Learn about dormancy in nature.

Describes the odors that some animals have developed to stay safe and thrive in their environments, including the striped skunk, the bombardier beetle, and the honey badger.

The Tell Me Why series offers answers to some of the most compelling questions. Explanations and appealing photos encourage curious readers as they continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

Publisher Annotation: Swim with jellyfish, wonder at the busy life of a seagrass meadow, and fence with narwhals in this lovingly illustrated children's book. Take kids on a fascinating underwater journey, showing them just how amazing oceans are, what plants and animals live in them, and how we can help them.

"Sharp teeth, super senses, and those infamous fins--what's not to love about sharks? Caldecott Honor-winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore one of the world's most notorious--and fearsome--animals. Learn what makes a shark a shark, what sharks like to eat, and how these predators of the deep have evolved. Ever wonder which shark is the smallest? Or the fastest? Even the most deadly? You'll find your answers in The Shark Book, with countless...

Do goldfish fly? Find the answer to this and much more in this book all about how animals move.

Do cows have kittens? Find the answer to this and much more in this book all about animal babies.

Simple text and bright photographs explain the concept of living and nonliving things for beginning readers. The book concludes with a simple, kid-friendly activity.

Young children are naturally curious about the world around them. Flowers Bloom offers answers to their most compelling questions about flowers. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

Hi, there! I'm a monarch butterfly. You’ve probably seen me fluttering around, but have you ever stopped to think about where I came from? Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a tiny little caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly.