Lela Nargi

Karl is an Abyssinian ground hornbill with a special challenge. His lower bill had broken off and made eating difficult. Karl did a great job of adapting and finding new ways to eat, but he wasn't getting all the food he needed. His zookeepers at the National Zoo and friends at the Smithsonian Institute wanted to help. Could an old bird skeleton and a 3-D printer give Karl a new beak? Karl's new adventure was about to begin

Rumble and mumble. Trumpet and stomp Meet Kamala, Rani, Bozie, Swarna, and Spike These busy Asian elephants have formed a family at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Discover a day in the life of this elephant herd, how keepers interact with them, and how this work helps wild elephants thousands of miles away. Created in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, this fact-filled picture book will help young learners get to know these incredible creatures.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about forest biomes, the important role they play on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define them. Bright, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about forests. Infographics aid understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about forest biomes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Forest Biomes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Forest Biomes is part of Jump 's Exploring Biomes series.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about desert biomes, the important role they play on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define them. Bright, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about deserts. Infographics aid understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about desert biomes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Desert Biomes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Desert Biomes is part of Jump 's Exploring Biomes series.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about tundra biomes, the important role they play on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define them. Bright, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about tundras. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about tundra biomes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Tundra Biomes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Tundra Biomes is part of Jump 's Exploring Biomes series.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about marine biomes, the important role they play on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define them. Bright, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the oceans that make up marine biomes. Infographics aid understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about marine biomes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Marine Biomes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Marine Biomes is part of Jump 's Exploring Biomes series.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about desert biomes, the important role they play on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define them. Bright, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about deserts. Infographics aid understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about desert biomes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Desert Biomes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Desert Biomes is part of Jump 's Exploring Biomes series.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about freshwater biomes, the important role they play on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define them. Bright, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the lakes, streams, and rivers that make up freshwater biomes. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about freshwater biomes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Freshwater Biomes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Freshwater Biomes is part of Jump 's Exploring Biomes series.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about freshwater biomes, the important role they play on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define them. Bright, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the lakes, streams, and rivers that make up freshwater biomes. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about freshwater biomes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Freshwater Biomes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Freshwater Biomes is part of Jump 's Exploring Biomes series.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about grassland biomes, the important role they play on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define them. Bright, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about grasslands. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about grassland biomes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Grassland Biomes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Grassland Biomes is part of Jump 's Exploring Biomes series.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about marine biomes, the important role they play on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define them. Bright, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the oceans that make up marine biomes. Infographics aid understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about marine biomes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Marine Biomes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Marine Biomes is part of Jump 's Exploring Biomes series.

Filled with more than 150 beautiful, crystal-clear photos and bee fun facts, The Book of Bees is the ultimate guide for kids to explore the lives of these stunning insects and learn about their critical role in fostering a sustainable, healthy Earth. Did you know there are blue bees and green bees? Or that one species of bee nests in snail shells? Or that many bees don't live in hives? With more than 20,000 species of bees worldwide, there's more to bees than just honey! The Book of Bees gives curious kids a close-up view of busy buzzers from around the world. From the familiar Western honeybee to the extra-large Himalayan giant honeybee and Australia's vibrant neon cuckoo bee, these pages are packed with detailed photos and fascinating facts on more than 50 species of bees. In-depth species profiles help you identify bees, learn about bee-havior, and find your favorites! And special features examine topics like hive life, nest cells, and other pollinators. The world of bees is exciting and surprising-and The Book of Bees will leave you buzzing!

Does life exist somewhere other than Earth? How many planets are outside our galaxy? What happens when stars crash into each other? For a long time, people believed Earth was the only planet in the galaxy. Now we know the universe is much bigger. Budding astronomers will learn all about planets, stars and galaxies, from what’s already known to what scientists are still hoping to find out.

What are constellations? Who named them? Where can they be found? Ancient peoples believed constellations held clues to the future. These groupings of stars helped farmers plant crops and sailors find their way home. Budding astronomers will learn all about constellations, including the history of studying the stars, how today’s constellations were named and how constellations help today’s astronomers.

Has the universe always existed? Scientists have looked further into space and discovered the galaxies moving. Were they once closer together? If scientists look far enough, can they discover where our universe started? Budding astronomers will learn all about the universe in this in-depth look at space science.

Does life exist somewhere other than Earth? How many planets are outside our galaxy? What happens when stars crash into each other? For a long time, people believed Earth was the only planet in the galaxy. Now we know the universe is much bigger. Budding astronomers will learn all about planets, stars, and galaxies, from what's already known to what scientists are still hoping to find out.

What are constellations? Who named them? Where can they be found? Ancient peoples believed constellations held clues to the future. These groupings of stars helped farmers plant crops and sailors find their way home. Budding astronomers will learn all about constellations, including the history of studying the stars, how today's constellations were named, and how constellations help today's astronomers.

Has the universe always existed? Scientists have looked further into space and discovered the galaxies moving. Were they once closer together? If scientists look far enough, can they discover where our universe started? Budding astronomers will learn all about the universe in this in-depth look at space science.

Does life exist somewhere other than Earth? How many planets are outside our galaxy? What happens when stars crash into each other? For a long time, people believed Earth was the only planet in the galaxy. Now we know the universe is much bigger. Budding astronomers will learn all about planets, stars, and galaxies, from what's already known to what scientists are still hoping to find out.

What are constellations? Who named them? Where can they be found? Ancient peoples believed constellations held clues to the future. These groupings of stars helped farmers plant crops and sailors find their way home. Budding astronomers will learn all about constellations, including the history of studying the stars, how today's constellations were named, and how constellations help today's astronomers.