Wildlife Picture Books
5 total works
Can you find the hidden critters in these photographs?
Animals aren’t always easy to spot. Some hide while they hunt. Others hide to avoid being hunted. Many critters don’t need to hide—their colors match their surroundings. Wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela is also good at hiding. He hides from animals to take pictures of them! In Hidden Critters, the award-winning author presents his amazing wildlife images that prove animals are great at hiding. Look closely. Do you see the animals? Study each picture in the book, and try to spot the critter. Then read the clues and guess which animal it is. When you have an answer, turn the page and find out if you’re right! Hidden Critters is an engaging, interactive introduction to North American animals. Finding them is sure to become your family’s favorite game!
Features:
- Full-color photos of real animals
- Engaging text to interest young readers
- Fun facts about the natural world
Spotting animals in the wild is tricky, but they leave plenty of clues behind—especially tracks.
- Examine the evidence.
- Study the animal tracks.
- See if you can guess “Whose track is that?”
- Then turn the page to discover the answer!
This interactive and entertaining picture book features the full-color photography of Stan Tekiela, a professional naturalist and award-winning author. With every reading, children get more familiar with a variety of North American critters. They might soon start seeing animal tracks on every outing!
Laugh while you learn about baby animals.
From fuzzy to feathery, baby animal butts are the silliest sights in nature. This hilarious book is the perfect companion to Whose Butt?, an acclaimed picture book by award-winning wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela. Readers are shown a baby animal’s behind and asked to guess, “Whose baby butt is this?” Then it’s time to turn the page and discover the answer!
Features:
- Interactive text
- Sensational photographs
Whose Baby Butt? will have kids laughing out loud as they’re introduced to a new variety of North American critters.
Learn About Nature’s Amazing Animal Architects!
Beaver dams, bird nests, spider webs—the animal kingdom is filled with expert builders that construct spectacular homes. How much do you know about them? Can you identify a critter based on where it lives? Find out in this fun and interactive picture book by award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela.
Study a photo of an animal’s house, and examine a clue about the creature that built it. Analyze the information, and formulate a guess as to “Whose house is that?” Then turn the page to discover the answer.
You’ll learn facts about the innovative birds, bugs, mammals, and more that build nature’s most astonishing homes. Whose House Is That? features Stan’s stunning wildlife photography and expert information that children, adults, and educators will appreciate. The book is an entertaining introduction to a variety of animal species found in North America. With every reading, kids will become more familiar with animals and the natural world.
Discover a fun new way to learn about birds with this interactive picture book that helps children identify birds by their feathers.
Birds are wonders of nature—captivating to see and observe. Feathers are perhaps their most interesting aspect. The delicate down feathers keep them warm, and the sturdy flight feathers allow them to soar. Yet each species’ feathers are visually unique, and that’s where the fun truly begins! Whose Feather Is That? turns the beautiful bird coverings into a guessing game.
Written by award-winning author, nature photographer, and naturalist Stan Tekiela, this interactive children’s book presents a photograph of a feather, along with a clever clue about the bird to which it belongs. Readers get to examine the evidence and then formulate a guess as to “Whose feather is that?” Then turn the page to discover the answer.
Can you identify each bird based on its feather? Find out here! Along the way, you’ll learn fascinating facts about such amazing avians as the Great Horned Owl, Northern Cardinal, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, and Wild Turkey. Whose Feather Is That? features Stan’s stunning wildlife photography and expert information that children, adults, and educators will appreciate. The book is an entertaining introduction to a variety of bird species found in North America. With every reading, kids will become more familiar with wildlife and the natural world.