"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells why crickets chirp and briefly explains their life cycle. Includes picture glossary"--Provided by publisher.

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells how walkingstick insects hide from predators and find food. Includes picture glossary"--

Swim along with the regal tang on the reef. These eye-catching fish start out yellow and get bluer with age! Learn what they eat and how they survive in the big ocean.

In Badgers, young readers follow a badger as it hunts for prey and defends itself against a predator. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage early readers as they learn about this fascinating nocturnal animal. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a badger's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about badgers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

Octopuses can navigate a maze and even open jars with their eight arms! Readers will find out about all this and more, including the tricks octopuses use to escape predators and the clever ways octopuses hunt.

Dolphins have long memories and make special clicking sounds to help them get around underwater. Readers will discover all this and then some, including the amazing way that dolphins tell one another apart!

The mask-faced raccoon skitters about at night searching for food. Facts on habitat, food, life cycle, and threats describe how these nocturnal mammals thrive and survive right in our own backyards!

In this book, early fluent readers will learn how sea otters live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity...

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells facts about ladybugs and briefly explains their life cycle. Includes picture glossary"--Provided by publisher.

Chirp! Chirp! What's that noise? Is it a grasshopper, or is it a cricket? This book will help young readers understand what makes these insects different from each other through engaging text and vibrant photos. A picture glossary helps reinforce the main text, and a side-by-side comparison helps summarize the characteristics that make each insect unique!