Many different civilizations have lived on the land that is now Peru. Today, tourists travel to this South American country to see Machu Picchu, an ancient Inca site. Learn more about Peru,… More →
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A hippopotamus is quick to fight. When provoked or threatened, the beast will open its large mouth, show off its canines, and grunt or roar! The animal never retreats from battle, willing to… More →
Professional cheerleaders pump up the crowd for sports teams throughout the world. These cheerleaders work and train very hard. Readers will explore the world of professional cheerleading,… More →
Weighing as much as 16,000 pounds, the African elephant is a huge, dangerous animal. Its massive body can crush anything in its way! After reading this book, children will understand why a… More →
The Appaloosa Horse is one of a few breeds affected by what is called the “leopard gene” in horses. Its coat has a layering of colors that produces a leopard-spotted pattern! Young readers… More →
The box jellyfish, also called the sea wasp, is full of toxin. Each of its tentacles has 5,000 sting cells with enough poison to kill 60 people! In this book, young readers will discover what More →
Animals lucky enough to survive the attack of a Komodo dragon usually die hours later from blood poisoning. The animal has deadly saliva that is full of harmful bacteria! Children will be… More →
Legends and stories of sea monsters have been around for thousands of years. Sailors have claimed to see everything from large sea serpents to giant octopus-like creatures. Readers will learn More →
This sleek, flashy horse is famous for being the “peacock of the horse show world.” With its flowing tail, toned body, and long legs, it is known for high-stepping in front of horse show… More →
Known for its cultural diversity, South Africa has eleven official languages! The country also contains a variety of landscapes, with more than 200,000 different plant species found… More →