Books like Creature Features: Twenty-Five Animals Explain Why They Look the Way They Do
Award winning
I Wonder Why Camels Have Humps: And Other Questions About Animals
Anita Ganeri, Gareth Lucas, 1993
32 pages
Why to read
Explores curious animal facts in an engaging way.
Encourages questions and interactive learning.
Enhances children's understanding of the natural world.
Bright illustrations captivate young readers.

I Wonder Why Camels Have Humps: And Other Questions About Animals
Anita Ganeri, Gareth Lucas, 1993
Award winning
Bats!: Strange and Wonderful
Laurence Pringle, Meryl Learnihan Henderson, Meryl Henderson, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Detailed exploration of bats' unique traits and behaviors.
Engaging scientific content tailored for young readers.
Encourages curiosity and learning about nature.
Beautifully illustrated, enhancing visual engagement.

Bats!: Strange and Wonderful
Laurence Pringle, Meryl Learnihan Henderson, Meryl Henderson, 2000
Award winning
Cheetah: Speed Demon! (Blink of an Eye: Superfast Animals)
Natalie Lunis, Craig Saffoe, 2010
24 pages
Why to read
Explores fascinating world of superfast animals.
Engaging and educational content for young readers.
Highlights cheetahs' unique abilities and characteristics.
Encourages interest in wildlife conservation.

Cheetah: Speed Demon! (Blink of an Eye: Superfast Animals)
Natalie Lunis, Craig Saffoe, 2010
Award winning
Little Skink's Tail (Arbordale Collection)
Janet Halfmann, Laurie Allen Klein, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with vivid, colorful illustrations.
Teaches resilience through Little Skink's adventures.
Encourages understanding of wildlife and nature.
Interactive read-aloud that delights and educates.

Little Skink's Tail (Arbordale Collection)
Janet Halfmann, Laurie Allen Klein, 2007
Award winning
How do Animals Adapt? (The Science of Living Things)
Bobbie Kalman, Niki Walker, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Explore adaptations across diverse animal species.
Engaging visuals enhance understanding of biological concepts.
Encourages inquiry and scientific thinking in children.
Reinforces knowledge through real-life animal examples.

How do Animals Adapt? (The Science of Living Things)
Bobbie Kalman, Niki Walker, 2000
Award winning
Slithery Snakes
Roxie Munro, 2013
24 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations captivate and enhance visual learning.
Introduces children to diverse snake species responsibly.
Supports curiosity about wildlife and natural science.
Encourages conservation and environmental awareness.

Slithery Snakes
Roxie Munro, 2013
Award winning
Incredible Insects (Rookie Read-About Science: Strange Animals) (Library Edition)
Lisa M. Herrington, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Explores the fascinating world of insects vividly.
Enhances scientific knowledge and curiosity in young readers.
Supports developmental learning stages appropriately.
Encourages shared reading and discovery.

Incredible Insects (Rookie Read-About Science: Strange Animals) (Library Edition)
Lisa M. Herrington, 2016
Award winning
Wild Animals of the North
Dieter Braun, 2015
144 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse, fascinating northern wildlife.
Stunning illustrations captivate children's imagination.
Educational content supports developmental learning.
Encourages environmental awareness and conservation.
