Small for his age but artistically talented, twelve-year-old Jeremy Thatcher unknowingly buys a dragon's egg.

Daniel Funk, who lives with three sisters, his mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, has always wanted a brother, and when he suddenly shrinks to the size of a toe, he discovers that he has a twin brother who is the same size.

In a society that allows families to have only two children, a group of third-borns tries to save themselves and others like them. Fifth in the series.

This title introduces readers to beetles. Different types of beetles are examined such as the titan, goliath, ironclad, Hercules, and blister beetles, as are fireflies and ladybugs. Pest beetles such as the emerald ash borer and weevils are also included. Readers will learn about each beetles's body including all the parts of its head, thorax, and abdomen. Where each beetle can be found is covered, as are which beetles you can eat! Xreme facts provide...

This title introduces readers to flies. Different types of flies are examined such as houseflies, blowflies, craneflies, deer and horse flies, tsetse flies, mosquitos, robber flies, and tacinid flies. Readers will learn about each fly's body including all the parts of its head, thorax, and abdomen. The contributions of flies in medicine is introduced, including maggot therapy. Where each fly can be found is covered, as is at which life stage a fly...

This title introduces readers to bees and wasps. Different types of bees and wasps are examined such as social and solitary bees and social, solitary, aggressive, and paralyzing wasps. Readers will learn about each insect's body including all the parts of its head, thorax, and abdomen, and will also discover which bees and wasps can deliver a venomous or paralyzing sting. Where each bee or wasp can be found is covered, and the contributions of bees...

Introduces readers to different types of ants such as venomous, biting, jumping, trap-building, super colony, and invading.

This title introduces young readers to the marlin, also known as the "Gladiator Of the Sea." Easy-to-read text examines the marlin's habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the marlin's color, size, and shape. The fish's anatomy is examined, especially the bill and its role in a marlin's hunting and diet. Marlin prey is discussed, as are the marlin's predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index...

Meet the monstrous Spotted Hyena as it wanders the African plains! This book introduces the unique features of this wild animal including habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, threats, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a food chain diagram. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title introduces young readers to the catfish, the fish with whiskers! Easy-to-read text examines the catfish's habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the catfish's color, size, and shape. The fish's anatomy is examined, as are its keen senses and their roles in hunting and defense. Catfish prey is discussed, as are the catfish's predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability...