.
Nature's Children: Leeches PIJ  
B 123816B 123816 Nature's Children: Lemurs
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Gregory, Josh
Length: 48 Copyright: 2017

Discover how lemurs survive in the wild, how they raise their young, and how they are related to other species. Raises important ideas about conservation by examining the lemur's current status and explaining the ways humans have affected it throughout the years. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.5 RC 6.4. Lexile 920.
Nature's Children: Lemurs PIJ  
B 123813B 123813 Nature's Children: Lice
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Marsico, Katie
Length: 48 Copyright: 2016

Details the life and habits of lice. Text includes: The source of an itchy scalp -- Far from fragile -- A louse's life cycle -- Lice past and present -- People and parasites. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 6.3. RC 8.5. Lexile 1000.
Nature's Children: Lice PIJ  
B 123796B 123796 Nature's Children: Meerkats
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Gregory, Josh
Length: 48 Copyright: 2016

With their playful, active behavior, meerkats can be a lot of fun to watch. 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. Find out what meerkats eat, how they find food, and what it is like inside a meerkat's underground home. Series nonfiction. Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.7. RC 5.7. Lexile 880.
Nature's Children: Meerkats PI  
B 123795B 123795 Nature's Children: Monarch Butterflies
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Gregory, Josh
Length: 48 Copyright: 2016

Instantly recognizable by their beautiful orange-and-black wings, monarch butterflies are a common sight in fields, gardens, and forests throughout North America. Discover how these colorful insects travel thousands of miles each year to escape freezing winter weather. Learn about a butterfly's fascinating reproductive process, what butterflies eat, and how to attract butterflies to their own backyards. Series nonfiction. Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.8. RC 6.2. Lexile 900.
Nature's Children: Monarch Butterflies PIJ  
B 123794B 123794 Nature's Children: Moose
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Gregory, Josh
Length: 48 Copyright: 2016

Known for their massive bodies and wide, flat antlers, moose are a common sight in many parts of the world. Learn what these powerful animals eat, how they give birth and raise babies, and what their antlers are used for. Find out why moose are so common in areas where people live and why they sometimes have a difficult relationship with humans. Series nonfiction. Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.7. RC 5.5. Lexile 940.
Nature's Children: Moose PIJ  
B 123812B 123812 Nature's Children: Orangutans
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Grunbaum, Mara
Length: 48 Copyright: 2018

An introduction to orangutans. Did you know that orangutans are the only great apes that live outside of Africa, or they are the only great apes that dwell almost exclusively in trees? These amazing apes are also at risk due to habitat loss. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children (Animals in Danger). IL 3-7. Lexile 730.
Nature's Children: Orangutans PIJ  
B 123793B 123793 Nature's Children: Otters
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Marsico, Katie
Length: 48 Copyright: 2015

With their long, slim, muscular bodies and flat tail, otters are incredibly strong swimmers. Learn how these aquatic mammals hunt for fish and other prey in their watery homes. Find out how otters reproduce and raise their young, as well as how many types of otters are being threatened by the dangers of human activity. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 6.0. RC 8.3. Lexile 980.
Nature's Children: Otters PIJ  
B 123825B 123825 Nature's Children: Plains Zebras
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Raatma, Lucia
Length: 48 Copyright: 2014

Plains zebras are normally peaceful plant-eaters, but they aren’t afraid to defend themselves from the dangerous predators of the African savanna. Find out how zebras fend off lions and other enemies and how their beautiful stripes can help them avoid danger. Learn how zebras reproduce and raise their young and why they need to eat large amounts of food. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.4. RC 6.2. Lexile 900.
Nature's Children: Plains Zebras PIJ  
B 123811B 123811 Nature's Children: Polar Bears
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Roome, Hugh
Length: 48 Copyright: 2018

An introduction to polar bears. Did you know that polar bears have transparent fur that only looks white, or that these giant carnivores are excellent swimmers? These top predators are also at risk due to climate change and loss of habitat. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.3. RC 4.3. Lexile 920.
Nature's Children: Polar Bears PIJ  
B 123810B 123810 Nature's Children: Porpoises
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Shepherd, Jodie
Length: 48 Copyright: 2018

An introduction to porpoises. Did you know that porpoises are mammals that breathe air, just like us, or that they sleep with only one side of their brain at a time? These spectacular creatures are also at risk due to pollution and illegal fishing. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children (Animals in Danger). IL 3-7. Lexile 850.
Nature's Children: Porpoises PIJ  
B 123809B 123809 Nature's Children: Rabbits
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Gregory, Josh
Length: 48 Copyright: 2017

Details the life and habits of rabbits. Learn how these long-eared leapers live, from how they dig their underground homes to how they avoid predators and look for food. They will also find out what sets rabbits apart from hares and other similar animals and what effect humans have had on rabbits throughout history. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.1. RC 5.4. Lexile 820.
Nature's Children: Rabbits PI  
B 123792B 123792 Nature's Children: Rats
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Gregory, Josh
Length: 48 Copyright: 2016

A common sight in big cities around the world, rats have lived alongside humans for hundreds of years. Find out what life is like for rats in both urban and wild habitats, from how they find food to where they build their nests. Also find out how rats form close bonds with family members, why rats are so helpful to scientists, and what problems rats can cause for people. Series nonfiction. Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.4. RC 6.6. Lexile 930.
Nature's Children: Rats PIJ  
B 123791B 123791 Nature's Children: Rattlesnakes
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Gregory, Josh
Length: 48 Copyright: 2015

The distinctive sound of a rattlesnake's tail lets other animals know that a deadly viper lies nearby. Learn how these poisonous predators use venom to paralyze and kill their prey. Find out how a rattler's tail produces its signature sound and what to do if they ever spot a rattlesnake resting nearby. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.9. RC 7.4. Lexile 950.
Nature's Children: Rattlesnakes PIJ  
B 123790B 123790 Nature's Children: Red Pandas
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Gregory, Josh
Length: 48 Copyright: 2017

Rare and beautiful, red pandas can usually be seen dashing through the treetops in the forests of the Himalayas. Discover what these furry animals eat, how they spend their days, and what threats they face in the wild. Learn how red pandas communicate, find mates, and raise their young, as well as how they are related to the more well-known giant panda. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.1. RC 5.7. Lexile 890.
Nature's Children: Red Pandas PIJ  
B 123808B 123808 Nature's Children: Rhinoceroses
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Drimmer, Stephanie Warren
Length: 48 Copyright: 2018

Introduces and explains facts about rhinoceroses. Did you know that rhinos communicate by squealing, snorting, and even mooing or that rhino calves can weigh up to 100 pounds? These huge herbivores are also at risk due to illegal hunting. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children (Animals in Danger). IL 3-7. Lexile 800.
Nature's Children: Rhinoceroses PIJ  
B 123789B 123789 Nature's Children: Scorpions
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Franchino, Vicky
Length: 48 Copyright: 2015

With their dangerous-looking claws and poison-tipped tails, scorpions are an intimidating sight for many people. Discover how these interesting arachnids hunt prey and fight off predators. Find out how scorpions reproduce, where they live, and what can happen when one of these fearsome animals meets a human. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.5. RC 5.5. Lexile 850.
Nature's Children: Scorpions PIJ  
B 123807B 123807 Nature's Children: Sea Turtles
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Grunbaum, Mara
Length: 48 Copyright: 2018

Introduction to sea turtles. Did you know that sea turtles can live to be 100 years old or that they can migrate up to 2,800 miles from their birthplace? These amazing animals are also at risk due to pollution and illegal fishing. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children (Animals in Danger). IL 3-7. Lexile 760.
Nature's Children: Sea Turtles PIJ  
B 123788B 123788 Nature's Children: Seals
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Gregory, Josh
Length: 48 Copyright: 2015

With their sleek, powerful bodies allowing them to dive far beneath the surface, seals are among the ocean's most dangerous hunters. Learn all about the lives of these magnificent mammals, from how they socialize and find mates to what they eat and how their senses work. Discover the man-made dangers that many seal species are facing today. Series nonficton: Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.5. RC 6.3. Lexile 910.
Nature's Children: Seals PIJ  
B 123817B 123817 Nature's Children: Sloths
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Gregory, Josh
Length: 48 Copyright: 2016

Looks at the life and habits of sloths and discusses the different types of sloths, where they live and more. Contents include: Slow and steady, Survival skills, Life in the treetops, Ancient animals, Sharing space with sloths. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.7. RC 6.6 Lexile 930.
Nature's Children: Sloths PIJ  
B 123787B 123787 Nature's Children: Snow Leopards
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Raatma, Lucia
Length: 48 Copyright: 2014

Rarely seen by human eyes, the elusive snow leopard prowls the rocky cliffs of its mountain home in search of prey. Discover why this fascinating cat is so hard to find, how it survives in the freezing temperatures of its habitat, and what it has in common with other large cats. Find out why snow leopards move up and down mountains as the seasons change and how they protect their cubs from harm. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.4. RC 7.3. Lexile 940.
Nature's Children: Snow Leopards PIJ  
B 123786B 123786 Nature's Children: Snowy Owls
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Zeiger, Jennifer
Length: 48 Copyright: 2014

In the harsh cold of the Arctic Circle, snowy owls circle the treeless tundra in search of prey. Take a close look at these remarkable birds of prey, from how they communicate with each other and raise their young to why they migrate and how they interact with humans. Learn how snowy owls are related to other owls and how their physical features help them survive in a harsh habitat. Series nonfiction. Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.2. RC 6.2. Lexile 900.
Nature's Children: Snowy Owls PIJ  
B 123818B 123818 Nature's Children: Tigers
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Janes, Patricia
Length: 48 Copyright: 2018

Introduction to tigers. Did you know that a tiger's stripes go all the way to its skin, or that newborn cubs weight about as much as a stick of butter? These stealthy predators are also at risk due to illegal hunting. Series nonfiction: Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.3. RC 6.2. Lexile 900.
Nature's Children: Tigers PIJ  
B 123785B 123785 Nature's Children: Vultures
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Gregory, Josh
Length: 48 Copyright: 2016

Because they are willing to eat anything from carrion to garbage, vultures are often called "nature's cleanup crew." Find out what features allow these amazing birds to eat food that would make most other animals sick. Discover how vultures mate and raise their babies, which kinds of vultures live in different parts of the world, and why certain types of vultures are disappearing from their natural habitats. Series nonfiction. Nature's Children. IL 3-7. AR 5.8. RC 7.5. Lexile 960.
Nature's Children: Vultures PIJ  
B 125133B 125133 Neck & Neck
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Parsley, Elise
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

A giraffe's self-esteem is tested when he competes with a balloon for a young boy's attention. Humor fiction. Self-esteem. IL Pres-3. AR 2.1. Lexile 530. GR L.
Neck & Neck KP  
B 126594B 126594 Neither
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Anderson, Airlie
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Because Neither is unlike both the rabbits and birds of the Land of This and That, Neither sets out to find a new place where all kinds of creatures are welcome. Animal stories. Individuality. Social acceptance. IL Pres-2. AR 1.5.
Neither KP  
B 111481B 111481 Nest Where I Like to Rest
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Prochovnic, Dawn
Length: 32 Copyright: 2010

Subtitle: Sign Language for Animals. Colorful illustrations and rhyming text describe different types of animals and help children learn how to identify animals in sign language. American Sign Language glossary, fun facts, and activities. From the series Story Time with Signs and Rhymes. Follett RL 2.3.
Nest Where I Like to Rest KP  
B 126573B 126573 Nesting
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cole, Henry
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

The life story of the robin. Follow two robins as they build a nest with twigs and grass. Then mother robin lays four beautiful blue eggs and will keep the eggs warm in the nest until they hatch into four baby robins. Animal stories. Birds. Nests. Nature fiction. IL Pres-3.
Nesting KP  
B 103410B 103410 New Encyclopedia of the Horse
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Edwards, Elwyn
Length: 464 Copyright: 2000

Provides a variety of information about horses and horse care, chronicling the history of the horse, featuring a visual guide to over 150 major breeds of horse and pony, and discussing horse management, training, equipment, feeding, grooming, behavior, and other topics. Describes the contribution the horse has made to civilization.
New Encyclopedia of the Horse IJS  
B 125538B 125538 Nighttime (Explore My World)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Esbaum, Jill
Length: 31 Copyright: 2015

Discusses the sights and sounds of the night, including the moon and its phases, stars and constellations, and nocturnal animals. Beginning reader. Series nonfiction: Explore My World. IL Pres-3. AR 3.0.
Nighttime (Explore My World) KP  
B 125136B 125136 No Boring Stories
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Falatko, Julie
Length: 48 Copyright: 2018

Bored with sweet, boring picture books about cute and fluffy creatures, a group of unpopular animals tries to write an adventure story featuring themselves, with unwanted help from over-eager Bunny. Humorous fiction. Animal stories. IL Pres-3. AR 3.0. Lexile 510.
No Boring Stories KP  
B 125539B 125539 Nocturnal Animals
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dunne, Abbie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

Simple text and real photographs explain the concept of nocturnal animals for beginning readers. Series nonfiction: Pebble Plus: Life Science. Beginning reader. IL Pres-2. AR 1.9. Lexile 440. GR M.
Nocturnal Animals KP  
B 123830B 123830 North American River Otter
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Lawrence, Ellen
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

Text looks at the North American river otters, their behavior and the swamp habitat in which they live. Series nonfiction: Swamp Things - Animal Life in a Wetland. IL 2-6. AR 3.9. Lexile 630.
North American River Otter PI  
KM 11350KM 11350 North American Wildlife Skulls (5 Parts)
Grade Lvl: IJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2011

Contents: binder of teaching ideas (teachers are invited to add activities to binder); ten copies of book (Petersen Field Guide to Mammals); two copies of book (A Key-Guide to Mammal Skulls and Lower Jaws); books (Animal Skulls, Using Forensics, and The Wild Mammals of Missouri); calipers; magnifying glasses; plastic rulers; ten books (Animal Skulls: A Guide to North American Species); and 18 skulls (beaver, bobcat, opossum, river otter, porcupine, nutria, red fox, skunk, American badger, American mink, deer, raccoon, rabbit, muskrat, coyote, Eastern mole, squirrel, and little brown bat replica). Purchased with 2009-2010 McElroy Grant funds as a project of the Riceville High School Ag Education program.
North American Wildlife Skulls (5 Parts) IJS  
B 126982B 126982 North and South: A Tale of Two Hemispheres
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Morris, Sandra
Length: 31 Copyright: 2021

Presents a global view of how animals adapt to the seasons and threats to their survival in their northern and southern hemisphere homes. Topics covered include habitats, life cycles, diets, and conservation statuses. Adaptation. Around the world. Habitat. IL 1-4.
North and South: A Tale of Two Hemispheres PI  
B 84983B 84983 North Country Spring
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lindbergh, Reeve
Length: 32 Copyright: 1997

Rhyming verse and illustrations describe the arrival of spring in the north. Includes section with facts about animal behavior. Preschool-Grade 2. Ar 2.9. Lexile 430.
North Country Spring KP  
B 125992B 125992 Not a Bean
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Martinez, Claudia Guadalupe
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Explores the Mexican jumping bean's daily life and eventual transformation and escape from the pod. Animals. Life cycles. Jumping bean. Creative nonfiction. IL Pres-2.
Not a Bean KP  
B 126608B 126608 Not a Butterfly Alphabet Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Presents a moth for each letter of the alphabet, from the atlas moth to the zigzag moth. Animals. Basic concepts. Insects. IL Pres-3.
Not a Butterfly Alphabet Book KP  
B 123966B 123966 Not Quite Black and White
Grade Lvl: K Author: Ying, Jonathan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Have you ever seen a zebra wearing pink polka dots? Or a penguin with bright-yellow boots? These black and white animals are not all quite black and white! Silly animals star in this lively picture book that introduces colors in a unique and catchy way. Story in rhyme. Colors fiction. IL Pres-1.
Not Quite Black and White K  
B 122205B 122205 Now You See Me, Now You Don't
Grade Lvl: K Author: Borando, Silvia
Length: 28 Copyright: 2016

Invites young readers to discover the concepts of visibility and camouflage on spreads depicting a menagerie of colorful animals who seem to "disappear" as the background color changes on sequential pages. Camouflage (Biology)- Fiction. IL Pres-K.
Now You See Me, Now You Don't K  
B 79784B 79784 Number of Animals
Grade Lvl: K Author: Wormell, Christopher
Length: 30 Copyright: 1993

Introduces the numbers one through ten as a little lost chick searches everywhere for his mother. AR 1.6. IL Pres-K.
Number of Animals K  
B 128018B 128018 O is for Ossicone: A Surprising Animal Alphabet
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Eliot, Hannah
Length: 28 Copyright: 2023

This board book introduces young readers to unusual animal facts and new vocabulary like "ossicone" and "baleen" in this alphabet book. Lift the flap. Juvenile nonfiction. Animal facts. Concepts. Board book. IL Pres-2.
O is for Ossicone: A Surprising Animal Alphabet KP  
KM 8806KM 8806 Oceans Discovery Kit
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2001

Pre-K hands-on kit designed to give young children opportunities to explore oceans and the creatures that live in them. Contents: Discovery Guide, audio tape (sound effects), poster, conch shell, lobster and seal finger puppets, sand dollar, sea star (starfish), sea weed (kelp), two Philippine snail shells, sponge set, stencil set, and two tiger shells.
Oceans Discovery Kit K  
KM 10663KM 10663 Octopus
Grade Lvl: KPIJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2009

Specimen block contains a small octopus (approximately 3"x3").
Octopus KPIJS  
B 123146B 123146 Odd One Out: A Spotting Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Teckentrup, Britta
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

Encourages the reader to find a hidden surprise in each design spread that features a variety of animals. IL Pres-1.
Odd One Out: A Spotting Book KP  
B 88857B 88857 Off We Go!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Yolen, Jane
Length: 26 Copyright: 2000

One by one, baby woodland creatures leave home and sing their way to visit grandma. AR 1.3. RC 1.6. Lexile NP. IL Pre-K.
Off We Go! K  
B 115059B 115059 Oh, No!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Fleming, Candace
Length: 34 Copyright: 2012

When a group of animals fall into a deep hole, they fear they will be eaten by Tiger when he finds them. Fortunately, they are saved at the last minute when Elephant shows up to save them. AR 1.5 RC 1.6 Lexile 480 GR level L IL Pres-1.
Oh, No! KP  
B 126942B 126942 Oh, What a Christmas!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Garland, Michael
Length: 33 Copyright: 2011

After Santa loses his reindeer mid-flight on Christmas Eve, he improvises by seeking the help of some barnyard animals to complete his trip. Holiday story. Humorous fiction. IL Pres-3. AR 2.8. RC 2.5. Lexile 620.
Oh, What a Christmas! KP  
B 127173B 127173 Old Man and the Penguin: A True Story of True Friendship
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Abery, Julie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

A true story of an oil-soaked penguin, the man who rescues him and an unlikely friendship. Told in rhyming verse. Conservation and environment. Narrative nonfiction. IL 1-4. Lexile 510.
Old Man and the Penguin: A True Story of True Friendship PI  
KM 8390KM 8390 On Deck Record-Breaking Animals
Grade Lvl: I Author: Paige, Joy
Length: 0 Copyright: 2001

Contents: guide and six nonfiction books from the On Deck series. Titles: The Blue Whale (GR level G, DRA 12); The Cheetah (GR F, DRA 10); The Giraffe (GR G, DRA 12); The Hummingbird (GR F, DRA 10); The Sloth (GR F, DRA 10); and The Stick Insect (GR G, DRA 12). Leveled reading. Title III Reading and English Acquisition Development Center (READ).
On Deck Record-Breaking Animals I  
KM 10506KM 10506 On the Farm Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2008

