Mammals category: 741 books

This is a true story of the scariest thing that ever happened in the author's childhood. Movement was being heard from the locked upstairs bedroom. When it began to descend down the hallway stairs, the little girl becomes terrified. Cries out to her exhausted mother seemed to be unfruitful. What's a...

A yak is a hairy animal that lives in Asia. It looks like a big, hairy cow.Yaks are members of the cow family. Like cows, they have four skinny legs and big, round bodies. They also have long noses and horns on top of their head.But a yak is much bigger than a cow. They are between five feet (1.6...

Though donkeys have historically been among our most useful domesticated animals—from plowing fields to navigating difficult terrain—they have been much maligned in popular culture and given very little respect. So much so, that their perceived qualities of stupidity and stubbornness have made...

It’s Alice Mongoose’s first Christmas in Hawaii. She misses her family and is resigned to spending the holiday alone. Alistair Rat would love to spend Christmas with his best friend Alice, but he’s afraid that Alice has more exciting things to do than spend time with a solitary rat. Fortunately,...

The Tale of The Flopsy Bunnies is a children's book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, and first published by Frederick Warne & Co. in July 1909. After two full-length tales about rabbits, Potter had grown weary of the subject and was reluctant to write another. She realized however that...

Invite readers to swim alongside a gray whale as she heads south  on the longest migration journey of any mammal on Earth. When Whales Cross the Sea enchants readers with a story-like narrative while subtly teaching the role of migration in the whale's life cycle. Includes a "fast facts" page, a glossary, and realistic, text-match illustrations.

A bison is a wild cow. It looks a lot like a cow, but it is bigger. It can be a lot bigger. In fact, a bison is the biggest land animal in North America! A bison can be up to six feet (1.75 metres) at the shoulder. It can be over 12 feet (3.5 metres) long! That means they are as tall as a man, and...

A badger is an animal. It looks like a cross between a skunk and a dog.Badgers have a long nose. They use it to stick into holes they have dug. This lets them reach the insects they find in the ground.Badgers have a funny looking face. It is mostly black, but it has white stripes. That helps them...

Henderson is a mischievous little albino hedgehog that can't seem to stay out of trouble! He pays the price for not following the rules. Can he be redeemed and finally learn his lesson? Who is more likely to help, the Hedgehog King or the Fox Queen? Sssomeone hasss to be there to help or he will never...

Mr. Bailey centered all his plots in the animal, bird and insect worlds, weaving natural history into the stories in a way that won educator’s approval without arousing the suspicions of his young readers. He made it a habit to never ‘write down’ to children and frequently used words beyond...

When Willamena Wombat discovered that she and three of her friends, Katie Koala, Kelly Kangaroo & Penny Possum were being sent to a Zoo in London she was nervous; and sad at leaving her other friends. She soon forgot her sadness when their cages accidentally fell out of the back of a van during their...

Here, in this short-form book by award-winning historian and journalist Walter Karp, is the harrowing story of the Essex, which was sunk by an eighty-ton whale and inspired the writing Moby Dick.

“An enchanting book—please read.” —Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE; Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace In this touching memoir about the relationship between father, daughter, and animals, Carole explores life after adopting thirteen pet Karakul lambs. Throughout...

Fun and facts come to life in this nonfiction book about rabbits, along with beautiful photos. This book explains how nature provides for rabbits that live within their habitats. The age level for this wonderful children's book is from 3 to 8 years old. This allows children who are beginners...