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Orangutan Hats and Other Tools Animals Use
Series: Animals Do What!?
Pub Date: October 14, 2025
Format: Paperback
“Readers will devour this dynamic and informative explanation of the inventiveness to be found within the animal world.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Move over, humans! We’re not the only creatures who can invent and use tools to keep ourselves fed, warm, safe, healthy, comfortable—even entertained. Thanks to the careful observations of biologists working in the field, we now know that elephants use sunscreen, long-tailed macaques floss their teeth, assassin bugs use bait to lure their prey, orangutans make pillows, and crows will go sledding just for fun. Who’s the clever one now, eh? Join writer Richard Haynes and illustrator Stephanie Laberis for a walk on the wild side and get ready to be astonished, delighted, and amused by this jam-packed exploration. Interested readers will find a map, an introduction, a glossary, an index, and a bibliography for further investigation.
Elephant Bowling and Other Animal Play
Series: Animals Do What!?
Price: $18.99
Pub Date: August 12, 2025
Format: Hardcover
Take a walk on the wild side and prepare to be entertained by the shenanigans of critters around the globe.
Step into the fascinating world of animal playtime to find penguins surfing for the joy of it, primates playing peekaboo, and sneaky keas—the pranksters of the bird world—yanking one another’s legs just for kicks. Creatures of all stripes like to play! Some play builds strength and teaches survival skills: a game of tug-of-war prepares wolf cubs for hunting and taking down prey, while games of hide-and-seek give mongooses practice at quick escapes, handy for outmaneuvering predators. Some games appear to be played simply for enjoyment: Polar bears love to slide down snowy hills, then climb back up and do it again. Gorilla parents swing, hug, and give bouncy rides to their children. And elephants have been known to lie in wait for a companion to come strolling along, then—BAROOM!—roll downhill to bowl them over like a friendly ball. Join Richard Haynes and Stephanie Laberis, creators of Orangutan Hats and Other Tools Animals Use, for another illuminating walk on the wild side. Scientific observations from the natural world, a glossary, and a bibliography combine with colorful and vivacious illustrations to make this guide an extra fun look at—fun!
Insectarium
Welcome to the Museum
Series: Welcome to the Museum
Price: $37.99
Pub Date: May 6, 2025
Format: Hardcover
Explore the fascinating world of insects in Insectarium, the next installment in the Welcome to the Museum series.
This gorgeous new offering from the Welcome to the Museum series introduces readers to some of the most essential creatures in the natural world: insects. Making up over 80 percent of living species on Earth, at least one million insect species dwell and thrive in a world right below our feet. In the galleries of Insectarium, readers will meet creatures such as the beautiful demoiselle and the gigantic goliath beetle, learning why and how these small creatures have such a huge impact on the world around us.
From Shore to Ocean Floor: The Human Journey to the Deep
Price: $18.99
Pub Date: April 1, 2025
Format: Paperback
“This book merges informative text and dynamic graphics to tell the exciting story of oceans and how we use (and abuse) them. . . . This book invites readers to dive in.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Seen from space, Earth is a swirl of blue and white. The blue is Earth's oceans, which cover 70 percent of its surface. Yet the ocean is the most unexplored region of our planet. From Shore to Ocean Floor is the story of how humans went from building the first boats to discovering the secrets of the deep. Marvel at incredible scientific discoveries, be dazzled by some of the most exciting new species, and admire the incredible people who took the very first steps below the surface.
Dinosaurium Poster Book
Series: Welcome to the Museum
Price: $20.00
Pub Date: February 25, 2025
Format: Paperback
Featuring dinosaurs of all kinds, these beautifully illustrated posters from Chris Wormell are perfect for decorating your walls.
Dive into the world of dinosaurs with this stunning collection of twenty-eight posters, featuring illustrations from the magnificent Dinosaurium. These posters from illustrator Chris Wormell celebrating prehistoric life are helpfully labeled with the featured species, making this the perfect gift for friends or décor for your walls.
