A hammerhead shark puts on a burst of speed, crushes its target beneath its wide, flat head, and gulps down a whole chunk of prey--without even chewing first. The hammerhead shark may have a unique head shape, but this tool is full of surprises that make it a great hunter. Dive under the waves to see the hammerheads incredible senses at work, follow along with its migration, learn how it has young, and more. It's time to get shark shocked!
The landscape is alight with flame and billowing black smoke clouds the sky. What on Earth is causing these fires everywhere? As Earth's climate is changing, the scorching heat is drying out the land, leading to increasingly serious wildfires. Uncover the problems of climate change, explore its impact on fires, and dive into what we can do to help. Approachable text with engaging images brings this timely topic to life.
Giant dinosaur bones to rocky poop from millions of years ago can show us a lot about the animals and plants that used to live on Earth. But what do you know about fossils? Dig in to find out how fossils form, see what they look like up close, and learn what they teach us about life long ago. It's key Earth science curriculum made approachable for all!
When prey swims close, the goblin shark lunges forward . . . with just it's jaw. Not only does this freaky fish have a long, pointy nose that is as terrifying as its mythical namesake, but also the jumping jaw to match. Dive under the waves with this mysterious deep-sea shark to uncover the truth behind the slingshot jaw, follow the hunt, learn about a special sharky sense, and more. It's time to get shark shocked!
The image is clear. Or is it? Optical illusions are tricks that our eyes and brain play on us to make us see things differently—like an image that shows two different things, depending on how you look at it. Explore ambiguous images and learn the science behind what makes them work. Then, take a turn making your own optical illusion. Get ready to be eye-mazed!
Flying lights blink on and off as they flash through the dark skies. Fireflies light up warm summer nights. But what do you know about this glowing bug? Learn all about their little lights and where they live. Then, follow along as they grow from wiggly larvae to flitting, glowing adults. Engaging photos paired with simple text make this a perfect fit for any bug-loving early reader.
A fast-flapping bird zooms through the sky. A tired turtle creeps along at a slow, lazy pace. Forces in motion are around us everywhere! They make things move at every speed. Explore science concepts through fun examples and simple, lively text to set learning into motion.
What goes into making a coastline? Build one layer by layer to find out. Add a sandy shore, awesome animals, rocking rocks, and more. Then, get creative to make your own coastline environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.
Which creatures live in the forest's trees? Which ones live underground? How about the animals in between? Come to forest school to find out! Engage your curiosity about creatures with exploration through the forest and hands-on activities. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos make learning about the forest fun.
Paleontologist Paul Sereno was searching for dinosaur fossils in the Sahara desert when he and his team found something else--the skull of a gigantic crocodile! This incredible animal was so big that it could eat dinosaurs. Follow along on this graphic adventure to find more Supercroc bones and discover how this huge dinosaur eater lived. Then, take a trip back in time to learn all about the creatures that lived alongside Supercroc and discover even more about paleontology.
What is that color? Optical illusions are tricks that our eyes and brain play on us to make us see things differently—like colors that switch to their opposites when you stare too long or sneaky shades that are really the same. Explore cool color illusions and learn the science behind what makes them work. Then, take a turn making your own optical illusion. Get ready to be eye-mazed!
Bright wings flap through the sky on a warm summer day. Butterflies add color to our world. But these amazing bugs are so much more than their colorful wings. Follow along as they go from crawling caterpillar to beautiful butterfly. Then, learn what they eat, how they stay safe, and how they help flowers bring even more color to our world. Engaging photos paired with simple text make this a perfect fit for any bug-loving early reader.
Paleontologist Philip Currie was on a difficult dig, following incomplete clues to find fossils. But Philip knew he needed to discover these bones in the badlands if he was going to convince the scientific community about his theory on the life of carnivorous dinosaurs. Follow along on this graphic adventure based on a true story to discover Albertosaurus fossils and uncover the mystery they tell. Then, take a trip back in time to learn all about the creatures that lived alongside Albertosaurus and discover even more about paleontology.
