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Although a wolf's mournful howl is often associated with a full moon, they don't wait for this lunar phase to make their recognizable vocalization--Wolves howl whenever they want to communicate with other wolves. Young readers will learn more about the key ideas of wolf behavior and adaptations with this intriguing title. The explanatory text is thoughtfully written with early readers in mind and also covers wolf habitats, their ecological importance, and the threats they face from humans. This title additionally features fascinating fact-boxes, full-color photos, and a helpful graphic organizer to aid with reading comprehension. After reading this text, which aims to enhance any life science curricula, budding biologists are sure to be captivated in the often-misunderstood world of wolves.

Opportunistic dingoes wait for the perfect moment to pounce on small prey such as rabbits, rodents, and lizards. Early readers will learn more about dingo adaptations and behavior with this intriguing title. It features text that is carefully crafted to be engaging and accessible to early readers. It also explains other key ideas about dingoes including their vocalizations, habitat, and decreasing population due to breeding with domestic dogs. Thought-provoking fact-boxes, fascinating full-color photos, a graphic organizer, and a vocabulary-enhancing glossary all aid in reading comprehension. Armed with the knowledge in this text, aspiring biologists will be more informed about the dingo's unique characteristics and ecological importance!

Incredibly, the little creatures called mantis shrimp are one of the most dangerous animals in the ocean, at least to the marine life they hunt. These crustaceans have claws so strong that they've broken aquarium glass with them! Mantis shrimp are also nicknamed "thumb-splitters" because of their painful encounters with people. This fascinating book is filled with riveting facts that will leave the reader amazed at how such a small creature can wield such power. Adaptations and habitats are two science topics that are discussed in this complement to any animal book collection.

A honey badger's reputation as one of the most fearless animals in nature is much deserved. This omnivorous member of the weasel family is well equipped to take on lethal cobras and other predators. Honey badgers, which live in Africa, the Middle East, and India, have special adaptations such as thick skin and sharp teeth that make them fearsome fighters. They even have the ability to release a stinky liquid! Readers will learn much more about honey badgers' abilities and lives in this entertaining look at one of nature's toughest creatures. Colorful photographs make the resilient animal come to life.

Valentine's Day is a day of love. February 14 is a special day to celebrate the people you care about, but how did we pick that day? Through this interesting book, readers will learn about the history and traditions of Valentine's Day around the world. From hearts and roses to eating lots of chocolate, there's plenty to learn about Valentine's Day. The strong picture-to-text correlation aids in comprehension. This volume's reading level supports beginning readers.

There are over 650 different types of leeches, and most want to suck your blood! These real-life vampires are nocturnal, like dark places, and only come out when they get thirsty. But can these bloodsuckers actually help humans? The ancient Egyptians may have been on to something. Readers learn about the habitats, history, and medical uses of the bloodsucking leech. Full-color photographs offer an up close view of these thirsty worms, and fact boxes share more details about their fascinating lives.

Questions about the universe are as popular as they are daunting to answer. Let this book help satiate young readers curiosity about outer space and the universe by answering this important question. Each page is written with accessible, age-appropriate language and paired with visual aids, including tons of photography from NASA. Fact boxes with Out of this World! tidbits add interest throughout the work, while graphic organizers enhance engagement and comprehension. This book will be right at home in any library or classroom.

Ticks have been long known to transmit Lyme disease. However, there are more than 800 species of tick, and only two of these carry disease to humans at all! That doesn't stop tick bites from being a great annoyance, especially considering they're caused by a tick sucking your blood! Often grouped with another real-life vampire, the flea, ticks use this blood to complete their life cycle while fleas use it for food. Surprising facts about the life cycle, habitat, and feeding habits of these bugs engage readers while full-color photographs bring these tiny creatures into clear view.

The long tradition of vampire myths can be scary to a lot of people. But for birds that evolved on the harsh Galapagos Islands, drinking blood is necessary. That doesn't make vampire finches and hood mockingbirds any less creepy! Readers learn about the healthy treat blood can be for some kinds of birds as well as how they came to use it as a source of nutrition. Full-color photographs introduce these bloodthirsty birds, and fact boxes provide additional science information to enhance the main content.

