creative nonfiction

"Chris and Martin Kratt--the Wild Kratts--explore the world of sharks from the tiny dwarf shark to hungry Great White to the biggest Whale shark. The Wild Kratts dive in to reveal the different ways these incredible creatures survive in the sea: where they live, who they eat, who eats them, and more!"--Provided by publisher.

"This nonfiction picture book tells the story of Lawrence Anthony and the deep bond he forged with the matriarch of the herd he saved at his animal reserve in South Africa. When Lawrence died, the matriarch led all the elephants from remote parts of the reserve in a procession to his home, where they gathered to mourn him. They returned on the same day at the same time for the next two years because elephants remember"--OCLC.

Discover the interconnectedness of nature with this nonfiction collection of stories in verse. Each story celebrates everyday life in a woodland and is followed by an "All About" page with more facts and information.

"Chronicles the . . . true story of Yoshi, a loggerhead turtle who was rescued by fishermen, then rehabilitated and cared for by scientists for many years. The scientists adored her, and Yoshi was happy in her aquarium home. But then, many years later, Yoshi let them know that it was time for her to move on. Would Yoshi be safe? Would she know what to do? After lots of preparation--and plenty of friendly back scratches for Yoshi--the determined loggerhead set off on her journey. Discover a . . . story celebrating teamwork, science, and an animal hero who swam more than 22,000 miles to her true home--the longest journey of any animal ever tracked. Yoshi's story underlines the importance of wildlife conservation and the power of one animal to unite people around the world for a common cause"--Provided by publisher.

"Guides readers through some examples of times when [they] may deal with anxiety and shows just how Bubble and Slug guide each protagonist through their dilemmas. . . . Learning which thoughts and actions lead to happier feelings helps us understand that we can choose our own attitude"--Provided by publisher.

Teaches early readers about words in the "-oat" family through a rhyming story about a goat.

Teaches early readers about words in the "-uck" family through a rhyming story about a duck.

"In the hard-fought battles of war, a special group of soldiers handles some of the toughest missions. These elite U.S. Army Rangers played a pivotal role in Normandy, France, during the allied invasion on D-Day. Follow rangers Jack Kuhn and Leonard Lomell in this graphic adventure as these two men joined the fight to stop German troops during a victory that would become the turning point of World War II. Then, learn more about Army Rangers and their gear"--Provided by publisher.

Explores a day in the life of Little Whale who lives in the ocean with his family.

Explores the nighttime adventures of Little Platypus and his wild and wonderful family.