Lions: Big Cats of Africa


Book Description

Lions are big cats. They have tawny fur. Tawny means yellowish brown in color. Some lions have white fur on their stomachs and some lions have tawny fur on their stomachs. There are also a few lions that are all white. Lions also have a long tail. Their tail ends in a ball of fur. Scientists call the ball a tuft. The tuft on most lions is black. Learn what a lion looks like, where it lives, what it eats, who are their enemies, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 - 10 Reading Level 3.8 All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.




Polar Bears: Bears of Ice and Sea


Book Description

What two things does a polar bear like to do most of all? What is a polar bear's favorite food? How much does a baby polar bear weigh when it's born? How much does an adult polar bear weigh? Are polar bear babies born with fur? Learn the answers to these questions, and more. Find out what a polar bear looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. All measurements in American and metric. This Educational Version includes activities designed to reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.




Octopuses: Eight-Armed Wonders


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An octopus is an animal that lives in the sea. It has eight arms, a head and a body. It also has blue blood, and it squirts ink! This book will introduce you to octopuses and tell you many interesting facts about them, including: What are the two ways to say more than one octopus? What color is an octopus’ blood? What does an octopus eat? Can octopuses change their color? Find out what an octopus looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. This Educational Version includes activities designed to reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.




Zebras: Striped Horses of Africa


Book Description

Zebras are striped horses that live on the plains of Africa. How much do you know about them? Do you know: How do you tell how old a zebra is? What is a zebra’s favorite food? Do zebras eat meat? Who leads the herd when there is danger and they have to run? Find out what a zebra looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 to 10. All measurements in American and metric. This Educational Version includes activities designed to reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.




Roadrunners: Birds That Like To Run


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Beep-beep. It's a roadrunner. Or is it? Do roadrunners really go beep-beep? Can they really outrun a coyote? What is strange about a roadrunner’s feet? Can roadrunners fly? How fast can a roadrunner run? Let’s find out! Learn what a roadrunner looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 6 to 8. All measurements in American and metric. This Educational Version includes activities designed to reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.




Giraffes: Long-Necked Wonders


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The giraffe is that tallest animal alive today. A male giraffe can grow to be over 18 feet (5.5 metres) tall. That's taller than a two-story house! Giraffes look a bit like a horse with a stretched out neck and stretched out legs. They have long skinny legs and a very long neck. Their front legs are longer than their back legs. That is why their backs slope down toward their rump. Find out more about this wonderful animal and learn the answers to these questions: How thick is a giraffe’s skin? How many bones does a giraffe have in their neck? How big is a giraffe’s heart? What is different between the way a male giraffe eats and the way a female giraffe eats? What is strange about the way a giraffe walks? And many more! Learn what a giraffe looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 to 10 All measurements in American and metric. This Educational Version includes activities designed to reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.




Turkeys: Gobblers of the Americas


Book Description

You have seen them on your thanksgiving table, but what do you know about turkeys? OK, I don't mean that they taste good. What do you know about their lives? Turkeys might surprise you, especially the wild ones. Let me tell you about them. There are two main kinds of turkeys, wild turkeys and tame turkeys. There are many differences between the two kinds of turkeys. Wild turkeys look different from tame turkeys. The males will have dark feathers that shine in the sunlight. The feathers will even look like they change color. The feathers will shine red, green, copper, or even gold. Find out more about this amazing animal and learn the answers to these questions: Can turkeys fly? What are the differences between wild turkeys and tame turkeys? Where do wild turkeys sleep? What is a caruncle? What is a turkey spur and how long can it become? Learn what a turkey looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 to 10 All measurements in American and metric. This Educational Version includes activities designed to reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.




Armadillos: Animals That Wear Armor


Book Description

How would you like to live your life in a suit of armor? That is what an armadillo does. An armadillo is an animal that is covered in armor. It has bony plates around its body to protect it. The plates are hard, like a turtle's shell. The armadillo looks a bit like an anteater. That’s because it is a cousin of the anteater. Armadillos have very long noses. They use their nose to sniff out things. They like to sniff out insects and other good things to eat. They have a great sense of smell. Better than their nose is their ears. They have large, rounded ears that they can move back and forth. They can even turn them around. That way an armadillo can point its ears toward a sound. That lets them hear very well. Find out more about this wonderful animal and learn the answers to these questions: What do armadillos eat? What is their shell made out of? How do armadillos cross a river? How do armadillos help people? What human disease can armadillos catch? And many more! Learn what an armadillo looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 - 10 Reading Level 3.9 All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.




Sea Otters: Clowns of the Sea


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Sea otters are mammals that live in the sea. Sea otters have very cute faces. Their faces start out dark when the sea otter is a baby. The older a sea otter gets, the lighter its face gets. What else do you know about Sea Otters? Do you know: What is a sea otter’s junk food? How many hairs a sea otter has? Why sea otters always roll over in the water? What happens if you put a dry sea otter in water/ What sea otters keep in the pouch under their arm? And more! Learn what a sea otter looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 - 10 Reading Level 3.8 All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.




Rabbits: Fluffy Balls of Fur


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Rabbits are small, furry animals that live all over the world. Most rabbits like to live in groups called herds. Some rabbits like to live alone. They have an egg shaped body covered in very soft fur. Most rabbits have fur that is the color of the area they live in. This helps them to hide from their enemies. If they live among dirt and twigs, they will be brown or spotted. If they live in snow, they will be white. Some rabbits even change color. They will be brown in the summer and white in the winter. Rabbits have back legs that are much longer than their front legs. These back legs are very strong. They use their back legs to help them jump and to run fast. They also use them to kick in a fight. Their back legs are so strong that some rabbits can jump three or four times as high as they are. Find out more about this amazing animal and learn the answers to these questions: What are three things rabbits use their back legs for? What rabbit has the biggest ears? What are two things rabbits use their whiskers for? Can rabbits breathe through their mouth? Can rabbits swim? Learn what a rabbit looks like, where it lives, what it eats, who are their enemies, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 to 10 All measurements in American and metric. Educational Versions include exercises designed to meet Common Core standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.