Nature's Children
23 total works
With their long, tubular faces and amazing tongues, anteaters are built to live up to their name. Readers will find out how these amazing animals chow down on thousands of insects per day. They will also find out what sets different anteater species apart from one another, how anteaters fend off enemies, and how mother anteaters care for their babies. The complex text in this title allows readers to determine main ideas and explain how they are supported by key details. The grade-appropriate context helps readers determine the meaning of domain-specific words as well.
An introduction to the characteristics and habitat of the great white shark.
Among the largest land mammals on Earth, hippopotamuses can be a truly fearsome sight to behold. Readers will discover how these animals use their enormous mouths to wrestle rivals and defend their offspring from predators. They will also learn what a hippo's day-to-day life is like, what hippos eat, and why they spend so much time in the water.
Readers will discover how working dogs are bred and trained and how these hardworking canines find happy home when it comes time to retire.
Rare and beautiful, red pandas can usually be seen dashing through the treetops in the forests of the Himalayas. Readers will discover what these furry animals eat, how they spend their days, and what threats they face in the wild. They will also learn how red pandas communicate, find mates, and raise their young, as well as how they are related to the more well-known giant panda.