Dogs are believed to be the first animals to live with people as pets. What is a Dog? explains how these once-wild members of the animal kingdom still use their senses and instincts in daily… More →

There are over 25,000 different species of fish in the oceans, lakes, and rivers of the earth. Some fish even breathe air and can live on land! What is a Fish?… • how a fish's body is More →

The wondrously complex and diverse ecosystems found in forests around the world are made accessible to young readers in What are Forests? Intricate relationships and concepts are simplified… More →

Herbivores eat plants, but they don't eat the same kinds of plants or plant parts. This captivating book looks at animals that eat grass, leaves, flowers, cacti, fruit, pollen and nectar, and More →

Children love horses! These powerful and exciting animals have roamed over the Earth for thousands of years. Today, there are more than 300 different breeds around the world! What is a Horse? More →

While most fish eggs become food for other animals, the male seahorse guards its eggs in a special pouch until they hatch! This exciting book explains the basic concept of the life cycle in… More →

Children see themselves as part of a non-living world of houses, schools, and televisions. This intriguing book explains what a living thing is so that children can make the connection… More →

What is a Mammal? teaches the basic rules as well as the exceptions that help children understand differences between mammals and other living things. Amazing full-color photographs feature a More →

Whales, manatees, seals, dolphins, and sea otters are just some of the many mammals that have evolved over time in order to survive in the water. From Arctic waters to tropical seas, vivid… More →

Marsupials are the only mammals that have a pouch on their body in which they carry their young. Most of these amazing animals live in Australia, where they have adapted to the harsh… More →