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Did you know that Presidents' Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February? It is a day to honor American presidents. Learn more about the history, symbols, and significant…
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Did you know that a woodpecker has a very long tongue? A woodpecker uses its tongue to reach food in small holes. Find out more in Woodpecker, one of the…
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Everything people can see and touch is an example of matter. The three states of matter most often observed are solids, liquids, and gases. Matter can change from one state…
Did you know that a Spinosaurus had a large sail on its back? Its head and jaws were 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. Learn more about this fascinating creature in…
Did you know that a Stegosaurus had 17 bony plates on its back? It may have used these plates to keep itself safe. Learn more about this fascinating creature in…
Did you know that the Triceratops had the largest head of any land animal that has ever lived? It had three horns on its head. Learn more about this fascinating…
Did you know that the name Velociraptor means speedy thief ? It was one of the smartest dinosaurs. Learn more about this fascinating creature in Velociraptor.
Apatosaurus was one of the largest animals to ever live on land. This dinosaur had a neck more than 17 feet (5 meters) long. It used its long neck to…
Stegosaurus lived in grasslands near lakes and rivers. It is best known for having the smallest brain compared to its body size of all dinosaurs. Learn more about this remarkable…
Triceratops had a stocky, powerful body similar to the modern-day rhinoceros. It is best known for having three large horns on its head. Triceratops used these horns to defend itself…
Velociraptor was a small, feathered predatory dinosaur. It is known for the long, sickle-shaped claw it had on each foot and for being one of the smartest dinosaurs that ever…
Bulldozers are used to push piles of rocks and dirt. The biggest bulldozers are used for mining. Learn more about these machines in Bulldozers, part of the Monster Machines series.
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Dump trucks haul piles of dirt and rocks in their boxes. The biggest dump trucks can carry more than 490 tons of rocks or dirt. Learn more about these machines…
Jumbo jets move people and goods around the world. The biggest jumbo jet can carry more than 550,000 pounds of goods. Learn more about these machines in Jumbo Jets, part…
Did you know that BMX means bicycle motocross? Some BMX bikes are made to do jumps and tricks. Others are made for racing. Learn more about this extreme sport in…
Did you know that motocross bikes are small and light? They are made for going over jumps and racing on dirt tracks. Learn more about this extreme sport in Motocross…
Did you know that skis are wider at the ends than in the middle? This helps make it easier for skiers to turn. Learn more about this extreme sport in…
Did you know that snowboards are long, flat boards with straps to hold people in place? Pro snowboarders use many kinds of snowboards. Learn more about this extreme sport in…
Did you know that pro surfers still use moves from many years ago? People use surfboards to ride on top of waves. Learn more about this extreme sport in Surfing…
What is a baby butterfly called? How many kinds of butterflies are there? Young readers will discover these facts and more in Butterflies, an Exploring Life Cycles book.
Where are frogs born? How many kinds of frogs are there? Young readers will discover these facts and more in Frogs, an Exploring Life Cycles book.
What is a baby ladybug called? What keeps a ladybug’s wings safe? Young readers will discover these facts and more in Ladybugs, an Exploring Life Cycles book.
How long can it take a plant seed to sprout? What do plants use to make their food? Young readers will discover these facts and more in Plants, an Exploring…
Did you know that there are four main swimming strokes? Different swimming events use different strokes. Learn more about this beloved sport in Swimming, a Like a Pro book.
Did you know that tennis players use rackets? They use their rackets to hit the ball. Learn more about this beloved sport in Tennis, a Like a Pro book.
Did you know that each golf club is different? Clubs with higher numbers hit balls higher into the air. Learn more about this beloved sport in Golf, a Like a…
Did you know that people can ride skateboards in many places? Some people ride on sidewalks. Other people go to skateparks. Learn more about this extreme sport in Skateboarding, an…
Excavators are used to dig holes and lift heavy things. They use tracks to move along dirt roads. Learn more about these machines in Excavators, part of the Monster Machines…
Monster trucks weigh about 10,000 pounds. They look like pickup trucks with huge wheels. Learn more about these machines in Monster Trucks, part of the Monster Machines series.
Tractors use tools to do different jobs. A backhoe loader is a special kind of tractor with a bucket on the front and a scoop on the back. Learn more…
Rats have tails that are as long as their bodies. They use their tails to help control their body temperature. Learn these intriguing facts and more in Rat, an I…
This book, a combination of a printed book and online content, briefly tells of dragonflies, describing how they look, where they live, and what they eat.
Did you know that an Apatosaurus was longer than four cars end to end? It weighed more than 70,000 pounds (31,751 kilograms). Learn more about this fascinating creature in Apatosaurus…
Did you know that the Tyrannosaurus Rex was bigger than a school bus? It could eat up to 500 pounds (227 kilograms) of meat in one bite. Learn more about…
What does the color blue look like? Can you spot the color red? Young readers will learn to identify these colors and more in Science Kids- Exploring Colors. Exploring Colors…
Badgers have large front claws that are up to 2 inches (5 centimeters) long. They use these claws for digging through the ground. Badgers can also release a strong scent…
Most types of armadillos grow shells that protect the front and back of their body. The three-banded armadillo rolls into a ball when it feels threatened. These interesting facts and…
Did you know that tall is the opposite of short, and slow is the opposite of fast? Budding young scientists will learn all about these opposites and more in Opposites…
