Platypuses are some of the world’s weirdest mammals! They may look strange, but their duck bills and flat bodies help them thrive in the wetlands. These are just a few of the many adaptations explored in this leveled title for young readers. Alongside the text are bright photos and special features that highlight the animal’s range, physical adaptations, and diet. Readers will come away with a new understanding of fascinating platypuses!
Look at that sea lion swim! Or is that a seal? Seals and sea lions look similar. But there are many traits that make each of these animals unique! This title introduces young readers to the physical and behavioral differences between seals and sea lions. Simple text, vibrant photos, and a side-by-side comparison feature will help readers see the differences between these flippered friends!
Male sea horses carry eggs inside a special pouch. When the eggs hatch, tiny sea horses swim out of the pouch! This is one of many parts of the sea horse life cycle explored in this title. Leveled text and vivid images combine to show off the sea horse from egg to adulthood. Along the way, special features highlight the animal’s diet, size, and life phases. A full-page feature at the end of the book visually illustrates the life cycle. Readers will love exploring these unique sea creatures!
Ribbit! A frog hops into a stream. Time to lay eggs! When they hatch, the eggs will become tiny tadpoles. Young readers will learn all about the frog’s life cycle in this leveled title featuring beautiful photographs. Special features illustrate the animal’s diet, size, and body parts at each stage of its life. At the end of the book, each stage of the frog’s life cycle is laid out in a full-page feature. Readers will hop away with new information about these familiar critters!
A fuzzy penguin chick raises its beak. Its parent has brought fish. Time to eat! With plenty of food, this tiny bird will grow up fast. This low-level title introduces beginning readers to the lives of penguins, from when they hatch to when they lay eggs of their own. Leveled text and vivid photos explore each phase of a penguin’s life. Special features highlight the animal’s diet and size. At the end of the book, a full-page life cycle feature shows off each of the penguin’s life stages!
Take readers beyond the zoo and into the habitats of the world’s most intriguing animals. Diagrams, graphs, and other infographics give readers visual literacy practice while also digging into the animals' appearances, daily lives, and homes. This hi/lo series is perfect for cause/effect studies and understanding craft and structure. It truly is a wild animal kingdom out there.
Put your favorite animals in the ring, and let's test their fighting skills. This book pairs two very unlike animals together for an imaginary fight. Readers will have to compare and contrast the features to decide what wins.
Growing up in the animal kingdom isn't easy, but it is adorable. Through colorful photography, growth charts and other infographics, and engaging text, this series takes readers on an adventure through the firsts of some of the world's most adorable animals.
Perhaps you’ve seen an otter swimming and playing at a zoo or aquarium, but do you know how do these amazing animals live in the wild? Most are found in freshwater habitats, while others make their home in coastal kelp forests or can be found feeding along rocky shores. There are many similarities between river otters and sea otters, but there are also vast differences. Explore fascinating facts about these playful, aquatic mammals, meet the species, and awe at adorable photos in this latest installment of the Compare and Contrast Book series.
Yes, some of the 18 species of penguins live in cold, polar regions, but most penguins live in warm climates. One species even lives near the equator! These birds “fly” through the water with flippers instead of the air with wings. Most are black and white, but one species is blue and white. Some have red eyes, and some have yellow eyes. Some even have colorful bursts of feathers atop their heads. What do they all have in common and how are they different? Explore and learn about these lovable birds in this latest installment of the Compare and Contrast Book series.
Northern snakeheads were imported into the United States and have become a threat to native fish populations. This series highlights the innovative technology scientists use to track and control this invasive population. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
This delightful title gives readers lots of fun facts about many different shark species. Big, colorful photographs accompany each exciting piece of information. This title is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
This title gives readers a better look at camouflaging leafy sea dragons. Readers will learn about where they can find these fish, what they look like, and how they use camouflage to survive. This title is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
This title gives readers a better look at camouflaging octopuses. Readers will learn about where they can find octopuses, what they look like, and how they use camouflage to survive. This title is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how walruses live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about walruses using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Walruses also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how sea otters live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about sea otters using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Sea Otters also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how sea lions live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about sea lions using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Sea Lions also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how orcas live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about orcas using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Orcas also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how narwhals live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about narwhals using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Narwhals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how manatees live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about manatees using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Manatees also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how harp seals live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about harp seals using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Harp Seals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how dolphins live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about dolphins using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Dolphins also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how beluga whales live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about beluga whales using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Beluga Whales also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Mako Shark, beginning readers will follow the fastest shark in the ocean as it hunts for swordfish. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how mako sharks swim and hunt in the sea. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a mako shark's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about mako sharks online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Mako Shark also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Little Fish learns to jump over the rocks so she can follow Old One, who has come to lead the rainbow trout to warmer waters before the river freezes.