Jigsaw puzzle (9"x12") has 12 pieces. Shows a variety of farm animals.
On the Farm Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle K  
B 125090B 125090 On the Night of the Shooting Star
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hest, Amy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Bunny and Dog live on opposite sides of the fence. Every morning, first thing, Bunny looks through the fence and the tall grass at Dog. And every morning, first thing, Dog looks through the fence and the tall grass at Bunny. Yet neither one says hello. Or hi. Or nice to see you today. But then, one night, Bunny and Dog both see a shooting star zip through the sky. Could this shared moment be the start of a friendship? Friendship fiction. IL Pres-2. GR L.
On the Night of the Shooting Star KP  
B 99875B 99875 Once Upon a Childhood: Fingerplays, Action Rhymes
Grade Lvl: T Author: Chupela, Dolores
Length: 119 Copyright: 1998

Collection of fingerplays/action rhymes, crafts, and suggestions for stories to share and activities. From alligators to worms, the themes are alphabetically arranged and include such favorites as caterpillars, firefighters, pockets, chipmunks, crayons, feathers, koalas, moles, shoes, and sunflowers.
Once Upon a Childhood: Fingerplays, Action Rhymes T  
B 126832B 126832 Once Upon a Winter Day
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Woodruff, Liza
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

Milo's mother is too busy to read him a story so she sends him outside to play in the snow where he discovers a story of his own. Our world. Animal fiction. Storytelling fiction. Winter story. IL K-3. GR M.
Once Upon a Winter Day KP  
B 123195B 123195 Once Upon an Elephant
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Stanek, Linda
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

From slowing wildfires to planting seeds, one animal is the true superhero that keeps the African savanna in balance. Elephants dig to find salt that other animals lick, their deep footprints collect water for small creatures to drink, and they eat young trees to keep the forest from overtaking the grasslands. In every season, the elephants are there to protect the savanna and its residents--but what would happen if the elephants were only "once upon a time"? Read along to discover the important role this keystone species plays in the savanna and explore what would happen if the elephants vanished. IL K-3. AR 3.4. Lexile 570. F+P R.
Once Upon an Elephant KP  
B 126325B 126325 One and Only Bob (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Applegate, Katherine
Length: 340 Copyright: 2020

A scrappy dog named Bob and his best friends, Ivan the gorilla and Ruby the elephant, undertake a dangerous journey to seek Bob's long-lost sister, but a storm is approaching and time is running out. Sequel to: The One and Only Ivan. #115082. Fantasy. Adventure. Animal stories. Il 4-8. AR 3.9.
One and Only Bob (Book 2) IJ  
B 127830B 127830 One and Only Ruby (Book 3)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Applegate, Katherine
Length: 217 Copyright: 2023

Ruby's story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob (Book 2 #126325). Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby's caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories both happy and sad of her life before the circus, and she recounts the time she spent in the African savannah to Ivan and Bob. Series fiction, One and Only Ivan, Book 3. IL 4-8.
One and Only Ruby (Book 3) IJ  
B 120597B 120597 One Day on Our Blue Planet: ...In the Savannah
Grade Lvl: K Author: Bailey, Ella
Length: 26 Copyright: 2015

Minding his mother and playing with his father, a little lion can't help chasing trouble and fun as he explores this small corner of our big blue planet. African animals. IL Pres-K.
One Day on Our Blue Planet: ...In the Savannah K  
B 115540B 115540 One Gorilla: A Counting Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Browne, Anthony
Length: 26 Copyright: 2013

Count from one to ten with an exuberant family of primates that bring new depth to first numbers. IL Pres-2.
One Gorilla: A Counting Book KP  
B 91185B 91185 One Hundred One Fingerplays, Stories, and Songs
Grade Lvl: T Author: Briggs, Diane
Length: 129 Copyright: 1999

Complete title: 101 Fingerplays, Stories, and Songs to Use With Finger Puppets. Topics: bears, birds, bugs, bunnies, Chicken Little, chicks, clowns, cookies, dinosaurs, dogs, ducks, elephants, farm animals, finger people, fishes, Five Batty Bats, Five in Bed, flowers, frogs, Gingerbread Boy, Halloween, Hey Diddle, Diddle, Hush Little Baby, kittens, leprechauns, The Little Red Hen, mice, monkeys, monsters, The Owl and the Pussy-Cat, penguins, pets, pigs, The Princess and the Pea, snow people, spiders, squirrels, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, turkeys, turtles, Valentines, Where the Wild Things Are, Winter Animal Friends, winter holidays, and worms.
One Hundred One Fingerplays, Stories, and Songs T  
B 107298B 107298 One, Two, Tree!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Ravishankar, Anushka
Length: 44 Copyright: 2003

Introduces young readers to the numbers one to ten through a rhyme in which more and more animals decide to climb the same tree. Follett RL 2.6.
One, Two, Tree! K  
B 127975B 127975 Only the Trees Know
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Whittingham, Jane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

A frustrated little rabbit longs for spring in this gentle, warmhearted story about waiting. Patience. Animal story. Spring fiction. IL Pres-3. Lexile 540.
Only the Trees Know KP  
B 108915B 108915 Oodles of Animals
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ehlert, Lois
Length: 52 Copyright: 2008

Short, easy-to-read rhymes reveal what is unique about various animals, from ape to wolf. Cut-paper illustrations use nine shapes: square, rectangle, triangle, circle, diamond, half circle, oval, heart, and teardrop.
Oodles of Animals KP  
B 116872B 116872 Open This Little Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Klausmeier, Jesse
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

Pages of decreasing, then increasing, size open to reveal different animals, each opening a book of a different color and reading about the next. IL Pres-1.
Open This Little Book KP  
B 124170B 124170 Opposite Zoo
Grade Lvl: K Author: Na, Il Sung
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

The sky is dark and the Opposite Zoo is CLOSED. But the monkey's cage is OPEN! Time to explore. . . Follow the monkey as he visits all the animals in the zoo: fast and slow, big and small, noisy and quiet, soft and prickly! Filled with energetic illustrations, friendly animals, and a clear, simple text--all wrapped up in a gorgeous package--The Opposite Zoo is a fun and lively introduction to animals and opposites for the early learner. Polarity / Opposites fiction. IL Pres-K.
Opposite Zoo K  
B 128148B 128148 Opposites at the Zoo
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Jones, Christianne C
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

Big, stomping elephants. Small, colorful birds. Tall, spotted giraffes. Short, waddling penguins. Opposites are all around at the zoo! This picture book brings opposites from the zoo to young children. Basic concepts. Opposites. Polarity. Series nonfiction: World Around You. IL K-3. AR 2.3.
Opposites at the Zoo KP  
B 126526B 126526 Ostriches (Superpower Field Guide)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Poliquin, Rachel
Length: 96 Copyright: 2019

Introduces readers to ostriches, discussing their speed, strong legs, sharp claws, and more. Narrative nonfiction. Series nonfiction: Superpower Field Guide. IL 4-8. AR 5.4. Lexile 860.
Ostriches (Superpower Field Guide) IJ  
KM 8936KM 8936 Otter Puppet
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2004

River Otter Puppet with chestnut fur made of polyester fiber 20-inches.
Otter Puppet KPI  
B 125529B 125529 Otto and Pio
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dubuc, Marianne
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Otto the squirrel reluctantly becomes a foster parent when a strange, furry creature hatches outside his home, saying nothing but "Pio" and growing very, very quickly. Family. Animal stories. Foster children fiction. IL Pres-3. IL Pres-3.
Otto and Pio KP  
B 117685B 117685 Over in a River: Flowing Out to the Sea
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Berkes, Marianne Collins
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

This counting book in the style of 'Over in the Meadow' presents various riparian habitat animals and their offspring in ten North American rivers, from a mother manatee 'and her little calf one' in the St. Johns River to a father river otter 'and his little pups ten' in the Mississippi. Endnotes present facts, activities, and related games. Stream animals Fiction. AR IL Pres-2.
Over in a River: Flowing Out to the Sea KP  
B 112654B 112654 Over In Australia: Amazing Animals Down Under
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Berkes, Marianne
Length: 32 Copyright: 2011

Animals from Australia learn different ways to move as a wallaby hops, an emu zigzags, and sugar gliders learn to fly. Based on the tune "Over in the Meadow". AR 2.9. IL Pres.-2.
Over In Australia: Amazing Animals Down Under KP  
KM 9857KM 9857 Over in the Meadow Big Book Only
Grade Lvl: K Author: Voce, Louise
Length: 0 Copyright: 1994

A traditional counting rhyme describing the activities of various baby animals, from one turtle to ten foxes.
Over in the Meadow Big Book Only K  
B 118726B 118726 Over There
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Pilcher, Steve
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

When Shredder, a little shrew who lives alone, overcomes his worry and sets out to explore what lies beyond the forest, he finds himself in trouble and discovers a new friend. Shrews- Fiction. Moles (Animals)- Fiction. IL Pres-1.
Over There KP  
B 126083B 126083 Owly: Way Home (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Runton, Andy
Length: 148 Copyright: 2020

Owly is a good-natured little owl, and he's always helping those around him. But despite his kindness, he seems to frighten would-be friends away before they even give him a chance, just because he's an owl. That all changes once Owly meets Wormy. Like Owly, Wormy is in need of a good friend, too, someone who can be counted on for a helping hand, a good laugh, and a great adventure! Graphic novel series: Owly, Book 1. Cartoons and comics. IL 2-6. Lexile 390.
Owly: Way Home (Book 1) PI  
B 126241B 126241 Packs: Strength in Numbers
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Salyer, Hannah
Length: 48 Copyright: 2020

A celebration of animals who live in packs, herds, pods, and more. Packs shows how togetherness and teamwork help many creatures thrive. Animal societies. Social behavior of animals. Juvenile nonfiction. Starred reviews. IL Pres-3.
Packs: Strength in Numbers KP  
B 114518B 114518 Paddling of Ducks: Animals in Groups From A to Z
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Parker, Marjorie
Length: 31 Copyright: 2010

An illustrated, alphabetically arranged introduction to collective nouns pertaining to groups of animals, from an army of ants to a labor of moles and a herd of zebras. IL Pres-2.
Paddling of Ducks: Animals in Groups From A to Z KP  
KM 7388KM 7388 Pair-It Woods Guided Reading F
Grade Lvl: KP Author: MEYERS, ANNE
Length: 0 Copyright: 1997

Contains six copies each of two titles written by Anne Meyers: Goldilocks Comes Back (fiction) and Who Lives In the Woods (nonfiction). Pair-It books. Guided Reading level F. IL K-1.
Pair-It Woods Guided Reading F KP  
B 126975B 126975 Pangolina
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Goodall, Jane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2021

From legendary naturalist Jane Goodall, an absorbing fictional tale about the plight of the pangolin. The pangolin is the only mammalian species with scales, and endangered by illegal trafficking. A fictional story set in China which includes an author's information page about pangolins and suggestions to help fight animal trafficking. IL 1-4. Lexile 780.
Pangolina KP  
B 125211B 125211 Parade of Elephants
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Henkes, Kevin
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Introduction to such basic concepts as adjectives, adverbs, daytime, and nighttime as readers follow five elephants marching from dawn to dusk. Animal stories. Concepts fiction. IL Pres-1. AR 0.9.
Parade of Elephants KP  
B 128260B 128260 Parrotfish
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Murray, Julie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2024

Parrotfish are known for their beautiful colors. Readers will learn about where the fish live, what they eat, and all the colors that make them so unique. Beginning reader. Series nonfiction: Animals with Color. Lexile 400. IL Pres-2.
Parrotfish KP  
B 124639B 124639 Patéala, pásala, ¡Anota! (Kick, Pass, Score)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Greve, Meg
Length: 24 Copyright: 2013

A group of monkeys must work together in a game of soccer to beat the lions. Spanish early reader. IL Pres-2. AR 1.0. GR D.
Patéala, pásala, ¡Anota! (Kick, Pass, Score) KP  
B 128261B 128261 Peacock Butterfly
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Murray, Julie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2024

Peacock butterflies are known for their beautiful colors. Readers will learn about where the insect lives, what it eats, and all the colors that make it so unique. Beginning reader. Series nonfiction: Animals with Color. Lexile 500. IL Pres-2.
Peacock Butterfly KP  
B 124073B 124073 Peacocks
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Marx, Mandy R
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Explains the habitat, range, life cycle, and behavior of peacocks while emphasizing their bright colors. Series nonfiction. Pebble Plus: Colorful World of Animals. IL K-3. AR 2.2. Lexile 550. GR I.
Peacocks KP  
B 124075B 124075 Peacocks
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Meister, Cari
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

Tells the story of a party of peacocks spending the day in the trees. Series nonfiction. Bullfrog books: My First Animal Library. IL Pres-2. AR 0.9. Lexile 270.
Peacocks KP  
B 124077B 124077 Peacocks
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Borgert-Spaniol, Megan
Length: 24 Copyright: 2014

The male peacock's brilliance lies in his train of feathers. When he finds a potential mate, he fans out his train to impress her with his bright and shiny plumage. As far as females are concerned, the flashier the better! Young readers will be fascinated by the showy way of the male peacock. This title includes: carefully leveled text, table of contents, glossary, bibliography, and an index. Life science. Series nonfiction: Blastoff! Readers Level 1: Animal Safari. IL Pres-2. AR 1.7. RC 2.4. Lexile 410.
Peacocks KP  
B 124187B 124187 Peacocks
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bodden, Valerie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of peacocks, the rainforest birds whose males have showy feathers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why peacocks are so colorful. Series nonfiction: Amazing Animals. IL K-3. AR 2.9. Lexile 430.
Peacocks KP  
B 126976B 126976 Peek at Beaks: Tools Birds Use
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Levine, Sara
Length: 32 Copyright: 2021

What kind of bird has a beak like a straw? A hummingbird! This picture book will keep readers guessing as they discover how the beaks of different birds resemble tools. Bird anatomy. Science and nature. Juvenile nonfiction. Adaptation. IL 2-6. Lexile 950. GR P.
Peek at Beaks: Tools Birds Use PI  
B 125675B 125675 Peek-a-Bruce
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Higgins, Ryan T
Length: 24 Copyright: 2019

Bruce the bear does not want to play with the geese today, but leads them in a merry game of hide-and-seek as he tries to be alone. Board Book. Series fiction: Mother Bruce. Humor fiction. Hide and seek. IL Pres-K.
Peek-a-Bruce KP  
DVD 1887DVD 1887 Peep and the Big Wide World: Peep Finds
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 60 Copyright: 2005

Peep, Chirp, and Quack find the funniest things! Join Peep, Chirp, and Quack in these adventures: Quack hatches an egg, Spring thing, Springy thingy, Night light, The real decoy, and Mirror, mirror in the dump. Visit Peep's big wide world and join in the search. Discover a flashlight, a bouncing weasel, a stand-offish duck, and the very last flower of summer. Explore the wonders of a mirror--and enjoy the comic spell in casts on a certain blue duck. Then join real kids as they experiment and play in their own big wide worlds. Find out what's growing under a pile of leaves. Trace shadows on a driveway. Discover treasure in the trash. English and Spanish audio tracks; science activities; downloadable acitivities for young children; downloadable coloring pages; science tips for encouraging kids to love science; access to the Peep and the big wide world website. Teaches science to young children. Narrated by Joan Cusack. Animated.
Peep and the Big Wide World: Peep Finds K  
DVD 1885DVD 1885 Peep and the Big Wide World: Peep's New Friends
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 60 Copyright: 2005

Join Peep, Chirp, and Quack, in these adventures: The perils of peep and Chirp, Peep's can, All fall down, Peep's night out, Quack's tracks, and Peeps lost leaf. Join Peep, Chirp and Quack as they explore the big wide world of animals! Meet an eager beaver, three shy bunnies, a frisky cat, a colorful butterfly, and Hoot the owl. Watch as Quack teaches his new fish friends about the greatest animal of all--ducks. Join real kids as they experiment and play in their own big wide worlds. Discover living things in a local park. Search for friendly neighborhood cats. Build your own beaver dam--right in the driveway. English and Spanish audio tracks; science activities; downloadable activities for young children; downloadable coloring pages; science tips for encouraging kids to love science; access to the Peep and the big wide world website. Teaches science to young children. Narrated by Joan Cusack. Animated.
Peep and the Big Wide World: Peep's New Friends KP  
KM 9661KM 9661 Penguin and Chick Poster (BB)
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2004

Laminated poster (24"x36") of penguin and chick.
Penguin and Chick Poster (BB) KPI  
B 123183B 123183 Penguin Day: A Family Story
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bishop, Nic
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

While his mother is off fishing for food, baby Rockhopper penguin wanders off and almost becomes a meal for a hungry skua, but luckily papa penguin drives off the predator. Non-fiction. IL Pres-1. AR 2.6. RC 2.6. Lexile 480.
Penguin Day: A Family Story KP  
KM 8937KM 8937 Penguin Puppet
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2004

Emperor Penguin Puppet made of polyester fiber 13-inches tall.
Penguin Puppet KPI  
B 123845B 123845 Penguins (Wild Animal Kingdom)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Terp, Gail
Length: 31 Copyright: 2017

Diagrams, graphs, and other infographics give readers visual literacy practice while also digging into the penguins' appearances, daily lives, and homes. This hi/lo series is perfect for cause/effect studies and exploring the lives of animals and their place in their food web and biome. Series nonfiction: Wild Animal Kingdom. IL 2-6. Lexile 520. GR L-N.
Penguins (Wild Animal Kingdom) PI  
B 126843B 126843 Penguins from Head to Tail
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Martin, Emmett
Length: 24 Copyright: 2021

Introduction to penguins. Learn how penguins' special body parts help them survive in the wild, even in the coldest conditions. Beginning reader. Animals. Series nonfiction: Animals from Head to Tail: Early Reader. IL Pres-2. AR 0.9. GR C.
Penguins from Head to Tail KP  
KM 9230KM 9230 Penguins of the World (BB)
Grade Lvl: KPIJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1995

A 24"x36" color poster with photos of 18 species of penguins. Lists species name, length, mean weight. Includes Emperor, Adelie, Humboldt, Royal, and 14 others.
Penguins of the World (BB) KPIJS  
B 127974B 127974 Perfect Wonderful Day with Friends
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Waechter, Philip
Length: 28 Copyright: 2022

Text and illustrations capture the warmth and fun of a spontaneous summer day with friends, where one lovely activity leads to another until they all go back home to bake a cake (two cakes!) to finish. Animal story. Friendship fiction. IL Pres-2. AR 2.4. Lexile 560.
Perfect Wonderful Day with Friends KP  
B 124205B 124205 Pet Cats Up Close
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Olson, Gillia M
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

Pet cats have cool body parts to help them leap, play, and hunt. Take an up-close look at these curious, four-legged friends. Series nonfiction: Pebble Plus: Pets Up Close. IL Pres-2. AR 2.3. Lexile 490.
Pet Cats Up Close KP  
B 124204B 124204 Pet Dogs Up Close
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Shores, Erika L
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

Pet dogs have cool body parts that wag, sniff, and chew. Take an up-close look at these furry, four-legged friends. Series nonfiction: Pebble Plus: Pets Up Close. IL Pres-2. AR 1.8. Lexile 480.
Pet Dogs Up Close KP  
B 107436B 107436 Pet for Me: Poems
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hopkins, Lee
Length: 48 Copyright: 2003

A collection of poems celebrating the joys of having a pet. An I Can Read book, Level 3. AR 3.7. Follett RL 3.8.
Pet for Me: Poems KP  
B 124203B 124203 Pet Guinea Pigs Up Close
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Baker, Brynn
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

Pet guinea pigs have cool body parts that sniff, chew, wheek, and scamper. Take an up-close look at these squeaky, four-legged friends. Series nonfiction: Pebble Plus: Pets Up Close. IL Pres-2. AR 2.4. Lexile 490.
Pet Guinea Pigs Up Close KP  
B 124202B 124202 Pet Hermit Crabs Up Close
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wittrock, Jeni
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

