Beginning readers will dive right into this simple, Step 2 nonfiction book about one of the most unique animals on earth.

Armadillos may look funny, move oh-so-slowly, and smell a little stinky but mostly they are extraordinary For example, they can jump three feet in the air to scare away any predators (especially the human variety), they can hold their breath underwater for 10 minutes, and they've been known to eat 40,000 bugs in a single meal.

Amazing Armadillos follows a female armadillo as she forages for food, builds a home, and prepares for the birth of her baby pups. It is perfect for newly independent readers who love to learn fun, quirky, and cool facts about...

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Fly through the spectacular, nocturnal world of bats with All About Bats. From leathery wings to echolocation, this nonfiction reader is an exciting look at these creatures of the night, and includes fantastic photography that will amaze kids as they read.

Perfect for 3-5 year olds learning to read, Level 1 titles contain short, simple sentences with an emphasis on frequently used words. Crisp photographic images with labels provide visual clues to introduce and reinforce vocabulary.

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From tiny rats and bats to giant elephants and blue whales, our planet is home to an incredible variety of mammals. Featuring almost 200 profiles of individual species as well, "Pocket Genius: Mammals" looks at humans, whales, wallabies, camels, and more, highlighting facts on anatomy, behavior, diet, habitats, and classification, plus extinction and conservation efforts to save endangered species.

Redesigned in paperback, DK's best-selling Pocket Genius series is now available in an engaging compact and economical format that is ideal for both browsing and quick reference for use in...

This fact-and-photo-filled book features one of the cutest and most unique animals out there--the sloth Did you know that sloths sleep up to twenty hours a day? Did you know they descend from their trees once a week to go to the bathroom? In this nonfiction reader, kids will learn all about this sleepy, slow-moving mammal.

Learn about hedgehogs in this fact-and-photo-filled book that is just as cute as the animals themselves Did you know that the name for a baby hedgehog is a hoglet? Or that hedgehogs make good pets because they prey on common garden pests? This nonfiction reader will teach kids how to take good care of these unique creatures.