Kari Schuetz

An owl has large eyes that work like a pair of binoculars. This, combined with excellent night vision and a rotating head, makes this raptor a skilled hunter. Beginning readers will have a hoot as they read about the unusual features of this bird of prey!

An eagle will soar to great heights to build its nest in a tall tree or high cliff. It needs a safe place to care for its eaglets until they are ready for flight. Young children will watch eaglets change from fluffy and flightless to deadly raptors!

African elephants can weigh as much as 16,000 pounds! If their size isn't enough to make them stand out, they also have huge ears, long trunks, and ivory tusks. This title will engage beginning readers as it explains how Earth's largest land mammals use their trunks to keep themselves cool.

Giant pandas are large bears that love to eat bamboo. Only found in small numbers in China, they are considered endangered animals. In this book, young readers will learn about the look, diet, and habits of these rare black and white bears.

Using their beaks, woodpeckers peck holes in trees to get at the insects inside. They also hammer to attract mates and declare their territory. This book will interest children as it presents the behaviors and physical features of these noisy birds.

"Simple text and full-color photographs introduce beginning readers to the sport of karate. Developed by literacy experts for students in grades two through five"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to clownfish and sea anemones. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

The second-largest country in South America, Argentina is known for its fertile plains, the rugged Andes Mountains, and the beautiful land of the Argentine Patagonia. The people of Argentina work on the land and in cities, enjoying music, dancing, and sports in their free time. Learn all about Argentine food, culture, and daily life in this informative title!

He created smiles that went on for miles by spending his time writing endless rhymes. Dr. Seuss has produced many American classics, including The Cat in the Hat, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, and Green Eggs and Ham. Learn all about one of the world's favorite doctors in this beginner book.

Toads are masters of self-defense. When they face predators, they have several survival strategies. They can ooze poison, puff up their bodies, or play dead! This book introduces young readers to toads-creatures with warty skin, long, sticky tongues, and a unique life cycle.