Grade 3

Did you know that rat snakes can see better at night than most other snakes? Their vision helps them catch insects, rodents, and other prey. Explore the many habitats of rat snakes, what rat… More →

There are millions of asteroids in the solar system. They range in size from less than 1 mile to 584 miles across! Students will discover how asteroids form, where they are located in the… More →

Constantly growing, rattlesnakes are often shedding their skin and gaining new rattles on their tail. Discover what these noisy creatures look like, the places they dwell, and how they strike More →

With reflective clouds, Venus appears to be the brightest planet in the night sky. Young students will read about the discovery of Venus, its harsh environment, and the ways it has been explored. More →

With threatening hoods and fangs full of venom, cobras are powerful predators able to paralyze their prey and swallow it whole. Find out how cobras look, where cobras live, and the way they… More →

Sea snakes are skilled underwater breathers able to spit out stored saltwater with their tongues. Kids will learn what these ocean creatures look like, how they swim and thrive in water, and… More →

Part airplane and part helicopter, the V-22 Osprey hovers in the air as U.S. Marines jump behind enemy lines. Kids will learn about the V-22 Osprey’s vertical take-off and landing, defensive… More →

Bees begin their life cycle as eggs in honeycomb cells. Every day, a queen bee can lay as many as 2,000 eggs. Young readers will study a bee’s growth from egg to grub to pupa to adult. More →

Weighing in at more than 400 pounds, anacondas are the world’s heaviest snakes! This book explores how these massive creatures look, where they live, and the way they stalk prey. More →

Astronauts live and work on space stations that orbit Earth. Young readers will read about space station parts, the first space stations, and the International Space Station. More →

Loaded with guns, torpedoes, and guided missiles, Arleigh Burke Destroyers are always ready to protect U.S. Navy warships. Young readers will learn how these destroyers use the latest… More →

Saturn has the largest and most complex ring system of any planet in the solar system. Young learners will read about Saturn’s discovery, its physical traits, and how the sixth planet in the… More →