The Crane and the Keeper
How an Endangered Crane Chose a Human as Her Mate
Price: $18.99
Pub Date: January 28, 2025
Format: Hardcover
The true story, widely reported on social and in print media, of a white-naped crane who saw her human keeper as her mate—forging a remarkable connection that might just save a species
What was wrong with Walnut? The white-naped crane was friendly and curious—except when it came to other cranes. Raised by humans, Walnut didn’t see herself as a bird and could not live peacefully—or breed—with others of her species. Rejected by several zoos, she arrived at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo Conservation Biology Institute. Would this be her last chance? Meanwhile, Chris Crowe had also just arrived at the zoo, as crane keeper. It was his job to care for and help breed the birds at the institute. It was clear that breeding Walnut wasn’t going to be easy, but with skill and patience, Chris slowly earned the crane’s trust, and an extraordinary partnership evolved. In a picture book sure to appeal to wildlife fans—and anyone who appreciates a unique unlikely friendship tale—award-winning author Meeg Pincus shares the story of the incredible bond between a crane and her keeper.
Dive, Dive into the Night Sea
Price: $19.99
Pub Date: October 29, 2024
Format: Hardcover
Follow award-winning illustrator Thea Lu on a stunning, dreamlike journey through the night sea.
Dive, dive!
Dive into the night sea.
I shine my light and wait
to see who will come to me.
Swooping manta rays. Vibrant coral reefs. Sleeping whales. And in the deepest darkness, a display of bioluminescence, swirling like a constellation of stars. These and other wonders await discovery in an arresting and atmospheric picture book, rendered in a poetic narrative and with artwork that makes striking use of muted color and light. Lift the flaps to uncover the secrets of the night sea, as well as fascinating facts about the mysterious creatures that live there.
Evolution: A Celebration of Beautiful Animals
Price: $22.99
Pub Date: October 15, 2024
Format: Hardcover
This stunning book shows how a variety of amazing creatures have evolved to look and behave the way they do.
From the familiar but imposing American bison to the elusive narwhal, the animals of the globe have all been touched by evolution, developing unique and fascinating traits to ensure their survival. In this deeply informative and gorgeously illustrated compendium of some of the world's most unique animals, celebrate the way all living things have adapted for survival in astonishing and beautiful ways.
Pau: The Last Song of the Kaua’i ‘o’o
Price: $18.99
Pub Date: September 17, 2024
Format: Hardcover
A moving ecological fable and a lyrical love song to a lost species from the cocreators of One Tiny Treefrog: A Countdown to Survival
Millions of years ago, the island of Kaua‘i began to bloom with life, color, and sound. In time, the ‘o‘o bird added its song to the island chorus. Then a new species arrived: people. The impact of more and more humans meant fewer and fewer Kaua‘i ‘o‘o. When scientists realized these unique birds were disappearing from the island, they deepened their efforts to observe them, including by recording their song. In time, only a single Kaua‘i ‘o‘o was singing, and inevitably, a day came when there were none: pau. Complete with clear back matter, this gentle and poetic portrait of a species that evolved over thousands of years, declined, and became extinct only a few decades ago touches lightly on key conservation topics like invasive species and island ecology. Illustrations drenched in tropical color will light up the imaginations of young naturalists and fuel their instinct to understand, protect, and defend our planet’s biodiversity.
Super Swifts: Small Birds with Amazing Powers
Price: $18.99
Pub Date: May 28, 2024
Format: Hardcover
An evocative nonfiction narrative follows the swifts on their epic journey north, from the jungles of Africa to nesting sites in Europe.
A swift may not look like anything special—it’s just a plain brown bird, small enough to nestle in the palm of your hand—but these superheroes of the avian world can fly incredible distances amazingly quickly, reaching speeds of up to seventy miles per hour and spending ten months of every year in the air. Follow one female swift from the steamy forests of tropical central Africa to northern Europe as she navigates arid desert and restless ocean, dodging predators along the way. Eating, drinking, and sleeping on the wind, she won’t rest until she’s reached her nesting site. Woven through with fascinating facts amplified in an author’s note and index, Super Swifts fuses gorgeous collage illustrations and a lilting text to evoke the grandeur of a voyage like no other—and introduce a singular bird with amazing powers.

