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Animal history stories

Historic Tails: Animal Stories from the Past

Animals have always been part of the human story—fighting in battles, inspiring inventions, or simply offering comfort through difficult times. This collection of books highlights the remarkable roles animals have played in real historical events, including loyal war horses and dogs, companion birds, and even some surprising animal celebrities.

The Little Hippo

Delightful story of a blue hippo's journey from the Nile to a museum, inspired by a famous sculpture

Mummy Cat

Sweet story of a mummy cat exploring a tomb

Brother Hugo and the Bear

Delightful story about a monk and a bear based on a medieval manuscript margin doodle

The Elephant from Baghdad

Delightful true story of Charlemagne's pet elephant and his journey from Baghdad

The Falconer's Apprentice

Adventure novel that serves as an excellent description of life in the Holy Roman Empire

The Hawk of the Castle

Medieval falconry through the eyes of a young girl and her father

Animals Marco Polo Saw

Great for introducing animal lovers to Marco Polo and the Silk Road

Katje the Windmill Cat

Retelling of a classic Dutch folk tale starring a cat

Animals Christopher Columbus Saw

Columbus' journey through the lens of animals he encountered

Thy Friend, Obadiah

Award-winning story of a colonial Nantucket boy and his seagull

Clara

True story of an 18th century rhino that toured and dazzled Europe

I, Crocodile

Playful story about a crocodile that Napoleon brings to Paris from Egypt

Napoleon vs. the Bunnies

Fun read-aloud story about a real-life showdown with Napoleon, for younger readers

A Giraffe Goes to Paris

True story of a giraffe sent to Napoleon's Paris from Egypt

Seaman's Journal

Story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition through the eyes of their dog, based on real diary entries

Railway Jack

True story of a South African man and his baboon helper

Animals Robert Scott Saw

Introduction to Robert Scott's expedition through the animals he encountered

The Pig War: How a Porcine Tragedy Taught England and America to Share

Whimsical true story of a conflict that almost broke out between the US and England over a pig

Hoofbeats of Danger

Novel about a girl solving a mystery at a Pony Express station

Bob the Railway Dog

True story of a dog who rode the rails in the early days of Australia's railroad

War Horse

Powerful story about a WWI horse separated from his boy

Flo of the Somme

Story of a dog's role in an important WWI battle

Finding Winnie:

Award-winning story about the real WWI bear who inspired Winnie the Pooh

Bea and the New Deal Horse

Moving story of a girl befriending a horse while adjusting to her new life during the Depression

The House of Sixty Fathers

Story of a Chinese boy and his pet pig fleeting the Japanese army

Benno and the Night of Broken Glass

Introduction to Kristalnacht and the Holocaust through the eyes of a neighborhood cat

Hanna's Cold Winter

True story of how the people of Budapest saved a hippopotamus in their zoo during WWII

Cracker! The Best Dog in Vietnam

Story of a dog and her soldier fighting in the Vietnam War

The Cat Man of Aleppo

True story of a man who stays behind during the Syrian Civil War to help the wounded, and ends up caring for cats too

The Buffalo Are Back

Gentle overview of the buffalo across American history, from extinction threat to resurgence

Oh, Rats! The Story of Rats and People

Engaging story of the dynamic between rats and humans through history

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