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.
Did you know animal poop can be made into paper or power cars! Eww! Discover totally extreme facts about poop in this fun and kooky book. With engaging hi-lo content to draw in 5th through 6th grade readers and a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level, reading is fun as well as accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
Whale sharks are the largest kind of fish in the ocean, yet they snack on some of the smallest creatures in the sea. Dive in to learn about these incredible fish. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 3rd through 5th grade readers with thrilling shark content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
The great white shark is one of the greatest predators of the ocean. Dive in to learn about these fierce fish. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 3rd through 5th grade readers with thrilling shark content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
Hammerhead sharks prowl, with their unique wide heads cutting through the water. Dive in to learn more about these unique fish. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 3rd through 5th grade readers with thrilling content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
Stripes mark the sides of one of the most fearsome predators of the ocean. Dive in to learn about tiger sharks.This engaging hi-lo book draws in 3rd through 5th grade readers with thrilling shark content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
From The Wave to The Old Man of Hoy, there are many different rock formations out there. But what type of rocks are these famous rock shapes made of? Learn all about super sedimentary rocks, including how they form, the ways they move from one place to another, and more. A final science lab activity engages young readers to get creative with what they've learned. It's a rockin' good time on Earth!
Beaches are full of small, grainy rocks called sand. They are made of different kinds of rocks, minerals, and even shells! But how did all that sand get there? Learn all about rockin' sand, including how it forms, how it travels from one place to another, and more. A final science lab activity engages young readers to get creative with what they've learned. It's a rockin' good time on Earth!
There are thousands of different kinds of rocks on Earth. They come in many different sizes and colors. But what are rocks made of? Learn all about mighty minerals, including how they can be found in rocks all around, what they're made out of, how they're used, and more. A final science lab activity engages young readers to get creative with what they've learned. It's a rockin' good time on Earth!
Statues are carved out of rock. What type of rock are these amazing depictions carved from? Learn all about magnificent metamorphic rocks, including how they form, what they're made out of, how they're used, and more. A final science lab activity engages young readers to get creative with what they've learned. It's a rockin' good time on Earth!
Boom! A volcano erupts in the distance with thick, orange liquid flowing down its slopes. As time passes, the lava hardens and cools into a solid rock. But what type of rock is it? Learn all about incredible igneous rocks, including how they form, what they're made out of, how they're used, and more. A final science lab activity engages young readers to get creative with what they've learned. It's a rockin' good time on Earth!
