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Read the Columbus Zoo... for Kids

Borrow a culture pass and spend a family day at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and check out fun books to learn more about your favorite animals at home.

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  • Baby animals are sweet and curious, and oh so cute! You'll love these 12 heartwarming true stories about some of the most adorable little critters on the planet. Read inspiring baby animal rescue stories, including the tale of how National…
    Book, 2023Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2023] — J 591.392 F565
  • A rhyming, ABC adventure picture book that introduces readers to the most unique animals from around the world.
    Book, 2022New York : Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company, 2022. — J 590 MAC
  • This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of all things wildlife. Children will learn all about the fascinating world of animals through breathtaking images and incredible facts.
    Book, 2024New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2024. — J 590 J14a 2024
  • An introduction to the alphabet that features make-believe animals, including the Anonymouse, Kangarude, and Rocktopus.
    Book, 2019New York : Penguin Workshop, [2019] — Picture Book Dewdney
  • Explore animals big and small in this dynamic addition to the Baby Touch series. From chickens and dogs to elephants and frogs, young readers can now enjoy different types of creatures in this bright board book filled with animal-shaped tabs, bold…
    Board Book, 2022New York : Ladybird, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2022. — Board Book Animals
  • Colorful photography and simple vocabulary introduce young children to the wild world of animals, with each page containing a slideable tab revealing pictures at the top and bottom of the page.
    Board Book, 2025New York : St. Martin's Press, [2025] — Board Book
  • Animals

    a Visual Encyclopedia

    See the animal kingdom up close and personal in this ultimate reference book for children. Filled with more than 700 photographs, habitat maps, and illustrations, Animals A Children's Encyclopedia helps children and parents learn about the rich…
    Book, 2024New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2024. — J 590 ANI
  • During the winter, the arctic fox begins an incredible journey. She heads north through the tundra, toward the top of the world. No larger than a house cat, she faces treacherous obstacles, frightening predators, and bitter cold along the way. It…
    Book, 2019New York, NY : Harper, [2019] — J 599.776 PFE
  • Bears covers what bears like to eat, what they look like, features and abilities, and where they live, as well as specific species like black bears, brown bears, polar bears, panda bears, and more. Simple text alongside fun and colorful photographs…
    Book, 2017Minneapolis, Minnesota : Abdo Kids, 2017. — J 599.78 M982b
  • Big and Little

    a Book of Animal Opposites

    Evans, Harriet, 1994-
    Which animals are hiding behind their opposites in this stylish lift-the-flap book? Discover a colorful collection of animals while learning opposites, from day to night to heavy and light!
    Board Book, 2024Wilton, CT : Tiger Tales, 2024. — Board Book Evans
  • Big as a Giant Snail

    Discovering the World's Most Gigantic Animals

    Keating, Jess,
    A collection of interesting facts about some of the biggest animals on the planet.
    Book, 2021New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2021] — 591.41 Ke
  • A narrative of a cheetah family with images, infographics, milestones, and resources for young nature enthusiasts.
    Book, 2025Mankato, Minnesota : Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks, [2025] — J 599.759 S161c
  • Chris and Martin Kratt--the Wild Kratts--explore the worlds of big elephants, big whales, and big wolf packs--and more! Fans of the Wild Kratts TV series will learn how animals use their size as an awesome creature power to survive in different…
    Book, 2024New York : Random House, [2024] — Juvenile Reader 591.41 Kratt
  • Critter Chat

    What If Animals Used Social Media?

    Mosco, Rosemary,
    If animals could speak (and text and post selfies, and review items on Amazon), what would they say? Find out in this hilarious collection of imagined digital encounters, based on real animal intel and facts.
    Book, 2022Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2022] — ANIMALS j590 Mos
  • Meet great white sharks and Gila monsters, piranhas and peregrine falcons, Tasmanian devils and tarantulas, and tons of the world's most lethal creatures. Learn about their habitats, incredible survival mechanisms, and other mind-blowing behaviors.…
    Book, 2023Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2023] — J 591.65 D278
  • Do You Know Where the Animals Live?

    Discovering the Incredible Creatures All Around Us

    Wohlleben, Peter, 1964-
    Uses a thoughtful, easy-to-understand approach to teach children information about the various species of animals that share our planet, including where they live, what they eat, how they interact with their families, how they communicate, and what…
    Book, 2021Vancouver ; Berkeley : Greystone Kids 2021. — J 590 W846d
  • This book examines Earth's amphibians, highlighting a diverse selection of 22 notable species from around the world. A blend of narrative text, authoritative nonfiction content, fact boxes, and vivid photos bring these amazing amphibians to life.…
    Book, 2022Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2022] — J 597.8 PEA
  • This book examines Earth's birds, highlighting a diverse selection of 22 notable species from around the world. A blend of narrative text, authoritative nonfiction content, fact boxes, and vivid photos bring these amazing birds to life. Features…
    Book, 2022Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2022] — J 598 RIN
  • This book examines Earth's fish, highlighting a diverse selection of 22 notable species from around the world. A blend of narrative text, authoritative nonfiction content, fact boxes, and vivid photos bring these amazing fish to life. Features…
    Book, 2022Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2022] — J 597 KRE
  • This book examines Earth's mammals, highlighting a diverse selection of 22 notable species from around the world. A blend of narrative text, authoritative nonfiction content, fact boxes, and vivid photos bring these amazing mammals to life. Features…
    Book, 2022Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2022] — J 599 PEA