"Playful puppies! Cuddly kittens! Beautiful birds!  Meet these adorable animals and more in this lively introduction to family-friendly pets with fur, feathers, fins, scales, and shells" --

To separate facts from fibs, this book presents commonly held beliefs about a variety of animals along with corresponding evidence to provide a definitive answer.

"A one-of-a-kind treasury of the most strange and fascinating knowledge and lore about animals. Largo tells us their most fascinating secrets and reveals fact after astonishing--and often hilarious--fact about their oddest behavior. Largo also looks at the beasts we created with our imaginations, as well as ones long gone"--

"The sun rose over the horizon, casting shadows on the dewy pasture. The blades of grass shone like thousands of little lights across the field."A Tale of Courage and Friendship Meet Tsar Pegasus, a spirited young horse, on an epic adventure filled with bravery, determination, and the power of friendship. In the picturesque setting of a sun-kissed farm, Tsar encounters Teodor, a grumpy and intimidating bull.Tsar, guided by his fearless spirit, strives...

"Animal mothers of all kinds carry their babies in different ways. Mommy Hippo's baby is on her back. Mommy Lemur's baby is on her tummy. Mommy Monkey's baby is on her tail. And Human Mommy's baby is in her arms. With vibrantly-colored illustrations, this simple tale is a warm celebration of motherhood in its many forms."--Provided by publisher.

This title covers basic information about quokkas, one of Australia's cutest and happiest marsupials. Includes a quokka's habitat, diet, habits, and more!

From the courage of Stubby the war dog to the empathy of Koko the gorilla, Little Heroes: Amazing Animals Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the incredible animals who taught us that you don't have to be big (or human) to make a difference. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of nine animals who went down in history as interspecies heroes.

Based on award-winning scientist Marc Bekoff’s years studying social communication in a wide range of species, this important book shows that animals have rich emotional lives. Bekoff skillfully blends extraordinary stories of animal joy, empathy, grief, embarrassment, anger, and love with the latest scientific research confirming the existence of emotions that common sense and experience have long implied. Filled with Bekoff’s light humor and...

Follow the adventures of three friends – Leo, Carmen, and Andy as they traverse the globe with their parents’ traveling performance troupe, “Circo Fabuloso.” Along the way, Luna the Moon introduces the trio to the local culture that makes each place distinctive. Each episode encourages children ages 4-7 to explore global culture and make connections between communities all over the world.

"This beautifully illustrated children's classic follows the farmer's cat on a nighttime journey through fields, farms, forests, and town to see what only he can see after the sun sets. Each scene is shown first as a human would see it at night--dark shapes against a midnight blue sky--and then as the cat sees it in vivid color and profuse detail. This commemorative edition of a book first published in 1969 features a new backmatter tribute to Dahlov...