Sea monsters, such as the Kraken and the Loch Ness Monster, are cryptids--creatures whose existence is not yet proven to be true. Cryptozoologists gather stories from folklore and investigate reported sightings. In this guide, you'll find fascinating sea monster facts, including where in the world sea monsters are thought to exist, reported sightings, sea monsters in popular culture, and how to spot a lake monster.
Join the car mania! It's time to shift gears and zoom into the sleek and speedy world of sports cars. Learn about the first sports cars, what the top American and European models are, and what sports cars have under the hood. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Join the car mania! It's time to shift gears and zoom into the totally unique world of tuner cars. Learn what it means to tune a car, common ways that cars are customized, and the difference between a lowrider and a lead sled. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Join the car mania! It's time to take your hands off the wheel and zoom into the high-tech world of driverless cars. Learn about the first driverless cars, how sensors work together to let a car "see" its surroundings, and what driverless cars can do at five different levels of automation. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Join the car mania! It's time to shift gears and zoom into the powerful world of muscle cars. Learn about the golden age of muscle cars, what they have under the hood, what the top models are, and how they are used in racing. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Join the car mania! It's time to shift gears and zoom onto the racetrack. Learn about the first car races, what special parts race cars have, and what kids of cars you'll find at formula races and NASCAR races. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Join the car mania! It's time to shift gears and zoom into the cutting-edge world of concept cars. Learn what a concept car is, why car companies make them, and how designers imagine and create these never-before-seen vehicles. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. They lived alongside many ancient mammals that can no longer be found. Incredible changes on Earth have left us with fossils that scientists use to learn more about the ancestors of today's mammals.
Wind and water move sand and soil and carve rock. Enormous plates of land push against each other and create mountains. Find out how these incredible changes on Earth have happened over time.
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. Lush, deep forests once grew where we now have frozen oceans and glaciers. Even though there have been incredible changes on Earth, there are some ancient plants that are still living today!
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. Scientists study important clues that were left behind to learn what kinds of dinosaurs lived where, what they ate, and how fast they could run. Even though there have been incredible changes on Earth, there are still dinosaur relatives living today!
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. Back then, the world's oceans were ruled by large sea monsters. Even though there have been incredible changes on Earth, there are still sea monster relatives living today!
Hurricanes form over warm ocean water. Liquid water becomes a gas or a solid, and then becomes a liquid again. Pollution and climate change affect water habitats. Incredible changes to water are happening all the time, yet the amount of water on Earth remains the same as it ever was!
Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Read about her path in life that brought her to this high office.
It moves, it freezes, it melts. Kids find out that water takes on different forms and that it plays an important role in supporting life on Earth. Includes the water cycle.
Meat eaters, plant eaters…stomp through a world of the scariest, largest creatures that walked prehistoric Earth. Learn how paleontologists--dinosaur detectives--uncover the important clues that have revealed what we know about these terrifying animals. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.
Do you know what it means to be mindful? Do you think about how others feel before you act? It's not always easy to be mindful, but it's always worth it! Venture to Serenity Cove as Thoughtful Octopus helps Loud Louise explore the importance of being present, learn what it means to appreciate your surroundings, and discover how you can gain serenity through mindfulness!
Have you ever been nervous about coming out of your shell? It's not always easy to have self-esteem, but it's always worth it! Journey to Serenity Cove with Shy Shelldon as Thoughtful Octopus helps him explore how life events shape your self-esteem, learn what it means to appreciate what makes you different, and discover how you can build confidence through self-esteem!
Silly Sylvester sometimes finds himself in trouble. It's not always easy to have self-control, but it's always worth it! He means well, but he has a hard time practicing self-control. Journey to Serenity Cove as Thoughtful Octopus helps Silly Sylvester explore his sense of responsibility, learn what it means to stop and think, and discover how he can shape his world for the better by practicing self-control!
Do you worry about the cafeteria running out of stinky seaweed soup? Do you worry about what happens when you stop worrying? It's not always easy to be positive, but it's always worth it! Venture to Serenity Cove as Thoughtful Octopus helps Jittery Jessie explore her sense of positivity, learn what it means to have a good attitude, and discover how she can build confidence and think positively!
Have you ever wondered what makes you you? Take a trip to Serenity Cove with Thoughtful Octopus and explore your sense of belonging, identify what makes you unique, and learn how you can shape your world through your actions, attitude, and self-awareness!
You may know how you feel, but do you know how others are feeling? It's not always easy to have empathy, but it's always worth it! Venture to Serenity Cove as Thoughtful Octopus helps Cranky Calvin explore how to look past his crankiness, learn what it means to be mindful to others, and discover how he can build confidence with empathy!
Have you ever wanted to be a quarterback? Learn about this position and what it takes to be the best. Are you ready to be a great quarterback on the football field?
Have you ever wanted to be a linebacker? Learn about this position and what it takes to be the best. Are you ready to be a great linebacker on the football field?
Have you ever wanted to be a center? Learn about this position and what it takes to be the best. Are you ready to be a great center on the basketball court?
