Washoe County Library System

"An astonishing safari of infant animals, from baby kangaroos to flamingos to squid, and the essential role they play in Earth's ecosystems"-- "From the author of Monarchs of the Sea, a first-of-its-kind journey into the hidden world of baby animals—hailed as “a gobsmacking delight!” (Sy Montgomery, New York Times–bestselling author of The Soul of an Octopus) It’s time to pay attention to baby animals. From egg to tadpole, chick to fledgling,...

"In this 18th installment of the hilarious series, someone's found her voice and has A LOT to say as these wannabe heroes do good deeds--whether you like it or not.They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds."--

"International bestselling author John Flanagan returns to world of Ranger's Apprentice in the sixth installment of the Royal Ranger series in which Maddie and Will must travel to Celtica to investigate a series of dire wolf attacks and a dangerous sorceress. When Maddie and Will get a message that dire wolves—huge misshapen changelings, much larger than regular wolves—have been marauding and attacking through the hills and valleys of Celtica,...

"Strange, exciting, and interesting facts explore the wonderful world of animals"-- "Fascinating "Why" questions about animals, and plenty of new ones...Do you know why a camel has a hump? A Zebra has stripes? Or why wombats have cube-shaped poop? Find out the answers in this fun and beautifully illustrated book, and learn oodles of other intriguing facts about the animal world. It's the perfect gift for any kid who loves animals and is always...

"¿Preparado para descubrir el mundo perdido de los dinosaurios? Pasa las páginas de este precioso libro infantil y descubre fascinantes datos sobre los dinosaurios y las criaturas prehistóricas que habitaron nuestro planeta hace millones de años. Un magnífico primer libro sobre dinosaurios, ideal para niños de 3 a 5 años, que introduce a los más pequeños en la historia de estos asombrosos animales prehistóricos y les enseña de forma sencilla...

An animal fact book includes trivia on creatures from around the world, detailing their behaviors, physical characteristics, and life cycles. A beautifully illustrated, informative book for children introducing them to a fascinating cast of beasts. In The Big Book of Beasts, Yuval Zommer’s wonderful illustrations bring to whimsical life some of the grizzliest, hairiest, bravest, wiliest, and most fearsome beasts in the animal kingdom. Brimming...

"A manual on selecting, caring for, and breeding livestock; new to this edition is updated information on shelter, care, health, medicine, nutrition, behavior, marketing, and profit"-- "Learn everything a hobby farmer needs to know about farm animals! 7 popular farm animals — beef cattle, chickens, ducks, goats, pigs, rabbits, and sheep — with extensive sections for each, including information on breeds and varieties Detailed how-to on the care,...

Disappointment turns into gratitude when Little Mole's fancy forest feast does not go according to plan. "Pinecone pie, acorn stew, mushroom soup! Little Mole's big table is all set for his fancy fall feast, and he can't wait to welcome three very important guests. But when each of these guests delivers the news that they won't be able to attend, Little Mole doesn't know what to do. Who will fill his table? Disappointment turns into gratitude as...

Free dog Johannes' job is to observe everything that happens in his urban park and report back to the park's three bison elders, but changes are afoot, including more humans, a new building, a boatload of goats, and a shocking revelation that changes hisview of the world. From the award-winning author of The Every and the illustrator behind the beloved picture book Her Right Foot comes an endearing and beautifully illustrated story of a dog who unwittingly...

Watch spring bloom with Little Lamb in this colorful shaped board book! It's the perfect day for flower-picking, and Little Lamb can't wait to explore! Follow Little Lamb as she searches the meadow for flowers of every color in this adorable, shaped board book, perfect for little hands. With soft, touchable elements and foil on the cover, this sweet little board book is a great addition to any Easter basket.