Pet hermit crabs have cool body parts that burrow, pinch, and climb. Take an up-close look at these shell-toting friends. Series nonfiction: Pebble Plus: Pets Up Close. IL Pres-2. AR 2.4. Lexile 480.
Pet Hermit Crabs Up Close KP  
B 124201B 124201 Pet Parrots Up Close
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dubke, Karon
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

Pet parrots have cool body parts that wink, squawk, and glide. Take an up-close look at these talkative, fine-feathered friends. Series nonfiction: Pebble Plus: Pets Up Close. IL Pres-2. AR 2.2. Lexile 490.
Pet Parrots Up Close KP  
B 124200B 124200 Pet Rabbits Up Close
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wittrock, Jeni
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

Pet rabbits have cool body parts that nibble, hop, and listen. Take an up-close look at these fuzzy, four-legged friends. Series nonfiction: Pebble Plus: Pets Up Close. IL Pres-2. AR 2.1. Lexile 490.
Pet Rabbits Up Close KP  
B 110892B 110892 Pet Tricks
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Greve, Meg
Length: 24 Copyright: 2009

Photographs and simple text describe a variety of tricks that birds, dogs, ferrets, kittens, lizards, horses, and other pets can do. Verbs. From the series My First Discovery Library. Follett RL 1.6. GR level G.
Pet Tricks KP  
B 126533B 126533 Pete the Kitty Goes to the Doctor
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dean, Kim
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

When Pete the Kitty has a stomach ache, his dad decides that it is time to go to the doctor, but Pete is a little bit nervous about his first visit to the doctor. Series fiction: I Can Read! My First. Beginning reader. Favorite characters. Animal fiction. IL K-3. AR 1.5.
Pete the Kitty Goes to the Doctor KP  
B 127191B 127191 Peter & Ernesto: Sloths in the Night (Book 3)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Annable, Graham
Length: 124 Copyright: 2020

Peter and Ernesto love the jungle, but they know how dangerous it can be at night. From clumsy bats to crazed owls to rumors of a dragon, there are countless things that make the darkness perilous for sloths. That's why, one day, when their friend Bernard goes missing just as the sun is setting, Peter and Ernesto quickly gather their tribe to form a search party. However, while these sloths have some sense of the dangers that they'll face while looking for Bernard, there are surprises lurking in the shadows that will surpass their wildest imaginings. Graphic novel. Beginning reader. Series fiction: Peter and Ernesto, Book 3. IL 1-4. AR 2.1.
Peter & Ernesto: Sloths in the Night (Book 3) PI  
B 126017B 126017 Peter & Ernesto: The Lost Sloths (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Annable, Graham
Length: 112 Copyright: 2019

When a hurricane blows away Peter and Ernesto's beloved tree, they and the rest of their sloth friends must venture into the jungle to find a new home. But the jungle is full of dangers, including angry ants, slithering snakes, and a ravenous jaguar, so the cautious Peter and confident Ernesto must work together to keep their tribe safe. Graphic novel. Series fiction: Peter and Ernesto, Book 2. IL 1-4. AR 1.9.
Peter & Ernesto: The Lost Sloths (Book 2) PI  
B 124318B 124318 Pets Around the World
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Duffield, Katy
Length: 16 Copyright: 2018

Find out about the popular pets around the world. Emerging reader. Series nonfiction: Ready Readers: Time to Discover. IL Pres-1. Lexile 180. GR F.
Pets Around the World KP  
KM 10064KM 10064 Philadephia Chickens (Book & CD)
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Boynton, Sandra
Length: 0 Copyright: 2002

Subtitle: A Too-Illogical Zoological Musical Revue: Deluxe Illustrated Lyrics Book of the Original Cast Recording of the Unforgettable (Though Completely Imaginary) Musical Stage Spectacular. In part one "Look as You Listen," each song is presented with a full-page color cartoon. Part two, "Sing & Play Along," has musical annotations as well as additional verses for each tune, along with more illustrations. The humorous songs on the CD are performed by an all-star cast including Meryl Streep, Laura Linney, Eric Stoltz, and the Bacon Brothers. Contents: book and audio CD.
Philadephia Chickens (Book & CD) KPI  
B 66093B 66093 Picture Book of Cows
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Patent, Dorothy
Length: 40 Copyright: 1982

The simple, readable text covers such topics as birth, the stages of growing up, the physical make-up of cows, and the difference between beef and dairy cattle.
Picture Book of Cows PI  
B 94435B 94435 Picture-Perfect Science Lesson, Gr 3-6, 2nd Ed
Grade Lvl: T Author: Ansberry, Karen
Length: 403 Copyright: 2010

Subtitle: Using Children's Books to Guide Inquiry, 3-6 by Karen Ansberry and Emily Morgan. Presents ready-to-teach lessons with student pages and assessments that use fiction and nonfiction picture books to guide hands-on science inquiry. Each chapter includes background notes/explanations of scientific lessons: 15 lessons from 1st edition (93363) and five new lessons on insects, water conservation, electricial circiuts, assembly lines, and the secrets of flight.
Picture-Perfect Science Lesson, Gr 3-6, 2nd Ed T  
B 128290B 128290 Pigeon & Cat
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hemingway, Edward
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Cat and Pigeon live in a city lot and while they do not have much they have each other, so when Pigeon goes missing after a storm, Cat leaves the safety of their lot for the first time and traverses the city looking for her. 24-25 Goldfinch Award Honor Book. Relationship skills. Friendship story. IL Pres-3.
Pigeon & Cat KP  
B 124806B 124806 Pignic
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Phelan, Matt
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

A pig experiences adversity but in the end enjoys a perfect summer day. Imagination and play. Summertime. IL Pres-2.
Pignic KP  
KM 13291KM 13291 Pinduli (3 Wonderbooks)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Cannon, Janell
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

Pinduli, a young striped hyena, is hurt by the unkind words of Dog, Lion, and Zebra, but her clever trick in return promotes her clan's survival and spreads harmony throughout the savannah. Includes backmatter notes about hyenas and other animals of the African savannah. A story about self-image, self-acceptance, and treating others with respect. Set of 3 WonderBooks, plus cables, headphones, charger and a 5-way splitter. IL 1-4. AR 3.6. RC 3.7. Lexile 680. GR O.
Pinduli (3 Wonderbooks) PI  
B 125566B 125566 Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Blabey, Aaron
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

Told in rhyming text, Brian tries to get his fellow piranhas to try his fruit and vegetable platter, but they all prefer meat--like those human feet dangling in the water. Humor fiction. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-3. AR 1.1.
Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas KP  
B 126567B 126567 Play Like an Animal!: Why Critters Splash, Race, Twirl, and Chase
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gianferrari, Maria
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Dash! Hide! Splash! Ride! The text celebrates all the different ways animals play, from rhinos taking mud baths and parrots somersaulting through the air to kangaroos boxing and dolphins diving through the surf. Additional text explains how playing benefits animals. Includes back matter. Juvenile nonfiction. IL K-3. Lexile 560. GR L.
Play Like an Animal!: Why Critters Splash, Race, Twirl, and Chase KP  
KM 10508KM 10508 Playful Pets Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2008

Jigsaw puzzle (9"x12") has 12 pieces. Shows dog, cat, turtle, rabbit, goldfish, and bird.
Playful Pets Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle K  
B 121881B 121881 Poached (FunJungle)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Gibbs, Stuart
Length: 329 Copyright: 2014

Twelve-year-old Teddy Fitzroy is the prime suspect when FunJungle's newly-acquired koala goes missing, thanks to a prank staged by middle school bully Vance Jessup. Sequel to Belly Up (111531) AR 5.2 RC 4.6 Lexile 750 IL 4-8.
Poached (FunJungle) IJ  
KM 10664KM 10664 Poisonous Snake Skeleton
Grade Lvl: KPIJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2009

Specimen block (10"x4.5") shows the complete skeleton of a small poisonous snake. Animal skeletons. IL Pres-12.
Poisonous Snake Skeleton KPIJS  
B 126283B 126283 Pokko and the Drum
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Forsythe, Matthew
Length: 64 Copyright: 2019

The biggest mistake Pokko's parents ever made was giving her the drum. When Pokko takes the drum deep into the forest it is so quiet, so very quiet that Pokko decides to play. And before she knows it she is joined by a band of animals --first the raccoon, then the rabbit, then the wolf--and soon the entire forest is following her. Will Pokko hear her father's voice when he calls her home? Perserverance fiction. Animal stories. Imagination. IL Pres-3. AR 2.7. Lexile 520.
Pokko and the Drum KP  
B 109447B 109447 Polar Animals
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hess, Paul
Length: 24 Copyright: 2002

Collection of rhymes about animals that live in polar regions, including a seal, arctic hare, penguin, reindeer, arctic fox, walrus, snowy owl, and polar bear. From the series Animal Verse.
Polar Animals KP  
B 106869B 106869 Polar Animals (Board Book)
Grade Lvl: K Author: Hess, Paul
Length: 20 Copyright: 2001

Board book identifies animals that live in the Arctic and Antarctic regions.
Polar Animals (Board Book) K  
B 127837B 127837 Polar Bear
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Fleming, Candace
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

Explores the life and habitat of a mother polar bear and her cubs. Animals. Polar bear habitat. Creative nonfiction. IL Pres-3.
Polar Bear KP  
B 126882B 126882 Polar Bear vs. Grizzly Bear
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2010

Contains facts about polar bears and grizzly bears, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities. Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 3.8. RC 2.9. Lexile 720.
Polar Bear vs. Grizzly Bear KPI  
B 125459B 125459 Polar Bears: Survival on the Ice (Science Comics)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Viola, Jason
Length: 119 Copyright: 2019

In graphic novel format looks at the lives of polar bears and how they survive the harsh conditions of the Arctic. Nonfiction series: Science Comics. IL 3-8. AR 4.2. Lexile 610.
Polar Bears: Survival on the Ice (Science Comics) PIJ  
B 123692B 123692 Pond Wildlife
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Hibbert, Clare
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

An introduction to pond ecology that explores the different animals, plants and insects that live there. Nonfiction picture. Series: Adventures in Nature. IL 2-6. AR 4.9. RC 5.5. Lexile 850. GR P.
Pond Wildlife PI  
KM 9338KM 9338 Poster Pack & Photo Card Lib(BB): Animals
Grade Lvl: KPIJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2007

Collection of 50 color-coded photo cards (4.5"x5.75"). Card backs cover 14 languages with pronunciations (English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Hmong, Cantonese, Korean, French, Arabic, Russian, Taglog, Mandarin, Portuguese, Japanese, and Hindi). Categories: Sea Life; Mammals; Pets; Spiders and Insects; and Birds. Poster pack consists of 15 photographic posters (11"x16") that feature familiar animals such as gorillas, penguins, frog, eagle, squirrel, camels, kangaroos, etc. Backs of the posters have vocabulary words, discussion questions, and activities. The language development posters and cards help English language learners acquire new words, build language skills, and contribute to classroom discussions.
Poster Pack & Photo Card Lib(BB): Animals KPIJS  
B 124324B 124324 Potbellied Pig
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Carr, Aaron
Length: 24 Copyright: 2014

Introduction to a potbellied pig, discussing its life cycle, how to care for it, and more. Series nonfiction: AV2 Let's Read! I Love My Pet. Emerging reader. IL Pres-2. AR 1.8.
Potbellied Pig KP  
B 125711B 125711 Pug Blasts Off (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: May, Kyla
Length: 72 Copyright: 2019

Baron von Bubbles, aka "Bub," is the self-proclaimed cutest pug on the planet! Things he loves: fashion, peanut butter, and his human, Bella. Things he does NOT love: Nutz the squirrel, baths, and the rain. When Bella enters the Spirit of the Inventor Challenge, Bub helps her craft the best project ever. But what happens when Nutz gets on Bub's nerves and makes him ruin Bella's project? If Bub wants to make it up to his girl, he'll have to stand up to Nutz and the rain once and for all. Animal stories. Beginning chapter book. Humor. Series fiction: Diary of a Pug, book 1. IL 1-4. AR 2.9. RC 3.2. Lexile 550.
Pug Blasts Off (Book 1) PI  
B 128215B 128215 Pug the Prince (Book 9)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: May, Kyla
Length: 72 Copyright: 2023

When Bella wins a poster-making contest at the animal shelter, she gets to be queen of the 'Adopt-an-Animal' parade. That can only mean one thing, Bub the pug is her prince! But Bub has no idea what a prince does. Can he figure it out in time to help Bella be the best queen she can be? Animal stories. Beginning chapter book. Humor. Series fiction: Diary of a Pug, Book 9. IL 1-4. AR 2.8.
Pug the Prince (Book 9) PI  
B 127185B 127185 Pug's Got Talent (Book 4)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: May, Kyla
Length: 72 Copyright: 2021

Bub's human, Bella, is putting on a pet talent show! Bub can't wait to wow the audience with his skateboarding stunts, not to mention his snazzy costume. But when dress rehearsal doesn't go as planned, Bub finds that it's up to him and his archenemy Duchess the cat to make things right. Can he and Duchess work together to make sure the show goes on? Animal stories. Beginning chapter book. Humor. Series fiction: Diary of a Pug, book 4. IL 1-4. AR 2.9. RC 3.2. Lexile 530.
Pug's Got Talent (Book 4) PI  
B 126002B 126002 Pug's Snow Day (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: May, Kyla
Length: 72 Copyright: 2020

It's a snow day, and Bella is thrilled. There's no school, so she and Bub can play outside all day. Trouble is, Bub does not like the snow - it's slippery, freezing cold, and wet! What's even worse, there's a new kid next door, and he has a scary, monster-sized pet. Can Bub get past his fear of the snow and make a new friend at the same time? Animal stories. Beginning chapter book. Humor. Series fiction: Diary of a Pug, book 2. IL 1-4. AR 2.7. Lexile 500.
Pug's Snow Day (Book 2) PI  
B 107535B 107535 Puppies, Puppies Everywhere!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Urbigkit, Cat
Length: 24 Copyright: 2006

Book with photos and simple rhyming text shows puppies in various states of activity. Baby animals. Animals Infancy. Follett RL 0.6.
Puppies, Puppies Everywhere! K  
KM 11977KM 11977 Puzzle of the Platypus (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Myers, Jack
Length: 0 Copyright: 2008

Scientists attempt to solve eleven of nature's most interesting puzzles including finding polar bear dens, teaching dolphins games in order to study sonar, and the strange characteristics of the platypus. Book is a collection of stories that appeared in Highlights magazine. Kit contains book (64 pages, AR 6.4 RC 5.8 Lexile 970); playaway--a preloaded audio book (1 hour) on a dedicated digital audio media player (MP3); instruction sheet; & earphones. IL 3-6.
Puzzle of the Platypus (Playaway) PI  
KM 8444KM 8444 QuickReads Level C Book 1
Grade Lvl: P Author: Hiebert, Elfrieda
Length: 0 Copyright: 2003

Reading fluency program for third grade (Level C) provides short, high-interest nonfiction texts designed to be read quickly and meaningfully. Selections use high-frequency words and words with common phonetic patterns. Passages feature grade appropriate science and social studies topics. For each topic, five selections develop vocabulary and student background information preparing students for reading in the content areas. Book 1 topics: dinosaurs; animal giants; plants; American heroes; celebrations; and Our National Government. Level C books include 1000 most-frequently-used words. Phonic patterns: vowel patterns in single-syllable words; target number of words read per minute is 100. Program includes comprehension checks. A one-minute timed reading at the end of each lesson provides immediate feedback on the rate at which students read a passage. Each of the three books in a level increases the number of words in a selection, challenging students to increase their reading rate. Contents: resource manual, audio CD readalongs with two listening/reading speeds, CD track listing sheet, and six copies of the book. Quick Reads.
QuickReads Level C Book 1 P  
B 125210B 125210 Rabbit Listened
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Doerrfeld, Cori
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

When something terrible happens, Taylor doesn't know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn't feel like chatting. The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that's not quite right either. One by one, the animals try to tell Taylor how to process this loss, and one by one they fail. Then the rabbit arrives. All the rabbit does is listen, which is just what Taylor needs. Juvenile fiction. Animal stories. Grief and loss. IL K-3. AR 1.7. Lexile 450. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2021-2022.
Rabbit Listened KP  
B 128080B 128080 Rabbit, Duck, and Big Bear
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brun-Cosme, Nadine
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

Rabbit, Duck, and Big Bear, who do everything together, discover the importance of taking time to spend by themselves. Friendship story. Relationship skills. Relaxation. IL Pres-3. Lexile 560.
Rabbit, Duck, and Big Bear KP  
B 123843B 123843 Rabbits (Wild Animal Kingdom)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Terp, Gail
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Diagrams, graphs, and other infographics give readers visual literacy practice while also digging into the rabbits' appearances, daily lives, and homes. This hi/lo series is perfect for cause/effect studies and exploring the lives of animals and their place in their food web and biome. Series nonfiction: Wild Animal Kingdom. IL 2-6. Lexile 480. GR L-N.
Rabbits (Wild Animal Kingdom) PI  
KM 8945KM 8945 Raccoon Puppet
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2004

Baby raccoon puppet (10 inches) is made of polyester fiber.
Raccoon Puppet KP  
B 123844B 123844 Raccoons (Wild Animal Kingdom)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Terp, Gail
Length: 31 Copyright: 2017

Diagrams, graphs, and other infographics give readers visual literacy practice while also digging into the raccoons' appearances, daily lives, and homes. This hi/lo series is perfect for cause/effect studies and exploring the lives of animals and their place in their food web and biome. Series nonfiction: Wild Animal Kingdom. IL 2-6. Lexile 490. GR L-N.
Raccoons (Wild Animal Kingdom) PI  
B 109865B 109865 Race Horses
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Sandler, Michael
Length: 24 Copyright: 2007

Introduces different kinds of horse racing and explores Thoroughbred racing in particular, describing horses' early training, the teamwork between a horse and jockey, and the Triple Crown; noting the achievements of such horses as Man O'War and Secretariat and telling the story of Barbaro. From the series: Horse Power. Follett RL 3.0. AR 4.4. RC 5.3. Lexile 760.
Race Horses PI  
KM 9436KM 9436 Rainforest Posters (BB)
Grade Lvl: PIJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1995

Set of six posters (11x17") depict rainforest animals: Parson's chameleon, lowland gorilla, jaguar, tarsier, keel-billed toucan, and red-eyed tree frog.
Rainforest Posters (BB) PIJS  
B 124323B 124323 Rat
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Carr, Aaron
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

Introduction to having a pet rat. Series nonfiction: AV2 Let's Read! I Love My Pet. Emerging reader. IL Pres-2. AR 1.5.
Rat KP  
B 126859B 126859 Rattlesnake vs. Secretary Bird
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Compare and contrast two ferocious animals.Learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner! Birds of prey. Rattlesnake. Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 3.7. RC 3.2. Lexile 560. GR P.
Rattlesnake vs. Secretary Bird KPI  
KM 13513KM 13513 Read and Discover Arctic Animals
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

Animals live all over the world. Read and explore about the arctic climate and the animals that live there. Kit includes nonfiction readers: Life in the Arctic, Animals of the Arctic Tundra, and Animals in the Arctic. Also included are toy figures of various arctic animals like: Arctic Rabbit,Arctic Fox, Arctic Siberian, Arctic Husky, Arctic Seal, Killer Whale, Walrus, ,Beluga Whale, Reindeer, Polar Bears and Penguin figures. IL Pres-2.
Read and Discover Arctic Animals KP  
B 126281B 126281 Red House, Tree House, Little Bitty Brown Mouse
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Godwin, Jane
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

