Hidden in murky water, a fierce predator patiently waits for its next meal. A buffalo that gets too close to the water's edge is no match for the strong jaws of the hungry saltwater crocodile.
A little octopus is hidden in a coral reef off of Australia's coast, waiting for its next target. Suddenly, the blue-ringed octopus speeds out of its hiding place, trapping a crab in its tentacles. The little crab doesn't stand a chance against the venom of this octopus.
A speedy jellyfish rushes through the ocean on a deadly mission. Soon, the box jellyfish has a small fish trapped in its long tentacles full of toxic venom. The little fish never stood a chance.
With so many different animals on Earth, it's no surprise there are many different questions about the animal world. How do we know so much about the animals that share our planet? From a zebra's stripes to a snail's slimy trail, sometimes you just have to ask why.
There are many cute and cuddly critters in the world, but there are just as many that can be deadly. Learn about the killer critters that share our planet. Fun photographs and colorful illustrations make it easy to learn about beastly wildlife from far, far away.
The world is a wild place. Sometimes, sticking together makes life a little easier. Learn all about animals in the oceans that join together to stay safe, find something to eat, and make a home. Colorful illustrations and engaging photos pair with lively text to tell the story of fun and fascinating animal families.
The world is a wild place. Sometimes, sticking together makes life a little easier. Learn all about animals in the polar regions that join together to stay safe, find something to eat, and make a home. Colorful illustrations and engaging photos pair with lively text to tell the story of fun and fascinating animal families.
Readers will enjoy learning fun facts about seal pups, including how quickly seal pups learn to swim and why resting is important for seals. Readers will be enchanted by vibrant photographs of seals and their cold, wet habitat.
Readers will enjoy learning fun facts about beluga pups, including why their skin changes colors and how they learn to survive. Readers will be enchanted by vibrant photographs of belugas and their ocean habitat.
Did you know as a frog grows it has to shed its skin? This is called molting. The frog pulls off its old skin with its feet and then eats it.
Learn to spot the differences between these marine mammals. Carefully leveled text relays what the animals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which one is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun.
Learn to spot the differences between these cephalopods. Carefully leveled text relays what the animals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which one is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun.
Identify different kinds of freshwater fish in North America's lakes, ponds, streams, and rivers. Photos and carefully leveled text provide defining details for each kind of fish, such as patterns or unique body parts.
Showcases the weird and wacky world of bioluminescent animals. This book introduces the reader to many different glowing animals, explains what causes them to glow, and gives examples of where such animals can be seen.
This book lets readers crawl into the amazing world of annelids. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about common annelids such as earthworms and leeches and get up-close-and-personal with their burrowing behaviors, molting process, and ecological significance.
This book lets readers dive into the amazing world of echinoderms. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about common echinoderms such as starfish, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers, and get up-close-and-personal with their unique abilities, regenerative powers, and ocean habitats.
This book introduces readers to the microscopic world of Earth's tiniest invertebrates. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about roundworms and tardigrades, and get up-close-and-personal with their incredible resilience, adaptive abilities, and unique characteristics.
This book lets readers crawl into the amazing world of mollusks. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about common mollusks such as snails, clams, and octopuses, and get up-close-and-personal with their burrowing behaviors, reproduction process, and ecological significance.
This book lets readers dive into the amazing world of cnidarians. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about common cnidarians such as jellyfish, coral, and sea anemones, and get up-close-and-personal with their anatomy, stinging cells, and symbiotic relationships.
This book lets readers dive into the amazing world of marine invertebrates. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about common crustaceans such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimp, and get up-close-and-personal with the role of shells and the unique locomotion methods of these cool creatures.
Freshwater mussels don’t get as much attention as cute furry animals, but they’re more than just shells sitting at the bottom of a stream. Delve into the powerful effect mollusks have on their environment. From fighting pollution to signaling the alarm when things have gone wrong with a waterway, learn how these underappreciated and often overlooked environmental superheroes work to keep their ecosystems going strong.
The life cycle of a frog consists of four stages: egg, tadpole, tadpole with legs, and adult frog, undergoing metamorphosis from aquatic larvae to land-dwelling adults. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Vertebrates are animals with a backbone, including groups such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates with dry, scaly skin, and they typically lay eggs, relying on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Fish are cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates that have gills, fins, and typically a streamlined body, enabling them to live and breathe underwater. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
