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Disasters at Sea
From the Series Disasters Up Close
For thousands of years, the perils of the sea have claimed uncountable numbers of victims. Bad weather, rocks and icebergs, equipment failures, human error, and many more types of tragedies… Read More →
Diving Beetles: Underwater Insect Predators
From the Series Insect World
Check out the action at a nearby pond where a master predator is on the hunt—a diving beetle! This skillful insect is after larvae, small fish, salamanders, and other prey. Key body parts… Read More →
Earthquakes
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Forces of Nature
Why does the ground shake during an earthquake? What machine draws wiggly lines to measure ground movement? How can you stay safe in an earthquake? Read this book to discover the answers! Read More →
Electric Eels
From the Series Early Bird Nature Books
In this Early Bird title, readers learn about the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the electric eel. Read More →
Environmental Disasters
From the Series Disasters Up Close
From chemical leaks and oil spills to toxic pollution and nuclear accidents, environmental disasters are devastating for the people and animals in their wake. Such disasters can destroy the… Read More →
Forest Fires
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Forces of Nature
How do forest fires start? How do firefighters put out forest fires? How can we prevent forest fires? Read this book to discover the answers! Read More →
Giant Anteaters
From the Series Early Bird Nature Books
In this Early Bird title, readers learn about the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the giant anteater. Read More →
Gila Monsters
From the Series Early Bird Nature Books
In this Early Bird title, readers learn about the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the gila monster. Read More →
Hornets: Incredible Insect Architects
From the Series Insect World
Take a closer look at nature’s amazing insect architect—the hornet! Each year, a young female hornet queen selects just the right spot and designs a nest of six-sided cells. Every cell is… Read More →
Hurricanes
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Forces of Nature
Where do most hurricanes start? How do people get ready when a hurricane is coming? When do most hurricanes happen? Read this book to discover the answers! Read More →
Locusts: Insects on the Move
From the Series Insect World
Pay attention to these insects on the move—locusts! Usually, locusts live alone. When there is lots of food, the locust population grows. But when the weather turns dry and grasses die, the… Read More →
Luna Moths: Masters of Change
From the Series Insect World
See for yourself one of the most amazing masters of change in the insect kingdom—the luna moth! Hatching from a tiny egg, the luna moth begins its life as a caterpillar just 0.11 inch (3… Read More →
Mosquitoes: Tiny Insect Troublemakers
From the Series Insect World
Look out for these public enemies—mosquitoes—as they are after blood! Mosquito females need a meal of blood before they can lay their eggs. They target humans and animals and zoom in for a… Read More →
Mountains
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Landforms
An introduction to the basic characteristics of a mountain. Read More →
Opossums
From the Series Early Bird Nature Books
In this Early Bird title, readers learn about the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the opossum. Read More →
People and the Environment
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Ecology
An engaging look at the ways that people interact with plants and animals. Read More →
Plants and the Environment
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Ecology
An engaging look at the ways that plants interact with people and animals. Read More →
Praying Mantises: Hungry Insect Heroes
From the Series Insect World
Look quickly and you might just see one of nature’s insect heroes on the hunt—praying mantises! With their incredible hunting skills, mantises help rid farms and gardens of insect pests that… Read More →
Senses in the City
From the Series Shelley Rotner's Early Childhood Library
See the tall buildings. Hear a train speeding by. Smell the nuts roasting at a street stand. The city stimulates all of our senses in exciting ways. This book is a wonderful discussion and… Read More →
Space Disasters
From the Series Disasters Up Close
Imagine watching a space shuttle on the launchpad, ready to blast off into orbit. Astronauts have embarked on some of the most amazing adventures and made incredible discoveries. Yet sadly… Read More →
Stick Insects: Masters of Defense
From the Series Insect World
Watch out for these masters of defense—stick insects! Their secret weapon is being able to hide in plain sight. To protect themselves from predators, they have developed long, narrow bodies.… Read More →
Termites: Hardworking Insect Families
From the Series Insect World
Watch one of nature’s hardest-working insect families in action—termites! Hundreds of thousands of termites can live together in one nest. The termite queen spends her life laying eggs. The… Read More →
The Flyer Flew!: The Invention of the Airplane
From the Series On My Own Science
Tells the story of the Wright Brothers’ invention of the airplane, climaxing in the triumphant first flight of the Flyer at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in 1903. Read More →
Thunderstorms
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Forces of Nature
What is a thunderstorm? What dangers do thunderstorms bring? How can people prepare for a thunderstorm? Read this book to discover the answers! Read More →