Colorful praying mantises may be big bugs, but they are also masters of camouflage. They stay still and blend in to fool both prey and predators. When it’s time to attack, however, praying mantises can be vicious. They turn their heads, spring into action, and chomp into a meal—head first. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about praying mantises.
An animal with a stretched-out neck and a stripped behind sticks its long tongue up to grab some leaves. Is it a zebra or a giraffe? It’s an okapi! This rare creature may only be found in one forest in the wild, but from hoof to horn, it is perfectly made for that habitat. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about okapi.
Tiny jumping rodents with big ears and long legs bound across desert sands. Despite their pipsqueak size, jerboa can jump far and fast. They can also dig burrows to beat the heat and even block out sand from their tiny noses and ears. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about jerboa.
With captivating colorful feathers and a one-legged stance that they can even hold in their sleep, flamingos are brilliant birds. They are impressive when they dance in huge flocks and even more so when the big birds fly high in the sky. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about flamingos.
With spiky scales that pop, bush vipers look like mini dragons. These sleek snakes silently slither up high in trees, hang out while waiting for their next meal, and strike with deadly precision. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about bush vipers!
Peril may be anywhere in the animal world, especially for prey trying to avoid powerful predators. Learn about some of the mightiest mammals, attacking from the ground, ice, trees, and water. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 3rd through 5th grade readers with incredible animal content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
Peril may be anywhere in the animal world, especially for prey trying to avoid fierce predators. Learn about some of the most ruthless reptiles, attacking with sharp teeth, wide mouths, and painful venom. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 3rd through 5th grade readers with incredible animal content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
Peril may be anywhere in the animal world, especially for prey trying to avoid fierce predators. Learn about some of the most brutal birds, attacking from sky, ground, and water. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 3rd through 5th grade readers with incredible animal content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
A many-legged insect quickly crawls toward its prey. The giant centipede pounces on a spider, grabbing its victim with venom-filled claws. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this deadly predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!
A slender snake weaves through the grasslands of Australia on a deadly mission. The little rat straight ahead of the eastern brown snake doesn't stand a chance against one of the deadliest snakes in the world. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this lightning-fast predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!
A small insect walks across silk threads, unaware that one of the world's most dangerous spiders is hiding in a hole at the other end of one of those threads. The bug doesn't stand a chance as the funnel-web spider pounces. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this eight-legged predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!
Dogs may be our best friends, but sometimes animals can be our worst enemies. Learn about the bizarre ways four people were beaten by beasts. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 4th and 5th grade readers with wild content while a 1st to 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
There are millions of animals on this planet. Some fly with feathers, others swim under the sea. We use classification to keep them all straight. Follow along with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid with comprehension. It's key biology curriculum made approachable for all.
With jaws and teeth strong enough to crush bones, it's no wonder wolves are some fierce predators. A pack on the hunt can take down animals much bigger than themselves. And don't forget their famous howl! What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about wolves!
Quokkas live on a couple of small islands off of Australia. When they aren't sleeping in a nice shady spot in the grass, they hop from spot to spot, looking for some good plants to eat. But everyone knows quokkas for their famous smiles. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about quokkas!
With strong legs and sharp claws, sun bears are great at climbing. From tearing away bark to find tasty insects to sleeping high up in branches--these small bears spend most of their time in trees. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about sun bears!
A tiny bird flits from flower to flower. With colorful feathers and a tiny body, this bird is a little gem! But what could it be? It's a hummingbird! Most of these little birds weigh about as much as a nickel, but they can flap their wings up to 200 times per second! What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about hummingbirds!
When Scott Swift adopted an Alaskan husky named Nookie, he was looking for a four-legged buddy to join him on outdoor adventures. Soon, Nookie would set out for adventures of his own--and save a hiker's life in the process! Explore the exciting true story of a supersmart animal in this graphic nonfiction adventure. Then, learn more about these clever canines and read other stories of dog masterminds!
When Dr. Sue Savage-Rumbaugh started her research, she was trying to teach a mother ape 10 symbols. Instead, her baby, Kanzi, picked up the few symbols as language--and now he knows over 450 words. Explore the exciting true story of a supersmart animal in this graphic nonfiction adventure. Then, learn more about these brilliant bonobos and read other stories of ape masterminds!
It was a lovely vacation for the Altsman family. As her husband went fishing, Joann stayed behind with her pet dog, and beloved potbellied pig, Lulu. Suddenly, Joann felt sick--she was having a heart attack. Joann needed help fast! She had no idea Lulu would save the day . . . and her life! Explore the exciting true story of a supersmart animal in this graphic nonfiction adventure. Then, learn more about these intelligent animals and read other stories of pig masterminds!
A porcupine warns an enemy that gets too close by raising the quills on its back and clicking its teeth. If this doesn't work, the porcupine swings its spiky tail through the air. Sharp quills stab deep into an attacker's skin. Ouch! Fun text and eye-catching photos introduce this animal in all its gory glory.
At first, small dinos scampered along on small legs. But it wasn't long before long-necked sauropods began to tower over the landscape. It's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the Triassic period. But what about other fierce creatures roaming the land and lurking under the waves? Many of those animals were not dinos. Become a paleontologist of the Triassic as you explore colorful illustrations and fabulous fossil photos to take a trip back in time and discover who was and was not a dino.
Tyrannosaurus rex had sharp teeth that could bit through bone, and Triceratops must have been an intimidating sight with their large frills and prominent horns. It's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the Cretaceous period. But what about creatures flying high in the sky or predators lurking under the waves? Many of these animals were not dinos. Become a paleontologist of the Cretaceous as you explore colorful illustrations and fabulous fossil photos to take a trip back in time and discover who was and was not a dino.
When faced with an enemy, the opossum flops over and doesn't move. Drool bubbles from its nose, and a smelly liquid might squirt out from its butt. Did it die of fright? No, it's playing dead! Along with other tricks, the opossum pretends to be dead so its enemies will move on to their next snack. Fun text and eye-catching photos introduce this animal in all its gross glory.
Stay away from the horned lizard or risk being sprayed with blood--from the creature's eye! The lizard has some amazing (and gross) ways of defending itself, from blood-squirting eyes to sharp spines that can pierce through an attacking snake. Fun text and eye-catching photos introduce this animal in all its gross glory.