Orangutan Hats and Other Tools Animals Use
Series: Animals Do What!?
Pub Date: October 14, 2025
Format: Paperback
“Readers will devour this dynamic and informative explanation of the inventiveness to be found within the animal world.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Move over, humans! We’re not the only creatures who can invent and use tools to keep ourselves fed, warm, safe, healthy, comfortable—even entertained. Thanks to the careful observations of biologists working in the field, we now know that elephants use sunscreen, long-tailed macaques floss their teeth, assassin bugs use bait to lure their prey, orangutans make pillows, and crows will go sledding just for fun. Who’s the clever one now, eh? Join writer Richard Haynes and illustrator Stephanie Laberis for a walk on the wild side and get ready to be astonished, delighted, and amused by this jam-packed exploration. Interested readers will find a map, an introduction, a glossary, an index, and a bibliography for further investigation.
Elephant Bowling and Other Animal Play
Series: Animals Do What!?
Price: $18.99
Pub Date: August 12, 2025
Format: Hardcover
Take a walk on the wild side and prepare to be entertained by the shenanigans of critters around the globe.
Step into the fascinating world of animal playtime to find penguins surfing for the joy of it, primates playing peekaboo, and sneaky keas—the pranksters of the bird world—yanking one another’s legs just for kicks. Creatures of all stripes like to play! Some play builds strength and teaches survival skills: a game of tug-of-war prepares wolf cubs for hunting and taking down prey, while games of hide-and-seek give mongooses practice at quick escapes, handy for outmaneuvering predators. Some games appear to be played simply for enjoyment: Polar bears love to slide down snowy hills, then climb back up and do it again. Gorilla parents swing, hug, and give bouncy rides to their children. And elephants have been known to lie in wait for a companion to come strolling along, then—BAROOM!—roll downhill to bowl them over like a friendly ball. Join Richard Haynes and Stephanie Laberis, creators of Orangutan Hats and Other Tools Animals Use, for another illuminating walk on the wild side. Scientific observations from the natural world, a glossary, and a bibliography combine with colorful and vivacious illustrations to make this guide an extra fun look at—fun!
Insectarium
Welcome to the Museum
Series: Welcome to the Museum
Price: $37.99
Pub Date: May 6, 2025
Format: Hardcover
Explore the fascinating world of insects in Insectarium, the next installment in the Welcome to the Museum series.
This gorgeous new offering from the Welcome to the Museum series introduces readers to some of the most essential creatures in the natural world: insects. Making up over 80 percent of living species on Earth, at least one million insect species dwell and thrive in a world right below our feet. In the galleries of Insectarium, readers will meet creatures such as the beautiful demoiselle and the gigantic goliath beetle, learning why and how these small creatures have such a huge impact on the world around us.
From Shore to Ocean Floor: The Human Journey to the Deep
Price: $18.99
Pub Date: April 1, 2025
Format: Paperback
“This book merges informative text and dynamic graphics to tell the exciting story of oceans and how we use (and abuse) them. . . . This book invites readers to dive in.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Seen from space, Earth is a swirl of blue and white. The blue is Earth's oceans, which cover 70 percent of its surface. Yet the ocean is the most unexplored region of our planet. From Shore to Ocean Floor is the story of how humans went from building the first boats to discovering the secrets of the deep. Marvel at incredible scientific discoveries, be dazzled by some of the most exciting new species, and admire the incredible people who took the very first steps below the surface.
Dinosaurium Poster Book
Series: Welcome to the Museum
Price: $20.00
Pub Date: February 25, 2025
Format: Paperback
Featuring dinosaurs of all kinds, these beautifully illustrated posters from Chris Wormell are perfect for decorating your walls.
Dive into the world of dinosaurs with this stunning collection of twenty-eight posters, featuring illustrations from the magnificent Dinosaurium. These posters from illustrator Chris Wormell celebrating prehistoric life are helpfully labeled with the featured species, making this the perfect gift for friends or décor for your walls.
