This book details the growth and development of these fascinating, prehistoric fish. Readers will learn about topics such as how shark pups are born, the behaviors and feeding habits of juvenile sharks, and how adult sharks find one another in order to mate.
A service dog is any dog that performs a job or a task that helps a person who has a physical or mental disability. These tasks can be anything from guiding people down a sidewalk to sniffing out changes in blood sugar levels. Find out how these personal support dogs are trained and how they bond deeply with their owners.
Following lion cubs from birth to maturity, this book details a cub's place in the pride by discussing the hunt, territory patrols, and pride dominance. Readers will learn about topics such as a lioness's preparation for birth, a cub's involvement in the pride's work and play, and the network of aunts, sisters, and cousins in a lion pride.
Mosquitoes have lived on Earth for more than 30 million years! This book follows the amazing changes a mosquito goes through in four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Readers will learn about topics such as where mosquitoes lay their eggs, mosquito bodies and senses, and the diseases mosquitoes transmit and how to avoid mosquito bites.
Emperor penguins are one of the very few species able to survive in the frigid Antarctic and the only species that stays there year-round. This book follows the journey these birds take to their annual breeding grounds and the difficulties they face by having their young in the harshest conditions on the planet.
Frogs begin their lives as tiny tadpoles living in water. As adults, they live both on land and in water. This book details the changes in a frog at the four stages: egg, tadpole, froglet, and adult. Readers will learn about topics such as how frogs breathe and eat at each stage, differences in the metamorphosis of frogs in different climates, and dangers to frogs from pollution, pesticides, and destruction of habitat.
This book follows the growth of a tree from the time it sprouts to the time it is mature and capable of producing new seeds. Readers will learn about topics such as how seeds are produced, the role of various trees in a forest, and how trees benefit animals, people, and the environment.
Hundreds of thousands of beetles live all over the world in habitats as diverse as swamps, rain forests, and deserts. This book describes the growth and development of these fascinating insects from egg to adult, including where beetles lay their eggs, the transformation from larva to pupa to beetle, and dangers faced by beetles.
Following earthworms from birth to maturity, this book explains the stages of development they go through before they reach adulthood. Readers will learn about topics such as how earthworms live and move underground, how juvenile earthworms survive, and the importance of earthworms to the environment.
Following butterflies from birth to maturity, this book explains the stages of development they go through before they reach adulthood. Readers will learn about topics such as where butterflies lay their eggs, the transformation from pupa to chrysalis to butterfly, monarch migration, and how to protect butterflies.
Millions of baby spiders burst out of egg sacs each day in every part of the world. This book describes the growth and development of these fascinating animals, including how spiders care for their young, the differences between male and female spiders, and how environmental damage affects the life cycle of a spider.
This book looks at the growth of a flower from a seed to the time it is a mature plant capable of producing new seeds. Readers will learn about topics such as how seeds are formed and what different types of seeds look like, the various ways flowers are pollinated, and how flowering plants benefit animals, people, and the environment.
Grab your pom-poms and a megaphone! We're about to learn why cheerleading ranks among the...TOP HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS.
Any child that likes big machines will love looking at the awesome photos and reading about tractors in this book. A fun read that engages young readers while they build literacy skills.
These busy insects have intrigued people for thousands of years. This book describes each stage of a honeybee's life cycle from egg to adult, including how a queen lays eggs and forms a new hive, how the body of a larva changes to that of an adult through metamorphosis, and the roles of workers, drones, and queens in the hive.
Dragons have gotten a bad rap in stories! But dragons have problems just like we do! Find out what worries a dragon and why you shouldn't take a dragon to Show and Tell.
Killer bees were created by humans who were trying to make a more efficient bee for making honey. The new bee they made would swarm and attack intruders in great numbers. Read all about this aggressive bee and its gradual spread north in North America.
Bring your ball and head for the pitch. We're about to learn why soccer ranks among the...TOP HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS.
Learn all about Major League Soccer. Discover fascinating facts, from record-breaking stars to winning teams and important positions.
This relatable book helps young children understand how we learn kindness by taking turns, sharing, and caring about our friends. Features include comprehension questions, educational front/back matter, full-color photographs, glossary of key words, index, and note to parents and educators.
What country has green rain forests, tall volcanoes, and sandy beaches? COSTA RICA! Features include author biography, detailed maps, educational front/back matter, full-color photographs, glossary of key words, index, note to parents and educators, and table of contents.
Learn all about Major League Baseball. Discover fascinating facts, from record-breaking stars to winning teams and important positions.
When the little wee bear leaves the door open just a crack, a certain runner girl breaks in for a pit stop. She's in for a surprise when the bears return home, and she is caught in the kitchen. When the bears discover stolen pizza and a broken chair, it's a good thing Goldilocks can run.
Learn all about the Escalade by Cadillac. Discover fascinating facts and specs, from high-performance parts to sleek designs and unique details.
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!
