With their sharp teeth, tough scales, and large bodies, it is easy to see why people mistake alligator gars for their namesake! In this hi-lo title, readers will learn about the appearance, behavior, and diet of these massive fish. Features highlight a record fish, compare fish sizes, and more. This book is sure to keep readers hooked!

Morocco is a small country with a long and fascinating history. From the ancient African peoples who settled the land, the French and Spanish colonizers who came later, and today's independent Moroccans, those who have called this land home have been building an impressive culture for centuries. Morocco is a land of mountains and deserts, bustling cities, and beautiful buildings and mosques, which are shown to readers in vivid photographs. Readers...

Life on Earth is never boring. What actually happens when Earth unleashes its fury? This title gives you an up-close look at the power of our planet. With well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more, you'll know all you need to know about hurricanes! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core...

Strong jaws, razor-sharp teeth, exploding gases! Discover some of the super weapons in Earth's animal kingdom.

Hopping on the Number Line represents addition and subtraction using a number line.

An animal's eyes provide it with information about its encounters with other animals and its habitat. This book is filled with important and exciting facts about how animals see, such as deer, eagles, dragonflies, cats, and squids. It includes how animal eyes are constructed, how they work in different environments, and how different animals use sight to stay safe, find food, and experience the world around them. Comparisons between animal eyesight...

From the time she was a baby, music was the most important thing in Jennifer Hudson's life. After years of singing in church choirs, Jennifer burst onto the national stage as a contestant on American Idol. Viewers were stunned and angry when Jennifer was voted off the show, but her days on Idol were just the beginning. Jennifer would go on to become an award-winning actress and singer, as well as a motivation to millions after a public battle with...

Spiders seem scary, but they are really quiet creatures who help humans by eating many insect pests. And it's hard not to love nature's best engineer as it builds elaborate web homes. Young readers will explore the world of spiders and their awesome abilities in this exciting and informative look at a creepy creature who really isn't scary at all.

Readers discover fish ladders and "salmon cannons" in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, rope swings for monkeys in China, colorful crab bridges in Australia, and roadway overpasses in Canada's Banff National Park that allow bears and deer to safely cross roads. "Descriptions and photos offer an engaging, well-rounded introduction to innovative examples of humans helping animals. Well-executed presentation of an intriguing wildlife preservation topic."-School...

In Cars, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics behind their favorite vehicles. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines. A diagram illustrates parts of a car, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about cars using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Cars...