William Hornaday admired the American bison. He wanted every American to see the beautiful animal that was once plentiful across the Great Plains. But in 1886 he made a shocking prediction. Unless something changed quickly, bison would disappear from America forever. Follow along on this graphic adventure based on a true story to learn how William and other activists brought the bison back from the brink. Then, learn more about bison and other animals in danger.
As the pitcher sends the ball flying, the batter takes a big swing. Crack! The ball zooms out of the park. It's a home run. From the perfecting a pitch to syncing up a swing, baseball takes skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of baseball. Sports and STEM? Score!
A basketball player speeds down the court toward the basket. With just seconds left in the game the ball leaves their fingertips and arcs its way through the air. Swish! Nothing but net! A good shot takes skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of basketball. Sports and STEM? Score!
It sniffs with a snout pressed close to the ground, smelling for a tasty treat. After a quick scratch of the ground with sharp claws, the armadillo's tongue does the rest of the work to snatch up a tasty ant snack. Whether the size of a chipmunk or a large dog, armadillos are awesome! Learn all about this mammal in bony armor.
The Eagle Man, Charles Broley, loved the majestic birds he saw flying through the sky. He spent his retirement studying bald eagles across the United States and Canada. So, when he learned that they were in danger, he knew he had to figure out what was wrong. Follow along in this graphic adventure based on a true story about how citizens and scientists alike worked together to help save the iconic American symbol. Then, learn more about bald eagles and other eagles in danger.
With a nearly 12-foot wingspan, the largest flying bird on Earth is quite a sight as it soars over the ocean. But the albatross has very few muscles in its wings and makes it tens of thousands of miles in the air by mostly gliding. Albatrosses are awesome! Learn all about these amazing seabirds.
Gulp! We take a big drink of water when we feel thirsty. Crunch! A juicy apple is filled with lots of liquid. But why do we need water? Plants soak it in, animals lap it up, and humans can't seem to get enough. What's up with water? Explore this curricular topic through simple text paired with bright, engaging photos.
Drip, drip! Rain falls from dark clouds in the sky. It gathers in little puddles on the ground below. But where did the rain come from? And after the clouds part and the sun comes out, where do the puddles of water go? What's up with water? The answers are all a part of the water cycle! Explore this curricular topic through simple text paired with bright, lively photos.
Turn on the tap, and water rushes out. But the water has taken a long trip to get to your home. Where do we get water? Water is all around the planet. But how does water from the stream end up in your sink? What's up with water? Explore this curricular topic through simple text paired with bright, engaging photos.
Funnels of fire fly through the sky, rain the color of blood falls from clouds above, and bolts of heat hotter than the surface of the sun flash to Earth. Weather isn't always rainbows and fluffy cumulous clouds. Whether it's raining cats and dogs (or frogs, as it did once in a small Serbian town) or it hasn't rained a drop in years (or even a drought lasting more than a decade), weather can be wild. Discover the extreme facts about weather in this kooky book.
Carbon dioxide fills the air as airplanes fly through the sky, packaging from travel-sized snacks piles high in landfills, and paper travel tickets are adding to global deforestation. What a waste! But there's a way to be eco friendly on the go. Be a waste warrior to put a stop to travel waste and join the battle to save Earth! Honest text introduces some of Earth's biggest waste problems, while helpful solutions provide a way for readers to combat the issues. A final eco-activity pairs simple steps with illustrations to give waste warriors a hands-on activity to fight travel waste.
When Hurricane Katrina raced toward the Gulf of Mexico, the animals at the Oceanarium in Gulfport, Mississippi stood in the path of one of nature's most vicious storms. Soon, the aquarium's beloved dolphins were swept away in the hurricane. How could the aquarium trainers possibly rescue these animals that had been washed out to sea? Learn about how they found all eight dolphins in this graphic adventure of animal escapes. Then, learn about more stunning animal rescues.
