Book Series · 10 Books

North American Animals Books

In order from American Alligators to Wolverines.

The North American Animals series is a set of 10 picture books by Steve Potts, published between 1997 and 2018. Written for ages 4–10, most books run about 25 pages.

American Alligators
American Bison
Armadillos
Coyotes
Moose
Wolves
Red Foxes
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

American Alligators
Sale price
$729
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997

American Alligators

By Steve Potts

Meet the big-mouthed reptile that lives in only one part of the world.

24 pages· 224 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
Paperback
Summary: American alligators live only in North America, in the swamps, rivers and marshes of the southeastern United States. This short nonfiction book for young readers explains what these big-mouthed reptiles look like, where they live, what they eat and how they raise their young, with color photographs on every page.
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The complete set

North American Animals Series

10 books · Published 1997–2018

American Alligators
Series
Sale price
$729

American Alligators

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997

Meet the big-mouthed reptile that lives in only one part of the world.

American Bison
Series
Sale price
$2932

American Bison

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

Discover the secrets of North America's grassland giants.

Armadillos
Series
Sale price
$729

Armadillos

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

Shell-covered mammals come out at night to dig, hunt and hide.

Coyotes
Series
Sale price
$729

Coyotes

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

Bushy-tailed howlers roam across North America. Where do they live and what do they eat?

Moose
Series
Sale price
$729

Moose

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

Discover the world of moose and their leafy diet.

Wolves
Series
Sale price
$729

Wolves

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

Discover the secrets of pack-hunting wolves.

Red Foxes
Series
Sale price
$2845

Red Foxes

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014

Discover the surprising uses of a red fox's tail.

Gray Squirrels
Series
Sale price
$2845

Gray Squirrels

Picture Book · Ages 5–10

How do clever tree-dwellers keep their buried food safe from thieves?

Prairie Dogs
Series
Sale price
$2560

Prairie Dogs

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

Prairie dogs are social rodents that live in underground burrows and communicate with complex warning calls to protect their colonies from predators.

Wolverines
Series
Sale price
$2560

Wolverines

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

Explore the fierce, solitary journey of wolverines across the frozen wilderness.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the North American Animals series?

There are 10 books in the North American Animals series. It began with American Alligators in 1997, and the newest book, Wolverines, was published in 2018.

What ages are the North American Animals books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring North American Animals to life.

01

Steve Potts

Author
SP
02

Joanne Mattern

Author
JM
03

Annie Hemstock

Author
AH
04

Michael Dahl

Author
MD
05

Megan Borgert-Spaniol

Author
MB
06

Christina Leaf

Author
CL
07

Betsy Rathburn

Author
BR

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