Provides information about mummies, explaining the natural and man-made processes by which they are created, discussing why the Egyptians made mummies, examining mummies around the world.

Photographs and text introduce young readers to snakes and provide information on behavior, physical characteristics, habitat, and other related topics.

Explores the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and habits of bats, with photographs and a learning activity.

Learn about the tranquil and mysterious sea turtle and how they swim long distances searching for food and a mate.

Introduces readers to lizards, looking at what they have in common, as well as some of the special traits and abilities that individual species have.

An introduction to rocks and minerals including how they are formed.

An introduction to some of the weirdest creatures that live in the ocean including anglerfish, lionfish, and hagfish.

"Secret life of predators, as seen on the National Geographic Channel"--Cover.

These heartwarming stories of animal babies, rescued and nursed back to health by humans, will pull at the heart strings and make kids realize there's a survivor inside all of us. This reader is illustrated with adorable photographs that document these animals' recoveries. The carefully written text guarantees a successful and rewarding reading experience for level 1 readers--