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A monkey is a mammal. A pig is one, too. To find out what other animals are mammals, read this marvelous book!

Prehistoric titans fight to the finish in this what-if scenario that invites readers to learn the facts and decide who wins!

Did you know that peanut butter can be turned into a diamond? Or that the world’s oldest pet goldfish lived to be 43 years old? It’s all totally weird … but true!

The world can be a pretty wacky place! Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in the first book in the wildly popular Weird But True series, full of 350 surprising and amazing facts. Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and just about everything else under the sun, presented with fascinating photos and illustrations. This quirky little reference is so much fun, kids forget they’re learning.!

Learn about animals with shells, scales, and spikes! This Reader is carefully leveled for an early independent reading or read aloud experience, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!

Why can't you hear a siren with your eyes? Spot an airplane with your hands? And how come a pickle on your ear isn't delicious? In You Can't Take a Pickle with Your Ear kids discover how each of their five senses is hard at work all day long, providing them with information and helping them get the most out of their daily lives. Whenever you think, "I'm oh-so-sweet," Pull off your socks and smell your feet! Sections such as "Hold Your Nose" and "Stick Out Your Tongue" (not the same time!) encourage hands-on investigations of what's happening inside kids' bodies and why a tongue is best for pickle tasting.

An exciting collection of 12 stories featuring favorite super heroes that can each be read aloud in 5 minutes! Heroes. Legends. Protectors! This padded storybook collection features 12 stories: Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel join forces to defeat a dangerous foe, Kate Bishop proves there’s room for two Hawkeyes, Jane Foster wields Thor’s hammer, and more! Each action-packed adventure paired with colorful illustrations on every page—featuring Marvel’s newest heroes and fan favorites—can be read aloud in just five minutes. Perfect for cuddle time, bedtime, or anytime! Team up with your favorite super heroes to save the universe!

Curl up with 12 true tales about some of the most adorable baby animals on the planet, from National Geographic Kids! Each story is the ideal length to be read aloud in five minutes, perfect for bedtime, story time, or anytime.

From inspiring tales of baby manatee and baby wombat rescues to irresistible stories of how panda cubs, penguin chicks, and more babies grow up, this nonfiction 5-minute storybook will engage and enchant animal lovers of all ages. Illustrated with colorful photographs, these true stories are the heartwarming tales you can only get from National Geographic Kids. Each one can be read in about five minutes—perfect for any time you need a little boost of cute!

If baby animals make you go aww, this collection of stories is the book for you!

Dive into amazing true tales about baby sharks, surprising shark friendships, daring shark rescues, swimming with sharks, and more about these fierce and fascinating fish.

These 12 fin-tastic true tales about sharks are all the ideal length to be read aloud in five minutes, making them perfect for bedtime, story time, or any time.

Kids come face-to-face with great white sharks, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and more as each 5-minute story takes them into the wild world of these incredible creatures. Join National Geographic underwater photographer Brian Skerry as he meets sharks with surprising personalities, and learn all about the king of the sea—the great white shark! Illustrated with colorful photographs of one of the planet’s top predators, these awe-inspiring true stories are perfect for any time you’re ready for a jaw-some reading adventure. Shark-crazy kids and other animal lovers will want to dip into this collection of true stories again and again! 

Learn all about scientists who changed history in this engaging and colorful board book perfect for inventors-in-training!

Asking why.
Then making a guess.
Asking how.
Then proving with tests.

Little scientists make great big discoveries.

In this follow up to This Little President, This Little Explorer, and This Little Trailblazer now even the youngest readers can learn all about great and empowering scientists in history! Highlighting ten memorable scientists who paved the way, parents and little ones alike will love this discovery primer full of fun, age-appropriate facts and bold illustrations.

Meet the engineers who are building our future in innovative and surprising ways in this STEM-based board book in the bestselling This Little series!

This Little Engineer, A Think and Do Primer. Now even the youngest readers can learn all about the amazing, inspiring work engineers do every day! Highlighting ten memorable people who paved the way, parents and little ones alike will love this discovery primer full of fun, age-appropriate facts and bold illustrations.

This book describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of the reindeer.
These engaging early chapter books boost nonfiction reading skills and vocabulary! Complete with exciting photos and illustrations, glossary, comprehension questions, diagrams, maps and more.

¿Cuentas las cosas que te rodean? Todo se puede contar, incluso las cosas que están bajo el agua en el mar. Verás dos tiburones, cuatro peces y mucho más. ¿Estás listo para comenzar la exploración? 

Learn how people are trying to protect endangered bears and what the future could hold for these remarkable animals.

From the snowy white polar bears of the Arctic to the black bears that roam through parts of North America, bears have long been a common sight in many parts of the world. However, many species are becoming less common as they face threats such as illegal hunting and climate change. Readers will find out how bears live and what impact they have on the environment.

Explains what tropical rain forests are like, looks at the plants and animals that live in rain forests, and includes information on why tropical rain forests are important and what is being done to save them.

How much rain does a tropical rain forest receive each year?

At least 100 inches (254 centimeters) of rain fall each year.  They're called rain forests for a reason!

Contents:

1. The Rain and Heat.
2. Layer upon layer.
3. A crowded space.
4. The rain forest's many uses.
5. Delicate balance.

True statistics, Resources, Important words, Index, About the author.

True Books have been upgraded and updated. Information is presented in a thorough yet engaging manner, featuring lively sidebars, a glossary, visual back matter, and an index.

Discover how thunderstorms are formed and predicted, including information on how these storms affect plants, animals, and humans.

A True Book: Earth Science series presents fascinating facts and fun activities that will engage the budding earth scientist, while exploring the fields of geology, meteorology, ecology, and more. This series includes an age appropriate  introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.

This book briefly examines the geology and environment of deserts, as well as the people and animals who make them their homes.

The BIG TRUTH! The desert weather report.  What is the forecast for today?

The average scorpion is about 2.5 inches (6 centimeters) long.

Contents:

1. Exploring the Desert.  What are deserts, and where are they found?
2. With sand and wind.  How does nature make a desert in the first place?
3. Man-made deserts.  How have people and cities changed the deserts of the world?
4. Home, sweet desert home.  How can people possibly live in some of the world's deserts?
5. Wildlife under the sun.  What kinds of plants and animals survive in deserts?

True statistics, Resources, Important words, Index, About the author.

True Books have been upgraded and updated. Information is presented in a thorough yet engaging manner, featuring lively sidebars, a glossary, visual back matter, and an index.

No se necesita hacer mucho para ahorrar agua.

Tomar medidas puede ser tan simple como ducharse en vez de darse un baño de tina o descubrir y arreglar una gotera en el baño o inodoro.

Los niños aprenden esto y más sobre lo que pueden hacer para ayudar en 10 cosas que puedo hacer para ahorrar agua.

No se necesita mucho para reducir la cantidad de basura que creamos.
Tomar medidas puede ser tan simple como reciclar botellas y latas o llevar bolsas reutilizables al supermercado.

Los niños aprenden esto y más sobre lo que pueden hacer para ayudar en 10 cosas que puedo hacer para reducir, reutilizar y reciclar.

Las tres “erres” RRR.