June MottersheadWhen George Mottershead moved to the village of Upton-by-Chester in 1930 to realise his dream of opening a zoo without bars, his four-year-old daughter June had no idea how...

Oxford Scientific FilmsText and photographs depict the lives of snakes in their natural settings, showing how they feed, defend themselves, and breed.First published February 1, 1990

IF LoveFirst published January 1, 1977

William SouderIn the summer of 1995, a group of Minnesota children came upon a pond populated by frogs with nine legs, missing legs, a row of limbs fanning out from...

Sainsbury's Reading ScheneHunter or hunted? For how much longer will these magnificent beasts prowl the planet? These stories will touch your heart.Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate...

Sainsbury's Reading ScheneIntroducing more complex sentence structures with increased vocabulary and an alphabetical glossary, these Level 3 readers present exciting stories for children to read alone. In Beastly Tales, young...

Jill TomlinsonPongo is a young, mischievous African gorilla. He wants to grow up to be brave and clever like his dad. But it’s not until his sister, Whoopsie, is born...

Jill TomlinsonHilda is a small, speckled hen. And when Hilda makes up her mind, nothing can stop her. Hilda’s auntie has just had a family of chicks, and she’s determined...

Jill TomlinsonA heart-warming classic full of animal antics by Jill Tomlinson.Plop, the Baby Barn Owl, is like every Barn Owl there ever was, except for one thing – he is...

Jill TomlinsonPat is a little sea otter. She likes floating in the sea and asking lots and lots of questions. One day, Pat’s quiet life is turned upside down when...

Ruth ThomasCaptioned illustrations and diagrams explain how farm animals behave and a chart to identify common breeds of farm animals is included.Published by E.D.C. Publishing 1978

Kingfisher Young KnowledgeApes and Monkeys is a fascinating introduction to our nearest animal relatives. Young readers will enjoy meeting chattering chimps and curious colobus monkeys, as well as learning about...