The Crane and the Keeper
How an Endangered Crane Chose a Human as Her Mate
Price: $18.99
Pub Date: January 28, 2025
Format: Hardcover
The true story, widely reported on social and in print media, of a white-naped crane who saw her human keeper as her mate—forging a remarkable connection that might just save a species
What was wrong with Walnut? The white-naped crane was friendly and curious—except when it came to other cranes. Raised by humans, Walnut didn’t see herself as a bird and could not live peacefully—or breed—with others of her species. Rejected by several zoos, she arrived at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo Conservation Biology Institute. Would this be her last chance? Meanwhile, Chris Crowe had also just arrived at the zoo, as crane keeper. It was his job to care for and help breed the birds at the institute. It was clear that breeding Walnut wasn’t going to be easy, but with skill and patience, Chris slowly earned the crane’s trust, and an extraordinary partnership evolved. In a picture book sure to appeal to wildlife fans—and anyone who appreciates a unique unlikely friendship tale—award-winning author Meeg Pincus shares the story of the incredible bond between a crane and her keeper.
Dive, Dive into the Night Sea
Price: $19.99
Pub Date: October 29, 2024
Format: Hardcover
Follow award-winning illustrator Thea Lu on a stunning, dreamlike journey through the night sea.
Dive, dive!
Dive into the night sea.
I shine my light and wait
to see who will come to me.
Swooping manta rays. Vibrant coral reefs. Sleeping whales. And in the deepest darkness, a display of bioluminescence, swirling like a constellation of stars. These and other wonders await discovery in an arresting and atmospheric picture book, rendered in a poetic narrative and with artwork that makes striking use of muted color and light. Lift the flaps to uncover the secrets of the night sea, as well as fascinating facts about the mysterious creatures that live there.
Evolution: A Celebration of Beautiful Animals
Price: $22.99
Pub Date: October 15, 2024
Format: Hardcover
This stunning book shows how a variety of amazing creatures have evolved to look and behave the way they do.
From the familiar but imposing American bison to the elusive narwhal, the animals of the globe have all been touched by evolution, developing unique and fascinating traits to ensure their survival. In this deeply informative and gorgeously illustrated compendium of some of the world's most unique animals, celebrate the way all living things have adapted for survival in astonishing and beautiful ways.
Pau: The Last Song of the Kaua’i ‘o’o
Price: $18.99
Pub Date: September 17, 2024
Format: Hardcover
A moving ecological fable and a lyrical love song to a lost species from the cocreators of One Tiny Treefrog: A Countdown to Survival
Millions of years ago, the island of Kaua‘i began to bloom with life, color, and sound. In time, the ‘o‘o bird added its song to the island chorus. Then a new species arrived: people. The impact of more and more humans meant fewer and fewer Kaua‘i ‘o‘o. When scientists realized these unique birds were disappearing from the island, they deepened their efforts to observe them, including by recording their song. In time, only a single Kaua‘i ‘o‘o was singing, and inevitably, a day came when there were none: pau. Complete with clear back matter, this gentle and poetic portrait of a species that evolved over thousands of years, declined, and became extinct only a few decades ago touches lightly on key conservation topics like invasive species and island ecology. Illustrations drenched in tropical color will light up the imaginations of young naturalists and fuel their instinct to understand, protect, and defend our planet’s biodiversity.
Super Swifts: Small Birds with Amazing Powers
Price: $18.99
Pub Date: May 28, 2024
Format: Hardcover
An evocative nonfiction narrative follows the swifts on their epic journey north, from the jungles of Africa to nesting sites in Europe.
A swift may not look like anything special—it’s just a plain brown bird, small enough to nestle in the palm of your hand—but these superheroes of the avian world can fly incredible distances amazingly quickly, reaching speeds of up to seventy miles per hour and spending ten months of every year in the air. Follow one female swift from the steamy forests of tropical central Africa to northern Europe as she navigates arid desert and restless ocean, dodging predators along the way. Eating, drinking, and sleeping on the wind, she won’t rest until she’s reached her nesting site. Woven through with fascinating facts amplified in an author’s note and index, Super Swifts fuses gorgeous collage illustrations and a lilting text to evoke the grandeur of a voyage like no other—and introduce a singular bird with amazing powers.