Zebras travel across the Kalahari Desert each spring in search of food. Whales swim to warmer water every winter. Take a journey to discover the wonders of migrating animals, including why they migrat
Police officers help people in need and make sure everyone follows the law. With more and more news stories, the public eye is fixed on the police. Readers will learn what its really like to be an off
Did you know many praying mantises are masters of disguise? Some blend in with dead leaves. Others look like lovely flowers. But all are fierce hunters! Meet powerful praying mantises from around the
The library is a very important place in our community! Lots of community helpers work at libraries. Readers will learn about who works at a library, what the workers do, and what makes a library spec
From hibernation to baby animals and falling leaves, life in the forest changes from season to season. Discover why snow is good for trees. Learn how wildfires help the forest grow. Real-life photogra
From mending fences to seedlings and combines, life on the farm changes from season to season. Discover what farmers do in winter. Learn how crops are harvested in fall. Real-life photographs follow t
From ice skating to tadpoles and migrating birds, life in the pond changes from season to season. Discover how fish stay warm in winter. Learn why butterflies fly away in fall. Real-life photographs f
Tarantulas use strong jaws to catch their prey, but these big spiders aren't as dangerous as some people think! Some can even be pets! Get caught up in all the details about these hairy, silk-spinning
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
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
Have you ever seen a hole in the ground and wondered what's beneath it? It could be a prairie dog! These cute little mammals build communities of underground tunnels. Get all the facts about prairie d
Dig in the dirt and you'll find . . . worms! But did you know that many live underwater? Or that some can grow as long as 9 feet? Excite kids' natural curiosity with this Smithsonian Little Entomologi
Parents, sisters, brothers, friends, and teachers are just some of the people in children's lives. Bring these words about people to young learners, and watch their vocabularies grow! Words are carefu
Playgrounds, supermarkets, and libraries are just a few of the places kids might visit in a day. Bring these location words to young learners, and watch their vocabularies grow! Words are carefully ma
How much do you know about Rosa Parks? Find out the facts you need to know about this activitist in the civil rights movement. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments
Parks are important places in our community. It takes many community helpers to keep a park clean and beautiful. Readers will learn about who works at a park, what the workers do, and what makes a cit
The post office is an important place in our community. Many community helpers work at the post office. Readers will learn about who works at a post office, what the workers do, and what makes a post
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.
Let in the light! Introduce early readers preK-2 to light and how it plays a part in their everyday lives. Find out where light comes from, how we see it, and if it really bounces! Readers explore bas
What was that sound? Introduce early readers preK-2 to sound and how it plays a part in their everyday lives. Find out how sound is made, how it travels, and how we can hear it. Readers explore the ba
The light bulbs we use today in our schools and homes are thanks to Thomas Edison. What were the steps Edison took that led him to the world-changing invention we know him for today?
In the early 20th century, Madame C.J. Walker identified a problem, one she herself had: African Americans had no hair care products specifically designed for their hair type. So what did she do? The
Full of energy? Introduce early readers preK-2 to energy and how it plays a part in their everyday lives. Find out what energy is, where it comes from, and the forms it can take. Readers explore the b
Get moving! Introduce early readers preK-2 to motion and how it plays a part in their everyday lives. Find out what motion is, what is fast, what is slow, and how gravity fits in. Readers explore the
Matter matters! Introduce early readers preK-2 to matter and how it plays a part in their everyday lives. Find out what matter is, the states of matter, and how matter can change. Readers explore the
Presidents' Day is a day to remember the men who have held the highest office in our land. Readers will learn about the history or Presidents' Day, our most influential presidents, and how we can hono
Martin Luther King Jr. led the American civil rights movement in the mid-1900s. His holiday honors this man who continues to inspire Americans to work toward equality more than 50 years after his deat
Veterans Day is a time to honor all those who have served in the United States military. Readers will learn about the history of this important holiday and how it continues to celebrate those who are
The Great Smokey Mountains can be found in Tennessee and North Carolina. Hike through some of the most famous trails to learn about the national park’s rich history and wilderness.
Have you ever wondered how we know so much about people and events from the past? Much of what we know comes from studying items that were used in the past. Research Primary Source Artifacts: Tools, C
Have you ever wondered how we know so much about people and events from the past? Much of what we know comes from studying items that were used in the past. Research Primary Source Documents: Diaries,
Have you ever wondered how we know so much about people and events from the past? Much of what we know comes from studying items that were used in the past. Research Visual Primary Sources: Photograph
Have you ever wondered how we know so much about people and events from the past? Much of what we know comes from studying items that were used in the past. Research Primary Source Audio: Speeches, Or
Listen up! Spread the word and ride the wave of science basics with this book about sound. Then look and listen during a hands-on science experiment that will draw everyone's attention in the library
Young readers will discover what litter is, how it can harm the environment, and what they can do to help clean up litter. Introduces readers to the problem of littering and how to keep it in its righ
Heavy rains can quickly turn into a dangerous flood. River, lake, and ocean levels rise rapidly. Levees break and water rushes in. Find out the safest place to be and how to prepare when rushing water
A spinning column of air reaches down from a thunderstorm. As it touches the ground, a tornado is formed. Tornadoes can travel more than 60 miles per hour, and they destroy everything in their path. F
