Ages 9 to 10

They may be small, but they're aggressive. They have painful, burning bites, and they're known to attack people and poultry. Fire ants are dangerous bugs. Their gross features and amazing abilities make them the perfect topic for struggling or reluctant...

They may be small, but they're aggressive and powerful. They're able to wipe out entire colonies of honeybees. Asian giant hornets are dangerous bugs. Their gross features and amazing abilities make them the perfect topic for struggling or reluctant...

With giant eyes bigger than their brains and long, skinny tails, tarsiers are animals unlike any other, and curious and reluctant readers alike will be eager to discover how these primates use their unique features. Through carefully leveled text,...

With huge claws and nose ringed by tentacles, star-nosed moles are animals unlike any other, and curious and reluctant readers alike will be eager to discover how these mammals use their unique features. Through carefully leveled text, detailed...

With huge noses and webbed hands and feet, proboscis monkeys are animals unlike any other, and curious and reluctant readers alike will be eager to discover how these monkeys use their unique features. Through carefully leveled text, detailed...

With giant teeth that spiral from their mouths, narwhals are animals unlike any other, and curious and reluctant readers alike will be eager to discover how these whales live with this unique feature. Through carefully leveled text, detailed infographics...

With bodies bigger than any other seal and trunklike noses, elephant seals are an animal unlike any other, and curious and reluctant readers alike will be eager to discover how these mammals use their unique features. Through carefully leveled text,...

With wide eyes, ears like sonar dishes, and freakishly long middle fingers, aye-ayes are an animal unlike any other, and curious and reluctant readers alike will be eager to discover how these lemurs use their unique features. Through carefully leveled...

Let's climb a rock wall! What equipment do I need and where do I put my hands? And what if I fall? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about the world around them, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores rock climbing fundamentals to get elementary...

Let's climb a rock wall! What equipment do I need and where do I put my hands? And what if I fall? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about the world around them, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores rock climbing fundamentals to get elementary...

Let's go on a hike! Where can we go and what will we see? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about the world around them, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores hiking fundamentals to get elementary kids ready to explore the outdoors. Conversational...

Let's go on a hike! Where can we go and what will we see? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about the world around them, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores hiking fundamentals to get elementary kids ready to explore the outdoors. Conversational...

Let's go geocaching! This outdoor treasure hunt uses GPS coordinates to hide caches. How do you find them and what's hidden inside? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about the world around them, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores geocaching...

Let's go geocaching! This outdoor treasure hunt uses GPS coordinates to hide caches. How do you find them and what's hidden inside? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about the world around them, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores geocaching...

Let's go fishing! Where do I find freshwater fish and what kind of tackle do I need? And which lure should I use? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about the world around them, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores fishing fundamentals to get...

Let's go fishing! Where do I find freshwater fish and what kind of tackle do I need? And which lure should I use? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about the world around them, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores fishing fundamentals to get...

Let's go duck hunting! When is duck hunting season, and do I need a license? How do I practice shooting? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about the world around them, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores duck hunting safety and fundamentals to...

Let's go duck hunting! When is duck hunting season, and do I need a license? How do I practice shooting? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about the world around them, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores duck hunting safety and fundamentals to...

Let's go spelunking! What kind of caves are there and what should I wear? And what will I see? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about the world around them, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores caving fundamentals to get elementary kids ready to...

Let's go spelunking! What kind of caves are there and what should I wear? And what will I see? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about the world around them, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores caving fundamentals to get elementary kids ready to...

Let's go canoeing! What should I wear and where will we go? And what if we tip over? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about the world around them, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores canoeing fundamentals to get elementary kids ready to explore...

Let's go canoeing! What should I wear and where will we go? And what if we tip over? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about the world around them, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores canoeing fundamentals to get elementary kids ready to explore...

Let's take a camping trip! What do we need and where should we go? And where will I go to the bathroom? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about the world around them, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores camping fundamentals to get elementary...

Let's take a camping trip! What do we need and where should we go? And where will I go to the bathroom? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about the world around them, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores camping fundamentals to get elementary...

Get kids ready for to hit the soccer field! How many kids are on a team? Why do players wear cleats? Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join a soccer team, including what gear to pack, some basic rules of play, and...

Get kids ready for to hit the soccer field! How many kids are on a team? Why do players wear cleats? Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join a soccer team, including what gear to pack, some basic rules of play, and...

Get kids ready to pass the puck! How early is hockey practice, and why do players need all those pads? Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join a hockey team, including important gear to pack, what position to play,...

Get kids ready to pass the puck! How early is hockey practice, and why do players need all those pads? Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join a hockey team, including important gear to pack, what position to play,...

Get kids ready to jump, flip, and tumble around! How do gymnasts jump so high? What is a gymnastics meet like? Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join gymnastics, including what clothes to wear, some basic skills...

Get kids ready to jump, flip, and tumble around! How do gymnasts jump so high? What is a gymnastics meet like? Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join gymnastics, including what clothes to wear, some basic skills...

Get kids ready for the gridiron! What's the best way to throw a football? How do you "tackle" in flag football? Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join a flag football team, including what gear to pack, some basic...

Get kids ready for the gridiron! What's the best way to throw a football? How do you "tackle" in flag football? Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join a flag football team, including what gear to pack, some basic...

Get kids ready to shoot some hoops! What position should you play? Do you need special basketball shoes? Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join a basketball team, including what gear to pack, some basic rules of...

Get kids ready to shoot some hoops! What position should you play? Do you need special basketball shoes? Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join a basketball team, including what gear to pack, some basic rules of...

Get kids ready to play ball! What's the difference between the infield and outfield? How many ways can you get an out? Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join a baseball team, including what gear to pack, some basic...

Get kids ready to play ball! What's the difference between the infield and outfield? How many ways can you get an out? Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join a baseball team, including what gear to pack, some basic...

Why do space robots go to space instead of humans? Who uses space robots besides NASA? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about technology and outer space, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores the fundamentals of robots in fiction to get...

Why do space robots go to space instead of humans? Who uses space robots besides NASA? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about technology and outer space, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores the fundamentals of robots in fiction to get...

Why are there so many robots in fiction? Are movie robots even based on real science? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about technology and science fiction, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores the fundamentals of robots in fiction to get...

Why are there so many robots in fiction? Are movie robots even based on real science? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about technology and science fiction, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores the fundamentals of robots in fiction to get...