In this rhyming story, a young mouse makes her way around the world, introducing colors. Basic concepts. Animal stories. IL Pres-2. Lexile 480. GR J.
Red House, Tree House, Little Bitty Brown Mouse KP  
B 124846B 124846 Remy Sneakers and the Lost Treasure (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Sherry, Kevin
Length: 121 Copyright: 2018

Somebody has broken into Remy the Raccoon's home and stolen his most treasured possession, his grandfather's journal filled with pictures and family stories--so Remy and the Critter Crew, together with a shifty cat called Buttercup (whose motives are suspicious), set out to track down the thief, encountering many dangerous animals on the way. Series fiction: Remy Sneakers, Book 2. Graphic novel format. IL 2-6. AR 2.7.
Remy Sneakers and the Lost Treasure (Book 2) PI  
B 124845B 124845 Remy Sneakers vs. the Robo-Rats (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Sherry, Kevin
Length: 124 Copyright: 2017

There has been a break in at the Science Museum, and the chief suspect is Remington Raccoon, commonly known as Remy Sneakers, so with the help of Stix the mouse, and other city critters, Remy sets out to discover the truth--and the Critter Crew finds themselves up against a criminal mastermind and his army of robo-rodents. Beginning chapter book. Graphic novel format. Series fiction: Remy Sneakers, Book 1. IL 2-6. AR 3.6.
Remy Sneakers vs. the Robo-Rats (Book 1) PI  
B 122943B 122943 Reptiles (Animal Classification)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Donner, Erica
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

Animal Classification Series by Jump! Media. Introduces beginning readers to the characteristics of reptiles. IL Pres-1. AR 1.0. GR F.
Reptiles (Animal Classification) KP  
B 124229B 124229 Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Kensky, Jessica
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Based on a real-life partnership, the heartening story of the love and teamwork between a girl and her service dog will inspire. Rescue thought he'd grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog -- it's the family business, after all. When he gets the news that he's better suited to being a service dog, he's worried that he's not up to the task. Then he meets Jessica, a girl whose life is turning out differently than the way she'd imagined it, too. Now Jessica needs Rescue by her side to help her accomplish everyday tasks. And it turns out that Rescue can help Jessica see after all: a way forward, together, one step at a time. Service animals. Disabled persons. Realistic fiction. IL 1-5. AR 3.3.
Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship PI  
B 126858B 126858 Rhino vs. Hippo
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

Compare and contrast a rhino and a hippo. Learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then finally discover the winner! Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 3.7. RC 3.5. Lexile 630.
Rhino vs. Hippo KPI  
B 105668B 105668 Right Dog for the Job
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Patent, Dorothy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2004

Subtitle: Ira's Path from Service Dog to Guide Dog. Tells how a golden retriever is trained as a service dog, to help someone who has trouble moving their arms and legs, and later as a guide dog for a man who cannot see. AR 4.7. Follett RL 5.6.
Right Dog for the Job PI  
B 124603B 124603 Rise of the Lioness: Restoring a Habitat and It's Pride on the Liuwa
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Hague, Bradley
Length: 56 Copyright: 2016

Poaching and war damaged an isolated wilderness in West Zambia, reducing its lion population to just one: Lady, the last lioness. Witness Lady's fight for survival in this evocative narrative on the decline, fall, and rebirth of the Liuwa Plains. Follow Lady as she grapples with a landscape altered by human hands and discover how both Lady and humankind restore balance to the environment. More than a story about one brave lion, The Lioness offers a great introduction to life science by looking at the workings of an ecosystem, the methods of scientists and environmentalists, and explaining the interconnection between the plant, animal, and human systems. Nonfiction. Nat Geo Kids. Picture book for older readers. IL 4-8. AR 6.9. Lexile 1000. GR Y.
Rise of the Lioness: Restoring a Habitat and It's Pride on the Liuwa IJ  
B 123196B 123196 Road Home
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cotton, Katie
Length: 25 Copyright: 2017

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text follow birds and woodland creatures as they journey to the nests and burrows they call home, past predators and other dangers. Story written in verse. IL Pres-2.
Road Home KP  
B 114500B 114500 Rock 'N' Roll Mole
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Crimi, Carolyn
Length: 32 Copyright: 2011

Mole has a "rock-and-roll soul" and the groupies to prove it, but when his friend Pig organizes a talent show, Mole's stage fright may prevent him from performing. Stage fright Fiction. Fear. Talent shows. Animal fiction. Moles. AR 3.6 RC 2.4. Lexile 530. IL K-2.
Rock 'N' Roll Mole KP  
B 126985B 126985 Rock from the Sky
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Klassen, Jon
Length: 96 Copyright: 2021

Presents a hilariously deadpan meditation on the workings of friendship, fate, foresight and the funny feeling that something is off, when two companions stand in a perfectly good spot that may be hit, sometime, by a falling rock. Humor. Animal story. Rocks. IL Pres-2. AR 1.5.
Rock from the Sky KP  
B 124243B 124243 Rodent Rascals
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Munro, Roxie
Length: 29 Copyright: 2018

What is the smallest rodent in the world? What is the biggest? How long can rodents live? How do they find mates? In this detailed book with life-sized illustrations of rodent species from around the world coupled with thorough text describing rodents' life cycles, sizes, habitats, and ranges. From ground hogs to guinea pigs and pygmy shrews to capybaras, kids will learn all about the rascally rodents who share our world! IL 2-6. Lexile 970.
Rodent Rascals PI  
B 68767B 68767 Rookie Reader: Animal Babies
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hamsa, Bobbie
Length: 32 Copyright: 1985

This book provides drawings and names of baby animals, including a kitten, a fawn, a piglet, a lamb. Guided Reading level E.
Rookie Reader: Animal Babies KP  
B 123018B 123018 Rooster Struts
Grade Lvl: K Author: Scarry, Richard
Length: 26 Copyright: 2015

Describes how different animals walk or move, such as run, waddle, swim, and wiggle. IL Pres-K.
Rooster Struts K  
B 123831B 123831 Roseate Spoonbill
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Lawrence, Ellen
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

Learn about the diet, life cycle, behavior, and swamp habitat of the roseate spoonbill. Series nonfiction: Swamp Things - Animal Life in a Wetland. IL 2-6. AR 4.0. Lexile 580.
Roseate Spoonbill PI  
B 125085B 125085 Rough Patch
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lies, Brian
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Farmer Evan and his dog do everything together and, especially, in the garden but when his dog passes away Evan lets his garden fill with weeds until a pumpkin vine brings new hope. Grief and loss. Juvenile fiction. IL K-3. AR 2.8. RC 2.3. Lexile 580.
Rough Patch KP  
B 127121B 127121 Ruford Visits the Farm
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lienau, Susan
Length: 36 Copyright: 2018

Ruford is a four-month-old eagle who lives in Decorah, Iowa. His parents have decided he is ready to take his first solo flight! While soaring over the bluffs and farmland, Ruford’s curiosity draws him to North Star Farm. He meets all kinds of new friends before returning home to share his journey with Mama and Papa Eagle. Nature. Eagle and habitat. IL K-3.
Ruford Visits the Farm KP  
B 107335B 107335 Rules of the Wild: An Unruly Book of Manners
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Levin, Bridget
Length: 30 Copyright: 2004

Rhyming text explores how proper behavior for young animals is different from what is expected of young children. AR and Follett RL 2.0.
Rules of the Wild: An Unruly Book of Manners KP  
B 126659B 126659 Running Wild: Awesome Animals in Motion
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Watson, Galadriel
Length: 65 Copyright: 2020

This introduction to biomechanics draws on biology, physics, and other sciences to show readers the incredible ways a variety of creatures move to meet their everyday needs—and overcome the physical forces working against them. Animal locomotion. Animal mechanices. IL 4-8. Lexile 1000.
Running Wild: Awesome Animals in Motion IJ  
KM 10489KM 10489 Safari Animals Chunky Puzzle
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2008

Simple wooden puzzle for ages 2+ has eight animal pieces (zebra, elephant, hippo, ostrich, alligator, rhino, lion, and giraffe). Each has a matching image on the base for easy puzzle building.
Safari Animals Chunky Puzzle K  
B 123906B 123906 Sahara Desert
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Franchino, Vicky
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

Explore the Sahara Desert and learn all about what it's like to live in this biome, from what kinds of plants and animals are found there to what kinds of weather it receives. Environmental science. Series nonfiction: Getting to Know Your Planet. IL 2-6. AR 3.4. Lexile 560.
Sahara Desert PI  
KM 8394KM 8394 Sails Literacy: Early Level Red Nonfiction
Grade Lvl: P Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2004

Collection of early level readers from the Rigby Sails Literacy series. Books range from GR level C/DRA 3/EI 3 to GR level F/DRA 10/EI 9. Contents: reading level chart and 30 nonfiction/informational titles (one copy of each title). Most of the books are about animals. Leveled reading. Title III Reading and English Acquisition Development Center (READ).
Sails Literacy: Early Level Red Nonfiction P  
KM 8395KM 8395 Sails Literacy: Emergent Level: Magenta
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1999

Collection of emergent level readers from the Rigby Sails Literacy series. Books range from GR level A/DRA 1/EI 1 to GR level C/DRA 3/EI 4. Contents: reading level chart, eight nonfiction, and eighteen fiction titles (one copy of each title). Leveled reading. Title III Reading and English Acquisition and Development Center (READ).
Sails Literacy: Emergent Level: Magenta KP  
B 124322B 124322 Salamander
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Carr, Aaron
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

Introduction to having salamanders as pets. Series nonfiction: AV2 Let's Read! I Love My Pet. Emerging reader. IL Pres-2. AR 1.7.
Salamander KP  
B 126443B 126443 Same But Different Too
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Newson, Karl
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

There’s something about each of us that makes us special. But while everyone is unique, we all have many things in common as well. Explore the ways that we are all the same but different, too, in this joyful and simple celebration of individuality and camaraderie. Basic concepts. Human-animal relationships. Individual differences. IL Pres-3.
Same But Different Too KP  
B 125262B 125262 Santa Bruce
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Higgins, Ryan T
Length: 48 Copyright: 2018

Bruce is a lot of things. He is a bear. He is a grump. He is a pretty decent cook. And he is a mother. One thing Bruce is not? Santa Claus. But that doesn't stop the whole forest from lining up to give him their Christmas wishes when he becomes the victim of mistaken identity - again. Series fiction: Mother Bruce. Favorite characters. Holiday fiction. IL Pres-2. AR 2.4. Lexile 530.
Santa Bruce KP  
B 116533B 116533 Saving Animal Babies
Grade Lvl: P Author: Shields, Amy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

Presents stories of wildlife rescues where baby animals--from tigers to seals--have been successfully nurtured and released into the wild or paired with humane owners and zoos. From the series National Geographic Readers Level 2. AR 3.0 IL 1-2.
Saving Animal Babies P  
B 126040B 126040 Saving Winslow: A Novel
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Creech, Sharon
Length: 165 Copyright: 2018

Louie doesn't have the best luck when it comes to nurturing small creatures not even lightning bugs, worms, orgoldfish. So when his father brings home a sickly, newborn mini donkey, he's determined to save him. He names him Winslow. Taking care of him helps Louie feel closer to his brother, Gus, who is far, far away in the army. Everyone worries that Winslow won't survive, especially Louie's quirky new friend, Nora. But as Louie's bond with Winslow grows, surprising events prove that this fragile donkey-and Louie-are stronger than anyone could have imagined. Realistic fiction. Pet stories. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2020-2021. IL 3-8. AR 4.2. RC 4.3. Lexile 690.
Saving Winslow: A Novel IJ  
B 127387B 127387 Scaredy Pug (Book 5)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: May, Kyla
Length: 72 Copyright: 2021

Baron von Bubbles (Bub) the pug, Duchess the cat, and their human, Bella, are going to the countryside to visit Bella's grandmother for a few days, where they expect to have fun building forts and dressing up in the attic, but the attic seems to be haunted, and neither Bub nor Duchess can summon up the courage to face the ghost. Animal stories. Beginning chapter book. Humor. Series fiction: Diary of a Pug, book 5. IL 1-4. AR 2.7. Lexile 490.
Scaredy Pug (Book 5) PI  
B 109463B 109463 Scholastic Book of World Records Ultimate Quiz
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Morse, Jenifer
Length: 175 Copyright: 2008

Complete title: Scholastic Book of World Records Ultimate Quiz Challenge. Contains over 350 multiple-choice questions based on information contained in the "Scholastic book of world records," covering the topics of food, sports, animals, entertainment, the human body, statistics, science, the world, and toys.
Scholastic Book of World Records Ultimate Quiz PI  
B 107219B 107219 School Year of Poems
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Barbe, Walter B.
Length: 116 Copyright: 2005

Simple poems for young readers, accompanied by teaching ideas to improve reading skills. Categories: Animals; Seasons; Sun, Moon, and Stars; Gardens and Flowers; Weather; Humor; Holidays; Family and Friends; and Wishes and Dreams. Selected and annotated with teaching ideas by Walter B. Barbe.
School Year of Poems KP  
B 93408B 93408 Science (Preschool-Kindergarten)
Grade Lvl: T Author:
Length: 160 Copyright: 2006

Collection of activities and reproducibles from the 1997-2004 issues of The Mailbox Magazine. Some topics include acorns, corn, sun power, same and different, germ fighters, ice, frost, freezing and melting, reindeer, living and nonliving, carrots, pond, bubbles, magnets, soap, bubbles, sinking and floating, physical changes, heart beat, parachutes, bouncing balls, fingerprints, etc.
Science (Preschool-Kindergarten) T  
B 109721B 109721 Scoot!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Falwell, Cathryn
Length: 32 Copyright: 2008

Six silent turtles sit still as stones on a log, as energetic move- ment by the other animals in the pond happens all around them.
Scoot! K  
B 126521B 126521 Screaming Hairy Armadillo and 76 Other Animals with Weird, Wild Names
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Murrie, Matthew
Length: 154 Copyright: 2020

An illustrated compendium of animals with funny, fascinating or otherwise unusual names, from the sparklemuffin peacock spider to the fried egg jellyfish, describes the characteristics that gave each specimen its remarkable moniker. Animals. Juvenile nonfiction. Humor. Reference. IL 2-6.
Screaming Hairy Armadillo and 76 Other Animals with Weird, Wild Names PI  
KM 10490KM 10490 Sea Creatures Chunky Puzzle
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2008

Simple wooden puzzle for ages 2+ has seven marine animal pieces (dolphin, whale, octopus, sea horse, crayfish, shark, and sea star). Each piece fits into a well with matching image on the puzzle board.
Sea Creatures Chunky Puzzle K  
B 123892B 123892 Search and Spot: Animals!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ljungkvist, Laura
Length: 40 Copyright: 2015

Uncover animals hidden in an array of patterns and colors. Animals are cleverly concealed as each page provides a new challenge for the reader to discover. Picture puzzles. IL Pres-2.
Search and Spot: Animals! KP  
B 125190B 125190 Seashores
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sill, Cathryn P
Length: 48 Copyright: 2017

An introduction to the seashore habitat, including what seashores are and what kinds of animals and plants live there. Seashore ecology. Environmental science. Juvenile nonfiction. IL K-4. Lexile 520. GR J.
Seashores KP  
B 99825B 99825 Second Grade Teacher's Month-by-Month Activities
Grade Lvl: T Author: Stull, Elizabeth
Length: 310 Copyright: 1992

Program offers over 500 classroom activities plus reproducible activity sheets.
Second Grade Teacher's Month-by-Month Activities T  
B 125142B 125142 Secret Life of the Red Fox
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Pringle, Laurence
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

A narrative nonfiction picture book that chronicles the day-to-day activities of a red fox named Vixen. Facts and definitions are woven into the narrative. IL 1-4. AR 4.0. Lexile 650.
Secret Life of the Red Fox KPI  
B 126656B 126656 Secret Life of the Skunk
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Pringle, Laurence
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Discover the secret behaviors of a notoriously stinky mammal--the skunk--by following a family as the kits grow from infancy to adulthood. Nocturnal animals. Includes back matter. Series nonficiton: Secret Life. IL 2-6. Lexile 920.
Secret Life of the Skunk PI  
B 127179B 127179 See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog
Grade Lvl: KP Author: LaRochelle, David
Length: 64 Copyright: 2020

See Max. Max is not a cat, Max is a dog. But much to Max's dismay, the book keeps instructing readers to "see the cat." How can Max get through to the book that he is a DOG? A trio of stories for beginning readers. Pet stories. Humor fiction. IL 1-4. AR 1.2. Lexile 260. GR G.
See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog KP  
KM 13700KM 13700 Seek & Find Floor Puzzle
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2023

48-piece double-sided seek-and-find floor puzzle with two different natural habitats to piece together and explore. Also includes reference pictures, plant and critter identification lists, double-sided seek-and-find card, and a magnifier. IL Pres-K.
Seek & Find Floor Puzzle K  
B 124223B 124223 Sergeant Reckless: the True Story of the Little Horse Who Became a Hero
Grade Lvl: PI Author: McCormick, Patricia
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

The inspiring true story of Reckless, the brave little horse who became a Marine. When a group of US Marines fighting in the Korean War found a bedraggled mare, they wondered if she could be trained to as a packhorse. They had no idea that the skinny, underfed horse had one of the biggest and bravest hearts they'd ever known. Soon Reckless showed herself more than willing to carry ammunition too heavy for the soldiers to haul. As cannons thundered and shells flew through the air, she marched into battle--again and again--becoming the only animal ever to officially hold military rank--becoming Sgt. Reckless--and receive two Purple Hearts. IL 2-5. AR 4.6. RC 4.7. Lexile 780.
Sergeant Reckless: the True Story of the Little Horse Who Became a Hero PI  
B 128069B 128069 Shark Book
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Jenkins, Steve / Page, Robin
Length: 33 Copyright: 2021

Explores the lives, habits, and types of sharks, one of the world's oldest and most feared species. Animals. Sharks. Biology. Marine life. IL K-4. AR 5.7. Lexile 920.
Shark Book PI  
KM 8938KM 8938 Shark Puppet
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2004

Shark Puppet made of polyester fiber with vinyl teeth 22-inches.
Shark Puppet KPI  
B 124836B 124836 Sharks: Nature's Perfect Hunter (Science Comics)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Flood, Joe
Length: 122 Copyright: 2018

Presented in comic book format, this in-depth introduction to sharks examines their under sea terrain, their cunning adaptability, and their staggering variety. Graphic novel series: Science Comics. IL 3-8. AR 6.2. Lexile 940.
Sharks: Nature's Perfect Hunter (Science Comics) PIJ  
B 123201B 123201 She'll Be Coming Up the Mountain
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Norman, Kimberly
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

In the Land of the Midnight Sun, Polar Bear's buddies make a flurry of party plans for her return. And, to her friends' delight, when she comes up the mountain again, Polar Bear brings two big surprises with her! Story rendition of children's song - She will be comin' round the mountain...IL Pres-1. Lexile 800.
She'll Be Coming Up the Mountain KP  
B 125475B 125475 Shelby's Story: A Dog's Purpose Novel
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Cameron, W. Bruce
Length: 207 Copyright: 2018

On her journey from rescue dog to movie star, the greatest gift Shelby receives is the love and affection from the people around her. Series fiction: A Dog's Purpose, Puppy Tales. IL 3-8. AR 4.4. RC 3.3. Lexile 660.
Shelby's Story: A Dog's Purpose Novel PIJ  
DVD 2345DVD 2345 Simple Animals
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 15 Copyright: 2008

Explores the fascinating world of invertebrate animals. Live-action footage conveys basic features of the major invertebrate groups. Special attention is paid to the body structure and physical features of simple animals. The following groups of invertebrates are addressed: poriferans, cnidarians, platyhelminthes, nematodes, annelids, mollusks, arthropods, and echinoderms. Other terminology includes: backbone, sponge, sea anemone, radial symmetry, planaria, earthworm, bilateral symmetry, exoskeleton, segmented body, and jointed appendages.
Simple Animals PI  
B 109119B 109119 Sisters & Brothers: Sibling Relationships in the Animal World
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Jenkins, Steve
Length: 32 Copyright: 2008

