Marie Pearson

Deep in Loch Ness, stories of a mysterious underwater creature bubble to the surface. Learn more about the origin of this water-bound monster.

Introduces readers to the lives of different raptor species and how they help their environments. Learn about their role in the food web and how their actions benefit animals. Additional features include an infographic showing how ants affect their ecosystems, a glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of Bulldogs. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

In this book, readers explore how dogs help farmers and ranchers move animals, as well as the skills and training this work requires. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades...

Explores the similarities between dolphins and porpoises, and how to tell them apart. Discover how traits like body shape, nose size, and dorsal fin shape can be used to identify these underwater mammals. Additional features include a side-by-side comparison of the animals, an activity encouraging readers to demonstrate their knowledge, a phonetic glossary, sources for further reading, an introduction to the author, and an index. Is that a llama or...

This book examines Earth's amphibians, highlighting a diverse selection of 22 notable species from around the world. A blend of narrative text, authoritative nonfiction content, fact boxes, and vivid photos bring these amazing amphibians to life.

Cats communicate with each other and with humans using behavior. Cat Behavior explains how cats use sounds, body language, and more to show how they are feeling. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint...

In this book, readers explore how dogs act in films and videos, as well as the skills and training this work requires. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are...

Dogs communicate with each other and with humans using behavior. Dog Behavior explains how dogs use sounds, body language, and more to show how they are feeling. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint...

Explores the similarities between leopards and cheetahs, and how to tell them apart. Discover how traits like size, fur patterns, and hunting practices can be used to identify these big cats. Additional features include a side-by-side comparison of the animals, an activity encouraging readers to demonstrate their knowledge, a phonetic glossary, sources for further reading, an introduction to the author, and an index. Is that a llama or an alpaca?...