Savanna elephants spend most of the day munching on grasses and branches. But soon, finding enough food will become difficult. With the oldest elephant leading the way, the herd is on the move. But why do they need to leave? Learn all about elephant migration and how weather makes them move. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text guide readers along on the journey.
A little dragonfly hovers over a pond on a warm summer afternoon. Soon, summer will end, and the dragonfly will say goodbye to its home in the north forever. Why does it have to leave? Learn all about dragonfly migration and how weather makes them move. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text guide readers along on the journey.
Honk, honk! Overhead, a flock of geese flies in the shape of a V. These geese live in Canada, but when it gets cold, they must fly south. Why do they have to go? Learn all about goose migration and how weather makes them move. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text guide readers along on the journey.
These colorful little frogs may look cute, but they are some of the most dangerous animals in the world! Some of these little hoppers have enough poison to kill 10 adults. And some are too dangerous to even touch. Fun text and eye-catching photos introduce the animal in all its gooey glory.
The giant, flightless Thunderbird was a creature so legendary tales of the animal are still told today. With their size and skills as predators, it's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the day. But many of the large animals of the Pleistocene epoch were not dinos. Become a paleontologist as you explore colorful illustrations and fabulous fossil photos to take a trip back in time and discover who was and was not a dino.
A skunk sprays a smelly musk on its enemies that can sting their eyes or make them sick. Pe-yew! But skunks don't always need to make a stink to keep enemies away. Their unique black-and-white stripes warn animals that have been sprayed before to stay away. That is, unless they want to stink! Fun text and eye-catching photos introduce this animal in all its gross glory.
Allosaurs hunted with sharp teeth, and Steogosaurs developed bones like armor to stay safe from fierce predators. It's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the Jurassic period. But what about creatures flying high in the sky or the predators lurking under the waves? Many of those animals were not dinos. Become a paleontologist of the Jurassic as you explore colorful illustrations and fabulous fossil photos to take a trip back in time and discover who was and was not a dino.
What's the deal with animals in the sand? Open up this fact file to find out! Learn all about desert creatures, from camels to scorpions and lizards. Explore where these animals live, what they eat, and more. Bright, engaging photos help readers follow along to get all the facts.
What's the deal with animals on land? Open up this fact file to find out! Learn all about creatures that live on land, from giraffes to frogs and dung beetles. Explore where these animals live, what they eat, and more. Bright, engaging photos help readers follow along to get all the facts.
What's the deal with animals in the air? Open up this fact file to find out! Learn all about flying creatures, from birds and bats to insects. Explore where these animals live, what they eat, and more. Bright, engaging photos help readers follow along to get all the facts.
A small spider spins a web and then waits for its next meal. When a bug is stuck, it's time for dinner! But how do spiders eat bugs? Learn all about how spiders hunt, eat bugs, and how they are friends to farmers. Engaging photos paired with simple text make this a perfect fit for any bug-loving early reader.
What itty-bitty creatures crawl around along the forest floor and which flit amongst the treetops? Come to forest school to find out! Engage your curiosity about minibeasts with exploration through the forest and hands-on activities. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos make learning about the forest fun.
Buzzzz! A small bug zips through the air, lands on its unsuspecting meal, sucks up some blood, and flies away. But there is more to the mosquito than its itchy bite. Follow along and learn why mosquitoes bite, how they grow, and more. Engaging photos paired with simple text make this a perfect fit for any bug-loving early reader.
A bright-red bug flits from flower to flower. The ladybug is known for its red body and bold dots. But there is more to this little bug than its patterned wings. Follow along as ladybugs hatch and grow. Learn how their colors keep them safe, what they eat, and why they are a farmer's friend. Engaging photos paired with simple text make this a perfect fit for any bug-loving early reader.
A little green bug springs high into the air. The grasshopper's strong legs help it jump while wings send it soaring. But what do these jumping bugs do when they are firmly on the ground? Learn all about how a grasshopper's coloring keeps it safe, what it does to find food and chow down, and why some grasshoppers are friends to farmers while others are foes. Engaging photos paired with simple text make this a perfect fit for any bug-loving early reader.
A fast-flapping bird zooms through the sky. A tired turtle creeps along at a slow, lazy pace. Forces in motion are around us everywhere! They make things move at every speed. Explore science concepts through fun examples and simple, lively text to set learning into motion.
Flying lights blink on and off as they flash through the dark skies. Fireflies light up warm summer nights. But what do you know about this glowing bug? Learn all about their little lights and where they live. Then, follow along as they grow from wiggly larvae to flitting, glowing adults. Engaging photos paired with simple text make this a perfect fit for any bug-loving early reader.
Which creatures live in the forest's trees? Which ones live underground? How about the animals in between? Come to forest school to find out! Engage your curiosity about creatures with exploration through the forest and hands-on activities. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos make learning about the forest fun.
Bright wings flap through the sky on a warm summer day. Butterflies add color to our world. But these amazing bugs are so much more than their colorful wings. Follow along as they go from crawling caterpillar to beautiful butterfly. Then, learn what they eat, how they stay safe, and how they help flowers bring even more color to our world. Engaging photos paired with simple text make this a perfect fit for any bug-loving early reader.
A baby moose is a little bit wobbly as it tries to stand for the first time on long, skinny legs. Follow along with this cute calf as it gets bigger and stronger every day. Discover how it learns to run, find food, and even swim. Simple text paired with adorable pictures helps build reading confidence for animal-loving early readers.
What do birds eat, where do they build their nests, and why are some so colorful? Come to forest school to find out! Engage your curiosity about birds with exploration through the forest and hands-on activities. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos make learning about the forest fun.
A furry baby anteater rides on its mother's back for the first months of its life. This little baby has a long nose and a tail. Watch as the baby anteater grows. Soon, it learns how to walk around on its own and find ants to eat. Eventually, it will be ready to live by itself. Simple text paired with adorable pictures helps build reading confidence for animal-loving early readers.
A baby cow stands on long, skinny legs soon after it is born. It slurps up milk from its mother's body to grow big and strong. The calf joins its heard and learns to run, kick, and jump before beginning to eat grass on its way to adulthood. Simple text paired with adorable pictures helps build reading confidence for animal-loving early readers.
Cheep, cheep! A baby eagle peeks its soft, fluffy head out of its egg. The tiny bird lives in a nest and grows new feathers as it gets bigger. Follow along with this beautiful bird as it flaps its wings for the first time, learns to fly, and so much more. Simple text paired with adorable pictures helps build reading confidence for animal-loving early readers.
A fury baby leopard is born with its eyes closed. The little cub will not open them until it is about one week old. Follow along with this leopard cub as it makes its way through the world. Watch it learn to swim, climb, and hunt. Simple text paired with adorable pictures helps build reading confidence for animal-loving early readers.