Subtitle: Sibling Relationships in the Animal World. Explores sibling relationships of elephants, bats, armadillos, lizards, mole rats, termites, grizzly bears, black widow spiders, cheetahs, peregrine falcons, wild turkeys, beavers, crocodiles, shrews, grebes, cichlids, Asian koel, and anteaters. AR 5.7. Lexile 1030. IL 2-4
Sisters & Brothers: Sibling Relationships in the Animal World PI  
B 116146B 116146 Skeletons and Exoskeletons
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Lundgren, Julie K.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2013

Text and color photographs describe internal and external skeleton structures. Includes both human & animal skeletons (snake, cat, elephant, bird). From the series My Science Library: Life Science-Animals. AR 4.4 IL 3-5.
Skeletons and Exoskeletons PI  
KM 11275KM 11275 Skull Alphabet Book (18 Books)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2002

Book asks the reader to identify the animals represented only by their skulls-- by learning functions of facial bones and teeth. Animals-physiology. On a spread between V and W, the names of each animal featured in the alphabet appear among drawings of non-mammal skulls. Also hidden in the illustrations are portraits of the U.S. presidents. Kit contains 18 copies of the book (32 pages; AR 3.8) by Jerry Pallotta. Also includes binder with worksheet and answers key (teachers are invited to add activities to binder). Purchased with 2009-2010 McElroy Grant funds as a project of the Riceville High School Ag Education program. IL 1-4.
Skull Alphabet Book (18 Books) PI  
KM 8946KM 8946 Skunk Puppet
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2004

Skunk puppet (15 inches) is made of polyester fiber with workable mouth and tail.
Skunk Puppet KP  
B 123620B 123620 Skunked!
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Kelly, Jacqueline
Length: 106 Copyright: 2016

When Travis discovers an abandoned baby skunk, he can't help but bring it home and take care of it. Stinky, as Travis names him, settles in pretty well. But when Travis discovers Stinky's litter-mate, Winky, who is in need of some help, things get complicated around the Tate house. Beginning chapter book. Series fiction. Historical fiction. Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet, Book 1. IL 2-5. AR 4.5. RC 4.5. F+P N.
Skunked! PI  
B 107309B 107309 Sleep, Black Bear, Sleep
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Yolen, Jane
Length: 31 Copyright: 2007

As winter's chill spreads, different animals settle into their cozy homes for a long sleep. Hibernation. Bedtime. AR 3.0. Follett RL 1.8.
Sleep, Black Bear, Sleep KP  
B 111782B 111782 Sleepy, Oh So Sleepy
Grade Lvl: K Author: Fleming, Denise
Length: 32 Copyright: 2010

Depicts a number of animal babies sleeping as a mother puts her own baby to bed. Bedtime. Animals--infancy. Follett RL 1.0.
Sleepy, Oh So Sleepy K  
B 126115B 126115 Small in the City
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Smith, Sydney
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

It can be a little scary to be small in a big city, but this child has some good advice for a very special friend in need. Pet stories. Lost and found possessions. IL Pres-3. AR 2.3. RC 2.1. Lexile 530.
Small in the City KP  
B 118922B 118922 Snail Trail
Grade Lvl: K Author: Brown, Ruth
Length: 20 Copyright: 2010

A day in the life of Slimy Snail. AR 3.0 IL Pres-K.
Snail Trail K  
B 125923B 125923 Snails are Just My Speed!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: McCloskey, Kevin
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Did you know snails build roads like engineers and go undercover in camouflage like spies? Did you know they can be smaller than a seed or bigger than a grown-up's hand? Mixes snail science, art, and hilarity. Graphic novel format. Reader. IL Pres-2. AR 2.6. RC 1.6. Lexile 490. GR M.
Snails are Just My Speed! KP  
B 124321B 124321 Snake
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Roumanis, Alexis
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

Introduction to pet snakes, discussing its life cycle, how to care for them, and more. Series nonfiction: AV2 Let's Read! I Love My Pet. Emerging reader. IL Pres-2. AR 1.7.
Snake KP  
B 126816B 126816 Snow Birds
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hall, Kirsten
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

Discover birds who survive winter against all odds. Poetry. Juvenile nonfiction. IL K-3. GR N.
Snow Birds KP  
B 126846B 126846 So Cute! Penguins
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Boyer, Crispin
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Introduction to to penguins, discussing their habitats, what they eat and more. Series nonfiction: Nat Geo Kids, So Cool! So Cute! Beginning reader. IL K-3. Lexile 820.
So Cute! Penguins KP  
B 110331B 110331 Some Babies Are Wild
Grade Lvl: K Author: Bauer, Marion Dane
Length: 51 Copyright: 2008

Photos and simple text introduce a number of animal babies such as baby cottontail rabbit, porcupine, painted turtle, cougar, coyote, raccoon, bluebird, goldfinch, screech owl, black bear, beaver, deer,etc. Animals--infancy. Follett RL 1.5.
Some Babies Are Wild K  
KM 5868KM 5868 Some Smug Slug
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Edwards, Pamela
Length: 0 Copyright: 1997

Pamela Edwards alliterative story is about a smug slug that won't listen to the animals around it and meets a slug-slurping toad. Contents: apron, book (AR 3.3 RC 3.8 Lexile 620,) and animals with velcro to attach to apron. Alliteration. IL Pres-1.
Some Smug Slug KP  
B 125129B 125129 Sophie Johnson, Unicorn Expert
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hood, Morag
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Sophie Johnson is a self-confessed unicorn expert (among other things) and has dressed up her toys and pets with their own unique horns. Strange then, that she doesn't seem to notice the real unicorn who has come into her house. Imagination stories. Fantasy fiction. IL Pres-3. Lexile 490.
Sophie Johnson, Unicorn Expert KP  
B 88168B 88168 South American Animals
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Arnold, Caroline
Length: 48 Copyright: 1999

Discusses the variety of animals found in the rain forests, mountains, grasslands, and coastal regions of South America, including the birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. AR 4.9. IL 3-6.
South American Animals PI  
B 123907B 123907 South American Cloud Forest
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Franchino, Vicky
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

Explore the cloud forests of South America and learn all about what it's like to live in this biome, from what kinds of plants and animals are found there to what kinds of weather it receives. Environmental science. Series nonfiction: Getting to Know Our Planet. IL 2-6. AR 3.4. Lexile 530.
South American Cloud Forest PI  
B 120347B 120347 Spectacular Spots
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Stockdale, Susan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

Brings to life a patterned parade of animals, showing young readers some of the many reasons spots are found so often in nature. Camouflage (Biology). Lexile BR GR level J IL Pres-1.
Spectacular Spots KP  
B 124320B 124320 Spider
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Roumanis, Alexis
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

Introduction to pet spiders, discussing its life cycle, how to care for them, and more.Series nonfiction: AV2 Let's Read! I Love My Pet. Emerging reader. IL Pres-2. AR 1.7.
Spider KP  
B 108920B 108920 Spiders (Updated Edition)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Simon, Seymour
Length: 31 Copyright: 2007

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of different kinds of spiders. Smithsonian Science. AR 5.2. Follett RL 4.6.
Spiders (Updated Edition) PI  
B 115073B 115073 Spike: The Mixed-Up Monster
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hood, Susan
Length: 34 Copyright: 2012

While Spike, a tiny axolotl salamander, practices being the monster he believes he is, other animals call him cute and funny but when a gila monster arrives and the other creatures hide, Spike shows his true nature. Includes facts about the animals in the story and a glossary of Spanish words. AR 4.0 RC 1.5 Lexile 470 IL Pres-1.
Spike: The Mixed-Up Monster KP  
B 88106B 88106 Splash!
Grade Lvl: K Author: McDonnell, Flora
Length: 26 Copyright: 1999

When the jungle animals are hot, a baby elephant has a good solution involving the squirting and splashing of water at the water hole. IL Pres.
Splash! K  
B 125658B 125658 Spot & Dot
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cole, Henry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

In a wordless picture book, Spot the cat goes out the open window and ventures through the city with Dot the dog, seeking her home. Pets. City and town life. Stories without words. Lost and found possessions. IL Pres-3.
Spot & Dot KP  
B 125689B 125689 Squirrels Who Squabbled
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bright, Rachel
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Cyril and Bruce, two squirrels, are each determined to get the last pinecone of autumn; but when they fall into the river, they learn that sometimes it is essential to work together and, in any case, a bird got the floating pinecone. Rhyme. Animal stories. Sharing fiction. IL Pres-3. AR 3.2. Lexile 550.
Squirrels Who Squabbled KP  
MOD 57MOD 57 Starfish
Grade Lvl: KPIJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1983

Model of starfish on base is dissectible into three parts. Shows internal and external anatomy. Comes with key. One-week loan period.
Starfish KPIJS  
KM 7487KM 7487 Starting School & Puppet
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1995

Contains armadillo (12" hand puppet), facts and folktale sheet, and activity book with three programs to help young students develop a positive attitude toward school. Includes Hi and Welcome!, a workbook-type program that gives young students a broad picture of the school day; Afraid To Go To School is designed to be used with an individual student who fears coming to school; Attendance Is a Very Long Word is a program that emphasizes the importance of regular school attendance. School phobia. Reproducible pages.
Starting School & Puppet KP  
B 126729B 126729 Stay
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Pyron, Bobbie
Length: 302 Copyright: 2020

Piper's life is turned upside down when her family moves into a shelter in a whole new city. But while Hope House offers her new challenges, it also brings new friendships, like the girls in Firefly Girls Troop 423 and a sweet street dog named Baby. So when Baby's person goes missing, Piper knows she has to help. But helping means finding the courage to trust herself and her new friends, no matter what anyone says about them, before Baby gets taken away for good. Animal stories. Homeless persons. Iowa Children's Choice Award, 2021-2022. IL 3-8.
Stay PIJ  
B 124374B 124374 Stinkiest! 20 Smelly Animals
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Jenkins, Steve
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Describes the odors that some animals have developed to stay safe and thrive in their environments, including the striped skunk, the bombardier beetle, and the honey badger. Animal defenses. Senses and sensation. Series nonfiction: Extreme Animals. IL 2-7. AR 4.9. RC 4.6. Lexile 870.
Stinkiest! 20 Smelly Animals PIJ  
B 81194B 81194 Stop That Noise!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Geraghty, Paul
Length: 30 Copyright: 1992

A tree mouse comes to appreciate the noises of the other rainforest animals after hearing the noise of a machine destroying the forest. Onomatopeia.
Stop That Noise! KP  
B 102832B 102832 STRANGE ANIMALS, NEW TO SCIENCE
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Pringle, Laurence
Length: 64 Copyright: 2002

Describes how biologists search for animal species unknown to science and the urgent need to protect wild habitats to keep these newly discovered species from becoming extinct. AR level 7.8 IL 4-7.
STRANGE ANIMALS, NEW TO SCIENCE IJ  
B 125378B 125378 Sugar Gliders
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Murray, Julie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

Discuss the life and habits of sugar gliders. These small and sweet nocturnal animals enjoy gliding through New Zealand's treetops. They can be found on other small island countries nearby as well. Learn what they look like, what they like to eat, and more. Beginning reader. Series nonfiction: ABDO Kids Junior: Nocturnal Animals. IL Pres-2. AR 1.1. Lexile 240. GR D.
Sugar Gliders KP  
KM 7531KM 7531 Sunsprouts Puppets
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2003

Contains three hand puppets: Max (a sheep), Bear, and Wolf. Characters in the SunSprouts book series.
Sunsprouts Puppets KP  
B 124250B 124250 Super Chameleons
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kenney, Karen Latchana
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

An introduction to chameleons and their color changing abilities and how the chameleon uses it's "super power". Series nonfiction: Nature's Superheroes. IL Pres-3. AR 2.7. Lexile 490.
Super Chameleons KP  
B 124308B 124308 Super Hummingbirds
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kenney, Karen Latchana
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

Nature's Superheroes highlights a specific animal, discusss their special abilities or characteristics the animal has, the biological adaptations that allow for the abilities, and how it uses its "superpower." This book is an introduction to hummingbirds and their biological adaptations. Series nonfiction: Nature's Superheroes. IL Pres-3. AR 2.8. Lexile 520.
Super Hummingbirds KP  
B 124251B 124251 Super Rats
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kenney, Karen Latchana
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

An introduction to rats and their biological adaptations. Series nonfiction: Nature's Superheroes. IL Pres-3. AR 2.7. Lexile 520. IL Pres-3. AR 2.7. Lexile 520.
Super Rats KP  
B 126638B 126638 Survival
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Claybourne, Anna
Length: 48 Copyright: 2019

From the rainforest to the savannah to the depths of the ocean, animal life in every continent and habitat has been affected by human activity. Illustrations of animal portraits bring to life 20 creatures and their fight for survival. Discover the dangers they face, the action being taken to protect them, and their vital importance on Earth. Animal welfare. Human impact on the environment. Endangered species. Nature. IL 2-6.
Survival PI  
B 117892B 117892 Swamp Chomp
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Schaefer, Lola M.
Length: 35 Copyright: 2014

In the rippling waters of a swamp, mosquitoes fly and hum, dragonflies swoop and drone, and other creatures live their interwoven lives. Includes facts about swamps and food chains. IL Pres-1
Swamp Chomp KP  
B 106870B 106870 Tails Are Not for Pulling
Grade Lvl: K Author: Verdick, Elizabeth
Length: 24 Copyright: 2005

Board book with simple text and pictures encourage children to treat their pets nicely. From the Best Behavior series.
Tails Are Not for Pulling K  
B 128054B 128054 Take a Breath
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rim, Sujean
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Bob the bird keeps trying to fly, but is beginning to worry that he will never succeed when Crow comes by with a suggestion to "just breathe." Change. Relaxation skills. Self-confidence. Learning something new. IL Pres-3.
Take a Breath KP  
B 125069B 125069 Tall, Tall Tree
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Fredericks, Anthony S
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

There's a magical, wild world happening in the tallest of tall trees. A world teeming with life that very few people ever see. Take a peek at the animals that make their home in a tall, tall redwood tree. Using rhymes and counting the critters from one to ten students will be on the look out for the hidden animals. too! Includes a STEM activity as well. Juvenile nonfiction. IL Pres-2. Lexile 620.
Tall, Tall Tree KP  
B 110860B 110860 Tap, Tap, Tap: What's Hatching
Grade Lvl: K Author: Greve, Meg
Length: 23 Copyright: 2009

Photographs and simple text introduce young children to baby animals that hatch out of eggs, including chickens, alligators, turtles, ostriches, penguins, and others. From the series My First Science Library. Follett RL 0.9.
Tap, Tap, Tap: What's Hatching K  
KM 10669KM 10669 Tarantula
Grade Lvl: KPIJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2009

Specimen block (approximately 3"x4") is embedded in clear resin. Plastomount.
Tarantula KPIJS  
B 126884B 126884 Tarantula vs. Scorpion
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2012

Contains facts about tarantulas and scorpions, comparing such aspects as their burrows, weapons, and abilities. Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 3.6. RC 3.5. Lexile 570.
Tarantula vs. Scorpion KPI  
B 125377B 125377 Tarsiers
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Murray, Julie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

An introduction to tarsiers that describes their physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and diet. These little, nocturnal primates with big eyes can be found high up in Southeast Asia's trees. Beginning reader. Series nonfiction: ABDO Kids Junior: Nocturnal Animals. IL Pres-2. AR 1.1. Lexile 250. GR D.
Tarsiers KP  
B 104363B 104363 Teeth, Tails, & Tentacles
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wormell, Christopher
Length: 60 Copyright: 2004

Counting book has the numeral and word (from one to twenty) to count animal parts or characteristics. For example: 8 Eight octopus tentacles. Includes a short summary of each specific animal featured.
Teeth, Tails, & Tentacles KP  
B 106886B 106886 Ten in the Meadow
Grade Lvl: K Author: Butler, John
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

As a group of forest animals plays a lively game of hide-and-seek in a meadow, Bear finds them each in turn--except the elusive Mousey. Follett RL 2.4.
Ten in the Meadow K  
B 109748B 109748 Ten Little Christmas Presents
Grade Lvl: K Author: Marzollo, Jean
Length: 30 Copyright: 2008

A counting-down book in which ten forest animals find unexpected Christmas presents, left for them by a Secret Santa. Gifts.
Ten Little Christmas Presents K  
B 110956B 110956 Ten, 9, 8 Polar Animals
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Davis, Rebecca
Length: 32 Copyright: 2007

Title: 10, 9, 8 Polar Animals. Simple text and photographs introduce polar animals and count backward from ten. AR 2.2. Lexile 810. GR level I.
Ten, 9, 8 Polar Animals KP  
B 126009B 126009 Thank You, Mr. Panda
Grade Lvl: K Author: Antony, Steve
Length: 28 Copyright: 2017

Mr. Panda has presents for all his animal friends, but many of the gifts are not quite right. Fortunately, thoughtful little Lemur knows that even if the present isn't perfect, it's the thought that counts most of all. Gratitude fiction. Board book. IL Pres-K.
Thank You, Mr. Panda K  
B 124160B 124160 That's Not How You Do It!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hofmann-Maniyar, Ariane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Lucy the cat knows how to do everything just right--from eat with a spoon and fork to fold paper stars--so all her friends ask her to help them, until she meets Toshi the panda, who has his own ways of doing things. Individuality fiction. Compromise. IL Pres-1. (I'm Your Neighbor - Welcoming Library).
That's Not How You Do It! KP  
B 125825B 125825 There Are No Bears In This Bakery
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sarcone-Roach, Julia
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

When Muffin, a cat, hears a suspicious noise at the Little Bear Bakery, his investigation reveals a hungry bear cub. Humor fiction. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2020-2021. IL Pres-2. AR 2.5. Lexile 480. GR L.
There Are No Bears In This Bakery KP  
B 122395B 122395 There is a Tribe of Kids
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Smith, Lane
Length: 40 Copyright: 2016

Introduces some collective nouns for groups of animals and other things. Traces a young boy's fantastical encounters with a colony of penguins, a smack of jellyfish, a constellation of stars, a pod of whales, and other enchanting groups until he finds his place in the world. Some names just describe the illustrations (trail of shells) or idea (night of dreams.) Animals Nomenclature- Fiction. Lexile 120 IL Pres-2.
There is a Tribe of Kids KP  
B 124159B 124159 There Might Be Lobsters
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Crimi, Carolyn
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Lots of things at the beach scare Sukie. Lots. Because she is just a small dog, and the stairs are big and sandy, and the waves are big and whooshy, and the balls are big and beachy. And besides, there might be lobsters. A mix of illustrations and a paced text captures a timid pup's looping anxious thoughts. A read-aloud about how overwhelming the world can be when you're worried -- and how empowering it is to overcome your fears when it matters the most. Mindset. Courage. Overcoming anxiety. Mind and body. Juvenile fiction. IL Pres-2.
There Might Be Lobsters KP  
B 125068B 125068 There's a Bear on My Chair
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Collins, Ross
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Poor Mouse! A bear has settled in his favorite chair, and that chair just isn't big enough for two. Mouse tries all kinds of tactics to move pesky Bear, but nothing works. Once Mouse has gone, Bear gets up and walks home. But what's that? Is that a mouse in Bear's house? Animal stories. Juvenile fiction. Humor. IL Pres-2. RC 1.5. Lexile 460.
There's a Bear on My Chair KP  
B 123980B 123980 This Book Will Not Be Fun
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dunlap, Cirocco
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

A mouse insists that nothing fun will happen in his book. For fans of Book with No Pictures and This Book Just Ate My Dog. Humorous fiction. IL Pres-3. AR 2.1. Lexile 530.
This Book Will Not Be Fun KP  
B 124816B 124816 This is the Nest That Robin Built With a Little Help From Her Friends
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Fleming, Denise
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

