Wild Animal Books for Kids

Updated April 19, 2023
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Sea turtles
Arnold, Quinn M.
Paper Book
A kindergarten-level introduction to sea turtles, covering their growth process, behaviors, the oceans they call home, and such defining features as their long front flippers.
Bearded dragons
Mara, Wil
Paper Book
Bearded dragons don't breathe fire, but they do have spikes to scare away predators! Readers will learn all about this real-life dragon that lives only in Australia. Life science curriculum links are covered throughout. Critical thinking questions using the common core are also included.
Weird sea creatures
Marsh, Laura F.
Paper Book
Did you know that the deep-sea anglerfish has a glowing fishing rod attached to its body, or that the barreleye fish has a see-through head? See these wacky creatures and more in this brilliantly illustrated book that explores the strangest creatures under the sea. This level two reader uses easy-to...
Orangutan
Ganeri, Anita
Paper Book
Orangutans may not be very tall, but their arm span can reach up to seven feet! Learn how this feature helps these colorful hairy mammals in their daily life in the rain forest as they live and move among the trees. This day in the life title also discusses the orangutan's hunting, foraging, eating,...
Pandas
Riggs, Kate
Paper Book
A kindergarten-level introduction to pandas, covering their growth process, behaviors, the forests they call home, and such defining features as their black-and-white fur.

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