From tennis legend Billie Jean King to the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, athletes have fought for equity and fairness for women in professional sports. Discover the pro athletes who have used their platfo
Have you ever heard of a frog that freezes solid in winter? What about a toad that carries its eggs on its back? Young readers will learn all about wood frogs, suriname toads, and other amphibians wit
Have you ever heard of a male fish that carries eggs? What about a fish that gives birth to live young? Young readers will learn about seahorses, guppies, and other fish with unusual life cycles.
Have you ever heard of a mammal that lays eggs? What about a mammal that can give birth to 50 babies at once? Young readers learn all about echidnas, Tasmanian devils, and other mammals with unusual l
What time of year do leaves change color? Why can’t flowers grow in the snow? Track all four seasons and discover the importance of weather patterns to plant and animal life,
From butterflies to sunflowers, each living thing follows a life cycle. Uncover the facts of both animal and plant life cycles, and learn how people's actions can impact them.
Anacondas are the heaviest snakes in the world! These big snakes use their bodies to squeeze their prey. Anacondas can be as long as a bus and can stay underwater for a long time while hunting. Slithe
Gorillas are the largest primates in the world! These gentle mammals roam through the jungle, living in big groups as they search for fruit and bamboo shoots to eat. Climb through the trees to learn a
Great white sharks are the largest predatory sharks in the sea! They live all over the world, have many sharp teeth, and can smell blood from miles away. Dive deep into the ocean, and find all the fac
Many animals, both big and small, sleep through long, cold winter months. Learn the process of hibernation and different ways animals adapt to survive in harsh climates.
Did you know that the Gaboon viper snake can weigh more than 44 pounds? Meet giant snakes, venomous lizards, and other intriguing reptiles at the Smithsonian National Zoo in these first books reviewed
Did you know that the sand cat can survive without water? Meet gentle gazelles, screaming armadillos, and other mammals at the Smithsonian National Zoo in these first books reviewed by Smithsonian exp
Provides facts about extreme weather events, including the hottest temperature ever recorded, the country with the most rain in one year, and the widest tornado ever recorded.
