Karen Latchana Kenney

In this book, readers will learn about the incredible transformation of a larva into a jellyfish and every phase in between. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about the incredible stages of the life cycle of a jellyfish. An infographic illustrates the key stages of the life cycle of a jellyfish, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about...

Get closer to solving the mystery of the sphinx with this riveting title. Learn about leading theories, important clues, and study the evidence to develop your on conclusions about the building, purpose, and age of this statue.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to harpy eagles. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to howler monkeys. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Bugs are part of your life every day. You see them flying, crawling, and creeping inside and outside. But have you thought about the bug's world? Explore each creature's body parts, environment, feeding habits, and life cycle to see how it survives in the wild.

"Inspired by science headlines, this book explores new discoveries, technological achievements, and exciting new research on planets"--Provided by the publisher.

Using real-world examples, fascinating facts, and a hands-on project, readers will learn all about states of matter and begin to see science in action all around them.--

Forces and motion are at work all around you when you kick a ball, ride a bike, or drop a book. But what exactly are forces? And how do they make things move? For thousands of years, scientists have been testing hypotheses about forces and motion and learning from the results of their experiments. These lead to more questions: Why do you speed up when you're biking down a hill? Why are heavier objects harder to pull? Why doesn't the moon float off...

"How do humans use lakes? What animals live in them? These questions and more are answered in this informative title about Earth's lakes! Leveled text and bright photos combine to introduce lakes, the plants and animals that live in them, and how humans interact with them. Special features visually highlight lake animals, summarize the impact of humans, and profile well-known lakes. Dive in with this approachable title!"--

In this book, early fluent readers will learn how and why bats live together in colonies, the animal?s habitat, diet, behaviors, appearance, and social structure.