Take a deep dive into the wonderful world of sharks. Discover prehistoric sharks, including the ancient shark with a buzz-saw jaw and the fearsome ocean giant, the megalodon. From an extra… Read More →

Take a close look at the feeding frenzy of sharks when catching prey, discover which is the biggest, most ferocious shark of all, and learn how to avoid becoming a shark's next meal! The… Read More →

From the tiny dwarf shark to the gigantic whale shark, Gail Gibbons' clear text and illustrations acquaint readers with these ever-fascinating creatures. Read More →

What do you know about sharks? Beginning readers will get their feet wet with these literacy-building introductions to ocean animals. In addition to curricular information, social-emotional… Read More →

From shark attacks to shark tourism, learn all about the connection between sharks and humans, and discover the dangers threatening the survival of these remarkable creatures, such as… Read More →

If there is a top predator that sends shivers down the spine, it has to be the shark! Readers will discover how the apex hunter tracks down and kills its prey with devastating accuracy and… Read More →

Sharks—sleek, fast-moving predators with powerful jaws—can take care of themselves, right? Wrong! Thanks to humans, many shark species are officially endangered and some iconic sharks even… Read More →

Sharks are powerful, super-efficient eating machines. But how do they hunt? Discover the specialized features and tactics they use to capture prey, such as touch-sensitive teeth to identify… Read More →

Some people are scared of sharks. Not Cristina Zenato. As a little girl, Cristina dreamed of making friends with the sharks deep in the ocean. When she grew up, she made those dreams come… Read More →

Take a visit to the farm and learn about the features and roles of a sheep. Read More →

What animals have shells? See the wide variety, from armadillos and snails to crabs and turtles. Read More →

Do you like ponies? Then you'll love learning all about the Shetland. Shetland ponies have small, broad heads and stocky bodies, and they're known for being hard workers. Did you know that… Read More →

What's that dog with the flowing coat; tiny nose; and wide-eyed, friendly expression? It's the shih tzu! Shih tzus are outgoing dogs with great looks and trusting personalities. Their owners Read More →

What’s that graceful cat with the dark markings on its ears, face, legs, and tail? ? It’s the Siamese! Siamese are pretty felines with slim legs and wedge-shaped heads. Their owners think… Read More →

Learn what a Siberian tiger has in common with an elk. Discover what sets a Siberian tiger apart from a Tasmanian devil. Readers will compare and contrast key traits of Siberian tigers—their… Read More →

Silkworms are not actually worms at all. They are the caterpillars of a large white moth. Many moth caterpillars produce silk thread inside their bodies, but the thread of the silkworm is so… Read More →

Did you know the horned lizard cries blood? Or that rats laugh when you tickle them? Readers can learn wacky animal facts like these and the silly science behind them. Read More →

Cricka crick, cricka crick! This is the song papa crickets sing when they rub their wings together. Follow along as wingless baby crickets grow into singing adults. Read More →

All kinds of animals have skin—even humans! Compare the many features of skin. Read More →

A bear cub and its family prepare to hibernate for the winter. Read More →

Explore the unique aspects of snails, including their body parts and structure, their habitat and how it supports them, their diet, and what all that slime is used for. Captions pair with the Read More →

Snakes live in many countries of the world. They belong to the group of animals called reptiles, which have cold blood and scaly skin. A snake is an unusual animal, because it has a simple… Read More →