People must go through difficult training to become astronauts. Kids will learn how astronauts prepare for life in space, complete their missions, and survive above the atmosphere. Blastoff! Series
Honey bees collect pollen and nectar from hundreds of flowers a day. This helps flowers spread pollen to each other to make new seeds. Discover how bees go back to their hives and use the pollen and nectar to create sweet honey! Blastoff! Series
With threatening hoods and fangs full of venom, cobras are powerful predators able to paralyze their prey and swallow it whole. Find out how cobras look, where cobras live, and the way they fool predators. Blastoff! Series
Imagine your life without the sense of sight. Many things would be different without the amazing process through which your eyes focus light so that you can see. Taking care of your eyes is very important, so as you explore the sense of sight, be sure not to read this book by dim light! Blastoff! Series
Ants live on every landmass on Earth except Antarctica and certain small islands. Living together in colonies, each ant plays a part in keeping the colony running smoothly. Learn how these busy insects build their homes, find their food, and work together! Blastoff! Series
Cockroaches like to live in warm environments, which is why many live inside people's homes. People don't like this because cockroaches come out at night and eat their food! Learn about the physical characteristics and habits of these often feared insects. Blastoff! Series
Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world. Players must dribble, jump, defend, and shoot their way to victory. Children will learn the history, rules, and equipment needed to play this fast-paced sport. Blastoff! Series
Baby cubs are born in a den while the mother bear is in hibernation. Learn how they hunt for berries and climb trees to escape danger. Blastoff! Series
Ladybugs spend part of their life cycle as larva. Every day a ladybug larva eats about 30 tiny green insects called aphids. Young children will watch a ladybug go from egg to adult. Blastoff! Series
Fruits are a key part of the food guide pyramid. They provide us with fiber, energy, vitamins, and more. Readers will learn the many ways fruits are good for them and how much fruit they should eat every day. Blastoff! Series
These adorable seabirds spend their winters at sea, swimming and diving for fish. They return to land only to nest. The male and female take care of the chick together. Soon the baby chick is ready to head off to sea too! Learn all about puffins. Blastoff! Series
Coral reefs are found in tropical waters and host a variety of ocean life. Young readers will learn about how they form over time, the different ways they form, and the creatures that call coral reefs home. Blastoff! Series
Snowflakes look white but are actually clear! They are pieces of falling ice. Discover how snow forms and falls and how every snowflake is intricate and unique. Blastoff! Series
Spring brings new life and warmth to the world. Longer days and blooming flowers lead us into warmer days. Young readers will discover how animals, plants, and people change when spring is upon us! Blastoff! Series
These mighty machines move big piles of material from one place to another. Some wheel loaders have a huge claw called a grapple to grab things like logs. This book explains how a wheel loader works and what it transports. Blastoff! Series
The solar system is made up of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, and more. Young readers will learn about the bodies that make up the solar system and how they interact with each other. Blastoff! Series
