Curious about Wild Animals

Why are pandas black and white? Spark elementary-age readers' natural curiosity about wild animals with an inquiry-based nonfiction approach to pandas. Black and white and round all over! With adorable features, who can resist a panda? These snow-loving bears spend the majority of their time eating bamboo and sleeping. Their unique coloring may help them hide in the shadows and snow. With an engaging Q&A format, curious elementary kids will learn about the giant panda's eating habits, forest habitat, behavior, and family life. Simple infographics call out stats and support visual learning. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson. Includes a table of contents, glossary, and index.

Are narwhals related to unicorns? Spark elementary-age readers' natural curiosity about wild animals with an inquiry-based nonfiction approach to narwhals. Meet the unicorn of the sea! Up to 8 feet long, the narwhal's tusk is legendary. It used to be traded as a unicorn horn. Today we know it is actually a long tooth that may be used as an extra sensory organ. With an engaging Q&A format, curious elementary kids will learn about this whale's unique tusk, Arctic habitat, behavior, and family life. Simple infographics call out stats and support visual learning. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson. Includes a table of contents, glossary, and index.

How do dolphins sleep? Spark elementary-age readers' natural curiosity about ocean mammals with an inquiry-based nonfiction approach to dolphins. Did you know that a dolphin can put half its brain on sleep mode? The other half stays awake to remember to go up for air. Dolphins spend most of their lives holding their breath--almost two-thirds! With an engaging Q&A format, curious elementary kids will learn about this whale's family life, behavior, and what they do for fun. Simple infographics call out stats and support visual learning. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson. Includes a table of contents, glossary, and index.

Are sloths lazy? Spark elementary-age readers' natural curiosity about wild animals with an inquiry-based nonfiction approach to sloths. Meet the slowest mammal in the world! This tree-dwelling, leaf-munching rainforest animal moves at a speedy seven feet per minute. Sloths move so slow algae can grow on their fur, making some sloths appear green! With an engaging Q&A format, curious elementary kids will learn about the sloth's habitat, diet, and family life. Features both two- and three-toed sloths. Simple infographics call out stats and support visual learning. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson. Includes a table of contents, glossary, and index.

What are jellyfish made of? Spark elementary-age readers' natural curiosity about wild animals with an inquiry-based nonfiction approach to jellyfish. Did you know jellyfish don't have brains? Made of 95 percent water, a jelly has a thin skin with nerve cells that carry messages about how to move and eat. Jellyfish don't live together, but under the right conditions, a big "bloom" forms. With an engaging Q&A format, curious elementary kids will learn about jellyfish body parts, diet, and ocean life, including what a jellyfish sting feels like. Simple infographics call out stats and support visual learning. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson. Includes a table of contents, glossary, and index.

Do sharks eat people? Spark elementary-age readers' natural curiosity about wild animals with an inquiry-based nonfiction approach to sharks. My, what sharp teeth you have! With the ability to move fast and sense the movement of other ocean animals, it is easy to see why some sharks, like the great white, are at the top of the food chain. But not all sharks are predators. Using an engaging Q&A format, curious elementary kids will learn about shark features, diet, and ocean life. Simple infographics call out stats and support visual learning. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson. Includes a table of contents, glossary, and index.