Synopsis: Provides an introduction to dolphins, discussing their characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and predators. Includes a range map, life cycle illustration, and other facts.

Synopsis: Brief text and pictures portray the characteristics and habits of beavers.

Synopsis: Brief text and pictures portray the characteristics and habits of chipmunks.

Synopsis: Eager to go alone to the stream for crayfish, Little Raccoon becomes afraid when he sees a strange thing in the water.

Synopsis: Did you know that squirrels live in two-room homes in trees? That they can swim and use their tails as a sail? That when they sleep, they wrap their tails around themselves like a blanket? This picture-and-word tribute to the furry little creatures covers their everyday lives in vivid detail.

Synopsis: Simple text and photos demonstrate the sound of WH. This book teaches facts while incorporating the fundamentals of phonemic patterns and usage. Simple text and photos demonstrate the sound of WH.

Synopsis: Glashka can understand whale song--but with that mysterious power comes great responsibility. When she discovers thousands of whales trapped in a rapidly freezing inlet, she knows it is up to her to gather the people of her town to help them. Based on an actual event, this inspiring story follows Glashka and her people as they come to understand the importance of all life. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: If a big hungry moose comes to visit, you might give him a muffin to make him feel at home. If you give him a muffin, he'll want some jam to go with it. When he's eaten all your muffins, he'll want to go to the store to get some more muffin mix. In this hilarious sequel to If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, the young host is again run ragged by a surprise guest. Young readers will delight in the comic complications that follow when a little boy…

Synopsis: Chrysanthemum is a funny and honest school story about teasing, self-esteem, and acceptance to share all year round. Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Kitten's First Full Moon, Chrysanthemum is a don't-miss classic, especially for back to school.Chrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfect—until her first day of school. "You're named after…

Synopsis: Learn about many different kinds of mammals while building your science vocabulary. Includes vocabulary quizzes and answer key.

Synopsis: While out searching for food, fruit bat Stellaluna and her mother are attacked by a vicious owl. Stellaluna is separated from Mother Bat and taken in by a family of birds where she must put aside her bat habits to fit in with her new family. But one fateful flight when she is separated from her adoptive siblings, Stellaluna is reunited with her bat family and learns that even though we're different, we're very much the same.