Animals

Why do female mosquitoes drink people's blood? They need it to make eggs inside their bodies. This is just one of many surprising facts children will discover as they explore the fascinating… More →

Stay away from the horned lizard or risk being sprayed with blood--from the creature's eye! The lizard has some amazing (and gross) ways of defending itself, from blood-squirting eyes to… More →

Horned lizards have a really gross way of staying safe from predators. They squirt a stream of blood from their eyes to scare their enemies away! This is just one of the fascinating facts… More →

From the sky to the ocean, the animal kingdom as some beautiful blue creatures. The brilliant color helps some Animals hide and lets others stand out. Explore the wild world through colorful… More →

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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 →