Blastoff! Readers Level 2

Mosquitoes can move their wings 450 to 600 times per second! That is the buzzing sound you hear when a mosquito is nearby. This book explains how mosquitoes live, how they bite humans and… More →

Sea urchins are prickly creatures. Sharp spines completely cover their bodies. Young readers will learn the parts of a sea urchin and how sea urchins move, eat, and stay safe. More →

Did you know that wasps chew plants and wood to make a paste that hardens into paper? They use this paste to make the nests in which they live. Eager readers will learn how wasps help protect More →

Tusks are long teeth that never stop growing. Walruses use tusks to pull themselves out of the water and onto ice. Young readers will learn how walruses look, act, and swim. More →

The teeth of parrotfish never stop growing. They look like a parrot’s beak! This book explores how colorful parrotfish swim, eat, and rest covered in slime. More →

Termites live in colonies that are some of the most highly organized communities of insects in nature. There can be millions of termites in a colony, and each termite has a special job. Learn More →

Sharks are known as nature’s fiercest ocean predators. Wherever they are, danger is lurking! This book introduces children to the characteristics and hunting methods of sharks. More →

With estimates between 5 and 8 million, beetles have more species than any other insect. Beetles can live in almost all habitats, using their strong jaws, legs, and other body parts to find… More →

Honey bees collect pollen and nectar from hundreds of flowers a day. This helps flowers spread pollen to each other to make new seeds. Discover how bees go back to their hives and use the… More →

The mouths of sea dragons are long, narrow, and toothless. They work like straws. Beginning readers will enjoy learning about the different kinds of sea dragons, where sea dragons live, and… More →

The sea anemone and the clown fish are ocean friends. They live together and care for each other. Children will discover what a clown fish is and its special relationship with the sea anemone. More →

These unique insects get their name from the position in which they hold their front legs together. These legs are also “preying” as they shoot out and grab insects for the mantis to eat.… More →