What happens when a diver gets too comfortable with wild animals? Discover a diver's dangerous encounter with a moray eel. You'll think twice before getting too close to creatures after reading this graphic novel.
I need a place to put all my books. I need a shelf! Who builds the things we use daily? A carpenter does! Read all about these important community helpers.
The sea is full of clever creatures! From the smart and suckered giant Pacific octopus, to the powerful punching peacock mantis shrimp, and some seriously brainy coral--come and check it out at the aquarium.
Boa constrictors are known for their strong bodies with a killer squeeze. But what else do you know about the scaly hunters? Discover everything from predation to becoming prey, baby boas to big boa adults, and everything in between.
Randy Kraxberger never expected his beautiful day skiing to be interrupted by a dangerous blizzard. Follow along with this action-packed graphic depiction of Randy's real-life survival.
The banded sea krait swims along in the warm waters of the Indian and Pacific oceans with the help of a paddle-shaped tail and large lungs. Learn all about what makes this snake fit for life under the waves and discover what happens when it comes to shore.
Watch out! This snake packs some seriously strong venom. Just two drops of black mamba venom could kill you in 30 minutes. Learn more about this deadly snake.
A baby horse is born with legs almost as long as an adult horse! Join along as the baby horse takes its first steps, eats its first meal, and more!
A baby llama's long ears are shaped like bananas! The born llama snuggles with its mom. Follow along as it stands, eats, and walks for the first time! Then, see the baby llama grows.
Sloth mothers give birth while hanging from trees! The baby sloth grabs the hair on its mother's belly and hangs on tight for the next few months. Follow along as the baby sloth grows!
A baby dog is born blind and won't open it's eyes until after about ten days! Learn more about how baby puppies grow.
A baby giraffe enters this world by falling more than five feet to the ground. But these little guys can take it! Follow along as a baby giraffe takes its first steps, eats its first meal, and more!
A baby goat is called a kid. It can stand minutes after it is born! Follow along as this little kid learns and grows from a baby goat into an adult.
What really happened during a mysterious crash landing in Aurora, Texas? Did the townspeople find an alien and its broken ship? Or is there another explanation for the story? Turn the pages of this graphic story to find out.
They can survive on land, sea, and in the air. Learn all about the awesome Atlantic puffin!
The sun sets, and an aye-aye wakes up! Learn all about how the awesome aye-aye survives the forest at night.
What do brushing your teeth, washing your hands, and cleaning your clothes have in common? They all use water! But if we aren't careful, the limited supply of Earth's usable water may run out. How can we save water? There are some simple steps we can all take! What's up with water? Explore this curricular topic through simple text paired with bright, engaging photos.
Trashed toys land in landfills, chemicals in batteries and e-waste make them dangerous to destroy, and toy packaging is causing a pollution panic. What a waste! But there's a way to help. Be a waste warrior to put a stop to entertainment 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 entertainment waste.
Straws slip into the oceans, foods go bad before we get a chance to eat them, and all that food packaging is filling the world with garbage. What a waste! But there's a way to help. Be a waste warrior to put a stop to food 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 food waste.
Doctor? Check! Scalpel? Check! Tasty bite-sized treats? Double check! From shrimp to dumplings, mushrooms to carrots, pork buns to spring rolls, dim sum is delicious. It's time to deconstruct diets. Take a look at the ingredients that can go into dim sum. Learn where they come from and how dim sum is made. There's a lot to explore when you dissect dim sum.
The Deepwater Horizon disaster sent millions of barrels of oil pouring into the Gulf of Mexico--straight into the water that is home to countless animals. The oil quickly coated the wings of the brown pelican, putting this already endangered species into even more risk. How were these animals rescued? Find out about the brave scientists who saved the oil-soaked birds in this graphic adventure of animal escapes. Then, learn more about other oil spills that threatened sea life around the world.
From clay tablets to video calls, communication has come a long way between then and now. Carefully leveled text and engaging historic images help readers explore the role of communication through the ages in this fun and informative series. Encourage readers to compare and contrast the past and present!
In this book, early fluent readers will learn why zebra mussels are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about tundra biomes, the important role they play on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define them. Bright, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about tundras. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about tundra biomes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Tundra Biomes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, beginning readers are introduced to the life cycle of a watermelon. From seed to fruit, each spread follows and labels steps in the plant's development. Highfrequency words and repetitive sentence patterns work together with strong visual references to support the earliest readers and create a fun first nonfiction reading experience. Watermelon includes Tools for Teachers and Caregivers, a Let's Review! question and image, and introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index.
