Animal World
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Animal X-Rays - Ages 5+
Which bones do all the vertebrates have in common? Do turtles have teeth? Children will soon find out as they explore the bone structures of 13 real animals. Learn More -
Arthropod Blocks Set 2 - Real specimen encased in acrylic - Ages 4+
Safe, fascinating viewing from every angle. An ingenious way for children to examine a beautifully preserved, life-size specimen that won’t scurry away! Observe with the naked eye or any magnifier. Each specimen preserved in a solid acrylic block; 1 1/8" x 1¾". Learn More -
Habitat to Go! - Critter Cabin from Toysmith - Ages 3+
There’s plenty of room for children to add grass, rocks, and twigs to create a comfortable temporary habitat for small friends. Sturdy wood and wire with carrying strap and acrylic door. 7¼" x 6". Learn More -
I Wonder Why Kangaroos Have Pouches - And other questions about baby animals
“Which father gives birth to its young? When does a puppy turn into a dog? How does a lamb find its mother?” Fact-based graphic format will appeal to children. Paperback, 32 pages. Learn More -
The Life and Times of the Ant - Ages 5+
Here’s a great introductory volume for any budding myrmecologist (a scientist who studies ants). In a straightforward, stimulating style, with lots of entertaining yet detailed illustrations, this presentation covers it all. Paperback, 32 pages. Learn More -
Homes - What Living Things Need - Ages 5+
An inviting question-and-answer format and clever ways to show hard-to-grasp concepts help children build on their understanding of living/non-living classification. Great photos, simple text, picture glossary, and index. Paperback, 24 pages. Learn More -
In the Trees, Honey Bees - Ages 4+
The lyrical text of this lovely book offers an engaging journey into the world of the honeybee. Luminous illustrations and two levels of text engage children of different ages. Paperback, 32 pages. Learn More -
The Life and Times of the Honeybee - Ages 5+
From egg to bee, hives, honey, pollination, and beekeeping, this fun, fact-filled mini-encyclopedia both whets and satisfies a child’s curiosity about bees. Paperback, 32 pages. Learn More -
Birds Fandex - Bound field guide to 47 wild birds of North America - Ages 5+
Put knowledge in the palm of your hand with this unique deck of photo cards. This fact-filled field guide helps children learn to identify 47 species of North American wild birds. Beautiful, educational, and functional. Sturdy coated die-cut cardstock; 10½" long. Learn More -
Birds of North America Flash Cards - Ages 4+
Children learn to appreciate and identify the rich diversity of bird life with this set of 48 photographic flashcards. Each card features a beautiful color photograph and, on the reverse, the common name, scientific name, length, wing span, and bird facts. Cards measure 3½" x 4". Learn More -
Why Do Elephants Need the Sun? - By Robert E. Wells - Ages 6+
It’s an accomplishment to take a topic like our dependence on the sun and make it relatable for children. By using a cartoon elephant as the centerpiece, the author explains how important the sun is to all of us on Earth. Hardcover, 32 pages Learn More -
From Flower to Honey - Nature's Cycles Start to Finish Series - Ages 3-5
Where does that yummy honey come from? Through stunning photographs, children follow the journey from the flower blossom to the honey on the shelf in a store. Paperback, 24 pages. Learn More -
From Tadpole to Frog - Ages 5+
From tiny tadpoles to hopping frogs — nature’s transformations never fail to fascinate the young child. As these creatures grow and change, stunning photographs document each magical step. Simple language engages beginning readers. Learn More -
From Egg to Butterfly - Ages 5+
From bright caterpillars to brilliant butterflies — nature’s transformations never fail to fascinate the young child. As these creatures grow and change, stunning photographs document each magical step. Simple language engages beginning readers. Learn More -
Birds of North America - 100 Piece Memory Card Game - Ages 3+
Children as young as three enjoy looking at the pictures and learning the names of the birds. Older children can play a matching/memory game and read the bird facts on the included poster. Set includes 100 thick, recycled cardboard cards (two of each bird) and a sturdy storage box. Learn More -
Living Color - From award winning author/illustrator Steve Jenkins - Ages 6+
Here’s a whole new way to categorize animals—by color! Covers dozens of familiar and unusual animals from land, sea, and sky. Lovely cut-paper collage illustrations and clever, often humorous text make each page engaging. Paperback, 32 pages. Learn More
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