Grades 2 - 5

Take a trip to the zoo and you'll see how distinctly different animals are. You'll see animals of all sizes and colors, animals on land and in water, and animals with fur, scales, and… More →

Underwater, a large, lively community of unique animals thrives. Many of these animals belong to the fish class. There are colorful clownfish, lurking sharks, and silly sea horses. There are… More →

Members of the insect class often get a bad rap. People swat at them, stomp on them, and go to great lengths to repel them. Though some insects are pests that spread disease, many are… More →

The largest animal alive is a mammal. It's the 150-ton blue whale. This whale is not only large but also loud—louder than a jet engine! Turn the pages of this book to learn about the… More →

Get too close to their young, invade their home, or burst their personal bubble, and you give a wild animal reason to attack. Though most wild animals aren't looking for trouble, they will… More →

Compare a hummingbird and an ostrich; the differences are striking! One is tiny and hovers in the air like a helicopter. The other is massive and stays grounded, sprinting rather than flying. More →

Some animals lead a double life. First, they pose as aquatic creatures, breathing through gills and using tails to maneuver underwater. Then they exchange these features for legs and lungs to More →

Sometimes danger creeps at your feet, especially in the case of snakes. Many are completely harmless, but others can deliver a lethal bite or suffocating squeeze. Once a slithering serpent… More →

Dinosaurs, the world's most notorious reptiles, became extinct a long time ago. However, their cold-blooded, scaly reptile relatives still creep around today. While people no longer have to… More →

Coral snakes have bright colors to warn predators that they are poisonous. Young learners will find out how these small snakes look, where they live, and how they hide from predators and… More →

Because of strong herding instincts, Collies often try to round up animals and people. The movie “Lassie Come Home” featured one of these dependable dogs and made Collies popular pets. Young… More →

Weighing in at more than 400 pounds, anacondas are the world’s heaviest snakes! This book explores how these massive creatures look, where they live, and the way they stalk prey. More →