Book Category: Mammals
- Hello Bumblebee Bat
Non-FictionDarrin Lunde A series of questions and answers introduce children to the life and habitat of the exotic and endangered Bumblebee Bat. Scientifically accurate illustrations make these exotic animals accessible to young readers. Ages 3-7 ISBN-10: ‎ 1570914648 ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1570914645 Category(ies): Endangered Species, Mammals – Keywords: Bats
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- I’m a Little Deer
FictionFrancois Crozat Older book, but again, plenty of relatable information – A young deer describes his life with his mother, from his first wobbly steps through joining the herd to beginning to grow antlers Ages 1-8, grades 1-2 ISBN-10: ‎ 0812064186 ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0812064186 Category(ies): Mammals, Natural Cycles – Keywords: antlers, deer, fawn
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Go to Sleep, Groundhog!
FictionJudy Cox, author; Paul Meisel, illustrator Poor Groundhog just can’t sleep. He tosses. He turns. Finally, he gets out of bed and goes exploring. Outside his burrow he finds amazing sights he has never seen before: glowing jack-o’-lanterns, gobbling turkeys, and sparkling holiday lights. But shouldn’t Groundhog be in bed? With no sleep how will he be able to get up for his big day? Ages 4-8 ISBN-10: ‎ 0823416453 ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0823416455 Category(ies): Mammals, Natural Cycles – Keywords: mammal, natural cycle
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Life After Whale: The Amazing Ecosystem of a Whale Fall
Fiction, Non-FictionWritten by: Lynn Brunelle Illustrated by: Jason Chin Published 2024, Neal Porter Books/Holiday House ISBN-13: 978-0823452286 Death for one whale means life for an entire ecosystem of creatures. Take a deep dive into the fascinating science behind a single whale’s contribution to ocean life. 2025 Siebert Award Winner. Best for ages 4-8 years. Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals, Natural Cycles – Keywords:
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Eat Like a Bear
FictionApril Pulley Sayre Posing the question, “Can you eat like a bear?” this book follows a brown bear as it forages for food throughout the year. Each month provides a different delicacy. Details are provided about the diet of the brown bear Ages 4-8 ISBN-10: 805090398 Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals – Keywords: brown bear, forage
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Bears: Polar Bears, Black Bears and Grizzly Bears
Non-FictionDeborah Hodge Introduces three North American bear species, including the habitat, lifecycle, diet, and many interesting facts. Ages 5-8 ISBN-10: 1550743555 Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals, Natural Cycles – Keywords:
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Bears (Blastoff Readers. Level 1)
Non-FictionEmily Green Introduces young readers to bears, including their diet, their homes, and the physical characteristics. Ages 5-8 ISBN-10: 1600144370 Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals – Keywords:
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Bear-ly There
FictionRebekah Raye A child helps the community decide what to do when a bear shows up in the neighborhood. Ages 5-8 ISBN-10: 0884483144 Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals, Urban Environment – Keywords:
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Whale and Dolphin
Non-FictionServenty, V. 1984. Raintree Children’s Books. Category(ies): Mammals, Ocean/Marine – Keywords:
Age Group:
- A Field Guide to Animal Tracks (Peterson Field Guide Series)
Non-FictionMurie, O. J. 1975. Houghton-Mifflin Co. Category(ies): Mammals, Nature Exploration, Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: field guide
Age Group: Parents & educators
- A Guide to the Bats of Iowa. Nongame Technical Series No. 2.
Non-FictionLaubach, C. M., Bowles, J., and Laubach, R. 1988. Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Category(ies): Mammals – Keywords: Bats, field guide
Age Group: Parents & educators
- National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation
Non-FictionU.S. Department of the Interior. 1992. U.S. Department of the Interior. Category(ies): Fish, Fishing, Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals, Natural Resources & Land Use, Wildlife – Keywords:
Age Group: Parents & educators
- An American Crusade for Wildlife
Non-FictionTrefethen, J.B. 1975. Boone and Crocket Club. Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals, Natural Resources & Land Use, Wildlife – Keywords:
Age Group: Parents & educators
- Beyond Fair Chase: The Ethic and Tradition of Hunting
Non-FictionPosewitz, J. 1994. Falcon Publishing, Incorporated. Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals, Natural Resources & Land Use, Wildlife – Keywords: hunter ethics
Age Group: Parents & educators
- There’s a Bat in the Attic and a Woodchuck in the Garden
Non-FictionPatterson, R.A. 1985. Indian Creek Nature Center. Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals, Urban Environment, Wildlife – Keywords: Bats, gardens, woodchucks
Age Group: Parents & educators
- Mammal Tracks and Scat: Lifesize Tracking Guide
Non-FictionLevine, L. 2008. Heartwood Press.
