Presents information about the sun bears of Southeast Asia, their rain forest habitats, and their climbing skills.
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.
This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes animals that seem to take over the brains of other animals. Explains how parasites can alter their hosts' behaviors to use the host for their survival.
Presents information about black bears living in North America, their habitats, and their sharp senses.
Presents information about rare giant pandas, their habitats in China, and their diet of bamboo.
A child goes on a safari in Africa and observes lions hunting and lions' behavior in their pride.
Several snakes (and the narrator) teach a young boy the responsibility—and the joys—of caring for a pet snake. Includes "Is this pet right for me?" quiz.
A child goes on an African safari and observes the behavior of Cape buffalo in the wild as they defend their herd.
A mischievous guinea pig (and the narrator) teach a young boy the responsibility—and the joys—of caring for a pet guinea pig. Includes "Is this pet right for me?" quiz.
A child goes on an adventure in a national park, learns how to track moose in the wild, and learns not to bother a baby moose with its mother.
Several lizards (and the narrator) teach a young girl the responsibility—and the joys—of caring for a pet lizard. Includes "Is this pet right for me?" quiz.
Several turtles (and the narrator) teach a young girl the responsibility—and the joys—of caring for a pet turtle Includes "Is this pet right for me?" quiz.
A child learns about domesticated elephants and then goes on a trip to Sri Lanka to view Asian elephants in the wild.
A child goes on an adventure to Australia to view kangaroos in the wild and learns how dangerous they can be when fighting over mates.
Introduces dogs, cats, hamsters, and other fun pets, while teaching the concept of counting to ten.
Introduces pigs, horses, chicks, and other objects around the farm, while teaching the concept of counting to ten.
Introduces rain forest plants and animals, such as orchids, jaguars, and snakes, while teaching the concept of counting to ten.
If you looked out on your backyard right now, chances are you would see a squirrel. These common little animals are famous for gathering and storing nuts or approaching humans in the hopes of getting something to nibble. Students will learn all about the foods squirrels eat, what they look like, and how they make their homes in our backyards. Blastoff! Series
Teach early Science concepts and foundational reading skills with this precisely leveled text.
No more than 10 inches tall, Chihuahuas are a spunky breed of dog. They are often strongly devoted to one person in their family and always ready to go! They fit snugly in tote bags, making it easy to take them along on errands and trips. Spring into this lively read for young students to learn more about the history and charm of Chihuahuas!
This book tells the story of the Velociraptor, a lightweight dinosaur who used its speed to catch prey. It was only three feet (one meter) tall, but was feared for its ferocious hunting ability. It used a sickle-shaped claw on the second toe of each foot as a deadly weapon and could reach speeds of up to 37 miles (60 kilometers) per hour when chasing prey.
Diagrams, graphs, and other infographics give readers visual literacy practice while also digging into the gray wolves' appearances, daily lives, and homes. This hi/lo series is perfect for cause/effect studies and exploring the lives animalss and their place in their foodweb and biome.
Diagrams, graphs, and other infographics give readers visual literacy practice while also digging into the black bears' appearances, daily lives, and homes. This hi/lo series is perfect for cause/effect studies and exploring the lives animalss and their place in their foodweb and biome.
Reptiles come in all shapes and sizes. Close-up photos and intriguing clues prompt readers to guess what kind of reptile will be revealed on the following page. Students can find out more about each reptileand what exactly a reptile isat the end of each book.
