Readers will enjoy learning fun facts about snowy owl owlets, including how many owlet eggs a snowy owl lays and why owlets stay with their parents longer than other birds. Readers will be enchanted by vibrant photographs of snowy owls and their cold, vast habitat.
Readers will enjoy learning fun facts about polar bear cubs, including how often polar bears have twins and how fast polar bear cubs grow. Readers will be enchanted by vibrant photographs of polar bears and their icy ocean habitat.
Readers will enjoy learning fun facts about musk ox calves, including what they have in common with sheep and how they learn survival skills. Readers will be enchanted by vibrant photographs of musk oxen and their vast Arctic habitat.
Readers will enjoy learning fun facts about penguin chicks, including how penguin families work and how chicks learn to find their own food. Readers will be enchanted by vibrant photographs of penguins and their wet, snowy habitat.
Readers will enjoy learning fun facts about caribou calves, including why calves are born in the same places each year and how they communicate with each other. Readers will be enchanted by vibrant photographs of caribou and their snowy habitat.
Readers will enjoy learning fun facts about arctic wolf pups, including why their coat changes colors and why they howl. Readers will be enchanted by vibrant photographs of arctic wolves and their remote, frozen habitat.
This book introduces readers to the amazing world of insects, including their vast diversity and many unique characteristics. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about common insects such as butterflies, ants, and grasshoppers.
This book introduces readers to the amazing world of arachnids. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about spiders, scorpions, and ticks, as well as fascinating information about spider silk, web-building, and how arachnids hunt.
Showcases stories of the rescue dogs and handlers who reported to the attack sites to search for victims and survivors. This book describes the important service of these animals during the aftermath of the attacks. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet parakeet. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research.
An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet lizard. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research.
An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet hamster. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research.
An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet dog. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research.
An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet cat. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research.
Describes the national bird of the United States and how it came to be symbolic of the country. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Tiny, fiesty, and sometimes persnickety, the Yorkshire terrier is one of the most popular dog breeds. Learn more about these miniature dogs, from their origins to their quirky personality traits.
Find out how caterpillars form a chrysalis or cocoon before transforming into a butterfly or a moth. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful images, informational diagrams, hands-on activities, detailed captions and callouts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
A child plays hide-and-seek with some animals in the woods, but he loses the game when he cannot figure out where Baby Bear lives.
What can scientists learn from an ancient fossil of two dinosaurs locked in battle? Plenty! One of those dinosaurs was a Velociraptor, a 'quick thief' and predator of the Cretaceous period. Like the scientists who study Velociraptor, young readers will discover how much eighty-million-year-old bones still have to say! Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a Did-You-Know section, and an overview of the geologic time scale.
Pets are an important part of the family. So when they get sick or hurt, we rely on the skill and compassion of veterinarians. This book features colorful pictures and easy-to-read text that allow young readers a glimpse at the demanding--but rewarding--world of animal doctors.
When you think of dinosaurs, do you think of ferocious meat-eaters terrorizing everything around them? If so, you were probably imagining the Tyrannosaurus Rex, the 'tyrant lizard' of its time. But if you think you know everything there is to know about T. Rex, think again! Learn about the many sides of this mighty dinosaur. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a Did-You-Know section, and an overview of the geologic time scale.
An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet turtle. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research.
In 1888, scientists searching for dinosaur bones found an enormous head like none they had ever seen before. They named it Triceratops, meaning 'three-horned face.' As they discovered more bones, they learned more and more about this 'new' dinosaur. With this book, you too can go back in time millions of years to explore the world of Triceratops. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a Did-You-Know section, and an overview of the geologic time scale.
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of various toucan species.
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of various tiger species.
