Steven Engelfried

This selection of animal books offers a nice variety of topics, ranging from animals that interact with humans, both as companions and as helpers, to broader topics of animal classification and beginning encyclopedias.

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The library’s animal section can serve as an endless source of fascination to curious kids.

This season’s animal series present information and learning concepts in a variety of ways.

The Newbery Medal is as popular—and controversial—as ever. Here's what librarians have to say about it.

The majority of this season’s animal titles include several straightforward overviews, ranging from puppies and bugs to big cats and dinosaurs. From a collection development standpoint, animal profiles can fill subject holes and address student assignment needs, with the best ones drawing in independent readers as well.

This season’s animal series include countless facts about everything from ticks to Tyrannosaurus rex. There’s plenty of information, and also some varied approaches to how it is presented.

The 15 sets below use varied approaches, with different levels of success, to showcase the fascinating world of animals.

These 13 animal series offer a wide range of styles and content to engage different kinds of readers. These titles offer many appealing elements; which ones are the best match for the young readers you work with?