Science

The deadliest animal in Africa isn't the lion or the crocodile — it's the hippopotamus! Hippos have razor-sharp tusks, weigh as much as fifty men, and can run twenty-five miles per hour. Follow these hefty hulks as they glide underwater, play tug-of-war, swat balls of dung at one another, and nuzzle their young in the mud. Just don't get too close — they could chomp you in two!

“With gorgeous mixed-media illustrations and accessible, engaging language, this picture book will spur interest in the world of hippos.” — School Library Journal (starred review)

Read and Wonder

Huge, magnificent, and solitary, a polar bear moves through the frozen Arctic. Powerful hunter, tireless swimmer, tender mother, gentle playmate — she is superbly adapted for surviving, even thriving, in this harsh and icy climate. Written in poetic language interspersed with fascinating facts, Nicola Davies' breathtaking tale of this massive, stark white animal is brought to life in striking paintings by Gary Blythe. Just as the Inuit people have watched and learned from this amazing creature for generations, readers are invited to witness the majesty of Ice Bear. Back matter includes a note about polar bears and an index.

Follow the path of the awe-inspiring polar bear as it strives to survive in an age-old Arctic habitat threatened by global warming.

Python stirs and slithers out from her shelter, smelling the air with her forked tongue. It's time to molt her dull scales and reveal the glistening snake underneath. Gliding along a tree, the hungry python stalks her prey. Combining informative facts, expressive illustrations, and a lyrical, mesmerizing narrative, this book will captivate anyone fascinated by this iconic creature.

“This attractive and readable book is an excellent introduction to informational literature and to a fascinating creature.” — School Library Journal

• Supports hands–on science inquiry as students conduct controlled experiments
• Provides a spectacular view of growing seedlings, thanks to the unique, transparent seed basket that shows how the plant grows both up and down
• Reveal the hidden magic of plant roots—no soil required!
• Creates an amazing view as water in the shatterproof plastic tubes magnifies the roots
• Provides a write & wipe surface for specimen labels
• Engages children in science learning, whether at school or home!
• Includes 3 shatterproof plastic test tubes measuring 1.75" in diameter x 7"H, 3 stands, 3 support rod tops, 3 support rod bottoms, 3 seed baskets and Activity Guide
• Grades K+