Describes mummies, both natural and man-made.

Looks at dolphins as wild mammals and discusses the need to preserve their natural environment.

Collects facts about cheetahs, describing their physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitat; and includes photographs.

Introduces facts about the planets, distinguishing between the inner, gas, and dwarf planets, and discusses how scientists learn about the planets and outer space.

Provides facts about tigers, such as their habitat, talents, and feeding habits.

Describes how predators hunt, raise their young, and contribute to the food chain.

"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"--

"This Level 2 reader features popular and lesser-known animal species that call the ice-covered Arctic home, including hares and ptarmigans, arctic foxes, wolves, gulls, and seals. Living on land, in the ocean, or on the coasts, these animals have clever ways to survive. Engaging photos that show the animals in their habitat add context, making learning fun. Level 2 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for kids ready to read on their...