At first, small dinos scampered along on small legs. But it wasn't long before long-necked sauropods began to tower over the landscape. It's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the Triassic period. But what about other fierce creatures roaming the land and lurking under the waves? Many of those animals were not dinos. Become a paleontologist of the Triassic 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.
Tyrannosaurus rex had sharp teeth that could bit through bone, and Triceratops must have been an intimidating sight with their large frills and prominent horns. It's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the Cretaceous period. But what about creatures flying high in the sky or predators lurking under the waves? Many of these animals were not dinos. Become a paleontologist of the Cretaceous 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.
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 dead! Along with other tricks, the opossum pretends to be dead so its enemies will move on to their next snack. Fun text and eye-catching photos introduce this animal in all its gross glory.
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 sharp spines that can pierce through an attacking snake. Fun text and eye-catching photos introduce this animal in all its gross glory.
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 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.
Which animals have the wildest disguises? This book explores the wild, wicked, and wonderful world of animal disguises. Series is developed to aid struggling and reluctant young readers with engaging high-interest content, considerate text, and clear visuals. Includes table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, index, sidebars, and author biographies.
Eww, what's that smell? Who are the smelly stinkers of the animal kingdom? This book explores the wild, wicked, and wonderful world of the smelliest animals. Series is developed to aid struggling and reluctant young readers with engaging high-interest content, considerate text, and clear visuals. Includes table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, index, sidebars, and author biographies.
Which animals are outrageously odd? This book explores the wild, wicked, and wonderful world of the strangest animals in the animal kingdom. Series is developed to aid struggling and reluctant young readers with engaging high-interest content, considerate text, and clear visuals. Includes table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, index, sidebars, and author biographies.
Who are the gutsy daredevils of the animal kingdom? This book explores the wild, wicked, and wonderful world of daring animals. Series is developed to aid struggling and reluctant young readers with engaging high-interest content, considerate text, and clear visuals. Includes table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, index, sidebars, and author biographies.
The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Temple Grandin and Livestock Management examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to the livestock industry. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.
Why don't polar bears hibernate? Find out the answer and more about the life stages of polar bears in this fascinating book. Captivating photographs support the text and give readers a deeper understanding of a polar bear's life cycle. A table of contents, a glossary, sidebars, informative captions, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an index are included to increase comprehension.
Did you know that as a snail's body grows, its shell grows with it? Learn more about the life stages of a snail in this fascinating book. Captivating photographs support the text and give readers a deeper understanding of a snail's life cycle. A table of contents, a glossary, sidebars, informative captions, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an index are included to increase comprehension.
There are many different kinds of snakes, but they all go through the same life cycle. Learn more about this reptile in this fascinating book. Captivating photographs support the text and give readers a deeper understanding of a snake's life cycle. A table of contents, a glossary, sidebars, informative captions, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an index are included to increase comprehension.
Humans are vastly diverse, but all humans are mammals and go through the same life cycle. Learn more about each life stage in this fascinating book. Captivating photographs support the text and give readers a deeper understanding of a human's life cycle. A table of contents, a glossary, sidebars, informative captions, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an index are included to increase comprehension.
Did you know that like a butterfly, a ladybug also undergoes metamorphosis? Learn about each stage of a ladybug's life in this fascinating book. Captivating photographs support the text and give readers a deeper understanding of a ladybug's life cycle. A table of contents, a glossary, sidebars, informative captions, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an index are included to increase comprehension.
Did you know that tiny, see-through earthworms hatch from eggs inside cocoons? Learn more about this and other stages of an earthworm in this fascinating book. Captivating photographs support the text and give readers a deeper understanding of an earthworm's life cycle. A table of contents, a glossary, sidebars, informative captions, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an index are included to increase comprehension.
How does a chick grow in an egg? Find out the answer and more about the life cycle of a chicken in this fascinating book. Captivating photographs support the text and give readers a deeper understanding of a chicken's life cycle. A table of contents, a glossary, sidebars, informative captions, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an index are included to increase comprehension.
Learn how a caterpillar hatches from an egg and then transforms into a butterfly in this fascinating book. Captivating photographs support the text and give readers a deeper understanding of a butterfly's life cycle. A table of contents, a glossary, sidebars, informative captions, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an index are included to increase comprehension.
Beginning readers can learn all about wasps in this short book in the I See Insects Series. With fewer than 20 unique words, kids can learn about exciting insects while building their reading fluency. Each I See Insects book uses simple sentences, sight words, and vibrant photos to help even the earliest readers dive into a nonfiction informational text. The books all contain a note to parents and caregivers with tips for helping kids learn to read. A word list and post-reading activities are also included in every I See Insects book.
Beginning readers can learn all about lice in this short book in the I See Insects Series. With fewer than 20 unique words, kids can learn about exciting insects while building their reading fluency. Each I See Insects book uses simple sentences, sight words, and vibrant photos to help even the earliest readers dive into a nonfiction informational text. The books all contain a note to parents and caregivers with tips for helping kids learn to read. A word list and post-reading activities are also included in every I See Insects book.
Beginning readers can learn all about flies in this short book in the I See Insects Series. With fewer than 20 unique words, kids can learn about exciting insects while building their reading fluency. Each I See Insects book uses simple sentences, sight words, and vibrant photos to help even the earliest readers dive into a nonfiction informational text. The books all contain a note to parents and caregivers with tips for helping kids learn to read. A word list and post-reading activities are also included in every I See Insects book.
Beginning readers can learn all about fireflies in this short book in the I See Insects Series. With fewer than 20 unique words, kids can learn about exciting insects while building their reading fluency. Each I See Insects book uses simple sentences, sight words, and vibrant photos to help even the earliest readers dive into a nonfiction informational text. The books all contain a note to parents and caregivers with tips for helping kids learn to read. A word list and post-reading activities are also included in every I See Insects book.
Beginning readers can learn all about termites in this short book in the I See Insects Series. With fewer than 20 unique words, kids can learn about exciting insects while building their reading fluency. Each I See Insects book uses simple sentences, sight words, and vibrant photos to help even the earliest readers dive into a nonfiction informational text. The books all contain a note to parents and caregivers with tips for helping kids learn to read. A word list and post-reading activities are also included in every I See Insects book.
Beginning readers can learn all about stink bugs in this short book in the I See Insects Series. With fewer than 20 unique words, kids can learn about exciting insects while building their reading fluency. Each I See Insects book uses simple sentences, sight words, and vibrant photos to help even the earliest readers dive into a nonfiction informational text. The books all contain a note to parents and caregivers with tips for helping kids learn to read. A word list and post-reading activities are also included in every I See Insects book.
