When Scott Swift adopted an Alaskan husky named Nookie, he was looking for a four-legged buddy to join him on outdoor adventures. Soon, Nookie would set out for adventures of his own--and save a hiker's life in the process! Explore the exciting true story of a supersmart animal in this graphic nonfiction adventure. Then, learn more about these clever canines and read other stories of dog masterminds!
When Dr. Sue Savage-Rumbaugh started her research, she was trying to teach a mother ape 10 symbols. Instead, her baby, Kanzi, picked up the few symbols as language--and now he knows over 450 words. Explore the exciting true story of a supersmart animal in this graphic nonfiction adventure. Then, learn more about these brilliant bonobos and read other stories of ape masterminds!
It was a lovely vacation for the Altsman family. As her husband went fishing, Joann stayed behind with her pet dog, and beloved potbellied pig, Lulu. Suddenly, Joann felt sick--she was having a heart attack. Joann needed help fast! She had no idea Lulu would save the day . . . and her life! Explore the exciting true story of a supersmart animal in this graphic nonfiction adventure. Then, learn more about these intelligent animals and read other stories of pig masterminds!
A skunk sprays a smelly musk on its enemies that can sting their eyes or make them sick. Pe-yew! But skunks don't always need to make a stink to keep enemies away. Their unique black-and-white stripes warn animals that have been sprayed before to stay away. That is, unless they want to stink! Fun text and eye-catching photos introduce this animal in all its gross glory.
A porcupine warns an enemy that gets too close by raising the quills on its back and clicking its teeth. If this doesn't work, the porcupine swings its spiky tail through the air. Sharp quills stab deep into an attacker's skin. Ouch! Fun text and eye-catching photos introduce this animal in all its gory glory.
Do you wonder about all of Earth's living things? Do you know how to tell the difference between a young frog or butterfly and an adult? In this book, learn about the life cycles of plants and animals and the many changes they go through as they grow. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Do you wonder about all of Earth's living things? Do you know what plants and animals are found in different places? In this book, learn about the five major biomes found on our planet. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Do you wonder about all of Earth's living things? Do you know the difference between a mammal and an amphibian? In this book, learn how scientists classify animals into groups based on the physical features they have in common. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Do you wonder about all of Earth's living things? Do you know why snakes make venom and why polar bears have thick fur? In this book, learn about the different types of adaptations animals and plants use to survive in their environments. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
How does a giraffe begin its life? What is a juvenile wolf? Read to discover the answers as you learn about the life cycle of mammals. Each book in the Life Cycles of Living Things series shows you how living things are born and how they grow up. Comprehension Questions with answers. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
How does a snake begin its life? What is a juvenile alligator? Read to discover the answers as you learn about the life cycle of reptiles. Each book in the Life Cycles of Living Things series shows you how living things are born and how they grow up. Comprehension Questions with answers. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
What is a frog's larva called? When can salamanders leave the water? Read to discover the answers as you learn about the life cycle of amphibians. Each book in the Life Cycles of Living Things series shows you how living things are born and how they grow up. Comprehension Questions with answers. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Do birds have feathers when they hatch? What is a fledgling? Read to discover the answers as you learn about the life cycle of birds. Each book in the Life Cycles of Living Things series shows you how living things are born and how they grow up. Comprehension Questions with answers. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Read about the colorful coral snake whose red and yellow bands are a sign that it has deadly venom. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.
Read about the copperhead snake and how it uses its fangs and venom to kill its prey. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.
Read about the venomous cobra and how it strikes its prey quickly and swallows it whole. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.
Read about the powerful rattlesnake and how its tail rattles to warn predators to stay away or risk a venomous bite. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.
Read about the cottonmouth or water moccasin and how it uses deadly venom. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.
Read about the powerful boa constrictor and how it catches and squeezes its prey. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.
Police dogs are trained to do many different jobs. Some patrol, some are used to attack, and others are used to sniff out illegal substances. Find out how police dogs serve and protect communities all around the world.
What do herding dogs do? They watch over and guide livestock from one place to another so they can graze safely. Find out about the different breeds of herding dogs and how they also make great pets.
A service dog is any dog that performs a job or a task that helps a person who has a physical or mental disability. These tasks can be anything from guiding people down a sidewalk to sniffing out changes in blood sugar levels. Find out how these personal support dogs are trained and how they bond deeply with their owners.
Military working dogs serve as detection, scout, and patrol dogs on military bases, airfields, and prisons. Find out how these dogs are able to detect threats that human eyes and noses cannot find.
Search and Rescue, also known as SAR, dogs are brought in after natural or human-made disasters happen, or when a person goes missing. Find out how they are trained to find people who are trapped or in need of help using their keen sense of smell.
A detection dog is trained to smell certain scents and lead their handler to them. They can sniff out everything from bombs to cancer and many things in between. Find out how these dogs are out there every day making the world a safer place.
