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.