North American Animals

Bobcats are surprisingly common across North America. Their stealth style hides this fact, keeping them behind bushes or boulders and out of view. This easy-to-read title gives kids more than More →

Gray squirrels have to be tricky to keep their food from being stolen. They bury acorns all over and dig them up again later. Curious readers can learn more fun facts about these clever… More →

Did you know that jackrabbits can move up to 40 miles per hour? They have to be quick to avoid hungry predators. Find out other ways these speedy animals have adapted to survive in this… More →

In children's stories, gray wolves are often cast as villains. But these powerful predators are a vital part of North America's wilderness. Hunt down more information about these important… More →

Red foxes get a lot of use out of their bushy tails! Called a brush, it helps them balance, communicate with other foxes, and it even keeps them warm on cold nights! See what else these sly… More →

Northern cardinals are bright-billed songbirds. They often turn a tree branch or bird feeder into a stage. And they always look performance-ready in their red feathers and a spiked head… More →

Prairie dogs are rodents not to be underestimated! They dig impressive underground tunnels and deploy an even more complex social structure. Together they evade predators, raise young, and… More →

American alligators live throughout the southeastern United States, slowly swimming through rivers and swamps while looking for their next meal. They snatch up prey in a flash! With few… More →

Gila monsters are as fascinating as they are elusive. Burrowed underground, these colorful carnivores hunt at dawn and eat just four times a year. Curious students will love this journey… More →

Cottonmouths are named for the white insides of their mouths. But donХt get too close! These snakes have a venomous bite. This title explores how cottonmouths use their deadly bite to capture More →

Caribou are the reindeer of North America! These hoofed mammals grow huge antlers on their heads every year. The most impressive antlers can measure as long as 4 feet! This book calls… More →

X marks the spots where roadrunners have been. Their feet have toes in front and toes in back. And their favorite way to travel is on foot. Though not speedy enough to break Olympic sprint… More →