Animals
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The Great Leopard Rescue: Saving the Amur Leopards
From the Series Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
In 2007 only thirty Amur leopards remained in the wild. Scientists knew they needed to do more to help these big cats. However, details of the leopards' wild lives in their high-altitude… Read More →
The Great Monkey Rescue: Saving the Golden Lion Tamarins
From the Series Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
Golden lion tamarins are found only in Brazilian forests. These small, remarkable monkeys once had plenty of space to roam and claim family territories. But years of deforestation caused… Read More →
The Great Narwhal Rescue: Saving the Arctic Ocean's Narwhals
From the Series Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
With their long tusks, narwhals are unique whales that live in the Arctic Ocean. But as climate change causes global temperatures to rise, less and less sea ice is covering the Arctic… Read More →
The Great Penguin Rescue: Saving the African Penguins
From the Series Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
African penguins waddle around nesting colonies in lower numbers than ever before. Despite South African government efforts to protect the penguin colonies and their ocean fish supply, young… Read More →
The Great Rhino Rescue: Saving the Southern White Rhinos
From the Series Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
Southern white rhinos are in trouble. For years, a rumor has been spreading that their horns can be used to cure cancer, and poachers have been targeting these gentle creatures. Sandra Markle Read More →
The Great Shark Rescue: Saving the Whale Sharks
From the Series Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
Top-selling science author Sandra Markle presents the story of whale sharks—the largest fish on the planet. Facing threats from commercial fishing as well as climate change, they were… Read More →
The Great Wolf Rescue: Saving the Red Wolves
From the Series Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
North America’s rarest wolf species, the red wolf, was on the brink of extinction. At one time, red wolves roamed the US from southern New York to as far south as Florida and as far west as Read More →
The Happiest Animals Ever
From the Series Awesome Animals
Discover the happiest animals in the world in this cute and funny collection. Find out fascinating facts about each animal and the characteristics that make them so special. It's time to… Read More →
The Lady and the Octopus: How Jeanne Villepreux-Power Invented Aquariums and Revolutionized Marine Biology
Born in a small village in eighteenth-century France, Jeanne Villepreux wasn’t expected to transform marine science. Curious, creative, and clever, Jeanne ventured to Paris by foot as a… Read More →
The Last Days of the Dinosaurs
From the Series Prehistoric Field Guides
Follow Ackerley the Acanthostega through the Cretaceous period, 145 to 66 million years ago, when the mightiest dinosaurs stalked the planet. Watch them seek prey, battle enemies, and finally Read More →
The Last Rhinos
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 4
There are five species of rhinoceros in the world. The Northern White rhinos are almost extinct and all rhinoceros are endangered. Some people believe the powdered rhino horn is a cure for… Read More →
The Late Jurassic Volume 2: Notes, Drawings, and Observations from Prehistory
From the Series Ancient Earth Journal
What it would be like to see a living, breathing dinosaur? The Early Cretaceous brings readers closer to prehistoric life than ever before. By combining the latest paleontological findings… Read More →
The Life of a Narwhal
From the Series Let's Look at Polar Animals (Pull Ahead Readers — Nonfiction)
Did you know that a narwhal is a type of whale? Vibrant photographs and engaging text bring these interesting animals to the surface. Pairs with the fiction title Norman's Deep Dive. Read More →
The Megalodon and the Great White Shark
From the Series Endangered: Lessons from the Past
The oceans were once full of enormous, sharp-toothed carnivores. Megalodon was the king of the sea. Even the biggest dinosaurs fled when they saw its fin break the surface. But megalodon is… Read More →
The Mighty Brontosaurus
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Mighty Dinosaurs
What did Brontosaurus look like? What body parts did it have? Readers will become Brontosaurus experts with the help of this fun book! Read More →
The Mighty Pterodactyl
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Mighty Dinosaurs
Pterodactyl wasn't a dinosaur, but it lived at the same time dinosaurs roamed the planet. This fascinating look at the long-beaked flying lizard is sure to capture any dino lover's attention! Read More →
The Mighty Stegosaurus
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Mighty Dinosaurs
Stegosaurus was an enormous dinosaur known for its strong tail and the plates on its back. Learn more about this plant-eating giant of North America. Read More →
The Mighty T. Rex
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Mighty Dinosaurs
T. rex was about as long as a school bus and weighed about as much as an elephant! Meet this terrifying prehistoric beast and learn about its traits and habitat. Read More →
The Mighty Triceratops
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Mighty Dinosaurs
Triceratops had three horns on its head and hundreds of teeth in its mouth—but in spite of its fierce appearance, it ate plants! Readers will learn this and other fun facts about this dinosaur. Read More →
The Mighty Velociraptor
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Mighty Dinosaurs
Velociraptors were small but fast! Readers will learn all about this speedy dinosaur from head to tail, including its physical features, behavior, and more. Read More →
The Monarch Butterfly's Journey
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Amazing Migrators
Monarchs are some of the most well-known migrators. But did you know that monarch caterpillars shed their skin four times as they grow? Follow the journey of the monarch butterfly! From a… Read More →
The Monarchs Are Missing: A Butterfly Mystery
Why are monarch butterflies disappearing? Scientists are racing to find answers. These iconic orange, black, and white butterflies flutter across much of the North American continent, and are Read More →
The Most Colorful (and Stripey) Jungle Animals Ever
From the Series Awesome Jungle Animals
Discover the most colorful (and stripey) jungle animals in this super-fun collection. Find out fascinating facts about each animal and the characteristics which make them so special, be it… Read More →
The Most Cuddly Jungle Animals Ever
From the Series Awesome Jungle Animals
Discover the most cuddly jungle animals in this super-sweet collection. Find out fascinating facts about each animal and the characteristics which make them so special, be it the big, round Read More →