Baby hippos are as cute as a button, but they're far from that small size. These newborns enter the world nearly ten times larger than a human baby! But much like humans, these babies spend their first weeks of life bonding with mom. Enjoy the adventures of life as a baby hippo in this fun title.

Baby skunks can be described as "little stinkers" because their ability to spray starts young. Still, baby skunks are closer to furballs than stink bombs. Readers just starting out can get up close to these fluffy little ones without having to plug their noses.

Who's afraid of the dark? Well, not raccoon cubs! These fluffy youngsters are creatures of the night, looking a lot like masked trick-or-treaters when foraging for food. In this title, the cutest cubs will transform into nocturnal bandits right before the eyes of beginning readers.

A flying "V" never fails to draw attention, but the geese on display aren't forming letters for our benefit. Indeed, the shape gets a flock from point A to point B in the most energy-efficient way. In this book, beginning readers will learn about the many habits of geese.

Reaching more than 20 feet and 2,000 pounds, the crocodile is the largest living reptile in the world! These endangered creatures spend their days resting on land or floating in swamps or marshes, waiting until night to feed. Beginning readers will learn about the different species of crocodiles and how they live in various parts of the world.

As the largest member of the deer family, the nimbleness of these mammals is impressive. A male's threatening antlers can span well over six feet in length. Find out more surprising facts about these solitary animals in this informative read for beginning readers.

Tiny bristles called setae help earthworms burrow several feet into the ground. The earthworms bring nutrients and minerals to the surface, and on the way, their tunneling aerates the ground. Discover just how valuable these soil-stirrers are in this book for young learners.

One thing Canada lynx are known for is their insatiable appetite for snowshoe hares. These wildcats would eat the rabbit look-alikes for every meal if they could. On average, a lynx eats one hare every two to three days! In this animal introduction, young readers will see Canada lynx at home in their habitats and on the hunt.

Northern cardinals are bright-billed songbirds. They often turn a tree branch or bird feeder into a stage. And they always look performance-ready in their red feathers and a spiked head crest. In this title, northern cardinals debut for young readers. Will they earn a reading encore?

A popular cartoon co-star, the roadrunner is known for its speed. Roadrunners can run up to 18 miles per hour! They live up to their name, spending most of their time running on the ground and only flying when necessary. Young readers will learn how these birds survive and whether they really do have to escape wily coyotes.