Grade 3

Long ago, the cemeteries of Paris were overflowing with dead bodies. The solution? Dig up the bones and move them to quarries beneath the city. Now the dark tunnels are artfully lined with… More →

For centipedes, leg pairs come in odd numbers. This means they’ll never hit exactly one hundred, as their name implies. Still, these elongated arthropods can pound the pavement with a… More →

In addition to its abundant production of potatoes, minerals, and water, the land of Idaho also boasts a few natural extremes. Among the varied landscapes you’ll find one of the world’s… More →

Don't say you weren't warned. Black widows have red markings that let you know they are dangerous. Bother a black widow and experience the effects of its potent poison. Get caught up in… More →

Shark attack! Several shark species are caged within the pages of this drawing book. Catch a glimpse of the ugly and mysterious goblin shark. Don't be surprised when the whale shark sucks you More →

Ostriches are birds that can't fly. They take it in stride, sprinting in short bursts instead. When ostriches can't run from danger, they face it head on. Well, with their heads on the… More →

Sunshine, solid ground, and fresh air. You don't find these things in underground coal mines. Miners must be prepared to work in pitch-black darkness and survive explosions, cave-ins, and the More →

Don't touch the deathstalker scorpion! If it doesn't nab you with its pinschers, it will sting you with toxic venom from the end of its tail. Read about the deathstalker before you become its More →

With Earth a mere spec in the universe, there’s no telling what life forms exist beyond our blue and green planet. Are there hunter-gatherers with blue tinted skin, or armored warriors no… More →

Recon Marines are sent on high-risk knowledge quests. They travel inside enemy territory to gather intelligence for military leaders. With the top secret information they collect, the U.S.… More →

Animals with an appetite for hedgehogs must work hard for their dinner! They need a pain tolerance for sharp spines and the strength to pry tightly curled bodies. Get a feel for why hedgehogs More →

Everyone knows that mosquitoes are bloodsuckers. But did you know that some can cast the shadow of death with a bite? They spread malaria and life-threatening fevers through their saliva.… More →