Sniff, sniff! A police officer with four legs is on the hunt. Police dogs help keep our communities safe. They can track down missing people and help guard our playgrounds and parks. Learn all about these heroic dogs.
Gray wolves were predators that dominated the North American landscape hundreds of years ago. But when Mike Philips and Doug Smith relocated 14 wolves to Yellowstone in 1995, it was the first time in over 70 years that the species had stepped foot on the land. With the whole park suffering, this last change to save the gray wolf was also crucial to saving the balance of a delicate ecosystem. Follow along on this graphic adventure based on a true story to learn how a bold plan brough the gray wolf back from the brink. Then, learn more about gray wolves and other wolves in danger.
Learn all about plants one fact at a time! Explore plants from tiny buds to towering trees--and everything in between. Along the way you'll get to know the plants that cover our world. Colorful illustrations paired with engaging photos make fact-o-graphics fun!
For years, people have told stories of monstrous creatures, but what if the legends are true? Townspeople from Lhakpa Dolma's village feared a terrifying yeti lurking in the snowy mountains nearby. Is that what attacked Lhakpa and her yaks in the snowy peaks? Explore the story of a yeti encounter in this graphic adventure based on a true story. Then, learn about other monsters around the world and find out the truth behind yeti-like creatures.
Whether going for a sail or hitting the road on anything with wheels, you may need to thank the people from Mesopotamia. Did you know this ancient civilization inspired and invented a lot of things that we can still find in our modern lives? The Cradle of Civilization brought us board games and astrology, maps and soap, and so much more. But there are some things we may be glad to leave behind in Mesopotamia, such harsh penalties for breaking the law (death!) and an alphabet that included 700 letters (think of that alphabet song!). Discover extreme facts about Mesopotamia in this fun and kooky book.
Strong, smart, and with super sniffers, these K-9 soldiers are reporting for duty. Military dogs help catch enemies and keep their fellow soldiers safe when it comes time for battle. Learn all about these heroic dogs.
What do you make when bigfoot shows up at your door with an empty stomach? A meal that's tasty for your bigfoot guest (and pretty yummy for you, too)! Mix a mint and lemonade slushy and bake some crunchy fall leaf crackers and dip. Then, serve up a big bigfoot foot pizza for your new friend. Top it all off with a delicious woodland berry cheesecake that will make your guest think of home. Don't forget to explore more about bigfoot facts and fiction so you have plenty to talk about during your mythical meal.
The flash of color in an African rain forest might not be what you expect. Mandrills have bright faces with long, red noses and blue and cheeks (not to mention the colorful cheeks on their rears). Whether they are tiny babies clinging to the mothers or adult monkeys yawning at threats, mandrills are awesome! Learn all about the largest member of the monkey family.
From peanuts to oncoming seizures and changes in blood sugar, medical detection dogs can smell it all. These doggy doctors use their super sniffers to keep people safe and give them more independents in the world. Learn all about these heroic dogs.
What do you make when a mermaid comes for dinner? A meal that's marvelous for your mermaid guest (and pretty tasty for you, too)! Start with a fizzy underwater-themed lemonade and some cheesy seashell-shaped crackers. For the main course, cook up some fresh seaweed (green pasta!) and shrimp. Then, end it all with an ice cream dessert that will remind your mermaid friend of home. Don't forget to explore more about mermaid myths and tall tails so you have plenty to talk about during your mythical meal.
How do you feed a hungry unicorn that has stopped by for dinner? Make a meal that's yummy for your unicorn guest (and pretty tasty for you, too)! Start with a carrot cake milkshake to serve your friend their favorite treat alongside an appetizer inspired by their famous horn. Then, feast on a rainbow veggie tart for the main course. When you're ready for dessert, whip up a batch of magical unicorn cupcakes. Yum! Don't forget to explore more about unicorn facts and fiction so you have plenty to talk about during your mythical meal.
