From their pointed ears to their long tails, baby cats are too cute! Learn how kittens grow up through narrative nonfiction, fun facts, infographics, a photo glossary, and more!.
With so many different animals on Earth, it's no surprise there are many different questions about the animal world. How do we know so much about the animals that share our planet? From a zebra's stripes to a snail's slimy trail, sometimes you just have to ask why? Lively text paired with photos and fun illustrations make it easy to stay curious about the world around you.
Garter snakes spend the summer on the hunt for a food. But soon, summer will end. When it gets cold, garter snakes must find a good place to slumber. Why do they need to sleep? Learn all about garter snake hibernation and how weather makes them sleep. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text guide readers along on the journey.
Engaging images accompany information about alligator gars. The combination of high- interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7.
Did you know that there are at least 17 different species of macaws? The largest, the hyacinth macaw, can weigh almost as much as two pineapples. Find out more about the macaw in this book.
Did you know that there are four species of anteaters? They are most related to armadillos and sloths. Find out more about the giant anteater in this book.
What is the biggest amphibian in the entire world? The giant salamander! This endangered water monster is a master at camouflaging into its wet home. Lurking in underwater crevasses and beneath rocks, the giant salamanders are so tough to spot, even scientists have a hard time studying them! Young readers will love learning more about this massive creature. With brilliant photographs paired with approachable text, even the most reluctant readers will love discovering the mysterious lives of Chinese giant salamanders!.
Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces the different looks and uses of animals' noses to young readers through leveled text and related photos.
Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces the looks and uses of different animals' feet to young readers through leveled text and related photos.
Animal bodies truly have some amazing adaptations. Sometimes we're so accustomed to them that we don't realize how fascinating they are. That may be the case with shedding. Cat or dog hair around the house may seem commonplace until we consider the pet's body is preparing for a new season. And anyone who has found a snakeskin abandoned on the ground will realize what a remarkable adaptation molting is. This accessible book explains the concepts of molting and shedding and highlights the animals that undergo these processes. Memorable images of wildlife and a graphic organizer help readers retain important science content.
