Grade 8

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 →

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 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 →

Shetland Ponies are small horses with long, thick manes. They are popular entertainment for children at carnivals and fairs. In this title, students will learn more about the characteristics… More →

The Tennessee Walking Horse is most popular in trail riding. With its smooth gait and relaxed temperament, it is an easy and enjoyable horse for people to ride. Hit the trails and read all… More →

A great white shark's mouth contains 3,000 razor-sharp teeth. The smell of blood is enough to make this animal open its jaws wide and bite into anything that moves! This book teaches children More →

The Clydesdale Horse traces its history back to farm horses in Clydesdale, Scotland. The hair that grows on its legs and covers its hooves is its most famous characteristic. Discover more… More →

The Spanish Mustang was first brought to the Americas by the Spanish hundreds of years ago. Now, the breed is almost extinct in Spain but remains popular in the United States. Read all about… More →

Many cheerleaders enjoy going to cheerleading camps to work on their cheers, technique, and teamwork. Students will learn how cheerleading camps work, what the daily activities are, and how… 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 →

One of the oldest horse breeds in the world, the Arabian Horse has been used by many cultures throughout history. It is valued for its friendliness, intelligence, and cooperation in many… 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 →