Buzzzz! A small bug zips through the air, lands on its unsuspecting meal, sucks up some blood, and flies away. But there is more to the mosquito than its itchy bite. Follow along and learn why mosquitoes bite, how they grow, and more. Engaging photos paired with simple text make this a perfect fit for any bug-loving early reader. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Explore the wild and wonderful world of bugs in this series for beginning...

This title introduces readers to elephants, covering their habitat, their physical characteristics, how these gentle giants are being protected from extinction.

Animals are all related. Some are more closely related than others. Scientists group them based on how they are related. Animal Classification looks at how scientists group animals, from least to most specific. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

Birds flap their wings and rise into the air. Science explains how a bird can travel in the air. How Birds Fly explains how a bird's body lets it fly high as well as the forces at work to keep it in the sky.

In Gorillas, readers will learn about the largest primates in the world. Covers their habitat, their physical characteristics, their remarkable intelligence, and threats to the species.

Living things have different traits. These traits are caused by the genes living things get from their parents. Genetics looks at how genes influence traits and how to find out how likely it is to get a trait. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

A grasshopper bends its legs and springs off the ground. Science explains how a bug can leap from place to place. How Bugs Jump explains how a bug's body lets it jump high as well as the forces at work to launch it far and high.

Introduces readers to the lives of different primate species and how they help their environments. Learn about their role in the food web and how their actions benefit plants. Additional features include an infographic showing how ants affect their ecosystems, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

This title introduces readers to lions, covering their habitat, their physical characteristics, and threats to the species. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.

People travel far and wide looking for adventures in nature. There are many incredible outdoor expeditions, from climbing dangerous mountains to camping in the treetops. Outdoor Expedition Bucket List examines amazing outdoor adventures around the world. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index....