Wild Animal Books for Kids

Updated April 19, 2023
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El Dorado County Library
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Kinkajous
Lynette, Rachel.
Paper Book
A mother kinkajou finds a spot in the hollow of a tree to give birth to her baby. She carefully watches over her little one for up to two weeks, until the tiny, raccoon-like animal can open its eyes. So begins the life of this jungle baby. In this coming-of-age introduction to these adorable mammals...
Chameleons
Murray, Peter
Paper Book
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of various chameleon species.
Arapaima
Lawrence, Ellen
Paper Book
In the Amazon River lives one of the largest freshwater fish on Earth--the arapaima. This huge river hunter can grow up to 10 feet long and weigh 400 pounds. In its watery home, the arapaima is an apex predator. It hunts for fish and birds, but none of its animal neighbors are large enough or...
Boas
McDonald, Mary Ann.
Paper Book
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of various boa constrictor species.

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