Piglets roll around in the mud to protect their skin from the sun. Spend a day on the farm and watch piglets grow! Blastoff! Series
After birth, it takes a kitten between seven to ten days to open its eyes. Soon after this, kittens develop quickly into very playful animals. Eager readers will see what kittens eat and how they play. Blastoff! Series
This charming board book will be every little boys favorite as it connects their bathtub boat with the boats they see on waterways.
Provides detailed and interesting information about organisms and their place in the food web in the Arctic.
Named after two soldiers who won the Medal of Honor, the Stryker is an armored combat vehicle that serves many roles in the United States Army. Strykers can carry troops, guns, and missiles. They can also work as ambulances, fire trucks, and reconnaissance vehicles. Discover why the Stryker is going to be a mainstay in the Army for many years.
The Sea Dragon is the largest and heaviest helicopter in the United States military. It can transport troops and haul cargo. It is also used to detect and blow up mines in dangerous waters. Read about the history of the Sea Dragon, the tools it uses to detect mines, and its role in keeping our waters safe.
The mouths of sea dragons are long, narrow, and toothless. They work like straws. Beginning readers will enjoy learning about the different kinds of sea dragons, where sea dragons live, and how sea dragons stay safe. Blastoff! Series
Sea anemones have poisonous tentacles that they use to sting some kinds of fish. Explore what sea anemones are, where they live, and how they protect clown fish. Blastoff! Series
Did you know that penguins toboggan? They sometimes travel by sliding over ice on their stomachs. Beginning readers will discover the physical characteristics of penguins and learn how they move in water and on land. Blastoff! Series
Sea otters spend a lot of time together floating on their backs. It makes sense why a group of sea otters is called a raft. Young readers will learn how sea otters look, eat, and live in community. Blastoff! Series
What happens when you put a sea shell up to your ear? You hear the sound of crashing ocean waves. This book explores spiral sea shells, sea shells with two parts, and how animals live in sea shells. Blastoff! Series
A sea lion can hold its breath below water for three to nine minutes. After that, it must come to the surface for air. Follow this coastal creature as it lives in water and on land. Blastoff! Series
A bunny's teeth never stop growing throughout its life. Kids will follow bunnies as they leave the nest and go on to watch them grow, eat, and hop. Blastoff! Series
Did you know that a duck's feathers are waterproof? From waddling ducklings to flying adults, eager students will discover how these cute birds develop. Blastoff! Series
Young readers learn about waterways through simple text and photos.
Sharks are known as nature's fiercest ocean predators. Wherever they are, danger is lurking! This book introduces children to the characteristics and hunting methods of sharks. Blastoff! Series
Sea urchins are prickly creatures. Sharp spines completely cover their bodies. Young readers will learn the parts of a sea urchin and how sea urchins move, eat, and stay safe. Blastoff! Series
A sea turtle uses four flippers to move through the ocean water. Its flippers help it paddle, turn, and stop. Discover where sea turtles live, how they look, and all about baby sea turtles. Blastoff! Series
Soar through clouds while flying ultralight airplanes. See up close photos of these exciting planes.
Clear definitions supported by every day examples and easy hands-on activities introduce young scientists to pulleys.
Clear definitions supported by every day examples and easy hands-on activities introduce young scientists to screws.
Clear definitions supported by every day examples and easy hands-on activities introduce young scientists to levers.
Young readers learn about various landforms through simple text and photos.
Have you ever wished you could peek into an eagle's nest high in the treetops? Eaglets grow rapidly, and in three weeks, they are already one foot tall! This book teaches kids how eaglets are born, what they eat, and how they grow. Blastoff! Series
The Midwestern United States was nicknamed "The Dust Bowl" in the 1930s because years of drought devastated the region. This book teaches why droughts happen, how they affect living things, and the importance of conserving water. Blastoff! Series
