In this book, early fluent readers will learn why Asian giant hornets are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, fullcolor photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about Asian giant hornets and how scientists work to control their population. Infographics aid understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about Asian giant hornets using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Asian Giant Hornets also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Fingers and toes grip branches, strong legs help with jump, and a long tail that helps this animal balance. What is this animal that's made to move through trees. It's a squirrel monkey! These small monkeys live in big groups, working together to fight off predators and find food. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about squirrel monkeys!
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.
This series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores service dogs and how they assist their handlers. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE.
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.
When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last northern white rhino, 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.