A cumulative rhyme about the animals who help Robin build her nest. Animal stories (tales). Cumulative texts. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-3. AR 4.5.
This is the Nest That Robin Built With a Little Help From Her Friends KP  
B 121149B 121149 This Side of Wild: Mutts, Mares, and Laughing Dinosaurs
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Paulsen, Gary
Length: 120 Copyright: 2015

The Newbery Honor-winning author shares surprising true stories about his relationship with animals, highlighting their compassion, intellect, intuition, and sense of adventure. His understanding and admiration of animals is well known, and in 'This Side of Wild', he proves the ways in which they have taught him to be a better person. Human-animal relationships. AR 6.6 RC 10.5 Lexile 1210 IL 5-9.
This Side of Wild: Mutts, Mares, and Laughing Dinosaurs IJ  
B 123151B 123151 Thunder Underground
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Yolen, Jane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Presents a collection of poems that look at the mysterious world underneath us. IL K-3. AR 4.6. Lexile 900.
Thunder Underground KPI  
B 125127B 125127 Tiger Vs. Nightmare
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Tetri, Emily
Length: 62 Copyright: 2018

Tiger is a lucky kid: She has a monster living under her bed. This monster arrived when Tiger was just a baby. It was supposed to scare her--after all, that's what monsters do. But Tiger was just too cute! Now, Tiger and Monster are best friends. But Monster is a monster, and it needs to scare something. So every night, Monster stands guard and scares all of Tiger's nightmares away. This arrangement works out perfectly, until a nightmare arrives that's too big and scary for even Monster. Only teamwork and a lot of bravery can chase this nightmare away. Graphic novel. Juvenile fiction. Humorous fiction. IL K-3. AR 2.1. Lexile 500.
Tiger Vs. Nightmare KP  
B 113456B 113456 Time to Sleep
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Jenkins, Steve
Length: 24 Copyright: 2011

It's time to sleep! Who dozes standing on one leg without falling over, snores while flying, or snuggles together in a big sleepy pile?Illustrations and text show the sleeping habits of various animals. Juvenile nonfiction. AR 4.0. RC 5.5. Lexile 840. IL K-3.
Time to Sleep KP  
B 126648B 126648 Tiny Bird: A Hummingbird's Amazing Journey
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Burleigh, Robert
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

As autumn nears, flowers fade and insects become quiet, and Tiny Bird leaves his northern home for the long and perilous journey to lush southern forests. Includes facts about hummingbirds. Includes maps on endpapers. Bird migration. Ruby-throated hummingbird. Animal stories. IL Pres-3.
Tiny Bird: A Hummingbird's Amazing Journey KP  
B 116659B 116659 Tiptoe Joe
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gibson, Ginger Foglesong
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

A bear invites all of the animals to follow him through the trees, on tiptoe, to see a special surprise. Noise Fiction. IL Pres-1.
Tiptoe Joe KP  
B 121281B 121281 Tiptoe Tapirs
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kim, Han-min
Length: 36 Copyright: 2015

Tapir and Little Tapir are the quietest creatures in a very noisy jungle, but when a leopard is threatened by a hunter, they teach him how to move with a very soft step, and the other animals follow suit. Jungle animals- Fiction. Noise- Fiction. Pourquoi story explains why animals move stealthily. AR 2.8 RC 1.4 Lexile 420 IL K-2.
Tiptoe Tapirs KP  
B 125126B 125126 Tiptoeing Tiger
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Leathers, Philippa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Everyone knows that tigers are sleek, silent, and totally terrifying... most tigers, that is. But no one is afraid of Little Tiger. He's just too small and clumsy to frighten anyone. Animal stories. Juvenile fiction. IL Pres-2. AR 2.3. RC 1.5. Lexile 470. GR J.
Tiptoeing Tiger KP  
B 125476B 125476 Toby's Story: A Dog's Purpose Novel
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Cameron, W. Bruce
Length: 191 Copyright: 2019

Toby, an unusually calm beagle puppy, finds his purpose when Mona and her mother adopt him and teach him to be a therapy dog at a nursing home. Series fiction: A Dog's Purpose, Puppy Tales. IL 3-8. AR AR 4.0.
Toby's Story: A Dog's Purpose Novel PIJ  
B 125666B 125666 Tortoise and the Hare, Narrated by the Silly But Truthful Tortoise
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Loewen, Nancy
Length: 24 Copyright: 2019

The tortoise may be slow, but he's killing it onstage, much to the hare's dismay. Get every punchline straight from the reptilian comedian's mouth in this fractured take on a classic Aesop's fable that subtly teaches, and encourages discussion of, the concept of perspective. Includes a condensed version of the original tale. Series fiction: The Other Side of the Fable. Humorous. IL K-3. AR 2.8. Lexile 540. GR O.
Tortoise and the Hare, Narrated by the Silly But Truthful Tortoise KP  
B 121699B 121699 Tower of Giraffes: Animals in Groups
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wright, Anna
Length: 28 Copyright: 2015

Provides the group names for a variety of animals, including a parcel of penguins, a troop of monkeys, and a romp of otters. AR 4.7 RC 6.3 Lexile 940 IL K-3.
Tower of Giraffes: Animals in Groups KP  
B 123979B 123979 Tree
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Layton, Neal
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

When a family wants to cut down a tree to build a house, what happens to the animals' nests and burrows? Can a tree be home to everyone? For the rabbits, birds, and squirrels, the big tree is home. But then come two new arrivals with wonderful plans, all ready to create their dream house. What will it mean for the animal families if their tree is cut down? Encourages empathy and imagination about the harmony of the natural world. Fable fiction. Animal dwellings. Habitats. IL K-3.
Tree KP  
B 74108B 74108 Tree Trunk Traffic
Grade Lvl: P Author: LAVIES, BIANCA
Length: 32 Copyright: 1989

Presents the animal life on a seventy year old maple tree. Squirrels, cicada, katydid, tree cricket, daddy longlegs, spiders, wasp, blue jay, butterfly, assassin bug, starling, raccoons.
Tree Trunk Traffic P  
B 126857B 126857 Triceratops vs. Spinosaurus
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Compare and contrast two ferocious dinosaurs. Learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then finally discover the winner! Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 4.2. RC 4.3. Lexile 700. GR P.
Triceratops vs. Spinosaurus KPI  
B 104349B 104349 Truck Duck
Grade Lvl: K Author: Rex, Michael
Length: 28 Copyright: 2004

A variety of animals drive vehicles whose names rhyme with their own.
Truck Duck K  
B 125828B 125828 True Adventures of Esther the Wonder Pig
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Jenkins, Steve
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Esther the Wonder Pig was adopted as a teacup pig, but her dads Steve and Derek quickly find that she's actually a full-size pig who is far too big for their little apartment, so the family expands to a full-size farm with Esther and all her animal friends. Pets fiction. Human-animal relationships. IL Pres-3. AR 3.4. GR K.
True Adventures of Esther the Wonder Pig KP  
B 100238B 100238 True Book: Animals of the Sea and Shore
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Squire, Ann
Length: 48 Copyright: 2001

Overview of animals that live on or near the seashore. AR 5.4. Follett RL 3.2. RC 4.9. Lexile 970. GR level M. IL 3-5.
True Book: Animals of the Sea and Shore PI  
B 125657B 125657 Truman
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reidy, Jean
Length: 48 Copyright: 2019

He may be slow but Truman the turtle is determined to find his girl Sarah, who has boarded a city bus on her way to preschool. Pets. School stories. New experiences. IL Pres-2.
Truman KP  
B 124299B 124299 Truth About Dolphins
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Eaton, Maxwell
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Did you know that dolphins find their dinners by using sound to track down the location of their prey? Did you know that baby dolphins are born tail-first? Did you know that each dolphin has a unique whistle (like human fingerprints) that makes them recognizable to other dolphins? Discover these facts and more in The Truth About Dolphins. A book that uses raucous amounts of humor with a surprising amount of information on beloved animal friends. IL K-3. AR 2.9. Lexile 590.
Truth About Dolphins KP  
B 124801B 124801 Try a Little Kindness
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cole, Henry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Simple text and illustrations of animals in different situations show young children the importance of being kind. Humor fiction. Conduct of life. IL Pres-3.
Try a Little Kindness KP  
B 127993B 127993 Tumble
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hernandez Bergstrom, Adriana
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

The rhyming text follows a lone tumbleweed in its journey across a desert teeming with life. Biomes and ecosystems. Our Earth. IL Pres-1.
Tumble KP  
B 124319B 124319 Turtle
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Roumanis, Alexis
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

Introduction to pet turtles, discussing its life cycle, how to care for them, and more. Series nonfiction: AV2 Let's Read! I Love My Pet. Emerging reader. IL Pres-2. AR 1.6.
Turtle KP  
B 125663B 125663 Turtle and Tortoise are Not Friends
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reiss, Mike
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

At a local zoo, a turtle and tortoise struggle for decades to reconcile their differences until, one day, they need to depend on each other. Friendship. Differences. Humor fiction. IL Pres-2.
Turtle and Tortoise are Not Friends KP  
B 128042B 128042 Twenty Questions
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Barnett, Mac
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

Not all questions have answers. Some have more than one answer. And others have endless answers, unfolding out to the edges of the world. Author Mac Barnett poses twenty questions both playful and profound. Informational / explanatory writing. Questions and answers. Animals. Interactive adventure. IL Pres-2.
Twenty Questions KP  
B 128000B 128000 Two Dogs
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Falconer, Ian
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Two dogs, dachshunds. Dignified, slightly imperious, with aquiline noses and noble profiles. Indeed, they look like little Roman emperors." Follows the adventures of two mischievous dachshunds when they manage to escape to their family's backyard one day. Animal story. Dogs fiction. IL Pres-2. AR 2.1.
Two Dogs KP  
B 124395B 124395 Two Dogs in a Trench Coat Go To School
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Falatko, Julie
Length: 184 Copyright: 2018

Sassy and Waldo are good dogs, who keep their house safe (from squirrels, mostly), and worry about their boy, Stewart, who always comes home from school smelling of anxiety; so the two dogs come up with a plan to help him--they will dress up in a trench coat and attend school, posing as a new student, to find out just what is bothering Stewart. Series fiction: Two Dogs in a Trench Coat, Book 1. Humor. IL 3-6. AR 3.9. RC 3.2. Lexile 540.
Two Dogs in a Trench Coat Go To School PI  
B 126883B 126883 Tyrannosaurus Rex vs. Velociraptor
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2010

Contains facts about the tyrannosaurus rex and the velociraptor, comparing such aspects as their sizes, body types, and abilities. Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 4.1. RC 3.48. Lexile 660.
Tyrannosaurus Rex vs. Velociraptor KPI  
B 126856B 126856 Ultimate Bug Rumble
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Sixteen different bugs battle it out in an epic fight! Who will be the champion? Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling animals before finally discovering the winner! Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 3.9. Lexile 640.
Ultimate Bug Rumble KPI  
B 126854B 126854 Ultimate Dinosaur Rumble
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

This book compares and contrasts 16 ferocious dinosaurs. Learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then finally discover the winner! Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 3.8. Lexile 670.
Ultimate Dinosaur Rumble KPI  
B 126855B 126855 Ultimate Jungle Rumble
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Compare and contrast 16 ferocious jungle creatures. Learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then finally discover the winner! Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 3.9 Lexile 640.
Ultimate Jungle Rumble KPI  
B 126853B 126853 Ultimate Ocean Rumble
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

Compare and contrast 16 ferocious ocean creatures. Learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then finally discover the winner! Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 4.0. Lexile 680.
Ultimate Ocean Rumble KPI  
B 126965B 126965 Ultimate Reptile Rumble
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2021

Compare and contrast two ferocious creatures. Learn about anatomies, behaviors, and more. Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 4.2. RC 3.48. Lexile 640.
Ultimate Reptile Rumble KP  
B 126875B 126875 Ultimate Shark Rumble
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Compare and contrasts16 ferocious sharks. Learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling animals before finally discovering the winner! Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 4.1. Lexile 680.
Ultimate Shark Rumble KPI  
B 126880B 126880 Ultimate Showdown
Grade Lvl: P Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 160 Copyright: 2019

What if one dangerous animal had a fight with another? Who do you think would win? In this five-book bind-up of the popular Who Would Win? series, kids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pairs before finally discovering the winner! This nonfiction collection is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Lion vs. Tiger, Hammerhead vs. Bull Shark, Polar Bear vs. Grizzly Bear, Hornet vs. Wasp, and Triceratops vs. Spinosaurus. Animal stories. Predatory. Beginning chapter book. Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4.
Ultimate Showdown P  
B 124642B 124642 Una jungla en mi patio (The Jungle in My Yard)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cleland, Jo
Length: 24 Copyright: 2013

A little boy watches the animals that are in his back yard. Includes comprehension activities. Spanish beginning reader. IL Pres-1.
Una jungla en mi patio (The Jungle in My Yard) KP  
B 115530B 115530 Underground
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Fleming, Denise
Length: 34 Copyright: 2012

Pulp paintings and rhyming text spotlight the underground world of burrowing, tunneling, and digging animals. Includes "Creature Identification" page. Burrowing animals Fiction. Underground areas Fiction. Lexile BR IL Pres-1.
Underground KP  
KM 90025KM 90025 Understanding Farm Animals
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2018

A kit of jumbo farm animals (2 each) combined with a number of fiction and nonfiction picture books to help early learners understand farm animals and life on the farm. This kit has been designed to inspire independent and collaborative learning while developing vocabulary and fostering a love of reading with early learners. Animals featured in the kit include: horse, pig, goat, cow, goose, rooster and sheep. Titles included in the kit: Nonfiction books; Blast Off Readers: Animals on the Farm Series. ABDO Kids: Farm Animals Series. Rosen Power Kids Press: I Live on a Farm and Everybody Has a Job on the Farm. Fiction titles include: If A Horse Had Words, Click Clack Quack to School, Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans, Arnold the Brave, The Other Ducks, Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise, and The Greedy Goat. IL Pres-2. Replaces KM 80097.
Understanding Farm Animals KP  
B 125779B 125779 Underwear!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Harney, Jennifer
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text follow a bear that would rather play with his underwear than put it on and get ready for bed. Humorous fiction. Bedtime stories. Stories with rhyme. IL Pres-2. AR 1.2. Lexile 310.
Underwear! KP  
B 124101B 124101 Unicorn Named Sparkle
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Young, Amy
Length: 40 Copyright: 2016

When Lucy sees an ad in the newspaper for a unicorn, she is so excited! She sends in her 25 cents and waits four to six long weeks for her very own unicorn to arrive. She imagines his beautiful pink mane, the flowers that she'll braid into it, and even picks the perfect name for him: Sparkle. But when Sparkle arrives, his ears are too long, his horn is too short, he smells funny - and, he has fleas! What luck. But Lucy quickly warms up to Sparkle and realises maybe he's not so bad after all. Humorous fiction. IL Pres-3. AR 2.1. Lexile 460.
Unicorn Named Sparkle KP  
B 127167B 127167 Up On Bob
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sullivan, Mary
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

Bob the dog doesn't mind hard work when it means he can reward himself with a nap. But Someone is watching him sleep. Hopefully they will just go away if Bob lies really still. But Someone, who happens to be a cat, has other things in mind. Pet stories. Cats. Dogs. AR 0.9. Lexile 220.
Up On Bob KP  
B 124239B 124239 Vernon Is On His Way: Small Stories
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Stead, Philip Christian
Length: 64 Copyright: 2018

Today is a very nice day. There has never been a day so nice as this, except for maybe yesterday. Join Vernon and his friends Skunk and Porcupine on a series of three enchanting adventures entitled Waiting, Fishing, and Gardening, as they comb the forest floor for trinkets and go fishing in their own unconventional way. Short stories. Juvenile fiction. IL Pres-2. Lexile 500.
Vernon Is On His Way: Small Stories KP  
B 105914B 105914 Veterinarians Help Keep Animals Healthy
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Kalman, Bobbie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2005

Explains what veterinarians are, introduces different kinds of vets,looks at the work they do and the types of tools and equipment they use, and discusses how people become veterinarians. From the series My Community and Its Helpers. Follett RL 3.0. AR 5.4.
Veterinarians Help Keep Animals Healthy PI  
B 124156B 124156 Waiting for Snow
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Arnold, Marsha Diane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Badger cannot wait one more minute for it to snow. When his friend Hedgehog explains that everything comes in its time, Badger is as unconvinced and impatient as ever. But Badger's friends have a few tricks up their sleeve to try to get the snow's attention and distract their pal in the meantime. In the end, Badger sees there's no trick--only waiting--until at last, it's time. Winter fiction. Weather. IL Pres-2. AR 2.3. RC 1.5. Lexile 520.
Waiting for Snow KP  
B 106987B 106987 Wake Up, Sleepy Bear!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Morton-Shaw, Christine
Length: 26 Copyright: 2006

All the baby animals in the forest are waking up to greet a new morning. Follett RL 2.4.
Wake Up, Sleepy Bear! K  
B 107537B 107537 Wake Up, Sleepy Head!: Early Morning Poems
Grade Lvl: K Author: Ross, Mandy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2004

Contains over 30 illustrated poems about animals waking up and enjoying early morning activities.
Wake Up, Sleepy Head!: Early Morning Poems K  
KM 10665KM 10665 Walk Like the Animals (Audio CD)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Stewart, Georgiana
Length: 0 Copyright: 1976

Audio CD and activity guide with instructions for the following exercises: Inchworm, Puppy Dog, Bear, Crab, Duck, Seal, Donkey/Donkey Cart, and Camel/Camel Ride. Helps develop strength, coordination in limbs; stretches muscles; preliminary skills for tumbling rolls, handstands, walkovers, cartwheels, back bends.
Walk Like the Animals (Audio CD) KP  
B 126852B 126852 Walrus vs. Elephant Seal
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two ferocious animals. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner! Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 4.4. Lexile 570.
Walrus vs. Elephant Seal KP  
B 124311B 124311 Warbler Wave
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sayre, April Pulley
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

A photographic exploration of the warbler behavior and migration. IL Pres-2. AR 1.8. Lexile 420.
Warbler Wave KP  
B 124923B 124923 Wasp That Brainwashed the Caterpillar: Evolution's Most Unbelievable Solutions to Life's Biggest Problems
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Simon, Matt
Length: 260 Copyright: 2016

Explores the weird and unusual solutions that have developed through evolution to the challenges of survival in the animal world. Includes the tongue-eating isopod, the diving bell spider, the assassin bug, and more. Nonfiction. Includes bibliographical references. Iowa High School Battle of the Books 2018-2019. IL 9-12.
Wasp That Brainwashed the Caterpillar: Evolution's Most Unbelievable Soluti JS  
B 125974B 125974 Way Home for Wolf
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bright, Rachel
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Wolf cub Wilf doesn't want help from anyone. Whatever it is, he can do it all by himself. But when he finds himself lost and alone in the chill of the Arctic night, Wilf discovers that sometimes we all need the helping hand of a friend. Animal stories. Arctic regions. Helpfulness. Stories in rhyme. IL Pres-2. AR 3.9.
Way Home for Wolf KP  
B 85888B 85888 Way Out in the Desert
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Marsh, T.J.
Length: 32 Copyright: 1998

A counting book in rhyme presents various desert animals and their children, from a mother horned toad and her little toadie one to a mom tarantula and her little spiders ten. Numerals are hidden in each illustration. Take off on "Over In the Meadow." AR 3.2. RC 4.5. Lexile 590.
Way Out in the Desert KP  
B 109740B 109740 Way Up High In A Tall Green Tree
Grade Lvl: K Author: Peck, Jan
Length: 30 Copyright: 2005

