Animals

One of the most recognizable animals among early readers, toucans are known for their vibrant coloring and large bills. These tropical birds live in small flocks high up in rain forest… More →

These thumbless mammals swing from branch to branch in the tropical rain forests of Central and South America. Spider monkeys are wildly social animals that sleep and eat in groups called… More →

You might think spitting cobras are named for their poor table manners. The truth is they get their name from their ability to shoot venom from their fangs. In fact, some spitting cobras can… More →

Hummingbirds are as beautiful as they are talented. Beating more than 50 times per second, their wings create a humming sound as they hover and speed through the air. Not only can… More →

Mice will eat just about anything, from grain to cheese to glue. These small rodents live all over the world and tend to stay near humans to scavenge for food. In the wild, mice often became… More →

Groundhogs are big rodents—the largest in the squirrel family, in fact. They spend summers eating grasses, plants, and fruits before hibernating during the winters in underground burrows.… More →

Green anacondas are among the largest snakes in the world! Although they are sluggish on land, they can swim at high speeds in all depths of water. Young readers will glide through this title More →

A popular cartoon co-star, the roadrunner is known for its speed. Roadrunners can run up to 18 miles per hour! They live up to their name, spending most of their time running on the ground… More →

Reaching more than 20 feet and 2,000 pounds, the crocodile is the largest living reptile in the world! These endangered creatures spend their days resting on land or floating in swamps or… More →

King cobras are known for their broad heads and standing defense posture. When these cobras sense prey nearby, they extend the top one-third of their body up in the air, lurching forward to… More →

Did you know that some fish use their own kind of fishing rod? The female anglerfish dangles a worm-like spine in front of its face to lure prey before capturing them with her jagged teeth.… More →

Emerald tree boas are an electrifying sight! Sporting a pattern of lightning bolt shapes down their green backs, these nonvenomous snakes catch rodents in a flash. See how these hair-raising… More →