Exploring the unique characteristics of praying mantises, this book delves into various species and their fascinating behaviors. It highlights specific families and groups, providing insights into classification, animal behavior, and life cycles. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of these intriguing insects and their ecological significance.
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 world with Smithsonian Little Entomologist. Kids will be wowed by the amazing variety of bugs and up-close photos, while also learning about their behavior, life cycle, diet, and more. The engaging, leveled text supports life science curriculum.
Exploring the diverse world of bees, this book delves into their classification and unique behaviors. Readers will discover various bee families and groups, gaining insights into their life cycles and ecological significance. The engaging content combines scientific themes with captivating facts, making it an informative resource for anyone interested in the fascinating lives of these essential pollinators.
What makes a spider a spider? What are some of the most common and interesting spiders from around the world? This book teaches readers all about spiders, while highlighting some specific spider families and groups. In this fascinating book you can also learn about key scientific themes such as classification, animal behaviour and life cycles.
Engaging early readers in preK-2, this book explores the fundamental concepts of light and its significance in daily life. It covers topics such as the origins of light, the mechanics of sight, and the phenomenon of light bouncing. With carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs vetted by Smithsonian experts, it enhances understanding through additional facts and graphic organizers like charts and graphs, making complex physics concepts accessible and enjoyable for young learners.
Engaging early readers in grades preK-2, this book introduces the concept of energy and its significance in daily life. It covers what energy is, its sources, and various forms, using accessible text and vibrant photographs vetted by Smithsonian experts. The content is enhanced with additional facts and visual aids like charts and graphs, making complex physics concepts easier to understand for young learners.
Exploring the diverse world of beetles, this book delves into the characteristics that define them and showcases notable beetle families from various regions. Readers will gain insights into scientific themes like classification, animal behavior, and life cycles, making it both educational and engaging. The content is designed to spark curiosity about these intriguing insects and their ecological significance.
What makes a butterfly a butterfly? This book teaches readers all about butterflies, while highlighting some specific butterfly families and groups. In this fascinating book you can also learn about key scientific themes such as classification, animal behaviour and life cycles.
Did you know that electric eels can make 800 volts of electricity? Meet giant arapaimas, hungry piranhas, and other fascinating fish at the Smithsonian National Zoo in these first books reviewed by Smithsonian experts. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos
Filled with car-friendly snack recipes, engaging activities, and entertaining games, this book offers a perfect companion for road trips. The projects are designed to be simple enough to do while seated, ensuring that travel time becomes enjoyable and fun. Whether you're looking to satisfy hunger or keep passengers entertained, this guide provides a variety of options to enhance your journey.