Danny watches with amazement as a caterpillar transforms into a beautiful butterfly.
Danny enjoys spending time outside with nature and exploring his yard. What animals does he see in his yard?
Flamingos are pink birds who like to stand on one leg. Although 4-5 feet tall, adult flamingos only weigh 4-5 pounds. Read more about flamingos at the zoo.
The giraffe is the tallest mammal at the zoo. Find out more about the physical adaptations of the giraffe.
Elephants are one of the largest land mammals. Learn more about elephants at the zoo.
Brown bears are some of the biggest bears at the zoo. Read about brown bears, including how big they get, what they like to eat, and how they move.
Honk! Honk! Find out how Canada Geese rely on the pond to survive.
Dogs can use their keen sense of smell to help law enforcement as part of teams called K-9 units. A mysterious bag in an airport? A car full of hidden drugs? A missing body in the woods? Don’t worry, K-9 Units are on the case!
Amphibians swim, leap, and splash all over. Around some of them, you need to use caution. Others are harmless or even helpful. Do you know which is which? In Toads and Other Amphibians, you'll explore the animal kingdom and find out which of these amphibians are dangerous…or not! The facts may surprise you!
Reptiles crawl, jump, and slither all over. Around some of them, you need to use caution. Others are harmless or even helpful. Do you know which is which? In Snakes and Other Reptiles, you'll explore the animal kingdom and find out which of these reptiles are dangerous…or not! The facts may surprise you!
Daisy the cow can’t wait to go to the county fair this year. Who doesn’t love winning blue ribbons? But Daisy has a cold. Moo, moo, ahchoo! Luckily, her farmyard friends know just what to do! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Thick fur. Thin face or wide face. Long howls or short yips. Is it a wolf or a coyote? Learn how these beautiful wild creatures are alike and how they differ.
Where does honey come from? Bees! Discover what happens inside a bee hive, watch beekeepers gather and process honey, make a yummy recipe using honey, and do a craft project that explores what honeycombs look like.
A young boy notices the life in the forest as he waits for one special creature. Readers will enjoy predicting the final animal to make an appearance.
Repetitive text and rich illustrations will help readers build fluency and recognize action words as they take a trip around the zoo.
Acclaimed science author Sandra Markle offers a fascinating look at Gobi bears—the rarest bears on the planet. These adorable animals face threats ranging from illegal gold miners to climate change. Find out more about these bears, which are considered a national treasure in Mongolia, and learn what scientists are doing to help this critically endangered species.
Jake and his friends use what they know about toads to make the perfect toad house.
Snake is hungry! Readers will enjoy following him as he searches for something to eat.
Readers will love watching a wild dream unfold. Vivid, silly photos support imaginative and descriptive text.
Ashley can take care of lots of pets, but can she really take care of a pet elephant?
Who is watching Little Mouse as he goes about his day?
An annoying mosquito introduces prepositions, while simple text helps readers build fluency.
Will Snake find something tasty to sate his hunger? Simple text introduces readers to dialogue.
Catching lightning bugs is so much fun! Will Mom be as excited to see what's in the jar?
Readers romp with rabbits up, over, down, under, and beyond.
