From flushing the toilet to washing your hands, when something goes wrong with your pipes, you know who to call. Plumbers can stop a leak or help you put in a new tub. Read all about these community helpers.
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!
Paying for everything from groceries to toys is easy nowadays. You can even do it with the tap of a phone or the swipe of the card. But money has changed a lot from when it was first put into use. Develop early money management skills and learn all about the history of money. Bright photos and child-friendly examples make it fun to build financial literacy.
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.
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 cars and trucks to buses and boats, mechanics keep the world moving! Take a trip to the garage to read all about these community helpers.
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.
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!
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!
Coins jingle and bills shake as you check your piggy bank. But how are these coins and bills made? Develop early money management skills and learn all about how money is made. Bright photos and child-friendly examples make it fun to build financial literacy.
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.
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.
The sun gives us light and warmth during the day. That's energy! But we can use energy from the sun to power things like lights, cell phones, or even our homes! Learn all about energy from the sun through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images as you power up with energy!
We see energy from the wind at work every day. It sways tree branches and sends kites soaring through the sky. But we can use energy from the wind to power things like lights, TVs, and even our homes and businesses. Learn all about energy from wind through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images as you power up with energy!
As the clock ticks down, the quarterback looks for an open receiver. The offensive line holds back the opposing team's strong defense, but they can't give the QB time forever. The wide receiver breaks away and the QB launches the ball. Touchdown! A good football team needs skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of football. Sports and STEM? Score!
It can give us the power we need to keep our homes warm and cook our food. But what do you know about the little black rock buried deep in the ground? Learn all about energy from coal through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images as you power up with energy!
A rapid river rushes by. But did you know this home for fish can help us keep the world going? Learn all about energy from water through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images as you power up with energy!
We pump this invisible gas from the ground and use it to heat our homes and dry our clothes. But what do you know about natural gas? Learn all about energy from natural gas through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images as you power up with energy!
Oil gives us the energy to get us going. From gasoline to jet fuel, it can all be made from oil buried deep in the ground. But what do you know about this fossil fuel? Learn all about energy from oil through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images as you power up with energy.
With big ears that flap like fans and long trunks that can grab and pull, elephants are awesome! But these supersmart animals are more than just ears and trunks. Learn all about the largest land mammals.
