Starlings have glossy feathers and are aggressive competitors for nesting sites. Native to Europe and Asia, these birds were introduced to North America, Australia, and South Africa. Find out why these feathered invaders pose a threat to native birds species and farm crops.
This title highlights all the gross animals and the habits and habitats they thrive in.
Insects are used in science and medicine to help people.
Someone is trying to sabotage the zoo. Paisley and Ben must invent something to stop them.
Insects that survive by living off another insect, animal, or person.
Insects are eaten around the world, and may be better for people than other protein sources.
Insects produce materials people use every day, from honey to food coloring.
How insects can become a serious problem when introduced to new ecosystems.
This book takes a look at how insects break down animal and plant matter.
Features 12 super-gigantic animals found around the world. Each spread contains fascinating facts, life cycle and habitat information, and interesting traits about each gigantic animal.
Features 12 super-incredible dinosaurs. Each spread contains fascinating facts, life cycle and habitat information, and interesting traits that make each dinosaur incredible.
Features 12 super-poisonous animals found around the world. Each spread contains fascinating facts, life cycle and habitat information, and interesting traits that make each animal poisonous.
Features 12 super-smart animals found around the world. Each spread contains fascinating facts, life cycle and habitat information, and interesting traits that make each animal smart.
Features 12 super-strong animals found around the world. Each spread contains fascinating facts, life cycle and habitat information, and interesting traits that make each animal strong.
Features 12 super-fast animals found around the world. Each spread contains fascinating facts, life cycle and habitat information, and interesting traits that make each animal fast.
Features 12 super-camouflaged animals found around the world. Each spread contains fascinating facts, life cycle and habitat information, and interesting traits that help each animal camouflage itself.
Features 12 super-dangerous animals found around the world. Each spread contains fascinating facts, life cycle and habitat information, and interesting traits that make each animal dangerous.
This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the Australian taipan snake, one of the most venomous snakes in the world. Readers learn how these snakes use their venom to kill prey and as a defense against predators when threatened.
This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous black widow spider. Readers learn how these spiders use venom to kill prey and as a protection against predators. Also explains where they live and what to do when they are encountered.
This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous poison dart frog. Readers learn how these rainforest frogs use venom to as a protection against predators. Also explains how people have used the poison for hunting and medicines.
This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes animals that drink the blood of other animals and even people. Explains how these “vampire” animals find their hosts and which ones usually spread diseases when they feed on human blood.
This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the types of mutations that can happen to animals and plants. Highlights how outside forces or random genetic mishaps can cause extra or missing limbs, color variations such as albinism, and other abnormalities.
This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes animals with amazing speed, strength, and senses. Explains how these adaptations benefit them as defenses against predators or as ways to find and capture prey.
