The whale shark may be the largest fish in the sea, but don't let size fool you. This gentle giant hunts for some of the smallest water animals, gulping up big groups of them before filtering out the water and swallowing its next meal. Dive under the waves to watch the filter feeder at work, swim through its warm watery home, protect other animals from predators, and more. It's time to get shark shocked! Glossary of key words Index Table of contents...

Flying lights blink on and off as they flash through the dark skies. Fireflies light up warm summer nights. But what do you know about this glowing bug? Learn all about their little lights and where they live. Then, follow along as they grow from wiggly larvae to flitting, glowing adults. Engaging photos paired with simple text make this a perfect fit for any bug-loving early reader. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Explore the wild and...

This title describes the habitat, life cycle, and adaptations of robins. Simple text and colorful photos give readers an engaging overview of these amazing creatures and the places they live.

Plants don't eat food. Instead, they use sunlight to get energy that they can use. Photosynthesis looks at how plants take in water and air and turn them into sugars the plants can use. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

Living things are made of cells. Cells help living things grow. Cells looks at how these tiny units of life work and why they are important. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...

Describes worms and their underground homes. Simple text and labeled photos make reading easy and fun and QR Codes in each chapter give readers access to online resources where they can learn even more.

This book introduces readers to how wild rice is grown, harvested, and prepared. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO. Detailed maps Glossary of key words...

Asteroids zip through space. These space rocks follow paths around the Sun. Explore Asteroids reveals the amazing details of asteroids. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Space is full of incredible objects. The Sun...

Crowds gather in wave pools to swim and bodyboard. Friends race down water slides. From lazy rivers to surfing simulators, science explains how it all works. The Science of Water Parks reveals the fascinating ways that science is at work in popular water park rides. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources,...