What do you feed a fire-breathing friend that finds its way to your place for dinner? A marvelous meal fit for your dragon guest (that you'll love, too)! Start with an appetizer of crunchy claw crackers and a sweet-and-spicy ginger drink. For the main course, serve up a pepperoni pie shaped just like your dragon friend--complete with colorful scaly skin. Then, finish the meal with sweet fire-colored meringues. While you're at it, don't forget to brush up on dragon myths so you'll have plenty to talk about during your mythical meal.
What do you feed a hungry fairy that comes to dinner? A meal that is tasty for your guest and for you! Start your dinner with a fairydust frappe and a little fairy garden bread as an appetizer. For the main course, make a colorful noodle bowl that will drive your fairy friend crazy. Finish the meal with a mini dessert sized just for your guest. Don't forget to explore more about fairy myths so you have plenty to talk about during your mythical meal.
What do you make to feed a hungry gnome that stops by for dinner? A meal that's delicious for your guest and for you! First up, make a tasty forest berry smoothie and some deviled eggs with funny gnome faces as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Then, celebrate your guest's gnome relatives by serving traditional Cornish pasties. To top of your magnificent meal, finish with a tree branch dessert (also known as a delicious chocolate cake wrapped up to remind your friend of their woodsy home). Don't forget to explore gnome myths so you have plenty to talk about during your mythical meal.
Learn all about the human body one fact at a time! Explore the body from head to toe--and everything in between. Along the way, you'll get to know the body systems that keep us alive and make us human. Colorful illustrations paired with engaging photos make fact-o-graphics fun!
With just a few seconds left in the game, the score is tied. The attacker cradles the ball close to the goal, grips the stick, and sends the ball sailing into the net. Score! The perfect shot takes skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of lacrosse. Sports and STEM? Score!
In the wake of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks on the World Trade Center, true heroes emerged. Follow New York City Police Officer Moira Smith who witnessed the attacks firsthand and immediately jumped into action. She sacrificed her own life to provide the guiding light that helped hundreds out of the south tower in the minutes leading up to its collapse. Based on the true story and in honor of Officer Moria Smith. Additional material provides an overview of the events of the day and other stories of heroes at Ground Zero.
Learn all about habitats one fact at a time! Explore the world from the desert to the ocean--and everywhere in between. Along the way you'll get to know the plants and animals that call each of these habitats home. Colorful illustrations paired with engaging photos make fact-o-graphics fun!
The forward streaks toward the goal, his skates biting into the ice as he drives forward. They pull back their stick and whip it forward. Wham! The hockey puck zooms along the ice. From skating like a pro to mastering the perfect shot, hockey takes skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of hockey. Sports and STEM? Score!
What's better than a day out on the lake? Grab a paddle, your life jacket and your favorite kayak or canoe. Then, follow along with Rory Racoon as you learn all about padding in the great outdoors.
A guide dog and its handler are a well-trained team--four paws padding down the street next to two feet. The furry worker starts, stops, and turns in sync with its owner. It acts as eyes to spot a low-hanging branch, a car zooming down the street, or an obstacle in the middle of the path. Learn all about these heroic dogs.
Welcome to the pond! Bait your hook, cast it into the water, and get ready to reel in the big catch. Follow along with Rory Racoon as you go on a fishing adventure in the great outdoors.
Do you want to go on a treasure hunt? It's not just for pirates. Let's go geocaching! Follow along with Rory Racoon as you learn the ins and outs of searching in the great outdoors for caches hidden high and low.
Lace up your hiking boots and grab your walking stick. It's time to go hiking! Follow along with Rory Raccoon as you learn all about what to wear, the gear to grab, and how to stay safe on the trails as you explore hiking in the great outdoors.
When Howard Sharpe spotted a group of southern sea otters floating off the coast of California, he was nearly as surprised as if he had seen a dinosaur. The otters were thought to be nearly extinct, and yet he spotted hundreds splashing in the water. Soon, Howard and other environmental activists sprang into action to make sure this once nearly extinct species didn't disappear forever. Follow along on this graphic adventure based on a true story about how fur-tastrophe was avoided in the southern sea otter comeback. Then, learn more about southern sea otters and other marine mammals in danger.
