Mosquitoes can move their wings 450 to 600 times per second! That is the buzzing sound you hear when a mosquito is nearby. This book explains how mosquitoes live, how they bite humans and animals, and why they need to draw blood to survive.

Did you know that wasps chew plants and wood to make a paste that hardens into paper? They use this paste to make the nests in which they live. Eager readers will learn how wasps help protect plants, use their stingers, and build different kinds of nests.

A photo-illustrated book for early readers about the Scottish terrier breed. Describes this dog's unique features, social behaviors, and how they act as pets. Includes a photo diagram, fun facts, table of contents, glossary, and further resources.

In Raccoons, young readers will learn about the life of a raccoon. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover that raccoons wake up when night begins. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a raccoon's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about raccoons online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Raccoons...

Text and photographs describe children who have autism.

A photo-illustrated book for early readers about the Saint Bernard breed. Describes this big dog's unique features, social behaviors, and how they act as pets. Includes a photo diagram, fun facts, table of contents, glossary, and further resources.

Did you know NASA builds robots? Did you know NASA has many ways to explore outer space? Find out more in NASA.

Take an up-close look at the fascinating lives of moray eels and cleaner shrimp. Learn how this animal team works together to survive.

Simple text and photographs introduce the Sun and its features.

Did you know the Milky Way galaxy has 200 billion stars? Did you know light takes 100,000 years to travel across our galaxy? Find out more in The Milky Way.