Bon appetit! Kudos to Chef Nature for dishing up these tasty morsels. No reader with a discriminating palate will be able to put this delicious menu of appetizing delicacies down. Bugs for Lunch caters to a full array of creatures - animal, plant, and human - that munch on bugs. From a mantis perched and ready to prey on ladybugs and butterflies, to the honey-drenched fur of a big brown bear munching on a hive full of bees, Sylvia Long's vivid illustrations show close-up details of all sorts of creatures munching on their lunch. These colorful drawings of creatures that live to eat bugs will be your key to discovering a world of insectivores in your own backyard and beyond.
Penguins must complete their life cycle in very cold temperatures. To protect their eggs from the cold, penguins use brood patches. Students will watch a penguin chick hatch from an egg and grow into an adult. Blastoff! Series
Told in the first person, the narrator describes the ocean as she experiences it through her five senses.
Amazing photos and interesting facts reveal environmental issues eagles face as they hunt for food and raise their young.
Amazing photos and interesting facts reveal environmental issues falcons face as they hunt for food and raise their young.
Amazing photos and interesting facts reveal environmental issues owls face as they hunt for food and raise their young.
Amazing photos and interesting facts reveal environmental issues hawks face as they hunt for food and raise their young.
Amazing photos and interesting facts reveal environmental issues kites face as they hunt for food and raise their young.
Amazing photos and interesting facts reveal environmental issues vultures face as they hunt for food and raise their young.
Saturn has the largest and most complex ring system of any planet in the solar system. Young learners will read about Saturn's discovery, its physical traits, and how the sixth planet in the solar system has been explored. Blastoff! Series
Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun. It takes 165 Earth years to complete a single orbit! Young students will learn about the discovery of Neptune, its moons, and the information gathered by Voyager II, the only space probe to pass by this distant planet. Blastoff! Series
Young readers learn about north, south, east and west through simple text and photos.
Young readers learn about maps and globes through simple text and photos.
Astronauts live and work on space stations that orbit Earth. Young readers will read about space station parts, the first space stations, and the International Space Station. Blastoff! Series
Space shuttles bring astronauts into and out of space. Children will learn about the history of space shuttles, the advanced technology onboard, and how these vehicles perform their missions. Blastoff! Series
The sun radiates light, heat, and energy at the center of the solar system. Eager students will explore how the sun works and its relationship to Earth and the other planets. Blastoff! Series
The planet Uranus has a bright blue-green color because of methane gas in its atmosphere. Young children will learn about the discovery of Uranus, how it has been explored, and why it is tilted on its side! Blastoff! Series
With reflective clouds, Venus appears to be the brightest planet in the night sky. Young students will read about the discovery of Venus, its harsh environment, and the ways it has been explored. Blastoff! Series
Learn how to care for Siamese cats, discover their characteristics and see if this is the right breed for you.
Learn how to care for Rag Doll cats, discover their characteristice and see if it is the right breed for you
Learn how to care for Persian cats, discover their characteristics and see if this is the right breed for you.
Learn how to care for Maine Coon cats, discover their characteristics and see if this is a good breed for you.
Learn how to care for Abyssinian cats, discover their characteristics and see if it is the right breed for you.
Learn about various exotic cats characteristics and see is any of these breeds is right for you.