Paleontologist Susan Hendrickson was excited when she found a few Tyrannosaurus Rex bones in South Dakota's Badlands. But after she and her team dug deeper, Susan realized she had discovered the largest and most complete T. rex skeleton ever found! Follow along on this graphic adventure based on a true story to discover the fossils from this giant dinosaur. Then, take a trip back in time to learn all about the creatures that lived alongside the T. rex and learn even more about paleontology.
A sneaky hunter swims through murky waters where other fish can't see it coming. Then, the bull shark bumps its head against its prey before taking a huge bite. With the strongest bite of all sharks and hundreds of sharp teeth, bull sharks eat many animals. Dive in to see how this incredible shark lives in both oceans and rivers, learn about human threats to the bull shark, and more. It's time to get shark shocked!
A baby moose is a little bit wobbly as it tries to stand for the first time on long, skinny legs. Follow along with this cute calf as it gets bigger and stronger every day. Discover how it learns to run, find food, and even swim. Simple text paired with adorable pictures helps build reading confidence for animal-loving early readers.
After a baby sea turtle breaks out of its egg, it still has to dig its way out of the sandy nest. Then, the baby sea turtle and its many little brothers and sisters scurry to the ocean waves. Follow along with the sea turtle as it swims for the first time, finds its own food, and dives to deeper waters. Simple text paired with adorable pictures helps build reading confidence for animal-loving early readers.
A huge fish swims slowly with its big mouth open wide. The basking shark is collecting tiny plankton to eat. Although it is the second-biggest shark in the world, this gentle giant eats some of the smallest creatures in the sea. Dive in to learn more about where the basking shark lives, how it interacts with other fish, and why humans are a threat to this incredible ocean animal. It's time to get shark shocked!
What do birds eat, where do they build their nests, and why are some so colorful? Come to forest school to find out! Engage your curiosity about birds with exploration through the forest and hands-on activities. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos make learning about the forest fun.
A furry baby anteater rides on its mother's back for the first months of its life. This little baby has a long nose and a tail. Watch as the baby anteater grows. Soon, it learns how to walk around on its own and find ants to eat. Eventually, it will be ready to live by itself. Simple text paired with adorable pictures helps build reading confidence for animal-loving early readers.
A baby cow stands on long, skinny legs soon after it is born. It slurps up milk from its mother's body to grow big and strong. The calf joins its heard and learns to run, kick, and jump before beginning to eat grass on its way to adulthood. Simple text paired with adorable pictures helps build reading confidence for animal-loving early readers.
Cheep, cheep! A baby eagle peeks its soft, fluffy head out of its egg. The tiny bird lives in a nest and grows new feathers as it gets bigger. Follow along with this beautiful bird as it flaps its wings for the first time, learns to fly, and so much more. Simple text paired with adorable pictures helps build reading confidence for animal-loving early readers.
A fury baby leopard is born with its eyes closed. The little cub will not open them until it is about one week old. Follow along with this leopard cub as it makes its way through the world. Watch it learn to swim, climb, and hunt. Simple text paired with adorable pictures helps build reading confidence for animal-loving early readers.
Back in 1922, Roy Chapman Andrews discovered dinosaur eggs. He also found bones of another dino called Oviraptor that looked like it was stealing those eggs. But was it really? For years, paleontologists thought Oviraptor was an egg thief. That is, until Mark Norrell made a new discovery that changed everything. Follow along on this graphic adventure to find fossils and discover the truth about Oviraptor. Then, take a trip back in time to learn about the creatures that lived alongside Oviraptor and discover even more about paleontology.
Baby dinosaur bones in a fossil shop led Jack Horner on a hunt that would change our understanding of dinosaurs. Soon, he was digging through mounds of mudstone nests on a search to uncover the truth about duck-billed dinos. Follow along on the graphic adventure based on a true story to discover the nesting site of the Maiasaura. Then, take a trip back in time to learn all about the creatures that lived alongside Maiasaura and discover even more about paleontology.
