Curious About

Why does everyone want to go to Mars and not Venus? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about planets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to Venus. Venus is sometimes called Earth's twin planet - its evil twin. Did you know Venus is so hot...

How did Uranus get its silly name, anyway? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about planets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to Uranus. Poor Uranus - always the butt of jokes. Did you know that gas in its atmosphere makes the planet smell...

What's with those huge rings? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about planets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to Saturn. Everyone loves Saturn's amazing rings. But did you know the planet has a storm at its north pole shaped like a giant...

How'd this planet get so blue? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about planets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to Neptune. Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun. But did you know it has the fastest winds in the solar system? Or...

How hot is this tiny planet? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about planets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to Mercury. You know Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. But did you know it's only a little bigger than Earth's Moon? Or...

Questions and answers about UFOs encourage inquiry-based learning for curious early elementary readers. Topics include appearance, famous sightings, and investigations. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills and doubles as a mini media literacy...

What do Grave Digger and Monster Mutt have in common? Big tires that crush cars! Spark early readers' natural curiosity about cool rides with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to monster trucks. Back in the 1970s, people put giant tires on pickups...

How do you make a lowrider bounce? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about cool rides with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to lowriders. Lowriding means riding low and slow in a mobile work of art. Popularized in the 1940s by Mexican...

What's it like to drive an Indy car? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about racing with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to Indy cars. Indy car drivers get a real workout. In the Indianapolis 500, drivers go 200 laps, driving for about 3...

Questions and answers about the Loch Ness Monster encourage inquiry-based learning for curious early elementary readers. Topics include appearance, sightings, and looking for proof. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills and doubles as a mini...

Questions and answers about haunted places encourage inquiry-based learning for curious early elementary readers. Topics include appearance, hauntings, and looking for proof. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills and doubles as a mini media...

Do ghosts show up in pictures? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about paranormal creatures with an inquiry-based nonfiction approach to ghosts. Have you ever had a ghostly encounter? Maybe you felt a sudden chill. The lights flickered or your heard...

How big are Bigfoot's feet? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about paranormal creatures with an inquiry-based nonfiction approach to Bigfoot. Ready to go squatchin'? From urban legends to Native stories, there are many names for the elusive...

Are there aliens watching us? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about paranormal creatures with an inquiry-based nonfiction approach to aliens. Could there be extraterrestrials somewhere in the universe? Most alien sightings have been debunked, but...

Why do bunnies hop around? Find out the answer and spark early reader's natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to rabbits. How strong are a rabbit's legs? At top speeds, a bunny can move at 50 miles per hour and hop up...

Why do birds sing? Find out the answer and spark early reader's natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to birds. Tweet, tweet! Did you know birds dance when they are happy? They can even sing along to their favorite...

Nine Q&As on horses answer elementary inquiries about care, behavior, and body language. Engaging questions and research-based answers satisfy young animal lovers' curiosity about equine pets. A Stay Curious! feature encourages further learning and...

Why are hamsters always chewing on things? Find out the answer and spark early reader's natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to hamsters. What chubby cheeks! Did you know a hamster has huge cheek pouches that go all...

Why do dogs sniff each other's butts? Find out the answer and spark early readers' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to dogs. Of course, a dog's sense of smell is better than a human. But did you know they can smell...

How do cats always land on their feet? Find out the answer and spark early reader's natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to cats. How can you tell a cat likes you? It puts its butt in your face, of course! Featuring...