Category(ies): Mammals, Nature Exploration, Wildlife – Keywords: wildlife
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Crinkleroot’s Twenty-Five Mammals Every Child Should Know
Non-FictionArnosky, J. 1994. Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing.
Category(ies): Mammals, Nature Exploration, Wildlife – Keywords: mammals
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- How Kids Grow
Non-FictionMavzollo, J.
Category(ies): Mammals, Nature Exploration – Keywords: growing
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Brother Wolf: A Seneca Tale
FictionTaylor, H. 1996. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: wolves
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Imogene’s Antlers
FictionSmall, D. 1988. Dragonfly Books.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: antlers
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Skunk at Hemlock Circle
FictionSherrow, V., and A. Davis. 1994. Soundprints.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: skunk
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Is a Camel a Mammal? (Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library Series)
FictionRabe, T., L.R. Penner and J. Durk. 1998. Random House Children’s Books.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: mammals
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Raccoon at Clear Creek Road
FictionOtto, C.B., and C. Trachok. 2005. Soundprints.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: raccoon
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Blueberries for Sal
FictionMcCloskey, R. 1948. Penguin Group (USA).
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: bears
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- My Little Book of River Otters
FictionMarston, H.I., and M.M. Brown. 2003. Windward Publishing Company.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: river otters
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Black Bear Cub (Smithsonian Wild Heritage Collection)
FictionLind, A. and K. Lee. 1994. Soundprints.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: bears
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- River Otter at Autumn Lane (Smithsonian’s Backyard)
FictionGalvin, L.G., and C. Leeper. 2002. Soundprints.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: river otters
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Red Fox at Hickory Lane
FictionHollenbeck, K.M., and W. Smith. 2004. Soundprints.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: red fox
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Gray Squirrel at Pacific Avenue
FictionHarrington, G, and M.C. Roosevelt. 1995. Soundprints.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: gray squirrel
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Red Bat at Sleep Hollow Lane
FictionHalfmann, J. 2005. Soundprints.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: red bat
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- We Are Bears
FictionGrooms, M. and L. Guarnotta. 2007. Tormont/Brimar Publications.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: bears
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- A Wolf Pup Diary
FictionGeorge, J.G. 1998. Harper Collins.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: wolves
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Black Bear Cub at Sweet Berry Trail
FictionGalvin, L.G., and W. Nelson. 2009. Soundprints.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: black bears
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Deer Mouse at Old Farm Road
FictionGalvin, L.G., and K. Bratun. 1998. Soundprints.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: deer mouse
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Mammalabilia
FictionFlorian, D. 2004. Voyager Books.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords:
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Agate: What Good is a Moose?
FictionDey, J.M. and N. Johnson. 2007. Lake Superior Port Cities.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: moose
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Coyote at Pinon Place
FictionDennard, D., A. Komisar, and J.P. Genzo. 1999. Soundprints.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: coyote
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- There’s an Opossum in My Backyard
FictionBogue, G. and C. Todd. 2007. Heyday Books.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: opossum
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Moose Eggs: Or, Why Moose Have Flat Antlers
FictionBeckhorn, S.W. 2007. Down East Books.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: moose
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Grandfather Buffalo
FictionArnosky, J. 2006. Penguin Group (USA).
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: buffalo
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Little Lions
FictionArnosky, J. 1998. Penguin Group (USA).
