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Duckworth is considered a very difficult child. At least, that is what his extremely strict parents believe. So when Duckworth frantically tries to explain that a gigantic cobra has slithered out of his bedroom closet, his parents refuse to listen. They insist it is all in his head and tell him he is far too old to be imagining such ridiculous nonsense. They just want him to do his chores. Even when the massive snake slides right up and swallows Duckworth completely whole, his parents remain entirely unconvinced. They simply ask where he found such a silly snake costume and demand he put it away. What is a boy to do when his parents absolutely will not pay attention? This deliciously dark and funny story explores exactly how to handle impossibly stubborn adults.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Imagine being stranded on a beautiful but wild island, waiting for your father to return with his boat. This is exactly what happens to Nilo when he finds himself alone on one of the exotic Galapagos Islands. With no one else around, he must figure out how to find food and build a safe shelter for the night.
But Nilo is not truly alone. As he explores his surroundings, he comes face to face with the incredible creatures that call the island home. From soaring hawks and colorful finches to a playful sea lion, the wildlife is everywhere. His biggest surprise comes when he forms a special bond with a giant tortoise.
This adventure is filled with breathtaking encounters and the quiet bravery of a boy exploring nature. It shows how even in the most unfamiliar places, you can discover amazing friends and unforgettable wonders.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
40 Pages
Owen Foote is ready to become a real scientist, preferably one with a white lab coat and a spot in Mr. Wozniak's science-loving classroom next year. Winning the school science fair seems like the perfect plan, especially if Owen and his best friend Joseph can find a project impressive enough to stand out. But their first idea, involving a stubborn uromastyx lizard named Chuck, does not go the way Owen hoped. Soon the boys are racing against time, arguing over what matters, and learning that experiments are not the only things that can get messy. Funny, fast-moving, and full of third-grade ambition, this Owen Foote chapter book blends science fair excitement with the tricky work of staying friends when everyone wants to be right.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
101 Pages
A snake is not just long. In this clever picture book, a snake is “totally tail,” and every animal has one standout feature that makes it wonderfully easy to notice.
With brief, lively phrases and bright illustrations, the book introduces children to animals by focusing on their most memorable traits. A porcupine becomes a bundle of prickles, a crab is all claws, and other creatures are described in ways that are simple, funny, and surprisingly sharp.
Perfect for young readers who like animals, wordplay, and looking closely, A Snake Is Totally Tail makes observation feel like a game. It encourages children to connect words, pictures, and real animal features while enjoying the rhythm and humor of each page.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Madame Bodot receives a birthday present unlike any other: a boa constrictor named Crictor. At first, a snake might sound like a terrifying pet, but Crictor quickly shows that he is gentle, useful, and full of surprises.
In the classroom, he bends his long body into letters and numbers. Around town, he becomes a familiar friend. And when real danger appears, Crictor has a chance to prove that a misunderstood animal can be a hero.
Tomi Ungerer’s Crictor is a warm, witty classic picture book with simple charm and clever visual humor. Young readers will enjoy the unusual pet, the school setting, and the idea that bravery can come in a very unexpected shape.
6-8 Years
38 Pages
Cecil has barely had time to enjoy pond life again when a third-grade science class arrives for a field trip. Before he knows it, the toad has been carried off to a classroom terrarium. Being a class pet is scary at first, then surprisingly comfortable, until Nesbit the chameleon moves in and starts copying Cecil's every color and move.
Back at the pond, Cecil's friends are trying to launch a rescue plan with help from Jeff the hamster's radio-controlled helicopter. Paige Braddock's second Stinky Cecil graphic novel mixes classroom science, animal humor, and rescue-mission energy. Young readers get a funny adventure about friendship, homesickness, and learning how to handle a very clingy new companion.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
131 Pages
Snakes can slide without legs, sense the world in surprising ways, and sometimes swallow meals much bigger than you might expect.
Snakes introduces early readers to one of the most fascinating reptile groups on Earth. With simple language and attention-grabbing facts, the book explores what snakes are like, how they live, and why they have captured people’s curiosity for so long.
This nonfiction reader is a good choice for children who enjoy animal facts with a little thrill. It keeps the tone exciting but approachable, helping young readers learn about reptiles without turning them into monsters.
6-8 Years
48 Pages
Croak if you love frogs! Get ready to leap into the incredible, watery world of some of nature's most amazing amphibians. From the damp forest floor to the edge of the pond, frogs are hiding everywhere in plain sight.
In this fun and easy science reader, you will meet frogs that are as tiny as your fingertip and giant frogs that are as large as your foot. Discover the fascinating secrets of how they grow up. You will learn how little swimming tadpoles slowly lose their tails and sprout strong legs to become fantastic jumpers.
Packed with beautiful, bright cut-paper illustrations that show these creatures in every color, shape, and size, this book brings the swamp right to your hands. Hop along and explore the wild, wonderful life cycle of these awesome leaping animals.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Celeste is a clever cockroach who knows a thing or two about survival. She is ready to share her very best advice on what to do if you ever find yourself taking a moonlit stroll with a deadly reticulated python named Frank.
Even though spending time with a three-hundred-pound snake sounds like a terrible idea, Celeste is full of surprising strategies. She might suggest wearing a lampshade as a hat or strapping roller skates to the snake to keep yourself safe. Join Celeste as she shares wild and totally absurd tips based on real python biology and hunting behavior.
You will laugh out loud while learning fascinating facts about these incredible reptiles and the clever ways smaller creatures outsmart them.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
80 Pages
Did you ever look at a little turtle and wonder how it got its tough, bumpy home on its back? Open up this book and travel all around the world through wonderful stories that explain the magic of the turtle's shell. For hundreds of years, people from different cultures have passed down exciting legends about these slow and steady creatures. You will read delightful myths that reveal clever tricks, brave adventures, and magical rewards that led to the very first shell. Alongside these beautifully retold fables, you will also discover real life, fascinating facts about how turtles live, swim, and protect themselves today. It is the perfect blend of storytelling magic and amazing animal science. Jump right in and uncover the beautiful secrets of the turtle.
6-8 Years
31 Pages
Long before mammals, lizards, or snakes ever existed, ancient armored creatures were already roaming the earth. Turtles and tortoises are some of the oldest surviving animal families on the planet, equipped with a brilliant natural defense system. The heavy shell that protects them is actually a complex structure made of sixty different interconnected bones. In this detailed exploration, you will learn how these incredible reptiles survive everywhere from the deepest oceans to scorching landscapes where ground temperatures exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Discover the distinct differences between sea turtles, giant tortoises, and the common box turtle. You will learn about their unique toothless feeding habits, their long lifespans that can stretch past a hundred years, and exactly what it takes to care for one properly as a pet. Packed with biological facts and habitat details, this book offers a complete look at these fascinating survivors.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
46 Pages
Boris loves pets, but there is one animal he wants more than any other: a Komodo dragon.
The trouble is, Komodo dragons are the biggest lizards in the world, and Boris does not actually have one. After he tells the kids in his class that he is getting one, everyone wants to see it. Now Boris needs a plan, and he needs it fast.
Boris Gets a Lizard is a funny early chapter book about big wishes, quick thinking, and the kind of trouble that starts when excitement gets ahead of the truth. With animals, school friends, and illustrations throughout, it is a lively choice for newly independent readers.
6-8 Years
68 Pages
