Henry Carter Hull

Compare a hummingbird and an ostrich; the differences are striking! One is tiny and hovers in the air like a helicopter. The other is massive and stays grounded, sprinting rather than flying. Though opposite in many ways, hummingbirds and ostriches share features such as feathers and wings that mean they are both birds. Discover how all birds are alike in this informative title.

Members of the insect class often get a bad rap. People swat at them, stomp on them, and go to great lengths to repel them. Though some insects are pests that spread disease, many are actually helpers, pollinating plants and eating other insects that wreak havoc. Investigate the world of insects and discover that many are a class act!

Dinosaurs, the world's most notorious reptiles, became extinct a long time ago. However, their cold-blooded, scaly reptile relatives still creep around today. While people no longer have to fear the teeth of the Tyrannosaurus Rex, they still encounter the jaws of alligators, crocodiles, and snakes. Explore the reptile realm in this book for beginning readers.

Readers will learn what fish are, some of the different kinds, and all about their shared characteristics. Title is filled with cool, full-bleed photographs of the animals and simple sentences. This title is written at a Level 1, specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

Readers will learn what insects are, some of the different kinds, and all about their shared characteristics. Title is filled with cool, full-bleed photographs of the animals and simple sentences. This title is written at a Level 1, specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

Readers will learn what reptiles are, some of the different kinds, and all about their shared characteristics. Title is filled with cool, full-bleed photographs of the animals and simple sentences. This title is written at a Level 1, specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

Get ready to explore some of the world's most interesting frogs, salamanders, and more! This nonfiction title introduces the world of amphibians through engaging narrative text and colorful illustrations. Readers will learn about the animals' body parts, habitats, and more. A sidebar puts important information in one place, while questions encourage readers to think about what they've learned. This fun title will inspire readers to appreciate awesome...

Strap on your snorkel and get ready to dive into the fascinating world of fish! In this nonfiction title, narrative text and colorful illustrations take young readers from freshwater lakes to coral reefs to learn all about different kinds of fish. A sidebar summarizes important information, and questions encourage engagement and connection with the text. This fun, low-level title shows just how many fantastic fish there are in the sea!

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! These are just a few of the many marvelous mammals in the world! This nonfiction title takes readers on a journey to learn about some of the most interesting mammals on the planet, from tiny mountain pikas to huge blue whales in the oceans. Vibrant illustrations accompany narrative text in this low-level title. A special feature summarizes need-to-know information, and questions push readers to connect with the text....