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: mountain lions
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Eye Wonder: Big Cats
Non-FictionWalker, S. 2002. DK Publishing, Inc.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: mountain lions
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Wild Cats: Cougars, Bobcats and Lynx
Non-FictionHodge, D. and N.G. Ogle. 1999. Kids Can Press.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: mountain lions
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- About Mammals: A Guide for Children
Non-FictionSill, C. 1997. Peachtree Publishers.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: mammal guide
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Raccoon Tune
Non-FictionShaw, N. 2003. Holt, Henry Books for Young Readers.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: nocturnal
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Tilly: A River Otter
Non-FictionReece, P.J. 2001. Perfection Learning Corporation
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: river otters
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Bats: A Complete Thematic Unit
Non-FictionMoore, J.E. 1995. Evan-Moor Educational Publishers.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: Bats
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Bears Are Curious
Non-FictionMilton, J. and C. Santoro. 1998. Random House Children’s Books.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: bears
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Bats and Other Animals of the Night
Non-FictionMilton, J. 1994. Random House, Incorporated.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: nocturnal
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Pumas: Big Cats
Non-FictionMiddleton, D. 2001. Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: mountain lions
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Mammals (Audubon Society First Field Guide Series)
Non-FictionGrassy, J. 1998. Scholastic, Inc.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: mammals
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Bats
Non-FictionGibbons, G. 2000. Holiday House.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: nocturnal
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Cougar: Lion of the Mountains
Non-FictionFowler, A. 1999. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: mountain lions
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Nuts to You!
Non-FictionEhlert, L. 2004. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: squirrels
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Why Do Tigers Have Stripes?
Non-FictionEdom, H. and R. Morton. 2006. Usborne Books.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords:
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Zipping, Zapping, Zooming Bats
Non-FictionEarle, A. 1995. HarperTrophy.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: Bats
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Bear (Watch me Grow)
Non-FictionDK Publishing. 2004. DK Preschool.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: bears
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Do Cats Have Nine Lives?
Non-FictionDennard, D. 1997. Lerner Publishing Group.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: mountain lions
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- The Baby Bears (A Golden Look-Look Book)
Non-FictionBullaty, S. and A. Lomeo. 1983. Golden Press Publisher.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: bears
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Raccoons and Ripe Corn
Non-FictionArnosky, J. 1991. HarperCollins Publishers.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: raccoons
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Rabbits, Squirrels, and Chimpmunks (Take-Along Guide)
Non-FictionBoring, M. and L. Garrow. 1996. T&N Children’s Publishing.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: rabbits, squirrels & chimpmunks
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- The Deer Family (Zoobooks Series)
Non-FictionBiel, T. L. 1996. Wildlife Education, Limited.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: deer
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Discovering Deer (Discovering Nature)
Non-FictionBailey, J. 1988. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: deer
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Wolves: A One Whole Day Book
Non-FictionArnosky, J. 2001. National Geographic Society.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: wolves
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Otters Under Water
Non-FictionArnosky, J. 1999. Penguin Group (USA).
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: otters
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- All About Deer
Non-FictionArnosky, J. 1999. Scholastic, Inc.
Category(ies): Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: deer
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Deer (Getting to Know Nature’s Children Series)
Non-FictionDingwall, L. 1994. Grolier Academic Reference.
Category(ies): Mammals, Weather, Wildlife – Keywords: deer
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Cottontail at Clover Crescent
FictionLamm, C.D., and A. Davis. 2003. Soundprints.
Category(ies): Mammals, Urban Environment, Wildlife – Keywords: cottontail
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Woodchuck at Blackberry Road
FictionLamm, C.D., and A. Davis. 1993. Soundprints.
Category(ies): Mammals, Urban Environment, Wildlife – Keywords: woodchucks
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Opossum at Sycamore Road
Non-FictionWalker, S.M. 1997. Soundprints.
Category(ies): Mammals, Urban Environment, Wildlife – Keywords: nocturnal/opossum
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Deer, Moose, Elk, and Caribou (Kids Can Press Wildlife Series)
Non-FictionHodge, D. and P. Stephens. 1999. Kids Can Press, Limited.
Category(ies): Mammals, Urban Environment, Wildlife – Keywords: deer
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Chipmunk at Hollow Tree Lane
FictionSherrow, V. 1994. Soundprints.
Category(ies): Mammals, Seasons, Wildlife – Keywords: fall, winter
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Don’t Wake Up The Bear
FictionMurray, M.D. 2003. Marshall Cavendish Inc.
Category(ies): Mammals, Seasons, Wildlife – Keywords: winter
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Red Fox Running
FictionMinor, W. 1993. Houghton Mifflin Company.
