15-Minute Books

This book is a shorter version of our popular “Roadrunners: Birds That Like to Run” and is for early readers. With only 1026 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the roadrunner. They will find out: Do roadrunners really say beep-beep? What is funny about a roadrunner’s feet? Can roadrunners fly? When did the roadrunner get its name? And more!

This book is a shorter version of our popular “Ostriches: Flightless Birds of Wonder” and is for early readers. With only 1138 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the ostrich. They will find out: What color are male ostriches? What color are female ostriches? Do ostriches like to take baths? Are ostriches picky eaters? And much more!

This book is a shorter version of our popular “Spiders: Spinners of the Sticky Web” and is for early readers. With only 1367 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the spider. They will find out: How many eyes do spiders often have? How many body parts do spiders have? What is in the back part of their bodies? How do spiders breathe? And more!

This book is a shorter version of our popular “Gorillas: Men of the African Forest” and is for early readers. With only 1107 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the gorilla. They will find out: Do gorillas walk around on their back legs? How long are a gorilla’s teeth? Where does a male gorilla sleep? Can gorillas swim? And much more!

This book is a shorter version of our popular “Reindeer: Nomads of the North”, aimed at beginning readers. With only 1234 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the reindeer. They will find out: What is the difference between a caribou and a reindeer? Why are a reindeer’s hairs hollow? What sound do reindeer make when they walk? And much more!

Elephant seals are huge animals that live in the sea. When I say they are huge, I mean huge. The male elephant seal can grow to be as long as a car! They can weigh as much as two cars! That is big! This book is a shorter version of our popular “Elephant Seals: Mountains of Blubber”, for early readers. With only 996 easy to read words, young children can learn about the elephant seal.

Elephants are the biggest animal that lives on land. They are HUGE! A male elephant is taller than the room in your house! They can weigh as much as 13 small trucks! Female elephants are smaller, but they are still big. This book is a shortened version of our popular “Elephants: Kings of the Land” and is intended for beginning readers. With only 994 easy to read words, young children can read it!

What do clown fish eat? How many babies does a clown fish mother have? Where do clown fish live? Do clown fish make good pets? Meet the funny little clown fish. Find out what a clown fish looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and some funky facts.

Dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean. They have smooth, gray skin. Their skin feels like rubber. The dolphin's mouth is filled with rows and rows of sharp teeth. They are made for tearing off pieces of meat. Find out what a dolphin looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and some funky facts.

A frogfish is one of the craziest animals you will ever see. Have you ever seen a fish that cannot swim? Or a fish that walks around the bottom of the ocean on two hands? Or even a fish that fishes for its food? Well then meet the frogfish! Find out what a frogfish looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and some fun facts.

Jellyfish are animals that live in the sea. Most jellyfish are made up of a bell or top part. Then there are lots of tentacles or arms that hang down from the bell. These arms can be up to 100 feet long! Find out what a jellyfish looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and some funky facts.

What is a manatee? A manatee is a sea creature. It looks like a large, walrus with a fat face. Even though it is huge, this animal is one of the gentlest creatures in the sea. This book will introduce you to manatees and tell you many interesting facts about them, including: What do manatees eat? How many babies does a manatee mother have? Where do manatees live? How do boats hurt manatees?

Sea horses are some of the smallest animals in the sea. They look like little chess pieces, with a tail. They have a long snout or nose at the front of their head. They have a high, arched neck like a proud horse. They also have a rounded body like a horse. This book will introduce you to sea horses and tell you many interesting facts about them.

An octopus is an animal that lives in the sea. It has eight arms, a head and a body. It also has blue blood, and it squirts ink! This book will introduce you to octopuses and tell you many interesting facts about them, including: What are the two ways to say more than one octopus? What color is an octopus’ blood? What does an octopus eat? Can octopuses change their color? Find out what a

The ostrich is a bird that is as tall as a man. It is strong enough to carry a man on his back in a race! Do you know: How tall is an ostrich? What does an ostrich like to eat? How big is an ostrich egg? Do ostriches bury their head in the sand? Find out what an ostrich looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts.

Penguins are flightless birds that live in the cold Antarctic. How do they survive in such a frozen climate? Do you know: What do penguins eat? How many kinds of penguins are there? Are there penguins who like warm weather? Can any kinds of penguins fly? Find out what a penguin looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts.

Bighorn sheep live on high ledges and mountains in North America. They seem to be able to climb any cliffside, no matter how steep. Find out: What do bighorns eat? How long can bighorns butt their heads together to fight? What happens when you move bighorns to a new area? Learn what a bighorn sheep looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other facts.

Gorillas are huge, hairy, man-like creatures that live in Africa. How much do you know about them? Do you know: How long are a gorilla's arms? What is a gorilla's favorite food? Where does a gorilla sleep? Can gorillas tie knots? Find out what a gorilla looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts.

Hippos are giant animals that live in Africa. How much do you know about these huge beasts? Do you know: Are there such things as hippos that like to surf on the waves? What does a hippo like to eat? Can a hippo get sunburned? Do hippos really sweat blood? Find out what a hippo looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts.

They live all over North America. One may even be living in your house! How much do you know about these wily creatures? Do you know: Do people eat raccoons? How many babies does a raccoon mother have? Where do raccoons live? Can a raccoon turn the knob to open a door? Find out what a raccoon looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts.

Zebras are striped horses that live on the plains of Africa. How much do you know about them? Do you know: How do you tell how old a zebra is? What is a zebra’s favorite food? Do zebras eat meat? Who leads the herd when there is danger and they have to run? Find out what a zebra looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts.

Have you ever seen a ray? Sting rays, manta rays, and devil rays are all cousins who live in the sea. How much do you know about these strange winged creatures? What do rays eat? What is a mermaid’s purse? What do a ray’s teeth look like? How big is the largest ray? Find out what a ray looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts.

They are one of the meanest animals in the sea, feared and hated by many people. How much do you know about sharks? Do sharks like to eat people? What does a shark's dorsal fin help him to do? How fast can a shark go through a set of teeth? What does a shark’s skin feel like? Find out what a shark looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts

They're in your house and your yard. They're spiders. Spiders can be interesting if you take the time to get to know them. Do you know: What part of a spider’s body holds the lungs? What are book lungs? How many eyes does a spider have? Why a spider doesn’t stick to his own web? Learn what a spider looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts.

What does a whale’s skin feel like? How many miles can a whale travel in a year? What is baleen? How do whales eat with it? What is the biggest animal in the world? Is it even bigger than a football field? Learn the answers to these questions, and more. Find out what a whale looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts.