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Many animals, both big and small, sleep through long, cold winter months. Learn the process of hibernation and different ways animals adapt to survive in harsh climates.

Herds of caribou are found in the Arctic. Together, they migrate across the tundra each year. Find out how these polar animals find food, raise young, and stay away from predators. Learn the difference between caribou and reindeer.

Did you know that scientists can track animals? By tracking animals, scientists can see where animals migrate to and from. These trackers can be big or small and are different depending on the kind of animal being tracked. Learn about the different technology that is used for tracking!

Hippos may look cute, but keep your distance! These huge animals use their fast running speed and long canine teeth to defend their territories and their young. Find out why these beasts are Africa’s deadliest mammals.

What animal has the biggest eyes? Why do elephants have enormous ears? This series explores different animal parts and demonstrates how and why these parts vary throughout the animal kingdom. Each title introduces listeners to four animals whose distinct body parts are unique and important.

Giant anteaters spend their day sniffing the ground. Learn all about these bug catchers and their habitats in Giant Anteaters. 

Skunks are stinky and smelly. But why?

Rhinoceroses graze on grass and leaves. Learn all about these powerful creatures and their habitats in Rhinoceroses.

Camels are experts at surviving in harsh heat. Find out how camels live in the desert.

Find out what a gray wolf has in common with a red fox or an African lion. Discover what sets a gray wolf apart from a manatee or a giant panda. Listeners will compare and contrast key traits of gray wolves - their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle - to traits of other mammals. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, listeners will make connections and draw conclusions about what makes this animal a mammal and how mammals are alike and different from each other.

Foxes are notorious backyard thieves in children's stories. But beginning readers can learn the real facts on these clever mammals through easy text in this low-level title.

Jackals will eat almost anything. On the African savanna, they will even steal food from much bigger animals, like lions. Learn more about the lives of jackals.

What do you know about dolphins? Beginning listeners will get their feet wet with these literacy-building introductions to ocean animals. In addition to curricular information, social-emotional questions encourage reflection and family/educator engagement tips help connect the topic to the listener's life.

Some mammals have a little fur or hair, others have a lot! Learn how fur helps these animals survive.

Southern white rhinos are in trouble. For years, a rumor has been spreading that their horns can be used to cure cancer, and poachers have been targeting these gentle creatures. Sandra Markle takes listeners behind the scenes to see how civilians, volunteer organizations, and African governments are working together to protect rhinos.

Hippos are big animals that live in Africa. Hippo calves are born underwater. They are strong swimmers. Baby hippos spend most of their time in the water. Their mothers help them stay safe from predators. How do baby hippos grow and change? Listen to this book to find out! This title also includes fun facts, a glossary, and more!

Asian elephants and Mexican long-nosed bats are two examples of endangered mammals. Few of them exist in the wild. Other mammals have already gone extinct. What hurts these animals? What can you do to help? Read this book to find out!

Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world. Baby giraffes grow fast. Soon they are almost as tall as their mothers. Baby giraffes' coats blend in with the African grasses. This keeps them safe from lions and leopards. How do baby giraffes grow and change? Listen to this book to find out!

When the platypus was first discovered by Europeans in the 1800s, it was well-known by Australian Aborigines - but no one knew how to classify it. It lived in the water and laid eggs like a reptile, had a bill like a bird, and was furry and warm-blooded like a mammal. Scientists had to come up with a way to solve this and many other mysteries of nature. Alaskan Polar bears sleeping in hidden underground dens caused problems for researchers wanting to drill for oil without disturbing the bears. Find out how scientists used infrared imaging to see the caves beneath the snow.

Find out what a platypus has in common with a beaver or a dolphin. Learn what sets a platypus apart from a giraffe or a wild dog. Listeners will compare key traits of platypuses - their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle - to traits of other mammals. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, listeners will make connections and draw conclusions about what makes this animal a mammal and how mammals are alike and different from each other.