"Engaging images accompany information about Costa Rica. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how flamingos get their pink feathers, as well as how they live and behave in their flocks. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about flamingos and their unique color. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Flamingos also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table...

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how mandrills get their colorful rumps and faces and how their colors help them attract mates, establish rank in their troops, and camouflage in their forested homes. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about mandrills, their habitat, behaviors, and science behind their amazing, bright colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity...

"In this book, early fluent readers will discover how blue-footed boobies get their distinctive color. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about these amazing animals. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity helps children learn more. Blue-Footed Boobies also features reading tips for teachers and parents,...

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how goldfinches get their colorful feathers and beaks and how their colors help them attract mates, camouflage, and communicate. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about goldfinches, their habitat, behaviors, and science behind their amazing, bright colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to...

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the markings and colors of mandarinfish and how these fish live in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about mandarinfish and the science behind their amazing colors and patterns. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about mandarinfish...

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how poison frogs use varying bright colors to both warn predators and camouflage themselves in the rain forest. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about poison frogs, their habitat, behaviors, unique life cycle, and science behind their amazing, bright colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity...

Expore the life of one of Colonial America's most fascinating citizens and scientific pioneer, Benjamin Franklin. Discover what it might have been like to be a young person during the eighteenth century, when work and entertainment looked much diferent from today. Includes hands-on activities. A science biography that examines the life and work of Ben Franklin and offers kids the opportunity to make their own designs and inventions with hands-on...