Animal Q & A

Aligned with the Common Core's standards of promoting the independent reading and comprehension of informative texts, this book uses a question/answer format for maximum simplicity and appeal. The differences between monkeys and apes, unique traits and behaviors of a variety of species, and mini-activities have been carefully combined to create a winning-and educational-mix that will delight young readers.

Why did the frog cross the road? There are a million responses to that question, but it's about time to skip the punch lines and finally get the real answer. Reptiles of all kinds-snakes, lizards, and amphibians-get the third degree in this volume that slithers, swims, and hops to the startling life science facts behind all the questions young readers may ask.

How big is a baby whale? Why do dolphins leap out of the water? Which whale changes color as it grows up? No question will have to go unanswered with this collection of facts about whales and dolphins. The included mini-activities will supplement the learning experience by providing an additional way students can interact with the informational text.

Are there really millions of different kinds of bugs? Can spiders spit? How many wasps can be in a single wasps' nest? The answers to these questions, and many others, will captivate readers even as it makes their skin crawl.

A puma may not be able to roar like a lion, but it can make ear-splitting screams just as terrifying as a lion's roar. Learn all about lions, pumas, tigers, African servals, and more with this high-energy Q-and-A formatted text that will fascinate even reluctant readers.

The ocean is home to hundreds of different kinds of sharks, and the diversity among these species is incredible. So, where can an early reader start when learning about them? Right here! The fastest, biggest, and most unusual sharks are featured to showcase some of the ocean's most intriguing inhabitants in a straightforward question-and-answer format.