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A green iguana isnt exactly cute or cuddly. From the sharp spines on its back to the flap of skin drooping below its jaw, it looks like an animal nobody could love. Thousands of pet owners in the United States would disagree, however! A green iguana might be an unusual choice for an animal companion, but love comes in all kinds of packages. How can kids find out whether this lizard is the right pet for them? Green Iguanas explores the responsi...

Why would anyone welcome a potbellied pig into their home? Arent pigs dirty, smelly animals? No way! In fact, potbellied pigs are clean, intelligent, and fun-loving pets. They can even be trained to do some tricks and walk on a leash. These playful porkers are no ordinary pets! A potbellied pig might be an unusual choice for an animal companion, but love comes in all kinds of packages. How can kids find out whether a pig is the right pet for t...

Miniature horses may be smalltheyre not much bigger than large dogsbut they are very strong. In fact, minis were once put to work pulling wagons in coal mines. Nowadays, miniature horses are kept as family pets, but they still help people in other ways. Some minis visit schools, community centers, and senior citizen centers to cheer people up. Its clear that these gentle creatures are no ordinary pets! A miniature horse might be an unusual cho...

Ferrets are some of the most playful and high-spirited pets around. When theyre happy and excited, they perform what ferret owners call the dance of joy. Jumping and twirling in every direction, the ferrets make little clucking noises to express their delight. Its clear that these frisky little furballs are no ordinary pets! A ferret might be an unusual choice for an animal companion, but love comes in all kinds of packages. How can kids find ...

Which prehistoric sea creature had teeth the size of bananas? Answer: Kronosaurus (kroh-noh-SOR-uhss). This swimming giant used its large, pointy teeth to eat squishy foods like squid and octopus. These are just some of the fascinating facts kids will discover as they learn all about the ocean-dwelling animals of the dinosaur age. Ocean Monsters uses an engaging question-and-answer format that makes reading fun for emergent and early readers. ...

Scientists have found the bones of many small, pet-sized dinosaurs. Some of them, such as Sinosauropteryx (sine-oh-sor-OP-tur-iks), had fuzzy feathers. Did the feathers help it fly? Answer: No. Scientists think that the feathers on Sinosauropteryx helped keep it warm instead. This is just one of the many fascinating facts kids will discover as they learn all about the smallest creatures of the dinosaur age. Pet-sized Dinos uses an engaging que...

Deinonychus (dye-NAH-nih-kuhss ) and other slashers had big, curved, razor-sharp claws. What was special about one of these claws? Answer: The claw on the second toe of a slashers foot was shaped like a hook and much bigger than the other claws. Deinonychus and other slashers used that claw to grab on to their prey. These are just some of the fascinating facts kids will discover as they learn all about the deadly predators of the dinosaur age....

Black widows are the most dangerous kind of spider in the United States. They use their fangs to bite and poison the insects they hunt. The black widow is so deadly that it can even kill a person! These are just some of the surprising facts that young readers will discover as they explore the unusual world of these deadly spiders. Large, eye-popping photographs and fascinating, grade-appropriate text engage emergent and early readers as they l...

Quetzalcoatlus (kwet-zal-koh-AHT-lus) was a giant reptile that flew in the sky. Yet this prehistoric creature was very different from todays birds. How? Answer: It had no feathers on its wings. It also had teeth in its beak. Todays birds have beaks but no teeth. These are just some of the fascinating facts kids will discover as they learn all about the flying animals of the dinosaur age. Sky Terrors uses an engaging question-and-answer format ...

The California sea lion can swim at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour. Its speed helps it escape from predators such as sharks and killer whales. Sea lions are not just fast, theyre also smart and playful. They can even learn to perform tricks at zoos and aquariums! These are some of the fascinating facts kids will discover as they learn all about these swift marine mammals. Eye-popping photos and clear, easy-to-read text will engage emergent ...

The mummy of King Tutankhamun, the Egyptian boy king, had not been disturbed for over 3, 000 years. In 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter and his team discovered the ancient tomb and examined the dazzling treasures within its chambers. However, soon after the thrilling discovery, a member of Carters team became ill and died. Stories of other deaths connected to the tomb followed. Had an ancient curse doomed those who entered the pharaohs tomb? ...

The cheetah can run faster than any animal in the world. It races along at up to 70 miles per hourthats more than the speed limit on most highways! Plus, this sleek cat has faster acceleration than a sports car. A cheetah can go from 0 to 45 miles per hour in less than three seconds! These are some of the fascinating facts in store for kids as they learn all about these speedy creatures. Eye-popping photos and clear, easy-to-read text will eng...

The pronghorn is the fastest land mammal in North America. It can reach speeds of up to 60 miles per hour! Even more impressive, the pronghorn is built for endurance, and can run at 30 miles per hour for several miles. Cheetahs are the only animals that can run faster, but they can only sprint at top speed for a short distance before getting tired. These are some of the surprising facts kids will discover as they learn all about these enduranc...

The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal in the world. It can fly at a speed of 68 miles per hour, and it can dive through the air at an even more amazing speed: 200 miles per hour! The falcons make these high-speed dives in order to catch other birds for food. They attack their prey in midair! These are just some of the fascinating facts kids will discover in the thrilling world of these swift birds of prey. Eye-popping photos and clear, ea...

The greyhound is the worlds fastest dog. It can run at speeds of up to 40 miles per hourthat's faster than the average speed in the Tour de France bicycle race! One of the oldest dog breeds, greyhounds were raised as hunting dogs hundreds of years ago in Europe. Their speed and agility helped them catch their prey. These are some of the surprising facts kids will discover as they learn all about these lightning-fast canines. Eye-popping photos...

The black spiny-tailed iguana can run at a maximum speed of 21 miles per hour, making it the worlds fastest lizard! Iguanas are also agile climbers and will race up trees to find the leaves, fruit, and flowers that make up most of their diet. These are some of the fascinating facts kids will discover as they learn all about these speedy lizards. Eye-popping photos and clear, easy-to-read text will engage emergent readers as they discover the a...

Many people think that whales and dolphins are two different kinds of animals, but they are not. Every animal in the dolphin family is a kind of whale. The killer whale is the largest dolphin in the world, and can grow up to 32 feet (10 m) long. That's about as long as five tall adults lying end to end! Killer whales are sometimes called "the wolves of the sea." Like wolves, they hunt in groups and work together to catch their prey. These dolp...

An adult male red kangaroo is taller than most people. It can stand up to 7 feet (2.1 m) tall and weigh up to 205 pounds (93 kg), which makes it the world's largest marsupial. Despite the fact that it grows to such a big size, a newborn red kangaroo is tiny. The joey is about one inch (2.5 cm) long, or the size of a grape. It's hard to believe that such a little baby will grow up to be a king-sized kangaroo! In Red Kangaroo: The Worlds Largest...

Green tree frogs are experts at fooling predators on the hunt for a tasty meal. These frogs have bright green skin that helps them hide among leaves and grass. Hungry animals like snakes and birds can't see them easily when they blend in with their surroundings. The tree frogs can stay safe by hiding in plain sight! Packed with fascinating facts and photos that will test children's detective skills, this book will engage emergent readers as th...

Three-toed sloths have a clever way of protecting themselves from nature's fiercest predators. Sloths have green algae growing on their brown fur, helping them blend in with the mossy bark of the trees they live in. This camouflage conceals them from their enemies. The three-toed sloths stay safe by hiding in plain sight! Packed with fascinating facts and photos that will test children's detective skills, this book will engage emergent readers...