zoology

From a molting caterpillar to a colorful butterfly, learn all about the different stages in a monarch butterfly's life cycle.

With their big antlers and hooved feet, it can be hard to tell a moose and an elk apart! But there are more differences between these majestic mammals than one might think. From color to diet, this title introduces young readers to the unique characteristics of moose and elk. It features an engaging side-by-side comparison to reinforce the content in a fun, unique way.

Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces woodpeckers to young readers through leveled text and related photos.

The gray wolf was once a top predator in North America, revered by Native Americans. Once white settlers arrived, wolf populations fell dramatically. This book tells the story of the gray wolf's population plunge due to systematic killing programs, and its victorious rise thanks to conservation programs. Readers will learn about wolf adaptations and behavior, as well as its impact on its ecosystem. This book highlights the work of the Yellowstone Wolf Project to bring gray wolves back to Yellowstone National Park. Graphic organizers and brilliant photographs allow readers to deeply connect with the text. Readers will surely appreciate the resilience of the great gray wolf.

The bald eagle has been a national symbol of the United States for centuries. However, it wasn't long ago that eagle populations were plummeting to extinction. Years of hunting, trapping, and poisoning bald eagles put this regal raptor at risk. This book explores the story of the bald eagle, as it became endangered, and as conservation efforts worked to bring bald eagle numbers back up. Readers will enjoy striking photographs of the bald eagle, as well as graphic organizers that help demonstrate information in an accessible way. Readers are sure to come away with a deep understanding of the bald eagle's historic recovery-and why conservation is so important.

Questions and answers about jellyfish encourage inquiry-based learning for curious early elementary readers. Topics include body parts, behavior, and diet. A stay curious! feature models research skills and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson. Includes simple infographics, glossary and index.

Learn all about tigers, the largest cats on Earth: how they live, what they look like, and where to find them.

Emergent readers will dive right into this search-and-find book about majestic manatees. Simple text and colorful underwater photos teach new vocabulary and facts about anatomy, diet, reproduction, and habitat.

Have you ever wondered how animals protect themselves in the wild? One way they do this is through the power of invisibility. Readers discover this fun fact as they explore different ways animals such as lions, polar bears, sloths, and glass frogs transform to look invisible in order to survive. Through this well-researched text presented to look like an exciting comic book, readers develop a better understanding of the natural world and its inhabitants. Useful fact boxes, a helpful glossary, imaginative illustrations, and bright, full-color photographs make it fun to learn about this fundamental science topic.

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to have night vision? Readers discover how this natural superpower works as they learn about various animals, such as foxes, owls, and cats, which have the amazing ability to see in the dark. Through accessible main text, readers learn how animals use their night vision to pinpoint their prey and also stay safe from predators. Helpful fact boxes, a detailed glossary, striking illustrations, and dramatic, full-color photographs provide extra insight into this interesting science curriculum topic. The creative design of this guide will intrigue young readers.