This book includes an overview of Antarctica as well as a map showing where it is located. Beautiful, rich, oversized photos enhance the pages along with basic information and an additional factoid about the specific animals living in Antarctica.
This book includes an overview of the arctic as well as a map showing where it is located. Beautiful, rich, oversized photos enhance the pages along with basic information and an additional factoid about the specific animals living in the arctic.
This book includes an overview of prairies as well as a map showing where they are located. Beautiful, rich, oversized photos enhance the pages along with basic information and an additional factoid about the specific animals living in prairies.
This book includes an overview of tundras as well as a map showing where they are located. Beautiful, rich, oversized photos enhance the pages along with basic information and an additional factoid about the specific animals living in tundras.
Explore what a cave is and the various types that are used by animals. Large photographs are used to show the different animals that dwell in caves like bats, olms, spiders, cavefish and more. Each page spread has a simple sentence followed by facts about the animal. The title also includes a comprehension quiz and glossary.
Explore what a den is and the various types that are used or built by animals. Large photographs are used to show the different animals that dwell in dens like bobcats, river otters, Alaska marmots, Arctic wolf pups and more. Each page spread has a simple sentence followed by facts about the animal. The title also includes a comprehension quiz and glossary.
Explore what a nest is and the various types that are used or built by animals. Large photographs are used to show the different animals that dwell in nests like bald eagles, storks, termites, masked weavers, alligators and more. Each page spread has a simple sentence followed by facts about the animal. The title also includes a comprehension quiz and glossary.
Explore what a burrow is and the various types that are used or built by animals. Large photographs are used to show the different animals that dwell in burrows like meerkats, European rabbits, moles, fiddler crabs, groundhogs and more. Each page spread has a simple sentence followed by facts about the animal. The title also includes a comprehension quiz and glossary.
This educational title explores the various habitats and behavior of animals that live together on an African safari. From a parade of elephants to a bloat of hippos, large photos take children on a journey around the globe to learn about animal groups. Each page spread has a simple sentence followed by facts about the animals. A quick quiz provides additional reading and learning fun! SandCastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
This educational title explores the various habitats and behavior of animals that live together in the forest. From a sleuth of bears to a parliament of owls, large photos take children on a journey around the globe to learn about animal groups. Each page spread has a simple sentence followed by facts about the animals. A quick quiz provides additional reading and learning fun!
This educational title explores the various habitats and behavior of animals that live together in the jungle. From a congress of lemurs to a tribe of monkeys, large photos take children on a journey around the globe to learn about animal groups. Each page spread has a simple sentence followed by facts about the animals. A quick quiz provides additional reading and learning fun!
Patty the Platypus doesn't know WHAT she is. A duck? A beaver? Or something else? Her new friends want to find out, and so does Patty. Will testing her skills reveal what Patty is, or does the wise old turtle have the answer to this tale?
This educational title explores the various habitats and behavior of animals that live together on lakes & rivers. From a colony of frogs to an asylum of loons, large photos take children on a journey around the globe to learn about animal groups. Each page spread has a simple sentence followed by facts about the animals. A quick quiz provides additional reading and learning fun!
Learn what the all of the different zoo animals look like in this colorful picture book featuring real images. Studies show that young learners find it easier to associate real-life animals to real images than to illustrations. From a lion to a parrot, this book teaches children about all of their furry zoo friends!
Learn what the all of the different barnyard babies look like in this colorful picture book featuring real images. Studies show that young learners find it easier to associate real-life animals to real images than to illustrations. From adorable, little puppies to spotted, baby calves, this book teaches children about all of their favorite barnyard friends!
Ancient trees embrace a wonderful world of creatures, each playing their special role. From lowly fungi to majestic owls, the book connects the web of nature and aptly portrays the amazing ways in which the inhabitants of the forest depend upon one another for survival. Stunning illustrations by the renowned illustrator, Christopher Canyon, manage to be both magical and true. As AAAS Science Books & Films says, "The science is accurate and the book painlessly teaches important ecological lessons."
Storyteller Brian 'Fox' Ellis draws from his memories of fishing with his father to tell this true tale of a fish, a frog, a dragonfly, a mosquito, and himself. The experience helped mold Fox's life-long connection with nature, and is a wonderful example of entertainment that also educates.
When Jasper sees a bee in one of the sunflowers, he gets everyone to run away with him.
This title explains how humans and animals have skeletons to support the inner workings of their bodies, and how muscle attachments help us move. It also explains how an exoskeleton is a skeleton on the outside of a body, giving examples of insects such as ants. Endoskeletons are also explained. A special section called, "Explore Your World" outlines an experiment that allows readers to identify and examine first-hand this intriguing topic.
This title explains the enormous variety of life on Earth and how it is all interconnected. Goes into great detail about the biodiversity within biomes, the threats the plants and animals within these biomes face, and the possibilities of extinction. Very detailed information on this interesting topic for students.
This book teaches students about what a marsupial is, their gestation period, how they raise their young, and whether they are carnivores, omnivores, or herbivores.
This title introduces students to the world of agriscience with in depth information on how animal science affects our daily lives. Also gives a wide array of careers in this growing field, from biologists to geneticists, to zoologists.
Big cats, reptiles, and ocean killers are just a few of the predators discussed in this book. How they chase their prey and what weapons they use to hunt them down and kill them. This exciting book is filled with beautiful photos that will have students on the edge of their seats.
From vultures to crabs, every type of scavenger is discussed in this book. Facts about their habitat, diet, reproduction, and how they help the environment are all discussed in detail.
For millions of years, hippos and rhinos have roamed the Earth. This book discusses their habitats, what they like to eat, their enormous size, and concerns about the future of these animals due to land restrictions and human harm are all discussed in this wonderful title.
