What animal defends itself by squirting blood from its eyes? Which creature covers its enemies in slime? And just why do some beetles smother themselves in poop? Be prepared to be grossed out and amazed by a world of disgusting animal defenses.

Let’s meet the voyagers of the solar system! This informative book is full of kid-friendly facts about the icy comets and space rocks that circle our Sun. Young readers will learn about an asteroid the size of Texas, space probes built to land on comets, and how a shooting star isn’t really a star at all. Real photos taken from space and easy-to-understand diagrams support learning, while charming illustrations add plenty of fun. Back matter provides a glossary, index, and craftable game i...

On a sunny spring morning in a forest, a little baby has just been born. His mother gently licks him clean. Soon, he is trying to stand up on his thin, wobbly legs. Explore the world of a baby moose!

Inside a cozy nest, a tiny chick has just hatched from an egg. The baby bird cannot see, walk, or fly, but he is soon begging his mom and dad for food. Explore the world of a baby cockatiel!

In a prehistoric ocean, a huge predator is searching for food. It is hungry and ready to kill. Its powerful body is longer than a bus. Its enormous jaws can swallow a great white shark whole. The giant hunter is Megalodon, the largest shark that ever lived!

What creature feeds on flakes of old, dead human skin? Which insect spends part of its life inside the body of another animal? And just what do male hippos use their dung for? Be prepared to be grossed out and amazed by a world of horrible animal habits!

What fish defends itself with a deadly weapon? Which giant fish weighs as much as four adult humans? And can it really be possible for a fish to attack a crocodile? Some of these fish are enormous. Others are dangerous. And some are just plain weird. Meet the monster fish!

Prepare for a dynamic, punctuation-sensitive journey through "The Great Controversy." These sentences flow seamlessly, capturing the essence of the writer's intent flawlessly. From teenagers to adults, a unanimous consensus emerges: this is the most effortless way to navigate "The Great Controversy.""The Great Controversy" serves as a prophetic guide, leading us through the rich tapestry of God's church history, all the way to the culmination of the world's story. Have you ever won...

Grab some shades! This book is all about the Sun, the star of our solar system. Young readers will learn fascinating facts about the huge, shining ball that makes life on Earth possible. Bright diagrams and photos explain concepts like day and night, eclipses, and sunspots. Key terms are bolded throughout, with an index and glossary in the back. Plus, a bonus activity explains how to make a suncatcher by recycling old crayons.

Millions of miles from Earth, a small, rocky world circles the Sun. Mercury may be the smallest planet, but it holds big interest for young readers! This book explains concepts like craters, space probes, and planetary orbits, all in simple language that’s perfect for any classroom or library. In the back of the book are an index and glossary, plus additional recommended reading. A shareable craft idea teaches how to make your own craters out of plaster and recycled newspaper.

Welcome to Venus! Although this scorching world is around the same size as Earth, the two planets couldn’t be more different. With thousands of active volcanoes and an atmosphere hot enough to melt metal, Venus will fascinate young learners as they read all about the toxic planet. A collage craft in the back of the book encourages creativity, and a glossary and index help readers navigate new topics and terms.

This book all about the sideways-spinning planet has enough facts to make you dizzy! Learn all about Uranus through bright diagrams, fun doodles, and real photographs of the beautiful blue world. Features include a glossary, index, fact file, and fun game that lets young readers invent their very own solar system.