When terrorists struck the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, heroes stepped up. Follow canine Trakr and his handler James as they locate a survivor in the rubble more than a day after the towers fell. The search and rescue team from Canada was working beside many heroes responding to the attacks on 9/11. Based on the true story and in honor of the K9 and handler team who found the last survivor trapped at Ground Zero. Additional material provides an overview of the events of the day and other stories of canine heroism at Ground Zero.
William Hornaday admired the American bison. He wanted every American to see the beautiful animal that was once plentiful across the Great Plains. But in 1886 he made a shocking prediction. Unless something changed quickly, bison would disappear from America forever. Follow along on this graphic adventure based on a true story to learn how William and other activists brought the bison back from the brink. Then, learn more about bison and other animals in danger.
Boa constrictors are known for their strong bodies with a killer squeeze. But what else do you know about the scaly hunters? Discover everything from predation to becoming prey, baby boas to big boa adults, and everything in between.
Watch out! This snake packs some seriously strong venom. Just two drops of black mamba venom could kill you in 30 minutes. Learn more about this deadly snake.
Colorful frogs the size of a paperclip hop along the forest. These little poison dart frogs are small, but don't be fooled. They are deadly. Their flashy colors serve as a warning that potential predators should stay away from this froggy feast. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about poison dart frogs.
A small animal darts quietly between trees. It looks like a tiny deer--but what could it be? It's a mouse deer! These elusive creatures make their homes in forests. When they're not hiding from predators, mouse deer are eating plants. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about mouse deer!
What animal is popping out of that mound in the ground? It's a prairie dog. Learn about how a prairie dog shares a burrow with its family, explore its holey home, and learn how it raises its babies underground. Engaging photos and fun text make it easy to learn the hole truth about prairie dogs.
What's that creature crawling up from underground? It's an armadillo. Learn how the armadillo lives in the dirt, explore its holey home, and follow along as it makes its way aboveground at night. Engaging photos and fun text make it easy to learn the hole truth about armadillos.
What's that cute creature crawling out from a hole underground? It's a groundhog. Learn about how the groundhog digs its burrow, explore its holey home, and follow along as it makes a daring escape from predators by dodging into its secret burrow entrances. Engaging photos and fun text make it easy to learn the hole truth about groundhogs.
What's that critter crawling from a burrow? It's a badger. Learn about how the badger makes its burrow, explore its holey home, and join along as the badger follows other creatures into their holes to find a feast. Engaging photos and fun text make it easy to learn the hole truth about badgers.
What's that furry face poking out from the between some rocks? It's a chipmunk. Learn about how the chipmunk picks a holy home, explore the rooms of its burrow, and follow along as the chipmunk packs away food for later. Engaging photos and fun text make it easy to learn the hole truth about chipmunks.
Which red and furry animal is making its way from a hole in the woods? It's a fox. Learn about how the fox digs its den, explore its holey home, and follow along as it raises young cubs belowground. Engaging photos and fun text make it easy to learn the hole truth about foxes.
With their big, barrel-shaped bodies, hippopotamuses can really make a splash! When they're not resting in rivers to stay cool, hippos could be grazing in grasslands or spending time with other hippos in noisy herds. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about hippos!
Meet a new sloth friend in the kitchen! A leafy salad inspired by your animal chef's diet makes for a tasty treat. Sloth claw snacks and tree bark brownies made alongside your slow sous chef are almost too cute to eat. Helpful tips from chef sloth make cooking easy, and a feature with more information about sloths helps young readers learn all about the creatures. It's time to get cooking with animal chefs!
Meet a new shark friend in the kitchen! Shark food pasta salad inspired by your animal chef's diet makes for a tasty treat. Fruity jaws of surprise and a sandwich shaped like your swimming sous chef are almost too cute to eat. Helpful tips from chef shark make cooking easy, and a feature with more information about sharks helps young readers learn all about the creatures. It's time to get cooking with animal chefs!
Meet a new llama friend in the kitchen! A chopped salad and fruity flowery skewers inspired by your animal chef's diet make for tasty treats. Cute cupcakes and oh la llama rice cakes that look just like your lovely little chef are almost too cute to eat. Helpful tips from chef llama make cooking easy, and a feature with more information about llamas helps young readers learn all about the creatures. It's time to get cooking with animal chefs!
Meet a new narwhal friend in the kitchen! A shrimp cocktail and fishy sandwich inspired by your animal chef's diet make for tasty treats. Tusk-like kabobs and polar pancakes that remind your chilly sous chef of home are almost too cute to eat. Helpful tips from chef narwhal make cooking easy, and a feature with more information about narwhals helps young readers learn all about the creatures. It's time to get cooking with animal chefs!
Meet a new hedgehog friend in the kitchen! A fruit smoothie and wormy plate (don't worry--it's just pasta) inspired by your animal chef's diet make for tasty treats. Cute cookies and delightful dinner rolls shaped like your spiny sous chef look almost too cute to eat. Helpful tips from chef hedgehog make cooking easy, and a feature with more information about hedgehogs helps young readers learn all about the creatures. It's time to get cooking with animal chefs!
A large bird zooms below the trees. It has a bright and colorful head, and black feathers on its body. What could it be? It's a cassowary! These big birds have strong legs and sharp claws to fight off predators and find food. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about cassowaries!
When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last yellow-tipped Oahu tree snail, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it and, what can be done to protect our incredible wildlife. Includes table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and information about other animals on the brink of extinction.
When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last Tasmanian tiger, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it and, what can be done to protect our incredible wildlife. Includes table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and information about other animals on the brink of extinction.
When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last Pyrenean ibex, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it, and what can be done to protect our incredible wildlife. Includes table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and information about other animals on the brink of extinction.
There are always two sides to every argument. Advocating for issues that matter to you is important, but what's equally as important is understanding those issues from the other perspective. Pros and Cons: Animal Testing dives deeper into this highly debated topic and provides readers with the tools and strategies to think critically and analyze the topic through an unbiased lens. Readers will learn how to use logic and facts to defend and argue against both stances while also learning how to stay empathetic and emotionally levelheaded.
When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last Pinta Island tortoise, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it, and what can be done to protect our incredible wildlife. Includes table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and information about other animals on the brink of extinction.
When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last passenger pigeon, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it, and what can be done to protect our incredible wildlife. Includes table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and information about other animals on the brink of extinction.