Pop! Bubble gum is a fun treat, but did you know it was first made by mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a favorite candy. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!
I look around and my eyes do something, even when I don't realize it. They blink! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of blinks. Learn why blinks happen, why they are healthy, and more. Lively text and bright layouts make this a perfect fit for budding scientists asking big body questions.
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.
A big push can help your sister reach new heights on the swing, and a helpful hand can pull her up if she falls. Forces in motion are everywhere. They make things move with a tugging pull or a great, big push. Explore exciting science concepts through fun examples and simple, lively text to set learning into motion.
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.
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.
After a baby sea turtle breaks out of its egg, it still has to dig its way out of the sandy nest. Then, the baby sea turtle and its many little brothers and sisters scurry to the ocean waves. Follow along with the sea turtle as it swims for the first time, finds its own food, and dives to deeper waters. Simple text paired with adorable pictures helps build reading confidence for animal-loving early readers.
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.
When temperatures turn cold, what does the world outside of your window look like? Is there snow falling from the sky or bitter winds that make you shiver and shake? Explore all kinds of winter weather through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images for seasons of fun!
Who can build bridges and fix cars? Welders! Welders work with metal to build and fix the things we use every day. Read all about these community helpers.
From flushing the toilet to washing your hands, when something goes wrong with your pipes, you know who to call. Plumbers can stop a leak or help you put in a new tub. Read all about these community helpers.
Paying for everything from groceries to toys is easy nowadays. You can even do it with the tap of a phone or the swipe of the card. But money has changed a lot from when it was first put into use. Develop early money management skills and learn all about the history of money. Bright photos and child-friendly examples make it fun to build financial literacy.
From cars and trucks to buses and boats, mechanics keep the world moving! Take a trip to the garage to read all about these community helpers.
Coins jingle and bills shake as you check your piggy bank. But how are these coins and bills made? Develop early money management skills and learn all about how money is made. Bright photos and child-friendly examples make it fun to build financial literacy.
The sun gives us light and warmth during the day. That's energy! But we can use energy from the sun to power things like lights, cell phones, or even our homes! Learn all about energy from the sun through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images as you power up with energy!
We see energy from the wind at work every day. It sways tree branches and sends kites soaring through the sky. But we can use energy from the wind to power things like lights, TVs, and even our homes and businesses. Learn all about energy from wind through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images as you power up with energy!
It can give us the power we need to keep our homes warm and cook our food. But what do you know about the little black rock buried deep in the ground? Learn all about energy from coal through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images as you power up with energy!
