Animals & Insects

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. With beautifully accessible illustrations depicting everything from bee anatomy to the essentials of honey making, readers will be captivated by the endless wonders of this seemingly small speck of the animal kingdom.

• Hardcover
• For readers ages 6 - 9 years
• Written by Piotr Socha

The I Wish Book follows a fox cub who makes a wish to be somebody else. Should he should fly like a bird or climb like a squirrel, or even swim like a fish? With playful rhyme and beautiful artwork, it's a charming tale about being yourself.

• Material: 100% paper board
• For ages newborn and up
• Written by Penny Johnson

Stunning real-life photographs provide a unique "eyewitness" view of the behavior of these complex and vividly beautiful insects, their structure and life cycle, where they live and feed, and how they protect themselves.

• For readers ages 8 - 12 years
• Hardcover
• 72 pages
• Written by DK Publishing

Grizzly Bear: The most ferocious protector of her babies in the animal kingdom.
Black Bear: A young bear on the run in the suburbs.
Polar Bear: The king of the ice, defending his crown in a changing world.

Learn how these bears live in the modern world.

• For readers ages 8 to 12 years
• Hardcover, 96 pages
• Written and illustrated by Ted Rechlin

Welcome to the incredible world of wolves. Author/illustrator Ted Rechlin offers an insightful and historical look into our love/hate relationship with North America's top niche apex predator. From the true story of Lobo, the alpha wolf in New Mexico's Old West, to the reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone and Super Wolf 21, Howl relates the incredible adventure of a resourceful species struggling to survive.

• For readers ages 8 to 12 years
• Hardcover, 96 pages
• Written and illustrated by Ted Rechlin

From the mind of Ted Rechlin, author and illustrator of Jurassic and Dinosaurs Live! comes the thrilling new epoch-spanning adventure Sharks, a life-science graphic novel adventure. Sharks have been cruising our planet's waters for millions of years. They were here long before humanity and even pre-date the dinosaurs. Rechlin weaves a captivating history of strange and ancient shark species while sharing insights into the distant past of life on Earth. The amazing and action-packed art teaches readers of all ages how these legendary ocean dwellers got their start - and how they developed into the sharks we know today. Educational, fascinating, and beautifully produced, this is the perfect book for budding marine biologists, comic fans, and enthusiasts of these ancient apex predators of the deep.

• For readers ages 8 to 12 years
• Hardcover, 96 pages
• Written and illustrated by Ted Rechlin

From the brilliantly green and glossy eggs of the Elegant Crested Tinamou―said to be among the most beautiful in the world―to the small brown eggs of the house sparrow that makes its nest in a lamppost and the uniformly brown or white chickens’ eggs found by the dozen in any corner grocery, birds’ eggs have inspired countless biologists, ecologists, and ornithologists, as well as artists, from John James Audubon to the contemporary photographer Rosamond Purcell. For scientists, these vibrant vessels are the source of an array of interesting topics, from the factors responsible for egg coloration to the curious practice of “brood parasitism,” in which the eggs of cuckoos mimic those of other bird species in order to be cunningly concealed among the clutches of unsuspecting foster parents.

• Hardcover
• 656 pages
• Written by Mark E Hauber

Children will see the natural world around them with brand new eyes, as they learn to follow its signs, hear its language, and understand its secrets. With this unique and compelling book written by expert environmental educator Devin Franklin, kids aged 8 to 13 will build their own relationship with nature through finding a “Sit Spot” — an outdoor space in the backyard, in a field or in the woods, in a vacant lot or a city park — where they can stop, observe, and become familiar with the flora and fauna that live there.

From the Six Arts of Tracking (Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How) and making a habitat map to walking in smooth silence like a fox and learning the basics of bird language, exploration exercises lead young readers on a fascinating journey of discovery as they watch, listen, map, interpret, and write about the sounds, sights, scents, and patterns they encounter. With prompts and write-in spaces for journaling, map-making activities, and observational tracking throughout, Put On Your Owl Eyes is an interactive and thought-provoking guidebook.

• For readers ages 8 - 13 years
• Paperback, 160 pages
• Written by Devin Franklin

Based on Rachel Ignotofsky's beautiful and informative book The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth, this journal is full of colorful, hand-drawn art and prompts that encourage people, old and young, to learn about the world's ecosystems, contemplate how their carbon footprint affects the Earth, and come up with ways to make positive changes for the environment. Rachel's art is stylized, singular, and engaging, full of punchy color and interesting detail, and she has a particular passion and talent for communicating scientific information visually.

The journal opens with a short infographic reference section that explains how our planet works and how we can help save it, and then features engaging writing and drawing prompts, as well as inspiring quotes about the natural world. Perfect for nature lovers ages ten and up, this journal is an inspiring, interactive way to understand the world we live in.

• Paperback
• 192 pages
• Written by Rachel Ignotofsky