Dana Fleming

Honey bees collect pollen and nectar from hundreds of flowers a day. This helps flowers s...

Ladybugs don’t have spots all their lives, and some never have spots. Not a plant-e...

These unique insects get their name from the position in which they hold their front legs...

African elephants can weigh as much as 16,000 pounds! If their size isn't enough to make ...

Alligators often lurk in swampy waters. They poke their eyes, ears, and nostrils out of t...

When confronted by other predators, cheetahs opt for flight over fight. You would, too, i...

Giant pandas are large bears that love to eat bamboo. Only found in small numbers in Chin...

Giraffes are the tallest land mammals on Earth! They're tall enough to reach the leaves o...

The way a gorilla moves is called knuckle-walking. This is because the animal puts pressu...

Did you know that a group of lions is called a pride? Have you heard that lions work toge...

Polar bears have thick fur and plenty of fat to keep them warm in their arctic homes. The...

A rhinoceros is always ready for a fight! One or two horns protrude from its head. These ...

Tigers are ferocious cats that hunt large prey and aggressively defend their territory. U...

When nighttime comes, bats fly out of trees, caves, and barns to begin their hunt. Some m...

Bears are large, tough animals. They can be quite intimidating when seen up close! This t...

An eagle will soar to great heights to build its nest in a tall tree or high cliff. It ne...

When a predator is near, an opossum will likely do one of two things. It will try to scar...

An owl has large eyes that work like a pair of binoculars. This, combined with excellent ...

Porcupines have three kinds of hair: fur, guard hairs, and quills. Fur keeps these rodent...

A rabbit’s teeth never stop growing. A rabbit needs to continually eat and chew to ...

Have you ever smelled the scent of a skunk? There is a reason other animals stay away fro...

Snakes come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some are only a few feet long, while others...

Using their beaks, woodpeckers peck holes in trees to get at the insects inside. They als...

Airplanes come in all shapes and sizes, from small to jumbo. Some airplanes can fly as fa...

These huge trucks move, carry, and dump big loads of earth. There are different kinds of ...

A new road needs to be built, but first a grader must flatten the dirt underneath. A grad...

Pop a wheelie! Motorcycles are exciting vehicles used for many purposes from traveling to...

Why do police cars patrol the streets? Police cars help police officers fight crime and s...

Did you know that some big trucks have 18 wheels? All different kinds of trucks travel th...

Fall signals the end of summer and the coming of winter. Changing colors, falling leaves,...

Spring brings new life and warmth to the world. Longer days and blooming flowers lead us ...

Long, hot days, thunderstorms, and outdoor activities signal the beginning of summer. Ani...

Winter brings ice, snow, and cold temperatures. Some animals hibernate while others chang...

Weighing in at more than 400 pounds, anacondas are the world’s heaviest snakes! Thi...

Boa constrictors slither around smelling for prey with their forked tongues. Eager studen...

With threatening hoods and fangs full of venom, cobras are powerful predators able to par...

Living in parts of the Eastern United States, copperheads are named after the orange-brow...

Cottonmouths are named after the white color inside of their mouths. They open their mout...

Reaching speeds of up to 12 miles per hour, mambas are considered the world’s faste...

Pythons can measure up to 30 feet long! Students will explore how pythons look, the envir...

Constantly growing, rattlesnakes are often shedding their skin and gaining new rattles on...

Sea snakes are skilled underwater breathers able to spit out stored saltwater with their ...

Sidewinders leave J-shaped tracks when they slither through the deserts of the Southweste...

Bear cubs are born in a den while their mother bear is in hibernation. Young students wil...

A bunny’s teeth never stop growing throughout its life. Kids will follow bunnies as...

After birth, it takes a kitten between seven and ten days to open its eyes. Soon after th...

Puppies are born with a fully developed sense of smell. