"The Lives of Animals"

Title: “The Lives of Animals: A List of Books for Children”
Author/Producer: TeachKind
Suggested Age Range: Ages 3-12 years
Item Type: Booklet
Specs: 5 1/2”x7 1/4” full-color, 16-page booklet
Price: Free for TeachKind Network members
Suitable for the Following Subjects: Ethics, humane education, language arts, library resource, science, social science
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How to Order: Available from TeachKind.

Description: This resource lists books that introduce young readers to the natural lives of wild animals, including their behaviors, habitats, and family lives, and also contains books that explore the lives of animals who are held captive in circuses or “entertainment” venues. The books are organized by the age group—preschool children, children aged 4 to 7, or children aged 9 to 12—for which they are appropriate.

Suggested Uses: Share this booklet with librarians so that they can use it to choose books to stock. Display copies of the booklet in your school’s library or distribute them directly to students.

One of the featured books is the comic book “An Elephant’s Life,” which is available free from TeachKind. TeachKind also distributes the popular comic “A Chicken’s Life.”