Welcome, Agent 359. This file is full of top-secret information about stars. Learn about what they are made of, how they form, and different stars throughout history. Then, discover what we are learning about them now. What will you do with your new knowledge? Good luck and remember these are top secret space files!
Welcome, Agent 359. This file is full of top-secret information about asteroids and comets. Learn about what is inside these large space lumps, where they come from, and different asteroids and comets throughout history. Then, discover what we are learning about them now. What will you do with your new knowledge? Good luck and remember these are top secret space files!
Some plants might have pretty flowers or sweet-looking berries, but they aren't always as nice as they seem. Poisonous plants may leave hungry visitors with an itchy rash, burning blisters, or throwing up lunch. Others are so poisonous that a single bite is all it takes to kill. Engaging photos and lively text bring an exciting look at the world of plants.
Nearly half a million types of plants grow on Earth. Some have flowers that smell like rotting flesh, while others have grown to some crazy large and small sizes. With so many plants on the planet, it's no wonder the world is full of freaky plants. Engaging photos and lively text bring an exciting look at the world of plants.
A buzzing bug lands on a small plant. Snap! The leaves close and the bug is stuck in the trap, doomed to become a soupy meal. From closing their leaves like a cage, to luring bugs or even small animals to their watery deaths--some plants eat meat! Engaging photos and lively text bring an exciting look at the world of plants.
Plants can't move away from hungry animals looking for a tasty treat. So, some plants grow pointy prickles, sharp spines, or threatening thorns to keep themselves safe. One poke from these plants tells unwanted visitors to eat somewhere else! Engaging photos and lively text bring an exciting look at the world of plants.
From people buying food at a market, to animals chowing down on some tasty grass, we rely on plants for food to live and grow. So how do plants get their food? Photosynthesis! Plants make their own food from a few simple things around them. Engaging photos and lively text bring an exciting look at the world of plants.
Many plants need help sending their seeds away so they can grow into healthy plants. Some seeds flutter in the wind, others float away in water. And some seeds rely on hungry animals pooping them out after a nice meal. Plants have plenty of ways to scatter their seeds. Engaging photos and lively text bring an exciting look at the world of plants.
With jaws and teeth strong enough to crush bones, it's no wonder wolves are some fierce predators. A pack on the hunt can take down animals much bigger than themselves. And don't forget their famous howl! What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about wolves!
Quokkas live on a couple of small islands off of Australia. When they aren't sleeping in a nice shady spot in the grass, they hop from spot to spot, looking for some good plants to eat. But everyone knows quokkas for their famous smiles. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about quokkas!
With strong legs and sharp claws, sun bears are great at climbing. From tearing away bark to find tasty insects to sleeping high up in branches--these small bears spend most of their time in trees. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about sun bears!
A small salamander swims in muddy lake water. But this little creature still has its webbed feet and feathery gills. Axolotls spend their whole lives in watery homes. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about Axolotls!
A tiny bird flits from flower to flower. With colorful feathers and a tiny body, this bird is a little gem! But what could it be? It's a hummingbird! Most of these little birds weigh about as much as a nickel, but they can flap their wings up to 200 times per second! What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about hummingbirds!
When puffer fish sense danger, they may try to swim away. But if these slow swimmers can't move fast enough, they can inflate to more than twice their normal size! Woah! What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about puffer fish!
Engineering can be tasty! Fun, hands-on projects bring STEAM learning to life. Simple, step-by-step instructions paired with colorful photos makes baking fun. Follow along with four edible engineering recipes. Then, learn how engineers design and build just like you!
Let's get a little silly! Fun, hands-on projects bring STEAM learning to life. Simple, step-by-step instructions paired with colorful photos makes exploring fun. Follow along with five silly science experiments. Then, learn how scientists everywhere are learning just like you!
It's totally about tech. Fun, hands-on projects bring STEAM learning to life. Simple, step-by-step instructions paired with colorful photos makes making fun. Follow along with four terrific tech projects. Then, learn how people are using technology to make the world easier and a little more fun--just like you!
For thousands of years, people wondered what space was like. Thanks to big teams and lots of planning, these trailblazers safely explore space. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to help readers learn all about our greatest adventures.
For thousands of years, people have wished they could fly. Thanks to a few trailblazers, people soar through the air every day. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to help readers learn all about our greatest adventures.
Brrr! For Florida manatees, the coastal ocean waters are starting to cool down. It's time for the manatees to swim south. Why do they have to move? Learn all about manatee migration and how weather makes them move. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text guide readers along on the journey.
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.
From a raccoon scampering along the water's edge to a young fish darting between tall reeds in the shallows, wetlands are teaming with life. All of the plants and animals in this watery home rely on one another to live healthy lives. When some of that wetland life is put at risk, others soon suffer. Uncover the truth about biodiversity, explore its impact on the environment, and learn what you can do to help life in the ocean. Approachable text and engaging images bring this timely topic to life.
With elements all around, how can students--or even scientists--keep them straight? That's where the periodic table comes into play. Learn all about the way the table is organized, the different types of elements you can find on it, and more. It's key chemistry curriculum made approachable for all!
