Animals & Nature
Umboo, The Elephant
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be in a circus? What if, rather than choosing to be in one, you were captured and taken away from…
The Journal of a Disappointed Man
The journal of British naturalist Bruce Frederick Cummings, spanning from his early childhood through to his early death from complications …
'Tilda Jane's Orphans
When the story of 'Tilda Jane appeared serially in The Youth's Companion in 1901, the original manuscript was very much condensed. When the …
The Topaz Story Book
From the Introduction: "Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways. Some of them suggest …
The Science - History of the Universe
Multi-volume work on science edited by Francis Rolt-Wheeler. The sixth volume is on Zoology written by Dr. WM. D. Matthew and on Botany writ…
The Tale of Betsy Butterfly
Arthur Scott Bailey (1877 – 1949) was the author of more than forty children's books. "Mr. Bailey centered all his plots in the animal,…
Moths of the Limberlost
Gene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was an American author, amateur naturalist, wildlife photographer, specializing in…
Dog Heroes of Many Lands
Dogs are great, everyone knows that. And they can be heroes, too! This book brings together eleven dogs from around the world who have prove…
The Watchman and Other Poems
While L. M. Montgomery is better known for her novels, such as Anne of Green Gables and Emily of New Moon, she also wrote hundreds of poems.…
Insect Adventures
This book is composed of selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques,” retold for childre…
Outa Karel’s Stories
Sanni Metelerkamp was a South African playwright and author born in 1867. She is well known for her biography of her great-grandfather, Geor…
The Woodpeckers
The Woodpeckers is a wonderful introduction to the world of bird study for the young naturalist, covering such topics as how he finds food, …
The Talking Thrush
This is the second collection by this author of charming folk tales from India. The first collection is entitled The Giant Crab (Librivox au…
The Natural History
Naturalis Historia (Latin for "Natural History") is an encyclopedia published circa AD 77-79 by Pliny the Elder. It is one of the …
The Outdoor Chums in the Big Woods
Join the Outdoor Chums as they embark on a thrilling adventure in the snowy wilderness! When a playful challenge ignites a snowball fight, f…
Within the Deep
Presented in the form of lessons, R. Cadwallader Smith vividly portrays life in the ocean. Learn about the common and not so common that swi…
Pep: The Story Of A Brave Dog
This 1922 adventure story for youth and dog lovers will delight anyone with just a little suspension of disbelief. Sentimental and anthropom…
The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse
This is the story of a chubby little meadow mouse and his family in the big forest and fields where he lives. His many adventures are somet…
More Jataka Tales
The continued success of the "Jataka Tales," as retold and published ten years ago, has led to this second and companion volume. W…
Our Cats and All About Them
The Englishman Harrison Weir organized the first cat show in England in 1871. In 1887 he founded the National Cat Club and was its first Pre…