The word Croatoan carved onto a post and the letters “CRO” scratched onto a tree. What do these two clues reveal about Roanoke’s missing English colonists? Interested students can sort through possible answers in this read that begins as a history lesson and ends as an unsolved mystery.
The wild reputation of Bodie was unmatched in the Old West. The California gold-mining town attracted a rough crowd. Bodie had gamblers, drinkers, gunslingers, and robbers all after riches. This high-interest children’s title includes a wealth of information about the gold rush that once made Bodie a “get rich” destination.
Hailing from the island of Madagascar, these bugs are unique. Complete with horns for courting and holes for hissing, the roaches are sure to creep you out. Thankfully, hissing cockroaches keep to their forest floor and do not disturb homes. Find out more facts in this fun title for young readers.
Unlike the name suggests mealworms are not worms. These insects are the larvae of darkling beetles! In this early stage of life, mealworms clean up after others. They scavenge for leftovers, and eat, eat, eat! This fact-filled title is sure to satisfy the beginning readers’ appetite for all that is creepy and crawly.
These critters inhabit the dark, damp corners of the world. They live underneath rocks, logs, and leaves. When disturbed, you may see a wave-like motion of legs, or perhaps smell the disgusting odor as they curl into a ball. Learn all the facts of this invertebrate in this beginner book.
Packed with less of a punch than a tiny honeybee, tarantula bites are merely harmless to humans. Their large, fuzzy bodies and legs send some squirming, but these bugs are misunderstood. Get educated on the life of these spiders in this title that will have emergent readers crawling for more!
Scorpions are about as adaptable as they come. Able to slow its metabolism rate, they can survive on one meal per year if food is scarce. Such skill promotes survival in even the toughest environments. Emergent readers will be hungry for more bug books after engaging with this title.
This one-hundred-legged insect has been around for nearly 400 million years. Creepy crawly centipedes share roots with lobsters, shrimp, and crayfish. Scurry along in this informative title for beginning readers.
Much like ants, termites live a busy life. Given a certain role within the colony, each bug is a contributor. Feeding on dead plant matter, rotten soil and wood, these insects help the circle of life. Read all about what it is to be a termite in this beginner book.
Beware of their bite! Equipped to harm plants, animals, and people, fire ants are aggressive. Victims will tell you their bite stings and leaves a noticeable mark. Anything that disturbs a fire ant’s mound will be attacked. Learn all about these busy workers in this interesting title for young students.
Before cows make milk, they drink it. Young babies often down two full gallons a day! In this book, take a trip to the countryside to see cute calves quenching their thirst and more in the pasture and the barn. Will you find a calf with a milk mustache?
“Achoo” is the sound of a stuffy nose, or is it? It is not uncommon for baby goats to sneeze during playtime. So does that mean that “achoo” is actually the sound of fun for goat kids? Open this book to get a glimpse of young goats climbing, jumping, and head-butting their way to a good time.
