Blastoff! Readers Level 3

Whether solid, liquid, or gas, matter is everywhere! We need all states of it to live, from breathing air to drinking liquids. Students can take a closer look at the stuff that makes up our… More →

During their travels from oceans to rivers, salmon undergo many changes! Their gills change so they can breath in changing waters, and their scales transform from a shining silver to a darker More →

For monarch butterflies, the crisp air of fall signals a time for change. Along with the changing colors of the trees, the skies are filled with these bright orange insects as they make their More →

Magnets are all around us – including the Earth under our feet! That’s why compass needles are attracted to the north pole. Doorbells, refrigerators, and computers are just a few of the other More →

It’s a deer! It’s a moose! No – it’s a Rocky Mountain elk. From alpine meadows to desert valleys, these giant herbivores migrate with the seasons. Males grow brand-new antlers each year, and… More →

Where does sound come from? What makes it loud or soft? High or low? Young scientists who explore this title will learn about sound waves, amplitude, frequency, and more through informative… More →

It’s hammer time! Pileated woodpeckers are some of the largest woodpeckers in North America. These striking birds drill holes a foot high and can even break trees in half with their powerful… More →

Snow falls and icicles freeze on the windows. When spring comes, they’ll melt into water, or even evaporate into the air! This fact-filled book introduces readers to changing states of… More →

As wildebeest make their way from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara plains in Kenya, their hooves leave a scent trail for any who get lost along the way. These nomads welcome their neighboring… More →

An eel pokes its head out of the sand. This slippery sea creature is looking for food! When a tempting morsel swims by, the eel uses its two sets of jaw to clamp down on its latest meal. This More →

There’s much more to our ears than meets the eye! The human ear contains a chain of important links that work together to help us hear the world around us. From the ear’s tiny bones to its… More →

A group of river otters is on the lookout for a new home, and they aren’t about to start from scratch! These critters often crawl their way into the abandoned burrows of their riverside… More →