Wildlife Series

Easy-to-read text, well-organized information and beautiful illustrations make this series an excellent choice for students doing their first research projects. Featuring North American animals, these books clearly describe where an animal lives, what it eats and how it raises its young.

Parent's Choice Approval, Parent's Choice Foundation (USA)
Best Books for Children by Science Books and Films
American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists"
Our Choice List, Canadian Children's Book Centre


Bears
illustrated by Pat Stephens
published by Kids Can Press

"This series fills an important niche for early readers. Each attractively illustrated book focuses on a different type of wildlife and gives a simple overview of the creatures and their habits. The text is clear and easy to follow."  American Bookseller

"This well-designed volume … maintains a sense of visual calm and verbal continuity from one spread to the next … Handsome paintings illustrate this book effectively."  Booklist


 


Wild Dogs

illustrated by Pat Stephens
published by Kids Can Press

"Full of basic, interesting information which is tightly written and suitable for young fact finders."  Canadian Materials Magazine



 

Whales
illustrated by Pat Stephens
published by Kids Can Press

"Brief glossaries and more extensive indexes makes these good choices for young readers just beginning to use non-fiction."  School Library Journal

"A good example of how subjects that intrigue the young can be written in a thoughtful and friendly manner."  Brandon Sun


 

Beavers
illustrated by Pat Stephens
published by Kids Can Press

"A superb example of a well-written information book for pre-readers and students in the early elementary grades. Highly recommended."  Canadian Materials Magazine

"Solid choices for homework assignments or to whet the appetites of young wildlife lovers."  Booklist


 

Deer, Moose, Elk and Caribou
iIllustrated by Pat Stephens
published by Kids Can Press

"These books will provide clear, accessible information for young report writers."  School Library Journal


 

Eagles
illustrated by Nancy Gray Ogle
published by Kids Can Press

"A well organized, attractive book that will capture the interest of primary age children. Highly recommended." Resource Links

"Soar with our largest birds of prey in the latest book from the Kids Can Press Wildlife Series. Like the other excellent books in this series, Eagles reveals its subject both inside and out."  Alberta Naturalist

 

Salmon
iIllustrated by Nancy Gray Ogle
published by Kids Can Press

"A very worthwhile resource book for the inquisitive elementary school student that deserves a place in every school and public library."  Science Books and Films




 

Wild Cats
illustrated by Nancy Gray Ogle
published by Kids Can Press

"A beautifully illustrated book."  Science Activities



 


Wildlife series for younger readers

 

Many of these books have been published in other languages!
Here are a few of the international covers:


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