Grade 3 - 5

The world is full of powerful animal predators. From reptiles with sticky tongues to birds with sharp talons, dangerous creatures have special ways to hunt down their prey. These hi-lo… More →

Hundreds of prairie dogs pop out of holes scattered across a field of swaying grasses. They have made a complex web of tunnels below the surface of the grassland while above grazers, flying… More →

In Prairie Food Chains, early fluent readers explore the prairie biome and the food chains it supports. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they… More →

Colorful praying mantises may be big bugs, but they are also masters of camouflage. They stay still and blend in to fool both prey and predators. When it's time to attack, however, praying… More →

These unique insects get their name from the position in which they hold their front legs together. These legs are also "preying" as they shoot out and grab insects for the mantis to eat.… More →

Sometimes, small predators are the most vicious. Praying mantises and black widow spiders have unique weapons to take down their prey. Readers will discover how these two animals use their… More →

A large reptile soars through the sky. What is this creature? It is a pterosaur! In Pterosaur, readers learn all about this reptile's appearance, behavior, and how it survived in the time of… More →

When puffer fish sense danger, they may try to swim away. But if these slow swimmers can't move fast enough, they can inflate to more than twice their normal size! Woah! What else do you know More →

Puppies are born with a fully developed sense of smell. Get a first look at how these lovable household pets grow up, eat, and play. More →

Pythons are the largest snakes in the world. These reptiles swallow their prey whole! In this book, readers will learn about the lives of these massive snakes including their habitat, hunting More →

Pythons can measure up to 30 feet long! Students will explore how pythons look, the environments in which they live, how they use senses to track prey, and how they can swallow large animals whole! More →

When the weather turns cold and it starts to snow, kids can bundle up or stay inside. But what do plants and animals do when winter comes? This series explores the natural world in winter… More →