14 More Wacky Facts About Animals

14 More Wacky Facts About Animals
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 22
Release:
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

How far will an elephant walk in its lifetime? What happens if a seal eats a fish tail first? Which has more bones in its neck, an owl or a giraffe? What does a camel do with the fat in its hump? What happens to a hippo babies skin if it stay out in the sunshine? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this fun 15-minute book about animals, then surprise your family and friends with these strange facts. 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.

Totally Wacky Facts about Sea Animals

Totally Wacky Facts about Sea Animals
Author: Cari Meister
Publisher: Raintree
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2015-09-10
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1474705871

Did you know that a mantis shrimp can punch with the force of a 22-caliber bullet? Ever wonder hiw big a newborn blue whale is? Curious to know how long a whale shark actually is? Wacky, wild facts and a bright, bold design will keep struggling and reluctant readers wanting more!

14 More Absolutely Horrible, Gross, Disgusting Facts About Animals : A 15-Minute Book

14 More Absolutely Horrible, Gross, Disgusting Facts About Animals : A 15-Minute Book
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 50
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Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
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What?! You didn’t get enough gross and disgusting things that animals do in that last book? OK, here are some more of the best, or should we say the worst, things that animals do. Let’s see if you know the answers to these questions before you read them in this absolutely disgusting book. What do salamanders do after they shed their skin? How do giraffes clean their noses? How do barnacles eat? What do tamarinds do with cockroaches? What do hippos do with their poop? Discover these disgusting facts, and more in this 15-minute book. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. The Educational Version has activities that meet 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.

The Fascinating Animal Book for Kids

The Fascinating Animal Book for Kids
Author: Ginjer Clarke
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2020-01-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1646111508

From anglerfish to zebras, discover 500 awesome animal facts for kids ages 9 to 12. From frogs to foxes, scorpions and sharks, The Fascinating Animal Book for Kids has it all! This animal encyclopedia includes 500 amazing facts about animals that offer hours of engaging learning every boy and girl will love. Alongside full-color pictures on every page, find weird and wonderful details about Magnificent Mammals, Creepy Crawlies, Amazing Amphibians, Feathered Friends, and more. Great as a bedtime read or during the day, this standout among animal books for kids is ideal for any boy or girl who is wild about animals! Go beyond other animal books for kids with fantastic facts like: Today's golden hamsters are all descendants of a single hamster family that lived in Syria around 1930. Ant mimicking spiders pretend to be ants by raising two of their eight legs to look like ant antennae allowing them to eat the ants. A glass lizard looks like a snake, but it is actually a lizard with an extra-long tail—and no legs. When you're looking for a kid's book for ages 9-12, this is the perfect choice to learn about animals—and have a whole bunch of fun!

Weird and Wild Animal Facts

Weird and Wild Animal Facts
Author: Jessica Loy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre:
ISBN:

There are plenty of books about unusual animals. This is a book about fourteen well-known animals--kangaroos, hippos, giraffes--who all have unusual characteristics. For instance, did you know that a kangaroo's kick can be deadly, that a giraffe can clean its own ears with its tongue, or that a hippo has teeth as long as a child's arm? This accessible book, full of amazing photographs and easy-to-digest factoids, is perfect for animal lovers of all ages.

Meet the Zebra

Meet the Zebra
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 20
Release:
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

This book is a shortened version of our popular “Zebras: Striped Horses of Africa” and is intended for beginning readers. With only 1089 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the zebra. They will find out the answers to these questions: How do you tell how old a zebra is? Do zebras like to live with other animals? What is a zebra’s favorite food? When a zebra herd runs from danger, who leads the pack? How long after it is born does a zebra learn to run? And many more! Ages 5-8 Reading Level: 2.3 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.

The Case of the Grabbed Geocache

The Case of the Grabbed Geocache
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 18
Release:
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

“Today I need everyone to stay in the west play yard during recess. Which way is west?” Everyone looked at their compass. “That way!” several of the students yelled. “Good,” the teacher answered. “After lunch we’re going to go geocaching.” Who finds the geocache first? And are they cheating? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. Similar to the old Encyclopedia Brown mysteries, these short mysteries give kids all the clues they need to solve the mystery, before revealing the answer on the last page, helping kids learn common sense and attention to detail. Ages 8 and up. 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 also work well as hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

The Haunted Bicycle

The Haunted Bicycle
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 13
Release: 2015-01-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

I got my bike at a police auction. I thought it looked like a fantastic piece of machinery! The cops had said it was abandoned, but I couldn’t believe it! Why in the world would anyone abandon an incredible bike like this? A few days later I found out the answer to that question. Let me tell you what happened. Found out about this strange, terrifying bike in this scary ghost story. Ages 9 and up. 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. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

The Ghost of the Tree: A 15-Minute Ghost Story for Brave Souls

The Ghost of the Tree: A 15-Minute Ghost Story for Brave Souls
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 38
Release:
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

I had found it! This house was the perfect place to write the great American novel. I tumbled into bed, anxious to start the next day. Within half an hour, I was awake again. The sounds were back. I got up and peered out the window. That’s when I saw it. In the ghostly light of a half moon shining through the darkness, I saw a young girl chopping at the trunk of a huge oak tree behind the house. She was only about five or six years old, wearing a tattered dress that was soaked in the rain. The rain masked her tears, but I could see by the expression on her face that she was crying. With a small ax, that was more like a hatchet, she was chopping and chopping at the huge trunk of the tree. Why is the child chopping at the tree, and what secrets does it hold inside? Find out in this chilling ghost story. Ages 9 and up. Educational Versions have 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. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

The Case of the Pilfered Picnic: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery

The Case of the Pilfered Picnic: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 37
Release:
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

Jamie slid her bike to a stop and quickly put it into the bike rack. She had it locked up and was starting to look around before Kendall even came to a complete stop. He started to lock up his bike as she spotted Lisa. The girl was sitting on a park bench with tears rolling down her face. “Something’s wrong,” Jamie yelled as she hurried over. What is wrong, and can Kendall and Jamie fix it? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. Similar to the old Encyclopedia Brown series, kids get to test their wits and powers of observation against our detectives. These books help kids learn the vital skills of logic and attention to detail in a fun, easy way. Ages 8 and up. 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 also work well as hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.