Why would anyone want to raise pigeons? Readers might be surprised to find out just how useful they can be. Pigeons are fast and clever fliers. During World Wars I and II, they were used as a means of communication. Today, homing pigeons, or racing pigeons, are specially bred for their great speed and homing instinct. With this fun and informative book, readers will learn what is needed to raise pigeons and learn how these intelligent birds are trained....

This revised edition surveys key aspects of elephants, describing the massive mammals’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have long trunks.

Meet the amazing waddling penguins! Introduce elementary kids to these flightless birds and their lives in the wild. Penguins are a bit clumsy on land, but their flippers help them fly through the water. An end folk tale from South America shares why emperor penguins are said to be so big.

Meet the colorful parrot! Introduce elementary kids to these amazing birds and their lives in the wild. Parrots have beauty and brains. Some can even talk! With more than 300 kinds around the world, these birds come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Readers explore different habitats of parrots, their colorful feathers, what sounds they make, and much more. An end folk tale from Asia shares why some parrots can copy what people say.

This revised edition surveys key aspects of chimpanzees, describing these intelligent primates' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why chimpanzees do not have tails.

Two young children pay a visit to Halmoni (grandmother in Korean), only to discover she's not home. As they search for her, noticing animal tracks covering the floor, they discover a window, slightly ajar, new to their grandmother's home. Their curiosity gets the best of them, and they crawl through and discover an unfamiliar fantastical world, and their adventure begins. As they continue to search for their grandmother and solve the mystery of...

Bunjitsu is not just about kicking, hitting, and throwing. It is about finding ways NOT to kick, hit, and throw. Meet Isabel. She is the BEST bunjitsu artist in her school. She can throw farther, kick higher, and hit harder than any bunny else. But her strongest weapon is her mind! Whether she's outsmarting pirates or overpowering huge bears, she is always one step ahead of the pack. Hop along for the ride as Isabel's wisdom prevails in one humorous...

The giant wings of an albatross stretch out wide as it flies. Whoosh! The huge seabird glides gracefully over the ocean for days on end. Everything from its bones to its bill is perfect for life above the waves. Learn all about this awesome animal.

Hedgehog and Mutty live on a teeny-tiny island, just the two of them. Until a storm comes, and carries Mutty away. As Hedgehog searches for her friend, she meets a wiggly mole, a wordy owl, a curmudgeonly beaver, a treasure-hunting hen and her scatterbrained chicks, and a girl who's new to the neighborhood, Annika Mae. There's nothing that can stop these eight from finding Mutty, but along the way, they discover something even more important: each...

This book introduces readers to the life cycle, behavior, physical characteristics, and habitat of ducks. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...