National Geographic Society (U.S.)

Discusses the structures built by many different kinds of animals for protection, food gathering, storage, and nesting.

Get ready to sink your teeth into more epic animal matchups in this exciting sequel to Animal Smackdown, where even more awesome creature contenders go head-to-head to see who reigns supreme! A great white shark vs. a saltwater crocodile battling it out for fiercest predator? An elephant vs. a bottlenose dolphin in a battle of smarts? An arctic fox vs. a sea otter getting into fisticuffs for fluffiest critter? Wait till you get the 360-degree lowdown...

In this level 1 reader, young readers will explore the feathery world of adorable owls. Follow these curious-looking creatures through their wooded habitats, learn how owls raise their young, hunt, and protect themselves. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading.

Features some of the world's most transformative locales, from Norway's western fjords and Cambodia's Angkor Wat to Kyoto's Moss Garden and the urban surprises of Denver, Pittsburgh, and Vancouver.

Introduces the world of visual illusion describing the workings of the eye-brain system and how different types of illusions occur. Intriguing optical illusions demonstrate how the eye can be fooled.

Brief text and photographs present the physical characteristics and behavior of various kinds of wild cats.

Discusses important archaeological finds from Pueblo Indian culture and reveals how archaeologists use the latest technology to discover clues to its ancient civilization.