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.

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 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!

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!

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!

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!

When someone strums a guitar, you hear music. When you chat with your friends, you hear their voices and your own. All day, every day, your sense of hearing is hard at work. Explore how your ears, nerve cells, and brain work as a team to help you hear the thousands of different sounds in the world around you.

In The Great Squirrel Burglar, authors Mary Ellen Graham Wehrli and J. Lawrence Graham present us with an engaging story and charming illustrations for children, parents, and grandparents that teach the importance of multigenerational relationships and the worthy (and delightful!) lessons we learn from family.Alongside the “squirrely” characters of Grandpa Earl—aka the legendary Great Squirrel Burglar—and his “grandkit” Jack Boy, children and their families will go on a de...

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.

High up in the night sky, the Moon has plenty to shine about! Young readers will learn about craters, shadows, and astronauts, in this engaging book about Earth’s partner in space. Simple text helps explain key topics, plus vocabulary words bolded throughout are explained in the glossary. In the back of the book is a hands-on craft activity to help kids get creative while they learn, and an index allows for easy reference.

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.