Ages 5 to 6

Meet the llama! Learn about how this friendly mammal was tamed many years ago. Elementary-aged readers will discover that llamas sometimes wrestle with their necks. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of...

Meet the iguana! Learn about how this reptile can drop out of trees without getting hurt. Elementary-aged readers will discover some iguanas can change colors with the weather. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and...

Meet the stork! Learn about how this long-legged bird uses its bill to tear up its food. Elementary-aged readers will discover that storks have an extra eyelid. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these...

Meet the skunk! Learn about how this stinky mammal uses a special spray to stay safe. Elementary-aged readers will discover that skunks come out at night to hunt. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of...

Meet the elk! Learn about how this large hoofed mammal lives in mountains and grasslands. Elementary-aged readers will discover that male elk use their antlers to fight. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle...

Meet the octopus! Learn about how this ocean animal uses ink to escape from predators. Elementary-aged readers will discover octopuses of all shapes and sizes, ranging from the dumbo octopus to the huge pacific octopus. Full color images and clear...

Meet the prairie dog! Learn about how this rodent communicates with different barks. Elementary-aged readers will discover prairie dog towns. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating little...

Meet the sloth! Learn about how this slow mammal grows algae on its fur. Elementary-aged readers will discover that some sloths sleep the day away. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these cute...

Meet the pelican! Learn about how this large bird uses its bill to scoop up fish. Elementary-aged readers will discover how pelicans preen to keep their feathers waterproof. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and...

Meet the peacock! Learn about how this colorful bird uses its tail feathers to find a mate. Elementary-aged readers will discover three kinds of peacocks. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these...

Meet the raccoon! Learn about how this masked mammal searches for food. Elementary-aged readers will discover how raccoons solve difficult puzzles. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating...

Meet the manatee! Learn about how this underwater mammal comes to the surface to breathe. Elementary-aged readers will discover how manatees use their whiskers to search for food. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and...