Hidden in murky water, a fierce predator patiently waits for its next meal. A buffalo that gets too close to the water's edge is no match for the strong jaws of the hungry saltwater crocodile.
A little octopus is hidden in a coral reef off of Australia's coast, waiting for its next target. Suddenly, the blue-ringed octopus speeds out of its hiding place, trapping a crab in its tentacles. The little crab doesn't stand a chance against the venom of this octopus.
A speedy jellyfish rushes through the ocean on a deadly mission. Soon, the box jellyfish has a small fish trapped in its long tentacles full of toxic venom. The little fish never stood a chance.
Our world is full of many amazing buildings. We have made beautiful stained-glass windows that turn rooms into rainbows and windmills that can turn grain into flour. From modern homes with solar panels to the Great Pyramids of Egypt, how do we know so much about buildings? Sometimes you just have to ask why.
With so many different animals on Earth, it's no surprise there are many different questions about the animal world. How do we know so much about the animals that share our planet? From a zebra's stripes to a snail's slimy trail, sometimes you just have to ask why.
From rumbling stomachs and hiccups to losing teeth and dreaming, our bodies do many amazing and bizarre things. How do we know so much about them? Sometimes, you just have to ask why.
Many of the things we throw away end up in landfills. Some of it winds up in our forests and waterways. As landfills pile high and pollution trashes our planet, Earth is in danger. Learn how the little things can add up to reduce waste and save the world.
From how we throw away trash to the ways we use electricity, our habits affect the size of our carbon footprint. The bigger our carbon footprint, the more greenhouse gas is in the air. This contributes to climate change. How can we help the planet? Simple actions we can take every day can make a big difference! Learn how changing our habits can save the world.
From rivers and streams to mountains and forests, life on Earth is all balanced around ecosystems. However, ecosystems are being polluted. How can we help the planet? Simple actions we can take every day can make a big difference! Learn how the little things can add up to save ecosystems and the world.
From the foods that we eat to the ways we make them, our food waste affects the size of our carbon footprint. The bigger our carbon footprint, the more greenhouse gas is in the air. This contributes to climate change. How can we help the planet? Simple actions we can take every day can make a big difference! Learn how ditching food waste can minimize our carbon footprint and save the world.
Technology solves problems to make our lives better. From telephones to video games, who do we have to thank for our favorite technological wonders? Follow along with engaging illustrations, captivating photos, and fun text to learn all about the scientists, engineers, and inventors who were brilliant people with big ideas.
All living things need a place to live, but what if you become that home? Learn about some of the painful parasites that share our planet. Fun photographs and colorful illustrations make it easy to learn about beastly wildlife from far, far away.
The different names for poop might make you giggle, but these dirty droppings are no joke. Learn about the dangers of dung. Fun photographs and colorful illustrations make it easy to learn about beastly wildlife from far, far away.
There are many cute and cuddly critters in the world, but there are just as many that can be deadly. Learn about the killer critters that share our planet. Fun photographs and colorful illustrations make it easy to learn about beastly wildlife from far, far away.
Some animals are amazing, while others can be downright mean. Learn all about some of the awful animals that share our planet. Fun photographs and colorful illustrations make it easy to learn about beastly wildlife from far, far away.
This book begins with a narrative of the skeletal system in action before explaining how it works, what can happen when it does not work properly, and what people can do to keep it strong. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension.
This book begins with a narrative of the muscular system in action before explaining how it works, what can happen when it does not work properly, and what people can do to keep it strong. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension.
This book begins with a narrative of the nervous system in action before explaining how it works, what can happen when it does not work properly, and how to keep it strong. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension.
This book begins with a narrative of the respiratory system in action before explaining how it works, what can happen when it does not work properly, and what people can do to keep it strong. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension.
This book begins with a narrative of the digestive system in action before explaining how it works, what can happen when it does not work properly, and how to keep it strong. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension.
This book begins with a narrative of the immune system in action before explaining how it works, what can happen when it does not work properly, and how to keep it strong. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension.
This book begins with a narrative of sensory organs in action before explaining how each sensory organ works, what can happen when it does not work properly, and how to keep it strong. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension.
This book begins with a narrative of the circulatory system in action before explaining how it works, what can happen when it does not work properly, and what people can do to keep it strong. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension.
Readers will enjoy learning fun facts about seal pups, including how quickly seal pups learn to swim and why resting is important for seals. Readers will be enchanted by vibrant photographs of seals and their cold, wet habitat.
Readers will enjoy learning fun facts about snowy owl owlets, including how many owlet eggs a snowy owl lays and why owlets stay with their parents longer than other birds. Readers will be enchanted by vibrant photographs of snowy owls and their cold, vast habitat.
