This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes animals that seem to take over the brains of other animals. Explains how parasites can alter their hosts' behaviors to use the host for their survival.
Presents information about black bears living in North America, their habitats, and their sharp senses.
Presents information about rare giant pandas, their habitats in China, and their diet of bamboo.
After getting their heart rates up while on a bike ride, a boy named Rico teaches his younger sister Rosa about the heart.
A boy named Lucas has injured his calf muscle in PE class. Lucas and his classmate Mia discuss the body’s muscles.
Tim and insists on telling his sister Grace all about the digestive system while their father is sick with a stomachache.
Ava teaches her younger brother Noah that the brain is like a computer, controlling the body through the spinal cord and the nerves.
A girl named Jasmine teaches a younger student at her school everything she has learned about lungs and the respiratory system while researching them for her booth at her school’s Science Fair.
A child goes on a safari in Africa and observes lions hunting and lions' behavior in their pride.
Several snakes (and the narrator) teach a young boy the responsibility—and the joys—of caring for a pet snake. Includes "Is this pet right for me?" quiz.
A child goes on an African safari and observes the behavior of Cape buffalo in the wild as they defend their herd.
A mischievous guinea pig (and the narrator) teach a young boy the responsibility—and the joys—of caring for a pet guinea pig. Includes "Is this pet right for me?" quiz.
A child goes on an adventure in a national park, learns how to track moose in the wild, and learns not to bother a baby moose with its mother.
Several lizards (and the narrator) teach a young girl the responsibility—and the joys—of caring for a pet lizard. Includes "Is this pet right for me?" quiz.
Several turtles (and the narrator) teach a young girl the responsibility—and the joys—of caring for a pet turtle Includes "Is this pet right for me?" quiz.
A boy named Jack who has just broken his leg teaches his younger sister Lissa all the things he learned about bones while at the doctor's office getting his cast.
A child learns about domesticated elephants and then goes on a trip to Sri Lanka to view Asian elephants in the wild.
A child goes on an adventure to Australia to view kangaroos in the wild and learns how dangerous they can be when fighting over mates.
Introduces the moon, planets, and other objects in space, while teaching the concept of counting to ten.
Introduces leaves, pumpkins, apples, and other fall season objects, while teaching the concept of counting to ten.
Introduces rain forest plants and animals, such as orchids, jaguars, and snakes, while teaching the concept of counting to ten.
Sometimes a regular pickup truck just isn't strong enough. Luckily, we have dump trucks to handle the heavy loads. Readers will learn how dump trucks are used to haul rocks, trash, and building materials at mining and construction sites.
This photo-illustrated nonfiction story for young readers describes the body parts of seals how they hunt for food under the sea. Includes photo glossary and labeled diagram.
Many shrimp can light up and squirt bright clouds from their bodies to scare away predators! Beginning readers will discover what shrimp look like and how they move and eat. Blastoff! Series
If you looked out on your backyard right now, chances are you would see a squirrel. These common little animals are famous for gathering and storing nuts or approaching humans in the hopes of getting something to nibble. Students will learn all about the foods squirrels eat, what they look like, and how they make their homes in our backyards. Blastoff! Series
