Burlington Public Library

"From the New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, a brilliant scientific exploration of owls, the most elusive group of birds, and an investigation into why these remarkable and yet mysterious animals exert such a hold on human imagination. For centuries, owls have captivated and intrigued us. Our fascination with these mysterious birds was first documented over 30,000 years ago, in the Chauvet cave paintings in...

See if you know the sounds these familiar animals are making. Listen to the audio to see if you are right.

"A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic, and the greatest racehorse in American history: from these strands, a Pulitzer Prize winner braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history Kentucky, 1850. Jarrett, an enslaved groom, and a bay foal forge a bond of understanding that will carry the horse to record-setting victories across the South. As the nation erupts in civil war, an itinerant young...

Almost all babies are cute! Enjoy these pictures of puppies as you cuddle up and read together.

Many animals display the basic color scheme of black and white. How many of them do you know?

This language learner invites children to learn the names of common animals in many languages.

This rhyming book shows many different desert animals that all like to eat the same thing.

Some creatures can seem a little scary. Which ones in this book frighten you?

Birds are always up to something! Have you noticed the birds in your neighborhood and what they are doing?