Read about unusual animal journeys around the world, from wandering saltwater crocodiles to invasive insect species and outbreaks of Australian plague locust. Interesting facts, unexpected outcomes, and human impacts on the journeys are highlighted.
Read about extraordinary animal migrations by land, from the millions of red crabs that migrate at the exact same time on Christmas Island to the grueling journey of the pronghorn in North America. Interesting facts and obstacles are highlighted, and a sidebar details how humans impact each migration.
Read about extraordinary animal migrations by air, from the incredible migration of the godwit between Alaska and New Zealand to the long-lasting journey of the monarch butterfly across North America. Interesting facts and obstacles are highlighted, and a sidebar details how humans impact each migration.
Native to several mountain ranges and plateaus in south Asia and eastern Europe, the snow leopard has been threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and a reduced food source. Learn how collaborative programs across borders and with local people have helped the species populations in some areas remain steady, and also benefit the big cat's main food source, wild sheep and goats, whose numbers are reduced by hunters and competition for grazing from livestock.
The lesser long-nosed bat became the first bat species to be removed from the US endangered species list due to population recovery. This mammal plays a vital role as a pollinator in desert ecosystems in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Readers will learn about the collaborative efforts between the two countries, conservationists, tequila producers, and citizen scientists that are bringing back not only the lesser long-nosed bat, but the plants they rely on for food.
The black-footed ferret was once listed as extinct on the prairies of North America. Its population had been devastated by a disease that also reduced its main food source—prairie dogs. This book tells the fascinating story of the black-footed ferret's rediscovery in 1981 by a dog in Wyoming. Readers will learn how the find inspired a captive breeding program that is restoring not only this prairie species to the wild, but its essential food source as well, the prairie dog.
Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of mountain lions. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of moose. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of coyotes. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of caribou. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of bighorn sheep. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of bald eagles. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of American black bears. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of American bison. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of American beavers. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of American alligators. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
Engaging illustrations encourage readers to predict the animal each skeleton belongs to.
Rhyming text introduces readers to the adventures of an imaginative kitty.
Silly illustrations and rhyming phrases depict the various ways animals can move.
Engaging illustrations encourage readers to predict the animal each skeleton belongs to.
A house cat lives the life of a wild tiger thanks to its vivid imagination.
Learn all about German Shepherds in this level 2 reader. With short sentences and sight words, kids will learn about one of the world's most loved dogs. With beautiful color photos of puppies, dog activities and more. This book is part of the Discover Reading series and is a great choice for beginning readers.
Learn all about our feathered, flying friends--birds! This level three reader is packed with info just right for 1st through 3rd grade readers. Discover Reading titles feature short sentences, word lists, and questions at the end of each book to further the learning process.
Discover the world of beautiful butterflies and moths. In this Discover Reading book, short sentence and beautiful photos introduce children to metamorphosis, flight and the life cycle of a butterfly. This book is part of the Discover Reading series and is a great choice for beginning readers.
Let's find some beautiful north American animals! From deer, to elk, bison and bear, these animals were traditionally hunted for their skins and meat. Today's kids can hunt with their eyes through this level 1 reader, perfect for beginning readers and as a read aloud for toddlers and preschoolers.