A girl climbs a tree in the rain forest saying good night to all thecreatures, but it is really her bunk bed as she settles down with all her stuffed animals. Bedtime. Follett RL 2.3. AR 1.5.
Way Up High In A Tall Green Tree K  
B 128044B 128044 We All Play = Kimetawanaw
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Flett, Julie
Length: 48 Copyright: 2021

Text mainly in English with some Cree. Presents an illustrated look that celebrates the interconnectedness of nature and the wonder of play and includes Cree names for each animal in a glossary. Indigenous. Native Americans. Authentic author. Animal behavior. Imagination and play. IL Pres-2. Lexile 50.
We All Play = Kimetawanaw KP  
B 127996B 127996 We Are Starlings: Inside the Mesmerizing Magic of a Murmuration
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Furrow, Robert
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

A picture book for young nature lovers about starlings and the fascinating phenomenon of murmurations. Animals. Birds. Animal science. IL Pres-3. Lexile 430.
We Are Starlings: Inside the Mesmerizing Magic of a Murmuration KP  
B 126431B 126431 We Love Babies!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Esbaum, Jill
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

National Geographic photography, this book presents furred, feathered, and finned baby animals of all shapes and sizes. Beginning readers. Animal infancy. Illustrated works. IL Pres-3. Lexile 320.
We Love Babies! KP  
B 107884B 107884 We Work at the Vet's
Grade Lvl: K Author: Aylmore, Angela
Length: 24 Copyright: 2006

Presents an introduction to veterinarians, providing information on the types of work they do, where they work, what they wear, and the tools they use. From the Raintree Sprouts series Where We Work. Follett RL 2.7.
We Work at the Vet's K  
B 124447B 124447 Wedgie & Gizmo Vs. the Great Outdoors
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Selfors, Suzanne
Length: 167 Copyright: 2018

Wedgie and Gizmo's humans are taking their first family vacation--to a campground by a lake! And their pets are too destructive to stay home alone. Wedgie the corgi is super-excited. He can't wait to chase squirrels and poop in the woods! But Gizmo, the evil genius guinea pig, has no time for games. He must convince the forest critters to join his Evil Horde and help him take over the world--one tent at a time. Muh-hah-hah! Animal stories (tales). Humor fiction. Series: Wedgie and Gizmo, book 2 in set. IL 3-6.
Wedgie & Gizmo Vs. the Great Outdoors PI  
B 126686B 126686 Weird But True! Dinosaurs: 300 Dino-Mite Facts to Sink Your Teeth Into
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 207 Copyright: 2020

A collection of facts about dinosaurs. Get ready to meet dinosaurs with horns and feathers, razor-sharp claws and gigantic teeth. You'll encounter the places they lived, the bizarre art they inspired, and the amazing paleontologists who discovered them. Trivia and miscellanea. Series nonfiction: National Geographic Kids - Weird but True. IL 2-6. Lexile 1050.
Weird But True! Dinosaurs: 300 Dino-Mite Facts to Sink Your Teeth Into PI  
B 127846B 127846 Whale Done (FunJungle)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Gibbs, Stuart
Length: 307 Copyright: 2023

While visiting his girlfriend Summer in Malibu, Teddy stumbles upon two mysteries involving a blown up whale explosion and a string of beach sand thefts, but his investigation is sidetracked by a rumor that his girlfriend is dating a celebrity, leading him to question their relationship. Series fiction: FunJungle. IL 4-8. AR 5.8.
Whale Done (FunJungle) IJ  
B 126870B 126870 Whale vs. Giant Squid
Grade Lvl: 1-4 Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2012

This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two ferocious animals. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner! Nonfiction series: Who Would Win. IL 1-4. AR 4.1. RC 4.3. Lexile 700.
Whale vs. Giant Squid 1-4  
B 83336B 83336 What a Wonderful Day to Be a Cow
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kesser, Carolyn
Length: 32 Copyright: 1995

Every month of the year, the animals on the farm enjoy their way of life and the weather that greets them.
What a Wonderful Day to Be a Cow KP  
B 117998B 117998 What Am I? Where Am I?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Lewin, Ted
Length: 25 Copyright: 2013

Young children are invited to guess where animals live. A lion, reindeer, camel, sea lion, and tiger are presented through peekaboolike circles. The next page shows the animal in its natural habitat. From the series I Like To Read. AR 0.4 IL Pres-K.
What Am I? Where Am I? K  
B 126271B 126271 What Could That Be?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dalvand, Reza
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

This book leads readers on a guessing game that will inspire imagination! On the edge of a clearing in the woods there's something mysterious lying on the ground. What on earth could it be? The raven thinks it is a piece of star fallen from the sky. The leopard fears he has lost his own spot! The cat thinks it's her poo and buries it. The fox simply has no idea what it could be. What do you think it is? Animal stories. Imagination fiction. IL Pres-3.
What Could That Be? KP  
B 118213B 118213 What Do Animals Do in Winter?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Felix, Rebecca
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

Discusses animal activities in the winter, including hibernating, resting, growing more feathers and fur, and changing color. From the series 21st Century Basic Skills Library Level 1. AR 1.1 Lexile 260 IL Pres-1.
What Do Animals Do in Winter? KP  
B 124685B 124685 What If You Had an Animal Nose?
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Markle, Sandra
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

From the elephant's long trunk to a rhino's pointy horn, discover what it would be like if you had these special noses--and find out why your nose is just the right one for you! Brief informative paragraphs, fact sidebars and animal illustrations demonstrate what humans would look like and be capable of if they sported a wide variety of animal noses. Picture book for older readers. Nonfiction series: What if You Had? IL 1-4. AR 4.8. GR O.
What If You Had an Animal Nose? KPI  
B 124688B 124688 What If You Had an Animal Tail?
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Markle, Sandra
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

From a peacock's showstopping tail to a scorpion's dangerous stinger, discover what it would be like if you had one of these special tails -- and find out why your own tailbone is just the right one for you! Brief informative paragraphs, fact sidebars and animal illustrations demonstrate what humans would look like and be capable of if they sported a wide variety of animal tails. Picture book for older readers. Nonfiction series: What if You Had? IL 1-4. AR 5.1. Lexile 1010.
What If You Had an Animal Tail? KPI  
B 124687B 124687 What If You Had Animal Ears?
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Markle, Sandra
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Explores incredible ears from the animal kingdom. From the elephant's tremendous ears to the jack rabbit's mood ears, discover what it would be like if you had these special ears--and find out why your ears are just the right ones for you! Brief informative paragraphs, fact sidebars and animal illustrations demonstrate what humans would look like and be capable of if they sported a wide variety of animal ears. Picture book for older readers. Nonfiction series: What if You Had? IL 1-4. AR 4.7. RC 6.4. Lexile 630. GR O.
What If You Had Animal Ears? KPI  
B 124799B 124799 What If You Had Animal Eyes?
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Markle, Sandra
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

What if you woke up one morning and your eyes weren't yours? What If You Had Animal Eyes? -- The text explores what would happen if you looked in the mirror and saw a pair of animal eyes instead of your own. From the chameleon's eyes that can point in different directions, to the colossal squid's eyes that shine in the dark, discover what it would be like if you had these special eyes -- and find out why your eyes are just the right ones for you. Series nonfiction: What if You Had?... IL 2-6. AR 5.0. Lexile 710.
What If You Had Animal Eyes? PI  
B 124684B 124684 What If You Had Animal Feet?
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Markle, Sandra
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

Explains how certain animals use their feet to help them survive, including a gray wolf, barn owl, and mountain goat. Brief informative paragraphs, fact sidebars and animal illustrations demonstrate what humans would look like and be capable of if they sported a wide variety of animal feet. Picture book for older readers. Nonfiction series: What if You Had? IL 1-4. AR 4.8. RC 6.4. Lexile 950. GR O.
What If You Had Animal Feet? KPI  
B 124686B 124686 What If You Had Animal Hair?
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Markle, Sandra
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

Discusses the ways that different animals use their hair to survive, including the polar bear, reindeer, and porcupine. Brief informative paragraphs, fact sidebars and animal illustrations demonstrate what humans would look like and be capable of if they sported a wide variety of hair like various animals. Picture book for older readers. Nonfiction series: What if You Had? IL 1-4. AR 4.9. RC 6.5. Lexile 960.
What If You Had Animal Hair? KPI  
B 125139B 125139 What If You Had T. Rex Teeth? And Other Dinosaur Parts
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Markle, Sandra
Length: 29 Copyright: 2019

Explore what would happen if you looked in the mirror and saw that you had become part dino! From a Velociraptor's sharp sickle-tipped toes to a T. rex's giant curved teeth, and from the body armor of an Ankylosaurus to the long neck of a Brachiosaurus, discover what it would be like if you had one of these wild dinosaur parts! Also learn what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur and why they aren't still around today. Series nonfiction: What if you had.... Imagination nonfiction. IL K-3. AR 5.3. Lexile 850.
What If You Had T. Rex Teeth? And Other Dinosaur Parts KP  
B 79684B 79684 What If? Just Wondering Poems
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hulme, Joy
Length: 32 Copyright: 1993

A collection of poems about animals including: Inchworm; Gopher; Termite; Polliwog; Toad; Caterpillar; Spiders; Clam; Squirrels; Elephants; Raccoon; Bee; etc.
What If? Just Wondering Poems KP  
B 84683B 84683 What Makes a Bird a Bird?
Grade Lvl: P Author: Garelick, May
Length: 32 Copyright: 1995

Explores characteristics of birds, compares them to those of other animals and concludes with the fact that feathers make a bird a bird. AR 3.1.
What Makes a Bird a Bird? P  
B 115013B 115013 What to Do If an Elephant Stands on Your Foot
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Robinson, Michelle
Length: 32 Copyright: 2012

A young explorer gets his foot stepped on by an elephant. Startling the elephant by screaming in pain causes a chain of events to spiral out of control as a tiger, rhinoceros, snakes, and alligators come after him for making too much noise. Jungle animals Fiction. RC 1.6 Lexile 490 IL Pres-2.
What to Do If an Elephant Stands on Your Foot KP  
B 107033B 107033 What We Do
Grade Lvl: K Author: Cartwright, Reg
Length: 26 Copyright: 2005

Rhyming text describes the ways in which various animals move, or describes some other easily recognized trait about the animal. Animal locomotion. Follett RL 1.7.
What We Do K  
B 112236B 112236 What's for Dinner? Quirky, Squirmy Poems
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Hauth, Katherine
Length: 48 Copyright: 2011

Subtitle: Quirky, Squirmy Poems from the Animal World illustrated by David Clark. A collection of poems for children that explore the dietary preferences of animals, describing the menus of turkey vultures, archer fish, baby wasps, and more. Predation (Biology) Poetry. Animals Food Poetry. IL 2-5.
What's for Dinner? Quirky, Squirmy Poems PI  
KM 13693KM 13693 What's Inside? Sensory Box
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2023

Guess what's inside box is packed with 10 different sensory objects for kids to feel and explore. Early learners use their touch sense to guess the soft objects inside, like a pretty butterfly with crinkly wings, a cute lion with a corduroy coat, a shiny frog to squeak and more. IL Pres-K.
What's Inside? Sensory Box K  
B 117728B 117728 What's New? The Zoo!
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Krull, Kathleen
Length: 40 Copyright: 2014

Contains an illustrated history of zoos, from the menageries of kings and queens in the ancient world to the modern zoos that work to care for and save all creatures. Lexile 1260 IL K-4.
What's New? The Zoo! KPI  
B 117988B 117988 What's Your Favorite Animal?
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 34 Copyright: 2014

Fourteen children's book authors and artists use illustrations and personal stories to share details about their favorite animals. Illustrators Eric Carle, Nick Bruel, Lucy Cousins, Susan Jeffers, Steven Kellogg, Jon Klassen, Tom Lichtenheld, Peter McCarty, Chris Raschka, Peter Sis, Lane Smith, Erin Stead, Rosemary Wells, & Mo Willems relate their stories telling why they love the animals. Animals in art. AR 4.0 Lexile 740 IL Pres-3.
What's Your Favorite Animal? KP  
B 125784B 125784 What's Your Favorite Bug?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Carle, Eric
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Everybody has a favorite bug. Some like shiny, colorful beetles or busy ants or soft pale moths best. Others prefer squishy slugs or fuzzy caterpillars that turn into bright butterflies. With beautiful illustrations and charming personal stories, fourteen children's book artists share their favorite bugs and why they love them. Artists include Brendan Wenzel, Molly Idle, Eric Fan, Scott Magoon, Eugene Yelchin and more. Series: What's Your Favorite. IL K-3. AR 4.1. Lexile 660.
What's Your Favorite Bug? KP  
B 125818B 125818 When a Tiger Comes to Dinner
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Olien, Jessica
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A little mouse invites readers to help prepare for a visit from an unlikely tiger friend. Animal stories. Humorous fiction. IL Pres-2.
When a Tiger Comes to Dinner KP  
B 123678B 123678 Where Did They Go?: A Spotting Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bornoff, Emily
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Text and illustrations encourage young readers to try and spot endangered animals in the jungle, in the desert, and on the ice. Where has the polar bear gone? What about the lemur? Can you find them? In this stunning search-and-find book from illustrator Emily Bornoff, readers try to spot the animals in various environments, from jungles to deserts to the Arctic. Illustrations incorporate patterns and the playful hide-and-seek elements to make this title interactive. Learn about endangered animals, where in the world they come from and what is being done to save them. Nonfiction picture. IL Pres-2.
Where Did They Go?: A Spotting Book KP  
B 117633B 117633 Where Is Baby?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Galbraith, Kathryn Osebold
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

Simple text and illustrations show the various places where babies hide and that their mothers can always find them. Animals Infancy. Animal defenses. AR 1.7 IL Pres-K.
Where Is Baby? K  
B 116450B 116450 Where On Earth?
Grade Lvl: PIJS Author:
Length: 192 Copyright: 2013

Collects information about geography and the world overall. Book has 80 themed maps. Contents: 1.Land, sea, and air; 2. Living world; 3.People & planet; 4.Engineering & technology; 5.History; 6.Culture. Some topics include the ocean floor, time zones, bird migrations, biodiversity, pandemics, billionaires, pollution, air traffic, holy places, festivals, flags, animal distribution, the Seven Wonders of the World, Olympic cities, shipwreck sites, poverty statistics, historical maps, and food production. IL 3-10.
Where On Earth? PIJS  
B 109773B 109773 Where's My Mom?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Donaldson, Julia
Length: 24 Copyright: 2000

A butterfly tries to help a lost young monkey in the jungle, meetingmany different animals along the way. Jungle animals. AR 1.8. Follett RL 1.4. IL Pres-1.
Where's My Mom? KP  
B 123677B 123677 Where's the Pair?: A Spotting Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Teckentrup, Britta
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

Find the birds of a feather in this book of search-and-find fun. Can you spot the Siamese cats? Where are the fish with matching fins? This spotting book invites readers to browse patterned artwork within the pages featuring animals that are accompanied by rhyming text riddles to spot hidden details. IL Pres-2.
Where's the Pair?: A Spotting Book KP  
B 110936B 110936 Who Ate All the Cookie Dough?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Beaumont, Karen
Length: 32 Copyright: 2008

Kanga and her friends try to discover who ate all of her cookie dough. Lost and found possessions. Follett RL 0.8.
Who Ate All the Cookie Dough? K  
B 125418B 125418 Who Helps Animals?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Donner, Erica
Length: 16 Copyright: 2018

Introduction to the role vets play in helping animals. Career and college. Community helpers. Series nonfiction: Who Helps? IL Pres-2. Lexile 120. GR B.
Who Helps Animals? KP  
B 111159B 111159 Who Hoots?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Davis, Katie
Length: 36 Copyright: 2004

Names animals which don't hoot, buzz, squeak, roar, or quack and also names creatures which do make these sounds. AR 1.3. Follett RL 1.2.
Who Hoots? K  
B 100437B 100437 Who Lives In The Arctic?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: CANIZARES, SUSAN
Length: 14 Copyright: 1998

Photographs and simple text explore the variety of animals that have adapted to life in the Arctic. From the series Science Emergent Readers. RC and Follett RL 1.2. Lexile 620. IL Pres-1.
Who Lives In The Arctic? KP  
KM 9418KM 9418 Who Lost a Shoe? Big Book Only
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hazen, Barbara
Length: 0 Copyright: 1992

An owl finds a shoe and searches for the owner. All the animals explain why the shoe couldn't belong to them. Rhyming text by Barbara Shook Hazen. Guide has activities, pattern for a mini-book and a paperbag puppet.
Who Lost a Shoe? Big Book Only KP  
B 126004B 126004 Who Needs a Checkup? (Hello, Hedgehog, Book 3)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Feuti, Norman
Length: 44 Copyright: 2020

Harry is worried about his trip to the doctor for a check-up, so his best friend Hedgehog comes up with a way to reassure him. An Acorn Book. Beginning chapter book. Series fiction: Hello, Hedgehog, Book 3. IL 1-4. Lexile 330.
Who Needs a Checkup? (Hello, Hedgehog, Book 3) PI  
B 125563B 125563 Who Wet My Pants?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Shea, Bob
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

When Reuben the bear brings doughnuts to his forest friends, they discover that his pants are wet and he angrily accuses them of the dirty deed. Character education. Humor fiction. Forgiveness. IL Pres-3.
Who Wet My Pants? KP  
B 110158B 110158 Who's Been Here?: A Tale in Tracks
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hodgkins, Fran
Length: 32 Copyright: 2008

Reader is invited to follow the paw prints of a rambunctious retriever and then identify his animal friends, including a cat, a raccoon, a bear, and others, by studying their tracks in the snow. Animal tracks. AR 1.2. Follett RL 1.5. IL Pres-2.
Who's Been Here?: A Tale in Tracks KP  
B 109641B 109641 Who's Hiding?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Onishi, Satoru
Length: 32 Copyright: 2007

Question and answer book introduces eighteen animals, six colors and the concept of camouflage. The stylized animals are made of simple shapes and flat colors. The question page has a white background followed by the "Who's hiding" page with a colored background. Children then try to figure out which animal seems to have disappeared because the color of the animal makes it almost invisible. Seek-and-find puzzle book.
Who's Hiding? K  
B 116497B 116497 Who's in The Forest?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Gershator, Phillis
Length: 28 Copyright: 2010

The sounds of birds and the habits of squirrels, foxes, bear cubs, and owls living in the forest are described in this rhyming story. Board book has some die-cut pages. IL Pres.
Who's in The Forest? K  
B 117048B 117048 Who's Who?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Geist, Ken
Length: 26 Copyright: 2012

Illustrations and simple rhyming text introduce six pairs of animal twins, who moo, hop, swing, swim, flap, and hoot their way through the day. Based on the nursery rhyme "Over in the Meadow." Brothers and sisters Fiction. Twins Fiction. AR 2.2 IL Pres-K.
Who's Who? K  
B 114648B 114648 Whoo Goes There?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ericsson, Jennifer A
Length: 40 Copyright: 2009

An attentive owl searches for tasty animals for his dinner, but every time he sees a movement it is an animal he does not want to eat. AR 1.9. GR level K. IL Pres-2.
Whoo Goes There? KP  
B 103414B 103414 Whose Baby Am I?
Grade Lvl: K Author: Butler, John
Length: 34 Copyright: 2001

Simple text and illustrations introduce animal babies. Animals Infancy. Follett RL 1.0.
Whose Baby Am I? K  
B 128158B 128158 Why Do We Need Bats?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Murray, Laura K
Length: 32 Copyright: 2024

Discover why BATS are important to our world. Does the spooky image of a bat scare you? These unusual mammals are good for much more than a fright. Bats help pollinate plants. They help keep pests away from crops. And the echolocation they use to find their way around has taught us a lot about navigation. Our Earth. Weather. Science and nature. Series nonfiction: Pebble Explore: Nature We Need. IL K-3. AR 3.2. Lexile 540. GR N.
Why Do We Need Bats? KP  
B 128157B 128157 Why Do We Need Bees?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Murray, Laura K
Length: 32 Copyright: 2024

