Animals Nonfiction

Physicians used to make house calls. Today, a few veterinarians still do. Duncan MacVean, DVM, is one such vet. His patients range from cats and dogs to pigs and lizard - each of them a unique personality. Every animal and every home is different, but every owner is the same in their affection for their companions. Without warning, MacVean finds himself in odd situations: stepping into a basement full of free-flying bats or struck speechless by a pig who loves opera so much that she falls into a trance.

🧠 Why do you forget things right after you learn them? Why does your stomach growl even when you're full? Why do octopuses have three hearts? Kids ask questions like this constantly — and most of the time, they get "just because" instead of a real answer. 100,000 Whys for Kids answers 130 of them. Real questions. Real science. Zero condescending tone. Your guide is Morgan — 12 years old, endlessly curious, and allergic to "because I said so" answers. Not a teacher. Not a scientist. Just a kid who got tired of not knowing why, and went and found out. ⚡ EVERY ANSWER FOLLOWS THE SAME ...

Nature doesn’t need a motive. It just needs a moment. Animal Attacks – GORE! delivers fifteen of the most blood-chilling real-life accounts of humans being mauled, torn, swallowed, and savaged by the wild. From shark-infested waters to bear-haunted campsites, these are immersive, narrative-driven true stories of survival, terror, and the raw fury of the animal kingdom. James Calloway plunges you into each scene with cinematic detail and emotional depth. Whether it’s a grizzly’s final charge, a killer whale’s lethal strike, or the eyes of a tiger locked onto its prey — these ...

A summer hike, a lakeside swim, a night in a camper… these moments of peace can become nightmares in a heartbeat. The line between the human world and the wild is vanishing. In this gripping collection of true, meticulously researched accounts, you will confront the terrifying reality of what happens when that line is crossed. From the dense forests of National Parks to the deceptive quiet of a suburban backyard, these stories reveal the chilling truth: a predator can be anywhere. Inside, you will discover: Heart-Pounding Encounters: Witness the split-second decisions that mean life or ...

This audiobook introduces varying parts of the anatomy of a number of different animals.

With unequaled insight and brio, David Brooks, the New York Times columnist and bestselling author of Bobos in Paradise, has long explored and explained the way we live. Now, with the intellectual curiosity and emotional wisdom that make his columns among the most read in the nation, Brooks...

Some cat owners are content to have their cats lounge around the house. Others want their cats to steal the show! Cat shows both large and small are held every year in the United States and Europe. Go behind the scenes to find out how owners get their cats ready for shows and how the shows are organized and judged.

Does your child ask “why?” all day long? The Big Book of Whys for Curious Kids gives children ages 8–12 clear, fascinating answers to the big questions they actually ask — about the human body, space, animals, nature, history, science, and how the world works. Why do we dream? Why is the Sun so hot? Why do animals act the way they do? Why do people go to war? Why does your stomach growl? Why do stars shine? Perfect for curious kids, reluctant readers, homeschool families, classroom discussion, road trips, bedtime reading, and screen-free learning time. Unlike books filled with one-...

Brought to you by Penguin. 'Wonderful, mind-broadening... a journey to alternative realities as extraordinary as any you'll find in science fiction' - The Times, Book of the Week Humans have three or four colour-detecting cones in their retinas. Mantis shrimp have 16. In fact, their eyes seem to...

It’s December 1997, and a man-eating tiger is on the prowl outside a remote village in Russia’s Far East. The tiger isn’t just killing people, it’s annihilating them, and a team of men and their dogs must hunt it on foot through the forest in the brutal cold. As the trackers sift through...

Learn about the science and history of dinosaurs with iMindsJNR audio-learning series for younger minds. Huge and sometimes ferocious, dinosaurs ruled the earth for more than 175 million years. To us, dinosaurs might be scary-looking. But humans never had to fear dinosaurs because they died out 65 million years ago, a long time before the first people were around!Dinosaurs lived in a period called the Mesozoic era, which began about 240 million years ago.

Peek! A baby prairie dog looks out of its underground burrow. Beginning listeners will discover why burrows make good homes for growing baby rabbits, meerkats, and other adorable animals.

This is the fight everyone has waited millions of years to see. Tyrannosaurus rex has the advantage in size and pure power. But Velociraptor is quick and smart, plus he has lots of friends. Uncover how these very different predators lived and how they may have brawled with each other inside.

A strikingly original exploration of what it might mean to be authentically human in the age of artificial intelligence, from the author of the critically-acclaimed Interior States. "At times personal, at times philosophical, with a bracing mixture of openness and skepticism, it speaks...

“A profound, graceful, and literary work of philosophy and economics, well tempered for our times, and yet timeless. . . . It will change the way you look at the food you put into your body. Which is to say, it can change who you are.” — Boston Globe Barbara Kingsolver's New York Times...

Many animals have a heart-tugging story. These stories are truly remarkable. Step inside the career of a veterinarian whose fifty years in practice have been filled with unforgettable patients, extraordinary challenges, and life-changing moments. In Animal Crackers: One Veterinarian's Journey, Dr. Robert W. Pierce shares a collection of true stories that blend memoir, veterinary history, humor, and inspiration. From saving a starving Doberman discovered in a hospital emergency room to nursing an injured deer back to health before watching it return to the wild, these real-life encounters ...

"Every dog owner should have this book." —Oprah Winfrey, The Oprah Podcast NOW FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED! The beloved #1 New York Times bestseller that “causes one’s dog-loving heart to flutter with astonishment and gratitude” (The New York Times Book Review). The instant classic on the...

This audiobook introduces a number of different animals and how they help humans.

A moving and fascinating meditation on freedom, trust, loss, and our relationship with the natural world, explored through the story of one woman’s unlikely friendship with a wild hare. Imagine you could hold a baby hare and bottle-feed it. Imagine that it lived under your roof and lolloped...

This audiobook introduces a number of different animals and the names of the groups in which they live, travel, or work.