Fishes live all over the world in both fresh and saltwater and in tropical, temperate, or polar habitats. Some fishes have bones while others have cartilage skeletons. Sizes vary from tiny goldfish to huge great white sharks, with all kinds of sizes in between. From flat bottom-dwelling to torpedo fast-swimming, their body shapes match their needs. Some fishes, like flounders and seahorses, even have body shapes to camouflage themselves. Colors can range from grays and browns to bright reds, yellows, or blues. Explore the similarities and differences in this latest addition to the Compare and Contrast Series!
Some of the most often confused reptiles are alligators and crocodiles. While both are crocodilians and, in some cases, may even inhabit the same areas, they are quite different. Readers learn what they have in common and how to tell them apart. Both spend time on land and in water. One eats small animals but the other preys on animals larger than they are! One tends to have wide snouts and the other has v-shaped snouts. Explore fascinating facts about these large (and scary) animals in this latest installment of the Compare and Contrast Book series.
Sometimes stories are told so often that people begin believing them even though they are not true. If enough people believe these untrue stories, they are called myths. Do you know what’s true or not? Do porcupines really throw their quills? Can someone be as blind as a bat? Are snakes slimy or do opossums hang by their tails? And just how much wood can a woodchuck chuck? Learn what’s true and what’s not in the latest addition to Mary Holland’s Animal Anatomy and Adaptation series.
When Mauro Prosperi set out on an ultramarathon through the desert, he didn't realize he would soon enter a race for his life. After a sandstorm sent Mauro off course, he had to do whatever he could to survive the harsh conditions of the Sahara Desert on his own. Explore the exciting true story of a desert survivor pushed to the limits in this graphic adventure. Then, learn desert survival tips and read the stories of other desert survivors.
Seeds are truly amazing! Did you know that every seed, no matter how small (microscopic) or large (weighing up to 14 pounds), contains everything it needs to one day grow into a plant? Three generations of a gardening family work together to bring a backyard garden to full bloom.
Toby is having the best birthday party ever until an ill-timed and unintended toot draws unwelcome attention and teasing. Poor Toby--he is so embarrassed! And now everyone is calling him "Tootles." To get out from under his cloud of shame, Toby goes to visit his grandmother, hoping to get some sympathy and understanding. But as it turns out, Grandma is a bit of a gasbag herself with her own windy issues. She toots not once, not twice, but THREE times during Toby's visit. And she's not even embarrassed about it! But Toby is. He's embarrassed by her and for her. It's only when Toby is facing another digestive episode that he realizes maybe it's time to follow Grandma's lead and not let little things get in the way of enjoying life. After all, gas happens! A sweet and funny lesson on how to handle life's hiccups and other unexpected "eruptions."
In Zebra Foals in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about zebra foals as they grow up on the savanna in Africa. Follow along as zebra foals join the herd and learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to zebra foalsí appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a zebra foalís body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about zebra foals online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Zebra Foals in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Giraffe Calves in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby giraffes as they grow up on the savanna in Africa. Follow along as giraffe calves join the herd and learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to giraffe calvesí appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a giraffe calfís body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about giraffe calves online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Giraffe Calves in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Monkey Infants in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby monkeys as they grow up on the savanna in Africa. Follow along as monkey infants join the troop and learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to monkey infantsí appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a monkey infantís body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about monkey infants online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Monkey Infants in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Gorilla Infants in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby gorillas as they grow up in the rain forest in Africa. Follow along as gorilla infants join the troop and learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to gorilla infantsí appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a gorilla infantís body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about gorilla infants online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Gorilla Infants in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Hippopotamus Calves in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby hippopotamuses as they grow up in Africa. Follow along as hippo calves join the herd and learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to hippo calvesí appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a hippo calfís body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about hippo calves online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Hippopotamus Calves in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Elephant Calves in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby elephants as they grow up on the savanna in Africa. Follow along as elephant calves join the herd and learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to elephant calvesí appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels an elephant calfís body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about elephant calves online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Elephant Calves in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Tiger Cubs in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby tigers as they grow up in the rain forest in Asia. Follow along as tiger cubs learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to tiger cubsí appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a tiger cub's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about tiger cubs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Tiger Cubs in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Zebra Foals in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about zebra foals as they grow up on the savanna in Africa. Follow along as zebra foals join the herd and learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to zebra foals' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a zebra foal's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about zebra foals online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Zebra Foals in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Lion Cubs in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby lions as they grow up on the savanna in Africa. Follow along as lion cubs join the pride and learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to lion cubsí appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a lion cubís body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about lion cubs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Lion Cubs in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
This book explores what happens in your brain when you feel happy, the chemicals your brain produces, and ways to be happy more often. STEM concepts cover aspects of psychology and neurology in simple terms, while social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support the growth mindset. Grow with Goals and Try This! activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the science behind happiness. This title also includes a diagram of the brain, sidebars, a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
This book explores what happens in your brain when you feel sad, the chemicals your brain produces, and ways to manage sadness. STEM concepts cover aspects of psychology and neurology in simple terms, while social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support the growth mindset. Grow with Goals and Try This! activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the science behind sadness. This title also includes a diagram of the brain, sidebars, a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
This book explores what happens in your brain when you feel scared, the chemicals your brain produces, and ways to manage fear. STEM concepts cover aspects of psychology and neurology in simple terms, while social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support the growth mindset. Grow with Goals and Try This! activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the science behind feeling afraid. This title also includes a diagram of the brain, sidebars, a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
This book explores what happens in your brain when you feel angry, the chemicals your brain produces, and ways to manage anger. STEM concepts cover aspects of psychology and neurology in simple terms, while social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support the growth mindset. Grow with Goals and Try This! activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the science behind anger. This title also includes a diagram of the brain, sidebars, a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
In this book, early readers will learn why the sky looks blue. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn about the visible light spectrum and how sunlight reacts with particles in the air to affect the sky's color. A picture diagram shows how light waves scatter when they reach Earth's atmosphere, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the sky and Earth's atmosphere online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Why is the Sky Blue? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In this book, early readers will learn about what makes up clouds and how they form in the sky. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how water drops stick to dust to form clouds. A picture diagram shows how clouds form as part of the water cycle, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about clouds online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. What Are Clouds Made Of? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In this book, early readers will learn about what makes the sun shine. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how the sun creates heat and light and supports life on Earth. A picture diagram shows how the sun's rays reach Earth, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the sun and our planet online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Why Does the Sun Shine? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about Uranus' unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the planet's defining features, composition, atmosphere, weather, gravity, moons, exploration attempts, and more. Take a Look! infographics feature a diagram showing the planet's location in the solar system as well as a diagram showing the planet's composition. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Uranus using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Uranus also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about Venus' unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the planet's defining features, composition, atmosphere, weather, gravity, moons, exploration attempts, and more. Take a Look! infographics feature a diagram showing the planet's location in the solar system as well as a diagram showing the planet's composition. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Venus using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Venus also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Tiger Cubs in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby tigers as they grow up in the rain forest in Asia. Follow along as tiger cubs learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to tiger cubs' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a tiger cub's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about tiger cubs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Tiger Cubs in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.