Bees begin their life cycle as eggs in honeycomb cells. Every day, a queen bee can lay as many as 2,000 eggs. Young readers will study a bee's growth from egg to grub to pupa to adult. Blastoff! Series
Horns, humps, or hooks are found on a wide assortment of animals. The book provides information on how these special body parts are used and why they are important.
Doberman Pinschers can be very intimidating dogs, but they are also loving and friendly. They became famous in World War I and World War II as messenger dogs and search and rescue dogs. Eager readers will learn about the physical characteristics of Doberman Pinschers and how these dogs, affectionately called Dobies, are used today. Blastoff! Series
Snouts, spines, or scutes help many animals survive. Information on why is contained in this engaging book.
Wool keeps sheep warm on cool days. On winter days, wool sweaters keep people warm. Beginning readers will learn how a flock of wooly sheep lives. Blastoff! Series
Turkeys are social creatures. They stay together on the farm and gobble to communicate. This book introduces children to the look and behavior of turkeys. Blastoff! Series
Hopping, eating, and resting. That's the life of a rabbit on the farm. This book introduces young readers to the physical characteristics and lifestyle of rabbits. Blastoff! Series
Pouches, pads, or plumes adorn animals for many reasons. Explanations for these incredible body parts are provided for the young reader.
Did you know that mother seals give birth to only one seal pup? Watch how seal pups eat and grow until they set out on their own. Blastoff! Series
Large photos and playful text will have young tots howling, growling, and mooing right along with this board book.
Fawns are born with reddish brown fur and white spots so that they are camouflaged and hard to see. Soon they will be bounding across fields behind their mothers. This book explains how fawns grow into deer. Blastoff! Series
Piglets roll around in the mud to protect their skin from the sun. Spend a day on the farm and watch piglets grow! Blastoff! Series
After birth, it takes a kitten between seven to ten days to open its eyes. Soon after this, kittens develop quickly into very playful animals. Eager readers will see what kittens eat and how they play. Blastoff! Series
Did you know that penguins toboggan? They sometimes travel by sliding over ice on their stomachs. Beginning readers will discover the physical characteristics of penguins and learn how they move in water and on land. Blastoff! Series
A bunny's teeth never stop growing throughout its life. Kids will follow bunnies as they leave the nest and go on to watch them grow, eat, and hop. Blastoff! Series
Did you know that a duck's feathers are waterproof? From waddling ducklings to flying adults, eager students will discover how these cute birds develop. Blastoff! Series
Cocker Spaniels were originally bred to perform a task called flushing. They fetch birds or other animals out of dense brush for hunters. Young readers will learn about the two main types of Cocker Spaniels, how they are used for hunting today, and why these energetic dogs make great family pets. Blastoff! Series
Have you ever wished you could peek into an eagle's nest high in the treetops? Eaglets grow rapidly, and in three weeks, they are already one foot tall! This book teaches kids how eaglets are born, what they eat, and how they grow. Blastoff! Series
Learn about bugs that creep and crawl, bugs found around your home and school, and bugs that crawl then fly.
Amusing and engaging text describes how the color of an animal can ensure its survival. Provides examples using a variety of animals.
Here is a unique blend of love song and natural fact, celebrating the care that exists between the parents and offspring of many species. Baby mountain goat is guided up high cliffs. Baby beaver learns to build well. Baby bat is held in mother's protective embrace, upside-down. And YOUR baby, too, will feel the comfort and delight of nature's wonders. Here is a "sweet dream bedtime" book for nature lovers of all generations!
Teachers, here is an elementary insect field trip between covers from Tony Fredericks, a funny but very astute professor. The trip takes place all on one flower, a goldenrod, which is practically a minibeast park. A butterfly sipping nectar...a ladybug snacking on aphids...oh ladybug, look out for the ambush bug! Dr. Fredericks focuses on the whole plant-and-animal community inhabiting a single flower. Two pages of Field Notes and fun facts at the back of the book offer intriguing information on these creatures.
Even powerful birds of prey can get sick or hurt. When that happens, animal helpers at raptor centers come to the rescue! Dedicated staff treats injured, sick, and orphaned animals. They return the birds to their native environment or find forever homes at education and raptor centers for those that cant survive in the wild. Follow along in this photographic journal as staff and volunteers come together to care for these remarkable birds.
Just as some people dig and look for pirate treasure, some scientists dig and look for treasures, too. These treasures may not be gold or jewels but fossils. Following in the footsteps of Dino Tracks, this sequel takes young readers into the field with paleontologists as they uncover treasured clues left by dinosaurs. Readers will follow what and how scientists have learned about dinosaurs: what they ate; how they raised their young; how they slept, fought, or even if they ever got sick. True to fashion, the tale is told through a rhythmic, fun read-aloud that can even be sung to the tune of Itsy Bitsy Spider.
The sense of sight helps an animal stay safe from predators, find food and shelter, defend its territory and care for its young. We can tell a lot about an animal from its eyes: whether it is predator or prey, whether it is more active during the day or night, and sometimes even its gender or age. Award-winning nature photographer and environmental educator Mary Holland shares fascinating animal eyes with readers of all ages.
