Blending in with their surroundings, praying mantises easily grab prey with their spiny front legs. These insects enjoy munching on grasshoppers, spiders, and even small birds and lizards! With a triangular head that can turn 180 degrees and long legs that look like they're praying, these insects are sure to attract curious kids.
With their notorious red spot and black body, black widow spiders have venom stronger than a rattlesnakes. Ever wonder why widow is in their name? After mating, females liquefy and eat males! Find out more about black widows in this book for brave, young readers.
Guardians of those they love, Rottweilers are strong and confident. They were first bred to protect and drive cattle. Today, they often work as police dogs. Curious beginning readers will love learning why Rottweilers are among the most popular dog breeds in America!
Don't let boxers intimidate you. They're actually one of the goofiest dog breeds! Although their muscular bodies and watchful dispositions make them great police dogs, boxers are also loyal family companions. Find out more about the boxer's personality in this title for young learners.
Short and chunky, bulldogs are stout both in stature and personality. Snoring, slobbering, and sleeping are bulldogs' favorite past times, but nothing makes them so charming as their devotion to their owners. Pick up this low-level title to learn more about how the bulldog breed became a family favorite!
Roamers, runners, and mischief-makers are all words to describe Siberian huskies. With an aptitude for speed and endurance, this breed loves to pull sleds and work in search and rescue missions. Natural pack instincts also make Siberians perfect pets for big families with children! Uncover the spirit of Siberian huskies in this title for inquisitive young readers.
Presents experiments and activities that demonstrate the concepts and scientific principles of magnetism.
Simple text explores the principles of liquids, including melting, freezing, surface tension, and density.
Introduces simple scientific principles involving heat, and provides instructions for experiments that can be done at home to prove them.
Describes experiments that can be performed with plants in order to learn about their properties, including whether roots grow before stems, the importance of light, and how plants drink water.
Journaling is a popular activity that allows people of all ages to write about their lives. Readers will learn how to write journal entries to record their daily activities and observations.
Farm-raised turkeys are an important source of food for millions of people. Readers will learn all about the lives of these intriguing animals, from what they eat to how they spend their days.
City hall is a bustling place, filled with workers of all kinds. Readers will learn about the many jobs people do to keep our cities running smoothly.
It takes a lot of different people to bring us the TV shows we love. Readers will learn about he many jobs people do that help bring TV shows to our homes.
Many kinds of workers are needed to care for all of the different animals living at a zoo. Readers will learn about the jobs done by people working behind the scenes to make sure that zoo animals stay healthy and visitors enjoy their days at the zoo.
Llamas are strong, useful animals. Their hair is an important source of fiber and they are excellent pack animals. Readers will find out all about the lives of these extraordinary animals.
Complete a variety of fun science experiments while enjoying fun in the sun at the beach.
Complete a variety of fun science experiments in your own backyard.
Complete a variety of fun science experiments dealing with cars.
Complete a variety of fun science experiments using the items found in your classroom at school.
Complete a variety of fun science experiments with the plants in your garden.
Complete a variety of fun science experiments using the equipment at your favorite playground.
Complete a variety of fun science experiments using common kitchen items.
Join Fiona and Finley as they travel back in time with America's first professional female astronomer, Maria Mitchell.
Francis Scott Key takes Finley and Fiona back in time to see first-hand what inspired him to write "The Star-Spangled Banner."
