Jacobson, Bray

Lions are the only members of the cat family that live in groups, called prides. Prides can have up to 30 lions in them! Early readers love learning about how animals live and work together, and this title offers these facts and more, all presented in low-ATOS text. Readers also learn about what lions eat, where they live, and what is special about their bodies. Full-color photographs make readers part of the pride and directly correlate to the text to aid comprehension.

"Explore the world of bees and find out what keeps them busy all day"--Provided by publisher.

"[Written with the assumptions that] the Articles of Confederation was a problematic document, and the social studies curriculum commonly asks students to understand why and its effect on the Constitution... this volume simply breaks down the writing of the Articles as well as its problems for readers unfamiliar with the document or in need of reviewing it. Key definitions and explanations are offered in short fact boxes, ensuring that readers of all levels can understand the Articles of Confederation"--Provided by publisher.

Young readers learn all about beetles, including their body structure, how they reproduce, and ways they stay busy.

"Almost nothing is more naturally magical than seeing a butterfly alight on a flower in your garden and then fly away! From the lovely orange of the monarch to the blues of the pipevine swallowtail, butterflies are found all over North America and are often one of the bugs young readers are able to identify on sight. In this volume, age-appropriate text and detail explain how butterflies are born and change, their food supply, and their bodies. Beautiful photographs of butterflies up close draw in readers and leave them wanting to spot a majestic butterfly in the wild!"--Provided by publisher.

This book tells readers about spiders--how they hunt, what their homes are like, and how they grow.

"There are thousands of species of bees, and not all are yellow and black! However, the telltale yellow and black of the honeybee and bumblebee are the best known. In this volume, beginning readers explore the world of bees and find out what keeps them busy all day! From flying from flower to flower to making honey, the details in this book are both familiar and new to curious future entomologists. Up-close, full-color photographs complement the low-ATOS text, making it the perfect addition to any early elementary library"--Provided by publisher.

"If it's summer and there's trash around, there are bound to be flies! But house flies are only one of many kinds of flies-and they're all fascinating bugs! . . . Fly bodies and behavior are discussed"--Provided by publisher.

"The tallest mountain in North America is in the United States--but, it's far away from most of those states! Denali, previously known as Mount McKinley, is in Alaska, and in this book, readers learn how to describe where it is using directions and practice reading simple maps. Additional information about the peak's controversial naming history, height, and the climbers who tackle it are found in the book"--Provided by publisher.

One of the best-known waterfalls on Earth is right here in North America! Niagara Falls is found between the U.S. state of New York and the Canadian province of Ontario on the Niagara River. While it's not the highest waterfall in the world, Niagara Falls is so majestic partly because of the sheer volume of water that falls over its height. In this book, readers learn about the three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls and how they formed. Amazing full-color photographs may inspire trips to this natural wonder in readers of all ages.