We know the ocean is full of creatures that can make their own light, a reef that houses 25 percent of all known ocean species, and about 20 million pounds of gold. We've begun to explore the deepest-known trench of the ocean--7 miles below the water's surface--and travel along underwater mountain ranges that are almost long enough to stretch around the world twice. What we have found has been incredible, despite having explored less than 20 percent of Earth's oceans. Discover the extreme facts about the oceans that cover our planet in this kooky book.
Without its light and warmth, we wouldn't even be on Earth. The sun is a powerful source of life. Learn about the closest star to Earth and all it can do. Simple text and bright, engaging photos make this highly curricular topic approachable and fun. There's so much to explore when we go off to the sun.
They twinkle and sparkle in the sky. Stars are beautiful. But what exactly are they? Learn all about the huge balls of gas that dot our night sky and give us light during the day. Simple text and bright, engaging photos make this highly curricular topic approachable and fun. Let's go off to see the stars!
Trains that zip passengers along while hovering just above the ground, doctors that can print human body parts, and a gadget that cleans your dirty dishes while making soil for your plants. Sounds like science fiction, right? But it's all real technology! For as long as we've been around, humans have created stupendous solutions to our peskiest problems. Discover the extreme facts about technology in this kooky book.
It makes enough energy to light a light bulb, contains acid that can burn through a piece of wood, and is self-cleaning. It's the human body! From the brain in your head and heart in your chest, to the blood that rushes through your veins and the skin that wraps it all together, the human body is pretty amazing. Discover the extreme facts about the human body in this kooky book.
Look up at the night sky and you might see something bright. It's the moon! But where does the moon's light come from? And why does it look like it changes shape and size in the sky? Find out the answers to these questions and more in through simple text and bright, engaging photos. Let's go off to the moon!
That's a wrap! A wrap with rice, fish, and seaweed--that is. It's time to deconstruct diets. Take a look at the ingredients in sushi. Learn where they come from and how they are made. Explore smart diet swaps and take a look at some of the super ways sushi is served. There's a lot to learn when you slice up sushi.
I see bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and tomatoes poking out from between two pieces of bread. It's time to deconstruct diets. Take a look at the ingredients that can go into a sandwich. Learn where they come from and how they are made. Explore smart diet swaps and see what sandwiches look like around the world. There's a lot to learn when you spilt up a sandwich.
You'll have to contend with meats, veggies, sauce, and--of course--mountains of cheese to pick through the parts of a pizza. It's time to deconstruct diets. Take a look at the ingredients that can go into a pizza. Learn where they come from and how they are made. Explore smart diet swaps and see what pizzas look like around the world. There's a lot to learn when you pull apart a pizza.
Trees are chopped down to supply classrooms with paper, disposable pens pile high in landfills, and pollution from transporting ingredients for school lunches hangs in our air. What a waste! But there's a way to help. Be a waste warrior to put a stop to school waste and join the battle to save Earth! Honest text introduces some of Earth's biggest waste problems, while helpful solutions provide a way for readers to combat the issues. A final eco-activity pairs simple steps with illustrations to give waste warriors a hands-on activity to fight school waste.
They can bite, sting, and even feast on flesh. Some are deadly and others provide lifesaving cures. They can smell sweet or stink of rotting flesh! What are these crazy things? Plants, of course! The world is full of extraordinary plants growing everyway (including into thin air!) and everywhere (kudzu can grow up to 1 foot a day!). Discover the extreme facts about plants in this kooky book.
Let's take a tour of the planets that spin around our sun. From mini Mercury to giant Jupiter, red and rocky Mars to icy blue Neptune, and--of course--our home in the solar system, Earth! Travel through space to learn all about planets through simple text and bright, engaging photos. There's so much to explore when we go off to the planets!
Piles of paper towels wind up in landfills, plastic toothbrushes lose their use long before they leave Earth, and dish soap harms our underwater friends. What a waste! But there's a way to help. Be a waste warrior to put a stop to cleaning waste and join the battle to save Earth. Honest text introduces some of Earth's biggest waste problems, while helpful solutions provide a way for readers to combat the issues. A final eco-activity pairs simple steps with illustrations to give waste warriors a hands-on activity to fight cleaning waste.
