Animals

A little octopus is hidden in a coral reef off of Australia's coast, waiting for its next target. Suddenly, the blue-ringed octopus speeds out of its hiding place, trapping a crab in its… More →

In Blue Whales, beginning readers will learn about blue whales as they swim in the ocean. Follow along as the world's biggest animals hunt krill and swim with their calves. Vibrant,… More →

Paleontologist Philip Currie was on a difficult dig, following incomplete clues to find fossils. But Philip knew he needed to discover these bones in the badlands if he was going to convince… More →

Paleontologist Susan Hendrickson was excited when she found a few Tyrannosaurus Rex bones in South Dakota's Badlands. But after she and her team dug deeper, Susan realized she had discovered… More →

The brachiosaurus was a long-necked dinosaur. Its body measured nearly 100 feet long! Readers of this high-interest title will explore the lives of these giants through vivid illustrations… More →

The world is full of beautiful bird species! This low-level title helps young readers explore birds on every continent, including body parts, behaviors, and more. Narrative nonfiction text… More →

Peril may be anywhere in the animal world, especially for prey trying to avoid fierce predators. Learn about some of the most brutal birds, attacking from sky, ground, and water. This… More →

When faced with an enemy, the opossum flops over and doesn't move. Drool bubbles from its nose, and a smelly liquid might squirt out from its butt. Did it die of fright? No, it's playing… More →

Explore the wild and wonderful world of bugs in this series for beginning readers. Learn all about each bug's life including how they look, what they eat, and what they do for our… More →

Can animals really survive in a world where temperatures drop to less than - 58°F (- 50 °C)? Children are about to discover the answer as they enter one of the coldest places on Earth--the… More →

A sneaky hunter swims through murky waters where other fish can't see it coming. Then, the bull shark bumps its head against its prey before taking a huge bite. With the strongest bite of all More →

In this book, early fluent readers will learn why Burmese pythons are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists… More →