Christina Leaf

In children’s stories, gray wolves are often cast as villains. But these powerful p...

Great-horned owls earn their nickname “tiger in the sky.” These fierce hunter...

Did you know that jackrabbits can move up to 40 miles per hour? They have to be quick to ...

With spotted fur and fluffy mantles on their backs, cheetah cubs are dressed to hide from...

Just like young children, ducklings enjoy running, swimming, and searching for snacks. Wh...

Being a baby elephant can be hard work. Babies must learn how to use more than 100,000 di...

Baby gorillas are a lot like human babies. They snuggle with mom, get piggyback rides, an...

For lion cubs, school starts when they are born! By following their mom wherever she goes...

Did you know baby orangutans have the longest childhood of any animal? Some orangutans ev...

Baby owls are a noisy bunch! Some owl siblings even talk to one another at mealtime to co...

Piglets show how much fun they've had by how dirty they are! Whether they are rooting thr...

Sea otter pups live energetic lives. Finding entertainment in wrestling, twirling, and ch...

Did you know that some baby seals gain five pounds a day? These fuzzy pups must store up ...

With help from mom, lambs stand shortly after birth! Follow these darling sheep from thei...

Tigers are some of the most fearsome big cats on the planet. But they begin as tiny babie...

Why so blue? Some critters, like male agamas, show off bright blue colors to attract part...

Leaf insects blend in to hide from predators. Emerald green boas stealthily await prey in...

Orange you glad monarchs have such bright wings? They warn predators of the butterflies&r...

Red means stop! Sometimes. Ladybugs are red to scare away predators, but cardinals turn r...

A beluga whale swims among the icebergs. It’s hard for predators to spot in this sn...

The yellow boxfish is an adorable, friendly-looking ocean dweller – but its vivid c...

An ancient, scaly beast slides through the water, searching for a snack. But is it an all...

Can you tell if that is a butterfly or a moth fluttering by? Physical traits like antenna...

Llamas and alpacas can be hard to tell apart. But between face shape and hair length, the...

From tall ears to fluffy tails, rabbits and hares are easy to confuse. Simple text, match...

The city in the clouds, Machu Picchu, has an air of mystery surrounding it. Historians kn...

Look at those big cheeks! A chipmunk is getting ready for winter! This low-level title in...

Tweet, tweet! Birds can be rewarding pets! This lowl-level title introduces beginning rea...

Cats are popular pets around the world! In this title, young readers can learn about pet ...

Dogs are commonly called man’s best friend! In this title, beginning readers can le...

Fish can be showy pets. But some take a lot of work! This title introduces beginning read...

Guinea pigs are cuddly pets! These furry rodents like to snuggle with their owners. Young...

From pushing down trees to moving piles of rocks and dirt, bulldozers have a lot of jobs!...

Squeak! A dolphin calls to a friend. It is time to play! These ocean mammals love to have...

Sea turtles are long-distance swimmers! These travelers cross oceans every year. Young st...

Sharks are ferocious predators! They hunt fish, seals, and even turtles! This title offer...

Whales are huge ocean mammals! Beginning readers can learn about these awe-inspiring anim...

Something prickly is moving in the forest! What could it be? People often confuse hedgeho...

With their long arms and their ability to squirt ink, octopuses and squids are hard to te...

Hermit crabs are favorite pets for young kids! This introductory title shows what it take...

Hop on over and get ready to learn about pet rabbits! This title for beginning readers in...

Sea horses are not horses--they are fish! Young readers can learn about these strange und...

What is under the sand? It is a stingray! Young students can play hide and seek with thes...

In West Africa, the Iroko tree is known for its strong wood. But cutting it down may not ...

Bear cubs climb, wrestle, and hunt through the pages of this book! Readers who are just s...

Kittens are some of the cutest animals around! These mischievous babies chase string, cli...

Hop on over and learn about the lives of baby rabbits! Readers just starting out can grow...

From wrestling with brothers and sisters to following mom on the hunt, fox pups are busy ...

Newborn giraffe calves stand over 6 feet tall! This beginning title introduces these gang...

Would you like to visit Mars? What about Venus? This nonfiction title teaches kids about ...