Category(ies): Mammals, Seasons, Wildlife – Keywords: red fox
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Groundhog Stays up Late
FictionCuyler, M. 2005. Walker & Company.
Category(ies): Mammals, Seasons, Wildlife – Keywords: winter
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- What is a Mammal?
Non-FictionSchaefer, L.M. 2001. Coughlan Publishing.
Category(ies): Mammals, Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: mammals
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Every Autumn Comes the Bear
FictionArnosky, J. 1996. Penguin Group (USA).
Category(ies): Mammals, Seasons, Wildlife – Keywords: bears, hibernation
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Do Bears Sleep All Winter?
Non-FictionBerger, G. 2002. Sagebrush Education Resources.
Category(ies): Mammals, Seasons, Wildlife – Keywords: winter
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Story of Punxsutawney Phil, “the Fearless Forecaster”
Non-FictionMoutran, J.S. 1987. Literary Publications.
Category(ies): Mammals, Seasons, Weather – Keywords: winter
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- The Winter Hedgehog
FictionCartwright, A. 1990. Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing.
Category(ies): Mammals, Seasons – Keywords: winter
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- One Winter’s Day
FictionButler, M.C. 2006. Good Books.
Category(ies): Mammals, Seasons – Keywords: winter
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Hurry Up and Slow Down
FictionMarlow, L. 2009. Holiday House, Inc.
Category(ies): Mammals, Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: tortoise & hare story
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Dolphins on the Sand
FictionArnosky, J. 2008. Penguin Group (USA).
Category(ies): Mammals, Ocean/Marine – Keywords: dolphins
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Bat Loves the Night
FictionDavies, N. 2014. Candlewick.
Category(ies): Mammals, Natural Cycles – Keywords: Bats
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Water Dance
Non-FictionLocker, T. 2002. Harcourt Children’s Books.
Category(ies): Mammals – Keywords: water cycle
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- The Skeleton Inside You (Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
Non-FictionBalestrino, P.
Category(ies): Mammals – Keywords: bones
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Raccoon on His Own
FictionArnosky, J. 2003. Penguin Group (USA).
Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords:
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Groundhog at Evergreen Road
FictionKorman. S., and H. Bond. 2003. Soundprints.
Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals, Urban Environment, Wildlife – Keywords: groundhog
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- A Chipmunk Song
Non-FictionRyder, J. 1989. Lodestar Books.
Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals, Seasons, Wildlife – Keywords: forest
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Beaver at Long Pond
FictionGeorge, W.T. 1988. Greenwillow Books.
Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals, Pond/Lake – Keywords: aquatic
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Deer at the Brook
FictionArnosky, J. 1986. HarperCollins Publishers.
Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals, Pond/Lake – Keywords: aquatic
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Rabbits and Raindrops
FictionArnosky, J. 2001. Penguin Group (USA).
Category(ies): Forest/Trees, Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: rabbits
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Just for a Day Book: Jaguar in the Rainforest
FictionRyder, J. and M. Rothman. 1996. HarperCollins Publishers.
Category(ies): Forest/Trees, Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals, Plants, Wildlife – Keywords: rainforest
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Come Out, Muskrats
Non-FictionArnosky, J. 1989. HarperCollins Publishers.
Category(ies): Fish, Habitats & Ecosystems, Mammals, Wetlands – Keywords: wetlands
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Backyard Bear
FictionRockwell, A. and M. Halsey. 2006. Walker & Company.
Category(ies): Environmental Issues, Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: bears
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Stellaluna
FictionCannon, J. 1993. Harcourt Children’s Books.
Category(ies): Birds, Mammals, Wildlife – Keywords: nocturnal
Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade
- Pickin’ Peas
FictionMacDonald, M.R. and P. Cummings. 1998. HarperCollins Publishers.
Category(ies): Mammals, Plants – Keywords: gardens
Age Group: Parents & educators, Pre K-2nd grade
- Earth Book for Kids: Activities to Help Heal the Environment
Non-FictionSchwartz, L. and B. Armstrong. 1990. Creative Teaching Press, Inc.
Category(ies): Mammals, Nature Exploration, Stewardship – Keywords: Earth activities
Age Group: Parents & educators