Animal Babies
What do kits, cubs, chicks,
and joeys have in common? Which animals hatch from eggs or live in their mothers’
pouches? Young will discover how different animals
babies live, learn, and grow to be just like their parents.
Animal Homes
How does the noisy
woodpecker drill a hole in a tree? What kinds of animals live high up in the
trees, down beneath the earth, or even in the shells on their backs? Early
readers discover how types of animals build their homes in the forests and by
the river. Fun facts and colorful illustrations show why a burrow, nest, or den
is perfect for the animal.
World of Insects
What is an insect, and where
do insects live? How do they survive among bigger predators? Young readers will
learn how fierce praying mantises, busy honey bees,
and beautiful butterflies live and even disguise themselves.
World of Dinosaurs
What do the scary
Tyrannosaurus and the long-necked Brachiosaurus have in common? Were all
dinosaurs huge, or were some small? Were all dinosaurs
carnivores (meat eaters), or were some herbivores (plant eaters)?
Scientifically accurate illustrations pair with intriguing facts to show young
readers what kind of dinosaurs lived millions of years ago. Readers will find
out how big these prehistoric animals were, how they defended themselves, and
where they lived land, sea, or sky!
Wild Animals
How do massive rhinoceroses
keep cool in the African heat? Which spotted creature can run as fast as your
car on the highway? Which huge animal likes to take showers? Young students can
learn how lions and cheetahs and other wild animals live amid the sprawling
grasslands of Africa.
Under the Sea
What newborn sea creature
weighs as much as a fully-grown elephant? Which sea animal can live longer than
most humans? Which one looks just like a star? Young learners interested in
nature and animals will dive deep to meet giant whales, scary sharks, and
miniature seahorses that can all breathe in the water. From the reef to the
sandy ocean floor, animals swim and crawl among curious plant life.
World of Pets
Are dogs related to wolves?
How many hours a day do cats spend sleeping? How often do hamsters give birth?
Read this book to find out! Part of World Book's Learning Ladders series, this
book introduces children to common household pets, such as dogs, cats, rabbits,
and guinea pigs.
Rain Forest Animals
Can animals sleep upside
down? What do furry monkeys use to swing from tree to tree? Which type of bird
is the smallest in the whole world? Early readers travel through the steamy
rain forests of South America to meet bright macaws, fanged vipers, and
pouncing jaguars. Whether in the trees or on the forest floor, each species
thrives in the hot climate.
Plants Around the World
Different plants thrive in
different climates, from your backyard to the rain forests of Madagascar. Which
California trees can grow taller than the Statue of Liberty? What North and
South Carolina coastal plant eats insects? Which plants are sharp to the touch?
With Plants Around the World, young readers will learn how plants need us and
how they help us.
Nature’s Places
How big is the Sahara
Desert? What is the name of a large seaweed that forms huge underwater forests
in the ocean? Read this book to find out! Part of World Book's Learning Ladders
series, this book introduces children to deserts, forests, grasslands,
wetlands, polar regions, coral reefs, and other places where plants and animals
live.
Nature’s Patterns
What collects in the clouds,
and how much needs to gather before it falls? How does sunshine help plants?
How long would it take to get to the nearest star? Students will see colorful
illustrations of patterns found in nature, such as the movement of the stars,
the lunar cycle, the seasons, and animal migrations. Some of these phenomena
can be seen over the course of one day, while others take weeks, months, or
even years to unfold!
Weather
Discover how the weather
changes through different seasons in this nature and science book. Children in
grades K-3 can learn about sunny, windy, rainy, and snowy weather. Find out
what happens to plants and animals when the weather warms up and cools down.
Illustrations and photographs show examples of the seasons around the world.
Tough Trucks
Can a truck work underwater?
What kind of truck has an arm? What do firefighters use from their trucks to
put out fires? Trucks help hard workers get the job done. Early readers can
learn about tall cranes, powerful plows, and fire engines, to name a few. All these
trucks help construction jobs and everyday life go smoothly. Find out how
people use the trucks to build, clear snow off roads, and put out fires.
On the Move
What kind of aircraft can
fly up and down—and even land on the tops of city buildings? Is it faster to cross
an ocean by airplane or ship? Do more people travel around town on a bicycle or
in a car? Descriptions and illustrations of fast trains, whirring helicopters,
and many other exciting forms of transportation are sure to wow your early
reader!
My Body
Which muscles have to work for a person to jump high in the air? What part
of the body is covered with thousands of taste buds? Do animals have bones in
their bodies? Colorful pictures and illustrations paired with short
explanations that aid comprehension guide young readers to an understanding of
how their bodies help them play and stay healthy. Even go under the skin to
learn about the muscles, bones, and organs!
What Living Things Need
What causes the seasons to
change? How many hours do elephants spend eating each day? What are the largest
creatures that ever lived? Young learners see the basic needs of all living
things. Bright illustrations and easy-to-read sentences introduce early readers
to the web of life.