Discover why BEES are important to our world in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists. Does the buzzing of a bee make you want to run away? Well, those little insects do a lot more than sting! They help pollinate a lot of plants. We wouldn't have honey without them. And we've learned a lot from the homes they build. Our Earth. Insects. Science and nature. Series nonfiction: Pebble Explore: Nature We Need. IL K-3. AR 3.1. Lexile 500. GR N.
Why Do We Need Bees? KP  
B 128156B 128156 Why Do We Need Poop?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Murray, Laura K
Length: 32 Copyright: 2024

Ever ask yourself, "Do we need poop?" Well, the answer is...YES! In this Pebble Explore book, discover how this not-so-lovely part of nature is essential to our world. We need poop to help crops grow and replenish soil. Certain animals even eat poop for nutrients! Our Earth. Science and nature. Series nonfiction: Pebble Explore: Nature We Need. IL K-3. AR 3.3. Lexile 510. GR N.
Why Do We Need Poop? KP  
B 117414B 117414 Why Do Zebras Have Stripes? Questions and Answers About Animals
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Canavan, Thomas
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

Gives answers to common questions that kids have about animals. Animals Miscellanea. IL 2-5.
Why Do Zebras Have Stripes? Questions and Answers About Animals PI  
KM 12065KM 12065 Wild About Animals Jungle Counters
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2014

Collection of animal counters to reinforce counting, sorting, patterning, and other early math skills. Counters come in 6 different shapes and colors. Animal figures include giraffe, crocodile, hippo, monkey, lion, and elephant. Colors are yellow, orange, brown, blue, green, and purple. Not for children under 3 years.
Wild About Animals Jungle Counters KP  
B 122993B 122993 Wild Animals
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sirett, Dawn
Length: 14 Copyright: 2016

Introduces information about animals and shapes, encouraging young readers to move their fingers along special trails in the book. IL Pres-K.
Wild Animals KP  
B 119668B 119668 Wild Animals of the United States
Grade Lvl: P Author: Ross, Dev
Length: 40 Copyright: 2009

An illustrated, general introduction to the wildlife of the U. S., discussing where they live and how they survive. Consists of alternating simple and more complex reading passages designed for children and parents/older reader to read together. Two levels of text. Shared reading. Tandem reading. From the series We Both Read, Level 2. Follett RL 3.0. IL 1-3.
Wild Animals of the United States P  
KM 13026KM 13026 Wild Animals Puzzle Set
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2018

Includes children’s most beloved wild animals—all at home in their habitats! 4 colorful hardwood puzzles feature 8-10 big, easy-to-handle pieces. Each puzzle measures 9" x 12". Kit contacts 4 puzzles: Zebra, Lion, Tiger and Elephant. IL Pres-1.
Wild Animals Puzzle Set KP  
B 128028B 128028 Wild Horses
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Marr, Melissa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

A tribute, in text and photographs, to a real-life herd of wild horses running free in Arizona. Animal story. Horses, Salt River Valley Arizona. Juvenile nonfiction. IL 1-4. Lexile 780.
Wild Horses PI  
KM 13303KM 13303 Wild Life LOL! (12 Books)
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

Introduction to some of the most amazing animals (includes: Armadillos, Bald Eagles, Beavers, Bison, Black Bears, Elephants, Giant Pandas, Goats, Great White Sharks, Grizzly Bears, Llamas, and Sloths) on the planet in a surprising and laugh-out loud-funny way. Each book is brimming with colorful, photos, bite-sized text, wacky facts, jokes, and riddles. Juvenile nonfiction. Beginning reader. Set of 12 books. Titles include: Armadillos, Bald Eagles, Beavers, Bison, Black Bears, Elephants, Giant Pandas, Goats, Great White Sharks, Grizzly Bears, Llamas, and Sloths. IL Pres-3.
Wild Life LOL! (12 Books) KP  
KM 13086KM 13086 Wild Robot (2 Parts) (30 Books)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Brown, Peter
Length: 279 Copyright: 2016

Roz the robot discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island with no memory of where she is from or why she is there, and her only hope of survival is to try to learn about her new environment from the island's hostile inhabitants. Series fiction: The Wild Robot, book 1. AR 5.1. RC 4.5. Lexile 740. GR R. Set of 30 books, 4 CDs, (approximately 4 hours), playaway and 5 way splitter. Digital Audio and eBook format is also available on MackinVIA. Novel Study. IL 3-8. Four week loan period.
Wild Robot (2 Parts) (30 Books) PIJ  
B 124346B 124346 Wild Robot (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Brown, Peter
Length: 277 Copyright: 2016

Roz the robot discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island with no memory of where she is from or why she is there, and her only hope of survival is to try to learn about her new environment from the island's hostile inhabitants. Series fiction: The Wild Robot, book 1. IL 3-8. AR 5.1. RC 4.5. Lexile 740. GR R. Iowa Children's Choice Award, 2019-2020.
Wild Robot (Book 1) PIJ  
KM 13100KM 13100 Wild Robot (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Brown, Peter
Length: 279 Copyright: 2016

Roz the robot discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island with no memory of where she is from or why she is there, and her only hope of survival is to try to learn about her new environment from the island's hostile inhabitants. Series fiction: The Wild Robot, book 1. IL 3-8. AR 5.1. RC 4.5. Lexile 740. GR R. Iowa Children's Choice Award, 2019-2020. Contains 1 Playaway, 1 Book, one 5 way splitter. Playaway run time: approximately 4 hours. IL 3-8. AR 5.1. RC 4.5. Lexile 740. GR R.
Wild Robot (Playaway) PIJ  
B 124347B 124347 Wild Robot Escapes (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Brown, Peter
Length: 279 Copyright: 2018

After being captured by the Recons and returned to civilization for reprogramming, Roz is sent to Hilltop Farm where she befriends her owner's family and animals, but pines for her son, Brightbill. Series fiction: The Wild Robot, book 2. IL 3-8. AR 5.1. RC 4.4. Lexile 720.
Wild Robot Escapes (Book 2) PIJ  
B 128340B 128340 Wild Robot Protects (Book 3)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Brown, Peter
Length: 281 Copyright: 2023

Roz must take an under-the-ocean journey to save her island from a mysterious poison tide. Science fiction. Robotics. Series fiction: Wild Robot, Book 3. IL 3-8. AR 5.5.
Wild Robot Protects (Book 3) PIJ  
B 128227B 128227 Wild Warriors
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 127 Copyright: 2023

The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, insects, and birds to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Rattlesnake vs. Secretary Bird, Lobster vs. Crab, Jaguar vs. Skunk, and Green Ants vs. Army Ants. Kids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more, alongside photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts. Beginning reader. Series nonfiction: Who Would Win?. IL 1-4.
Wild Warriors PI  
KM 13590KM 13590 Wilderness Ridge Outdoor Life Book Series
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Coulson, Art / Roe, Monica
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

A set of authentic hunting and fishing stories are brought to life in this chapter book series perfect for fans of Jake Maddox. Readers will experience the highs and lows of outdoor adventures from the thrill of a young hunter’s first deer camp to the disappointment of missing a big fish. No matter the outcome, these stories will demonstrate essential skills young sportsmen and sportswomen need, including teamwork, respect, personal responsibility, and positive thinking. Each book includes action-packed illustrations and accessible text, Wilderness Ridge Series will reel in readers and have them hunting for the next book. Reluctant Reader. Accessible text. KM includes a set of 8 titles. IL 3-8.
Wilderness Ridge Outdoor Life Book Series PIJ  
B 126983B 126983 Wildfire!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wolff, Ashley
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

Reveals the struggles of forest animals to survive when fire breaks out on Spruce Mountain, and the actions of the firefighters who work through the night to stop the blaze. Contains information about forest fires and fire fighting. Our world. Natural disasters. IL Pres-3. Lexile 620.
Wildfire! KP  
B 83021B 83021 Wildlife of Alaska
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stone, Lynn
Length: 24 Copyright: 1994

Briefly describes the wild animals of Alaska including sea mammals. From the series North to Alaska. AR 4.3. Follett RL 3.5.
Wildlife of Alaska PI  
KM 13677KM 13677 Wildoak (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Harrington, C.C
Length: 0 Copyright: 2023

Twelve-year-old Maggie's stutter causes her much heartache and only her menagerie of pets, whom she can speak with fluidly, provide her comfort, but when she finds Rumpus, an abandoned snow leopard in a forest in Cornwall, their chance encounter will change their lives forever. Kit contents include: playaway (run time 6 hours and 29 minutes), hardcover book and a 5-way splitter. Alternating point of view. Animal story. Fantasy. Overcoming adversity. Stuttering. IL 4-8.
Wildoak (Playaway) IJ  
B 124034B 124034 Winter Dance
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bauer, Marion Dane
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

Snow is coming, and it's time to get ready! The squirrel gathers nuts, the geese soar south, and the snowshoe hare puts on its new white coat. But what should the fox do? Each animal advises the fox that its own plan is best, but the fox thinks otherwise--yet it's not until he meets a golden-eyed friend that he finds the perfect way to celebrate the snowfall. Repetitive text. Forest animals. Fiction. IL Pres-2. AR 2.5. RC 2.1. Lexile 520.
Winter Dance KP  
B 125260B 125260 Wish to Be a Christmas Tree
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Monroe, Colleen
Length: 28 Copyright: 2000

Feeling sad because no one chooses it as a Christmas tree, a bedraggled forest pine discovers the importance of being appreciated all year long. Holiday stories. Winter. Story in verse. IL Pres-3. AR 4.1. RC 7.3. Lexile 780.
Wish to Be a Christmas Tree KP  
B 125461B 125461 Wolf Called Wander
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Parry, Rosanne
Length: 243 Copyright: 2019

A young wolf cub, separated from his pack, journeys 1000 miles across the Pacific Northwest, dealing with forest fires, hunters, highways, and hunger before finding a new home. Based on the true story of a wolf called OR-7. Includes facts about wolves and their habitats. Animal stories. Fantasy. IL 4-8. AR 4.3.
Wolf Called Wander IJ  
DVD 2200DVD 2200 Wolf/Baby Animals
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 16 Copyright: 2007

Introduces wolves and their life cycle. Includes how wolves hunt for food in packs (8 minutes). The second part shows that baby animals are all very similar; that they love to eat, play and explore their environments. Also films how they are protected by their parents, learn to survive, and begin to live on their own much faster than human babies (8 minutes).
Wolf/Baby Animals KP  
B 126851B 126851 Wolverine vs. Tasmanian Devil
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Pallotta, Jerry
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two ferocious mammals. Learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior and more. Then compare and contrast the battling animals before finally discovering the winner! Who Would Win? series.
Wolverine vs. Tasmanian Devil KP  
B 107718B 107718 Wolves
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Searl, Duncan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2007

Describes the habits and habitats of wolves. Examines how they hunt and communicate. Animal intelligence. From the series Smart Animals! AR 4.2. Follett RL 4.1. RC 5.2. Lexile 750.
Wolves PI  
B 127551B 127551 Wolves of Yellowstone: A Rewilding Story
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Barr, Catherine
Length: 48 Copyright: 2022

This is the true story of how wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park. Conservation and environment. Endangered species. National parks. Picture books for older readers. IL 1-5.
Wolves of Yellowstone: A Rewilding Story PI  
B 125376B 125376 Wombats
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Murray, Julie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

An introduction to wombats that describes the different types of wombats and provides information on their physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and diet. These Australian natives are small, but tough. They are often nocturnal, but might venture out of their burrows on overcast days. Beginning reader. Series nonfiction: ABDO Kids Junior: Nocturnal Animals. IL Pres-2. AR 1.0. Lexile 230. GR D.
Wombats KP  
B 123829B 123829 Wood Duck
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Lawrence, Ellen
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

Text explores all about wood ducks, their behavior and the swamp habitat in which they live. Series nonfiction: Swamp Things - Animal Life in a Wetland. IL 2-6. AR 3.6. Lexile 610.
Wood Duck PI  
B 124298B 124298 Woodpeckers: Drilling Holes & Bagging Bugs
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Collard, Sneed B
Length: 48 Copyright: 2018

Woodpeckers not only dazzle us with their looks, they exhibit some of the most dynamic bird behavior on earth. Explore these exciting critters with award-winning children's science writer Sneed B. Collard III. Discover what scientists have learned about woodpeckers, why woodpeckers drill into trees, and the best way to serve ants at your next sleep-over. Juvenile nonfiction. IL 3-8.
Woodpeckers: Drilling Holes & Bagging Bugs PIJ  
KM 6611KM 6611 Woods Puppets
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1999

Hand puppets are made of polyester fibers. Woods puppets include chipmunk; fox; frog; hedgehog; ladybug; moose; mouse; and turtle.
Woods Puppets KP  
B 105932B 105932 Working With Animals
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: McAlpine, Margaret
Length: 64 Copyright: 2005

Introduces seven careers including animal groomer, veterinarian, andzookeeper, each with a description, outlines of basic responsibilities and qualifications, and a look at a typical day on the job. From the series My Future Career. Follett RL 7.9. AR 7.7.
Working With Animals IJS  
B 125573B 125573 World Never Sleeps
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rompella, Natalie
Length: 36 Copyright: 2018

Reveals the hidden life of animals and other creatures from one midnight to the next, highlighting the nighttime adventures of crickets, tadpoles, lightning bugs, and earthworms. Animals habitat and behavior. Nocturnal. IL K-3. Lexile 700. GR O.
World Never Sleeps KP  
B 128177B 128177 World's Most Amazing Animals
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Meister, Cari
Length: 24 Copyright: 2023

Amazing animals live all over our world. But which ones are the strongest, hairiest, or fastest? Beginning readers will learn all about the most extreme animals living on our planet. Our Earth. Beginning reader. Series nonfiction: Extreme World. IL Pres-3. AR 3.3. Lexile 530.
World's Most Amazing Animals KP  
B 117677B 117677 Xander's Panda Party
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Park, Linda
Length: 40 Copyright: 2013

Xander's plan to host a panda party falls through, since he is the only panda at the zoo, but when he extends the invitation to all of the bears, complications ensue. AR 2.7 RC 2.3 Lexile 380 IL Pres-1.
Xander's Panda Party KP  
B 122325B 122325 Yaks Yak: Animal Word Pairs
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Park, Linda
Length: 40 Copyright: 2016

Presents animals acting out the verbs made from their names, including hogs hogging, slugs slugging, and other creatures demonstrating homographs, words with different meanings that are spelled and pronounced the same. Wordplay. A chart listing the words, their meanings, and their history is included at the end. IL K-4.
Yaks Yak: Animal Word Pairs KPI  
B 127565B 127565 Yoshi and the Ocean: A Sea Turtle's Incredible Journey Home
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Moore, Lindsay
Length: 64 Copyright: 2022

Yoshi, a loggerhead sea turtle, was injured and rescued by fisherman who took her to the Two Oceans Aquarium in South Africa for rehabilitation. After twenty years, Yoshi was returned to the sea and traveled nearly 23,000 miles over three years back to what is believed to be her birthplace. Human impact on the environment. Picture book for older readers. Life science. Anecdotes. IL 2-6. AR 5.9.
Yoshi and the Ocean: A Sea Turtle's Incredible Journey Home PI  
B 128246B 128246 You and the Bowerbird
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gianferrari, Maria
Length: 48 Copyright: 2023

Follow the Satin Bowerbird as he searches for the perfect welcome mat for his new home. Animal behavior. Animal courtship. Bowerbirds. Juvenile nonfiction. IL Pres-3. Lexile 470.
You and the Bowerbird KP  
B 126421B 126421 You Are Home: An Ode to the National Parks
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Turk, Evan
Length: 56 Copyright: 2019

Showcases the beauty and importance of the National Parks in this picture book that takes readers on an amazing tour across the United States. A stirring ode to nature and nation from the rugged coast of Maine to the fiery volcanoes of Hawaii. Reminds us that every animal, plant, and person helps make this land a sanctuary of life. Includes maps. Picture book for older readers. IL 2-6.
You Are Home: An Ode to the National Parks PI  
B 106627B 106627 You Are Special, Little One
Grade Lvl: K Author: Tafuri, Nancy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2003

A variety of baby animals ask the question, "How am I special?" and receive loving answers from their mothers and fathers. AR 3.8.
You Are Special, Little One K  
B 125882B 125882 You Can Be an Entomologist!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Martins, Dino J
Length: 31 Copyright: 2019

Join National Geographic explorer Dr. Dino Martins, real-life bug buff and entomologist, as he takes readers into the field to look for butterflies, grasshoppers, bees, and other critters that fly, creep, and crawl. Learn all about how scientists study insects, what insects eat, how insects help the world, and more. When I Grow. Career and College. IL K-3. Lexile 690.
You Can Be an Entomologist! KP  
B 123395B 123395 You Can't Win Them All, Rainbow Fish
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Pfister, Marcus
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Everyone loses once in a while. But being a good sport when you lose isn't always easy--not even for Rainbow Fish. A lighthearted look at accepting loss without losing your sparkle! Fiction. Rainbow Fish Series. IL Pres-2. Lexile 520.
You Can't Win Them All, Rainbow Fish KP  
B 113482B 113482 Zeal of Zebras: An Alphabet of Collective Nouns
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 54 Copyright: 2011

An alphabet book featuring the imaginative use of collective nouns to identify the individual letters and describe different groups of animals. IL K-4.
Zeal of Zebras: An Alphabet of Collective Nouns KPI  
B 93402B 93402 Zoo (Preschool)
Grade Lvl: T Author:
Length: 48 Copyright: 2007

Collection of zoo themed activities and reproducibles from the 1996-2003 issues of The Mailbox Magazine. Contains literacy ideas, math activities, learning centers, recipes, arts and crafts ideas, songs, poems, and fingerplays.
Zoo (Preschool) T  
B 121904B 121904 Zoo Box
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cohn, Ariel
Length: 48 Copyright: 2014

When Eric and Patrick open a mysterious box, hundreds of animals come pouring out and go to their own zoo where humans are on display. Graphic novel. Follett RL 1.5 IL K-3.
Zoo Box KP  
B 124454B 124454 Zoo Camp Puzzle
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Herman, Gail
Length: 112 Copyright: 2017

Life is a zoo, literally, for twin sisters Ava and Rosie when their family moves to the Fieldstone Zoo. Now the zebras seem upset and a pregnant pronghorn has gone into hiding. Will the twins' knowledge of animal behavior help them solve the mystery in time for the arrival of the pronghorn babies. Beginning chapter book. Mystery fiction. Series: Animal Planet Adventures, Book 4.
Zoo Camp Puzzle PI  
B 106873B 106873 Zoo Parade!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Ziefert, Harriet
Length: 14 Copyright: 2003

A gaggle of animals of all shapes and sizes parades to the zoo, each one moving in its own special way. Zoo animals. Animal locomotion. Board book.
Zoo Parade! K  
KM 6612KM 6612 Zoo Puppets
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1999

Hand puppets are made of polyester fibers. Zoo puppets include elephant; giraffe; leopard; lion; parrot; rhino; tiger; and zebra.
Zoo Puppets KP  
B 128081B 128081 Zoobilations!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Florian, Douglas
Length: 48 Copyright: 2022

Discover the poetry of the animal kingdom in this seriously silly picture book full of clever puns and curious illustrations. Animal story. Poetry. IL Pres-2.
Zoobilations! KP  
B 109766B 109766 Zoopa: An Animal Alphabet
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Marino, Gianna
Length: 32 Copyright: 2005

A menagerie of animals converge on a bowl of soup--one for each letter of the alphabet. IL Pres-1.
Zoopa: An Animal Alphabet KP