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Baby deer wear polka-dotted coats to help their game of hide-and-seek. Predators always seem to be looking for the little fawns! Turn the pages of this low-level book to watch baby deer… More →

Rising from the center of the state, the Rocky Mountains can take credit for Colorado’s reputation as a hub for outdoor adventure. Skiers flock to resorts near snow-capped peaks, and… More →

With the look of a pig-size beaver, it is not readily apparent that the water-loving capybara is actually a rodent—the largest, in fact! For this hairy mammal, the water is a source of food,… More →

There are dump trucks with tires as high as two grown men! These enormous trucks could never share a street with other vehicles. This explains why “off-road” is how they roll. They are built… More →

As the capital of the United States, Washington D.C. is a well-known hub of politics, history, and culture. Monuments throughout the city honor the nation's great heroes and events. Landmarks More →

Dogs show many different sides during their puppy stage. A snuggly side appears when they get sleepy. A spunky side comes to life when it's time to play. Sloppy little licks show a loving… More →

Vermont is known for its low rolling mountains and spectacular autumn foliage. Another hallmark of this New England landscape is the sugar maple. Vermont is the leading producer of maple… More →

Monkey babies are clingy children, hanging on to mom or dad for dear life. Some infants hug dad's belly. Others ride on mom's back. After you make your way through this book, you will be… More →

A look at an antelope’s hooves may give a clue as to where it lives. Wide hooves give desert-dwelling antelopes footing on the sand, and padded hooves keep rock-climbing antelopes from… More →

Sloth pups are the perfect combination of peculiar and precious. Whether they are hanging upside down from a tree branch or using mom like a hammock, they are fascinating. Enter tropical… More →

Some trains have so many cars that they are miles long. The longest freight train in history had 682 cars filled with iron ore. This beast of a train needed eight locomotives to pull it… More →

Mongooses are nothing if not tenacious. These creative hunters whack bird eggs against hard surfaces to get at the meal within. They’ll even grapple with venomous snakes, waiting patiently… More →