The Grossest Animals on Earth

The Grossest Animals on Earth invites young readers to discover the fascinating world of creatures with revolting habits, bizarre defense mechanisms, and stomach-turning appearances that help them survive in the wild. Developing readers strengthen their decoding skills through carefully crafted text that emphasizes r-controlled vowels, complemented by eye-catching photography and intriguing facts about these surprisingly remarkable animals. Nonfiction features including 'Did You Know?' fact boxes, a glossary, and an index enhance comprehension while building essential literacy skills. In the Sea
In the Air
On the Land
The Circle of Life
R-Controlled Vowel Word Lists
Glossary
Index Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Table of contents The Read and Explore! series invites young readers on a thrilling journey through the world's most fascinating phenomena, remarkable engineering feats, and extraordinary experiences--all while reinforcing essential phonics skills. Each volume combines lively photographs, engaging infographics, and carefully sequenced text to support developing readers as they build literacy confidence through high-interest nonfiction. Additional features include author biographies, 'Did You Know?' fact boxes, word lists highlighting specific spelling patterns, and research tools such as phonetic glossaries and indexes that enhance comprehension and encourage critical thinking.