Grade 1

Compare a hummingbird and an ostrich; the differences are striking! One is tiny and hovers in the air like a helicopter. The other is massive and stays grounded, sprinting rather than flying. More →

The largest animal alive is a mammal. It's the 150-ton blue whale. This whale is not only large but also loud—louder than a jet engine! Turn the pages of this book to learn about the… More →

In an act known as “pronking,” gazelles leap straight into the air with their backs arched before landing on all four feet. Their motive is a mystery, but it may just be their way of telling… More →

When nighttime comes, bats fly out of trees, caves, and barns to begin their hunt. Some make high-pitched calls, and then they wait and listen. Echoes will lead them to their prey! Learn how… More →

Weasels are small and furry with a face of innocent curiosity, but it’s all a facade. They are bloodthirsty predators, and they’ll stop at nothing to sink their teeth into prey twice their… More →

Life in a meerkat mob is dangerous! Members of the mob must always be on the lookout for intruders. If a threat is near, a meerkat will bark to warn the others in the mob. It's time to run to More →

It seems the most overlooked creatures tend to have tricks up their sleeves – or in this case, tails. Threaten a salamander and it might steal away, leaving one extremity behind. Kids will… More →

One hump or two? Camels come in both forms, but it makes no difference to them. Their bodies are built to survive desert climates, no matter the number of humps. How do camels cross… More →

A flying “V” never fails to draw attention, but the geese on display aren’t forming letters for our benefit. Indeed, the shape gets a flock from point A to point B in the most… More →

Toads are masters of self-defense. When they face predators, they have several survival strategies. They can ooze poison, puff up their bodies, or play dead! This book introduces young… More →

Ants, ants, and more ants are on the menu for these long-snouted insectivores. Just how many ants can an anteater eat? Up to 30,000 in one day! Learn where anteaters live, how they hunt, and… More →

An eagle will soar to great heights to build its nest in a tall tree or high cliff. It needs a safe place to care for its eaglets until they are ready for flight. Young children will watch… More →