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Whale sharks are the biggest fish in the ocean! But what do whale sharks eat? And how long does it take them to grow so large? Get up close to these fearsome creatures and learn all about… Read More →

Whale Sharks are the largest fish on Earth. Each one has its own unique pattern of spots. Explore the lives of whale sharks and learn how they get so big, how they eat, and more! Read More →

Have you ever seen a whale? What do whales look like? How big are they? What can they do? Where do they live? Would you like to go in a boat to watch the whales? Focus Skills: w, wh, Suffix:… Read More →

Becca's parents are getting a divorce. She's sad and confused, but more importantly, what will happen to Neko, their family dog? Neko doesn't understand what divorce is, and Neko isn't… Read More →

Emergent readers will discover what animals do to get ready for winter. Full-color photographs and carefully leveled text help readers learn about the world around them. Pairs with the… Read More →

What are elections? Why do we have them? Who can vote? Who gets elected and why? Accessible text and explanatory photos help students understand the key concepts of elections and learn why… Read More →

Programs and apps make computers useful. They let you do homework on laptops. They let you play games on smartphones and tablets. What programs and apps are the most important? Who makes… Read More →

What are rules? What are laws? Who creates them? Why do we have to follow them? What happens if we break them? Accessible text and explanatory photos help students understand the key concepts Read More →

A boy wants to know what shadows are. Discover interesting facts about shadows along with him: what makes a shadow, how does a shadow get bigger, what the colors of a shadow mean, and more. Read More →

What are the three branches of government? What does each branch do? Why do we need all three? Accessible text and explanatory photos help students understand key concepts about the roles of… Read More →

Is teamwork impossible for these brothers and sisters? Badger brothers Grub and Bristle want to build a boat with their friends, but their new fox sister Ginger always tries to take charge.… Read More →

Beginning the New Year in a new city isn’t easy, and it definitely isn’t starting out very well for Dina and her family! But when they’re welcomed by warm and generous hosts in their new… Read More →

Can you float in the water? What else can float in the water? Can you think of something that can float in the air? Read More →

Have you been flying in a plane? Was it fun to go flying? Do you know lots of things that can fly? Read More →

There is so much to see in the desert! Put on your sunscreen and get ready to go on an adventure to the world's driest, most scorching environments. From rattlesnakes to camels, meerkats to… Read More →

There's so much to see in the polar regions! Put on your snowshoes and get ready for an adventure to the freezing northern and southern polar regions. From penguins to polar bears, narwhals… Read More →

How do animals like snakes, roadrunners, and scorpions survive in the desert? Discover their adaptations and see! Read More →

Find out why the forest is a perfect habitat for animals like porcupines, bears, and deer. Read More →

Lions, and zebras, and termites, oh my! See why a grassland is a perfect habitat for these animals and more. Read More →

Fish swim and ducks paddle. Beavers build and herons wade. Discover how these animals and others adapt to living in a lake. Read More →

How do animals like bighorn sheep, yaks, and snow leopards survive in the mountains? Discover their adaptations and see! Read More →