When a predator is near, an opossum will likely do one of two things. It will try to scare the predator away by showing its sharp teeth, or it will lie very still and pretend it's dead! In this book, beginning readers will discover how these marsupials escape predators and carry their young babies in pouches. Blastoff! Series
Deer can run at speeds up to 40 miles per hour and can leap as high as 9 feet. In this introduction to deer, students will learn about the physical features of deer, where they live, and what they eat each season. Blastoff! Series
From the Arctic to deserts, foxes are found in almost every kind of habitat. This book introduces children to foxes, explaining what they eat, their physical characteristics, and where they live. Blastoff! Series
In Tigers, beginning readers will follow a tiger as it hunts for food. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how a tiger successfully stalks its prey.
In Walkingsticks, beginning readers will learn how walkingsticks hide from predators and find food to eat. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the world of walkingsticks.
In Zebras, beginning readers will follow a herd of zebras as its members keep watch for predators and defend themselves against a lion. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how zebras survive in the wild.
In Praying Mantises, beginning readers will learn how praying mantises defend themselves from predators and how they hunt other insects for food. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the world of praying mantises.
In Peacocks, beginning readers will learn how peacocks find food and stay safe from predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the world of peacocks.
In Stink Bugs, beginning readers will learn how stink bugs hunt for food and defend themselves from predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the world of stink bugs.
In Wolves, beginning readers will follow a pack of wolves as its members work together to hunt for food. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage children as they learn how wolves survive in the wild.
In Beavers, beginning readers will follow a group of beavers as they make a dam, build a lodge, and stay safe from a predator. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn all about this fascinating animal.
In Kangaroos, beginning readers will follow a kangaroo as it finds a mate and raises its young. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover how these animals raise a baby kangaroo, or a joey.
In Cicadas, beginning readers will learn about the life cycle of a cicada and discover how this insect finds a mate. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the world of cicadas.
In Groundhogs, young readers will follow a groundhog as it looks for food, avoids predators, and finds a mate. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage children as they learn about life as a groundhog.
In Brown Bears, beginning readers will follow a mother bear and her cubs as they search for food in spring. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they spend a day with a brown bear family.
In Cockroaches, beginning readers will learn how cockroaches find food and defend themselves from predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the world of cockroaches.
In Grasshoppers, beginning readers will learn how grasshoppers find food and defend themselves from predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the world of grasshoppers.
In Anteaters, beginning readers will follow an anteater in the wild as it looks for food and stays safe from predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how anteaters survive in the wild.
This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells the story of clownfish making a nest and protecting their eggs.
The Tree That Bear Climbed is a creative twist on the classic, The House that Jack Built. Young listeners and early readers will love the rhythmic repetition as they learn about the many parts of a tree. Beginning with the roots that anchor the tree, this cumulative verse story climbs to a surprise ending. Why is bear so eager to climb the tree and what happens when he gets to the top?
Do you ever wonder how animals stay warm in the winter? Well they wonder how humans do too! In a twist of perspective, wild creatures question if humans use the same winter adaptation strategies that they do. Do they cuddle together in a tree or fly south to Mexico? Take a look through an animal's eyes and discover the interesting ways that animals cope with the cold winter months in this rhythmic story.
Beatrix the beaver longs to be good at something. Her brother Bevan is an expert at repairing the lodge with mud and twigs. Her sister Beverly is a superb swimmer and underwater gymnast. What makes Beatrix stand out? One day, she runs away by swimming up the creek and finds some fresh garden plants to eat, and yummy trees to gnaw. When her siblings set off to find her, all Three Little Beavers wind up trapped! It takes some simple engineering on the part of the humans who set the traps, and Beatrix's discovery of her special talents, for the people and beavers to finally find a way to live in harmony.
Animals, like people, enjoy spending time with their friends and family. Many groups of animals have their own unique names. Did you know group of gorillas is a called a band? And a bunch of billy goats is a tribe? Following in the footsteps of Multiply on the Fly (multiplication), What's New at the Zoo? (addition) and What's the Difference? (subtraction), this rhythmic, fun-to-read-aloud book introduces children to division as they conquer bands, tribes, mobs and more.
Baby Bat loves his cave home and never wants to leave it. While practicing flapping his wings one night, he falls, and Pluribus Packrat rescues him. They then explore the deepest, darkest corners of the cave where they meet amazing animals--animals that don't need eyes to see or colors to hide from enemies. Baby Bat learns how important bats are to the cave habitat and how other cave-living critters rely on them for their food. Will Baby Bat finally venture out of the cave to help the other animals?
The forest animals are surprised when a volcano suddenly explodes, covering the land in gritty, warm ash and rocks that make it unlivable for many plants and animals. Gopher survives in his underground burrow with food to eat. How does Gopher help bring life back to the mountain? Scientists spent years observing life returning to the mountain following the eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980. This fictionalized story is based on their surprising observations of how life returns to an area that has been totally changed or destroyed.
