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Two species of rhinoceroses live in Africa: the white rhinoceros and the black rhinoceros. However, both are actually gray! They can run very fast and are some of the largest…
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The giraffe is the tallest mammal on Earth as it can grow up to 19 feet tall. Giraffes, with their unique markings and long necks, are some of Africa’s most…
Hyenas are known for being scavengers. However, they also live and hunt in groups called clans and kill their own prey. With this informative book, readers will learn why hyenas…
Lions are powerful grassland hunters. They’re the only cats that live in groups, which are called prides. The males ward off intruders, but the females do most of the hunting…
The cheetah is the world’s fastest land mammal. They can accelerate faster than most cars! These spotted animals are some of the most easily recognized animals. Cheetahs are built for…
Wildebeests aren’t nearly as threatening as their name might make them seem. Far more threatening animals such as lions and cheetahs prey on the wildebeest. These herd animals embark on…
Though they may be little, Arctic foxes are built to survive! Special adaptations have allowed Arctic foxes to thrive in the bleak tundra ecosystem. They can withstand temperatures as low…
The great grizzly bear is an iconic creature that has long captured people’s imaginations. Weighing upward of 800 pounds and standing up to 8 feet tall, these massive beasts are…
Looking at the small, fluffy Arctic hare, you might be inclined to think it’s a delicate creature. In truth, this tough little animal is able to endure the severe conditions…
With their long, shaggy hair and massive 800-pound bodies, musk oxen are built to withstand the cold, harsh conditions of the tundra. Musk oxen are herbivores, able to nourish themselves…
Did you know that polar bears have black skin to soak up the sun’s heat? Or that their paws are covered in fur to protect them from the cold and…
Caribou, or reindeer, are hoofed herbivores that live in the tundra habitat. Standing 5 feet at the shoulder and weighing up to 700 pounds, these large animals have specially adapted…
Swift snowy owls cruise through the open sky over the vast, treeless tundra. Their beautiful plumage is white, flecked with black. Their wide, amber eyes search for prey below. These…
Arctic wolves are smaller than their grey wolf cousins. Their compact bodies are designed to hold in as much heat as possible in their frigid tundra home. Arctic wolves are…
Between January and June 2022, there were nearly 30,000 wildfires within the United States alone. As climate change creates hotter temperatures and longer droughts, wildfire seasons are shifting and lengthening…
ALFA is an acronym for Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili. Since its founding during the early 1900s, Alfa Romeo has been a top player in the manufacturing of luxury cars. It…
Lamborghinis combine innovative design with high-end performance. Since their creation in the early 1960s, these sporty luxury vehicles have become some of the most sought-after cars on the market. Treat…
Readers will be thrilled to take a closer look at the Ford Mustang, the first automobile of its class, the pony car. First unveiled in 1964 at the New York…
Take readers on a front-seat journey through the fascinating history of the Porsche. At the turn of the century, Ferdinand Porsche produced an automobile called the Lohner-Porsche. This electric car…
The RMS Queen Mary was once a luxury ocean liner. At over 1,000 feet long and built to carry more than 2,000 passengers, it was massive. When it embarked on…
The White House is the official workplace and residence of the President of the United States. It's also a haunted hotspot! Over the years, many visitors and inhabitants of the…
Commonly called America's sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette has captured the hearts and imaginations of car lovers since it was first introduced at the Motorama display of the New York…
Once an employee of Alfa Romeo, Enzo Ferrari left the company in 1939 determined to create a superior automobile. Ferrari's own company, Auto Avio Costruzioni, opened in Modena, Italy the…
From oceans to deserts, animals live in all sorts of amazing habitats across the world. This book takes curious readers on an exciting journey, helping them explore the many kinds…
How is energy passed within a natural community? Readers will learn the answer to that question and more in this engaging and educational text all about food chains and food…
A red fox with a long, bushy tail is dashing after a white rabbit. An enormous grizzly bear is swatting at a leaping pink salmon. These vivid images of predators…
Young people today are more aware of climate change than ever before. In this book, readers will study the specific ways that climate change has disrupted the natural processes at…
Wildfires, earthquakes, floods, and disease. These natural disasters can strike suddenly and leave a trail of destruction behind them. How exactly do natural disasters change ecosystems? How can an ecosystem…
Readers will study the parts of the skeletal system, learn about types of bones, and discover how the body changes over time –
Your readers will want to take a bite out of this riveting book, which showcases some of nature’s most extraordinary dental adaptations. Readers will study the menacing teeth of the…
Since it set sail from Plymouth, England, in 1620, the Mayflower has captured the imagination. In this thrilling text, readers will embark on that illustrious voyage across the Atlantic, learning…
What would the world be like without elephants? In recent years, the dwindling population of this endangered species has made it necessary to confront this question. Habitat destruction and poaching…