Some of our favorite days of the year are holidays. Earth Day was established to help people learn about conservation. With this great book, readers learn how recycling can help save the Earth and what people do to celebrate Earth Day around the globe. A picture glossary will help readers develop vocabulary skills while learning early concepts and gaining a better understanding about holidays we celebrate every year.

In wild boars' native habitats of Eurasia and North Africa, they play important ecological roles. Their activity in the forest creates habitats for other creatures and spreads seeds to other locations, promoting biodiversity. Sadly, as an invasive species in the Americas, they often do more harm than good. This volume examines the ways wild boars affect the environment around them. Through the engaging main text, enhanced with full-color photographs and a detailed graphic organizer, readers learn about these intelligent animals' behavior, habitat, diet, and more.

Hippos and polar bears are both fairly large mammals that spend much of their time in water, but is that where their similarities end? Readers of this captivating book will find out the answer to that and many more questions as they imagine these two beasts battling it out. Colorful photographs and a dynamic page layout assist with the understanding of key elementary science concepts. After reading all the facts, readers can judge this epic battle themselves and determine which animal they think would come out on top.

These timeless tales presented in a thrilling, graphic novel-style format will get even the most reluctant readers excited about reading. Bank Street, a trusted name among educators, developed the series and is creating teacher's guides that will explain how to use the books with struggling readers, with ELLs, and with on-level readers as an introduction to literature that will encourage them to go on to read the originals.

Africanized honeybees, also known as killer bees, and army ants are both tiny animals that really strike fear in many people. In this action-packed volume, readers will follow along with a battle of the insects and decide who they think would be the ultimate victor. Readers will learn about factors such as adaptations, size, and sting. They'll use the information to make an educated guess about which insect they think would win if such a battle were to really break out. This imaginative, high-interest book is loaded with eye-catching graphics and facts that support important elementary science concepts.

Many people dislike skunks, but this is primarily due to misconceptions about them. For instance, they are not normally smelly creatures, and they do not pose a threat to humans. In fact, they are beneficial, as they eat creatures that tend to ruin gardens. They also scavenge animal carcasses, which removes carrion from the environment. Through full-color photographs, informative fact boxes, and a detailed graphic organizer, readers learn all about the vital role skunks play in a forest ecosystem. A list of books and websites provides a jumping-off point for further research.

The youngest learners can be the most observant scientists. This beneficial set guides budding scientists in learning how to observe and describe the texture of familiar objects. They'll understand how to distinguish between bumpy and smooth, soft and hard, and wet and dry. These essential concepts are presented with simple text especially crafted for the beginning reader. Colorful photographs support the achievable text and further engage readers. Features include: Provides many opportunities to practice foundational reading skills of the English Language Arts Common Core. Discerning and defining textures is a key concept in lower elementary classrooms. The bright photographs are carefully chosen to appeal to young readers.

Despite the fearsome appearance their many quills give them, porcupines tend to be gentle animals that are only aggressive when cornered. In captivity, they often show affection toward humans and want to be petted. In their natural habitat, they are an important part of the forest ecosystem. This volume addresses misconceptions about porcupines, giving only the facts about these surprisingly sweet creatures. Full-color photographs and engaging fact boxes give readers a closer look at porcupines, and a list of books and websites gives a jumping-off point for further independent research.

Bobcats may look more like housecats than a tiger or lion does, but they are much fiercer than an ordinary pet. Their shy nature means they are rarely a threat to humans. In fact, they generally avoid humans so completely that it is rare to see one at all. This lack of firsthand observation means people tend to know very little about these beautiful and independent animals. Through engaging main text, augmented with informative fact boxes and full-color photographs, readers learn about the bobcat's behavioral patterns, diet, habitat, and more.

When it comes to car races, few events come close to being able to offer the excitement and notoriety of the Indianapolis 500. Since 1911, fans and drivers have flocked to Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana for this intense event. Written at a low level, this captivating narrative gives readers an accessible and in-depth look at this popular event. Attention-grabbing photographs, interesting fact boxes, and informative text will satisfy your young race car enthusiasts.

Using bold, full-color graphic illustrations, Graphic Histories portrays critical chapters in American history in a way that reluctant readers will find immediately accessible. Simple, exciting text and vivid drawings work together to explain critical events from battles to boycotts to triumphs of human courage and technology that shaped the course of American history.

