Grade 3

One of the most recognizable animals among early readers, toucans are known for their vibrant coloring and large bills. These tropical birds live in small flocks high up in rain forest… More →

You might think spitting cobras are named for their poor table manners. The truth is they get their name from their ability to shoot venom from their fangs. In fact, some spitting cobras can… More →

In the middle of winter, people venture out on the frozen lakes in search of fish. After setting up their shacks, anglers drill holes through the ice and drop their lines. Some shacks are… More →

Although their name makes them sound like sailors, these tiny primates actually live in trees on the island of Madagascar. Aye-ayes use their big ears and pointed claws to find insects deep… More →

Are there giant, elusive, ape-like creatures living in the Pacific Northwest? Some people claim that footprints and blurry photographs prove the existence of sasquatch, while others believe… More →

V-22 Ospreys are a real game changer. These fast-flying helicopters take off vertically before rotating their propellers forward, transforming midair into airplanes! Learn more about how… More →

The legend of the Loch Ness monster goes back hundreds of years. Believers say that sightings and blurry photographs prove the existence of what appears to be a surviving dinosaur, while… More →

Measuring 1,300 feet long, the world’s biggest ships are more than 300 feet longer than the famed Titanic! These shipping vessels are so big their loads of containers, stacked on end, would… More →

Are we alone in this universe? Some people claim to have been contacted or even taken hostage by aliens! Read some of their stories and decide for yourself in this mysterious title for young readers. More →

Elephant seals are huge animals that get their names from their distinctively trunk-like snouts. Elephant seals are expert divers and can remain submerged for up to two hours! Find out how… More →

Huge blades, giant tracks, and powerful engines enable these colossal bulldozers to wipe out anything in their paths. They can even move 90 cubic yards of material per pass! Plow through more More →

Although proboscis monkeys are known for their extremely large noses, they also have webbed feet and hands that make them skilled swimmers. They are known to jump from the trees where they… More →