While important skills to master, the rules of grammar can be quite dry. They also can be pretty confusing. What letters do apostrophes replace in contractions? What nouns aren't made plural by using the letter S? Lucky for young readers, they find help with these questions through this magical set. Written by a literacy specialist and reading teacher, rules of grammar are presented through interaction with magical beings like mermaids, elves, and wizards. Including examples and explanations of grammar rules commonly part of the language arts curriculum, this set makes compound sentences, verb tenses, and collective nouns enchanting and magical. Features include: Unique illustrations that correlate directly to the narratives. Topics directly tie in to the Language Arts curriculum, first through third grade. Fact boxes give each magical being more context in history and pop culture. Written by a literacy specialist and reading teacher.

Using bold, full-color graphic illustrations, Graphic Histories portrays critical chapters in American history in a way that reluctant readers will find immediately accessible. Simple, exciting text and vivid drawings work together to explain critical events from battles to boycotts to triumphs of human courage and technology that shaped the course of American history.

Caribou are tundra animals that have long held a special place in cultures around the world. Known as reindeer when raised by people, caribou are distinctive for their elaborate antlers and camouflage coats. Readers will follow these hoofed animals as they travel thousands of miles each year searching for food to survive the cold, snowy tundra of the Arctic. Additional tidbits are shared through fact boxes, which are a great source for report writing and essays.

The final resting place for many of America's heroes is located only a few miles from our nation's capital. This high-interest text will take readers on a tour of the cemetery and point out the graves of some well-known patriots, including President John F. Kennedy, Jr. A detailed map guides readers as they locate sections and specific grave sites. Descriptions of ceremonies help readers understand how these events show respect for those who gave their lives in the service of their country. Photographs such as the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns enhance the text.

Most native peoples live in modern homes today, but years ago, they lived in vastly different dwellings. These inventive buildings were constructed of available natural resources, such as wood, grass, and adobe bricks, without the use of machinery we rely on today. Readers will appreciate the vivid photographs that accompany the interesting text and surprising fact boxes in this indispensable volume, beneficial to any elementary social studies classroom.

The first group of titles in an ongoing series introduces students to six amazing adventure careers. Geared for reluctant readers in upper elementary school and above, each high-interest title combines easy-to-follow text with engagin on-the-job photos to spark students' interest in reading and career exploration. Each book is filled with descriptive information about the career, along with the skills and requirements needed to pursue a job in the profiled field.

"April Fools!" For anyone who's even been the victim of an April Fools' Day joke or who's planning to pull the best prank yet, this fun book takes them inside the possible origins of an amusing holiday. Similar holidays have been practiced for centuries by several cultures, including the ancient Romans. Colorful photographs of celebrations around the world as well as snapshots of the funniest pranks will have readers laughing. No fooling!

There's little more terrifying than being chased by a moaning creature that wants to eat your flesh! Though zombies are currently popular on TV and in movies, stories of the undead have been around for centuries. The main content introduces readers to zombie tales from many cultures around the world in grisly detail via accessible language for reluctant readers. Full-color illustrations and photographs help readers imagine these monstrous myths while fun fact boxes debunk common beliefs and offer additional context for each terrifying tale.

Native American art encompasses a multitude of crafts, including rugs, baskets, pottery, and wood carvings. Creativity had no limits in native America. Fortunately, many artifacts and remnants exist which showcase the boundless ingenuity of past as well as modern-day artists, who continue the time-honored traditions of their people. This valuable volume, a support to cultural studies, highlights stunning artwork of various native peoples, accompanied by fascinating facts about the process of creating each impressive piece.

A garnet's deep red color can easily be mistaken for a ruby by the untrained eye. However, garnets' color ranges from colorless to black to red and even green! They've been precious gems for many thousands of years, commonly found in metamorphic rocks. This volume introduces readers to the creation, structure, and properties of garnets. Dazzling photographs highlight the valuable gem as important geology topics are explained in an age-appropriate, understandable way. Fun fact boxes offer readers surprising bits of knowledge, such as garnets' use in sandpaper, and a graphic organizer allows readers to process this information in another way.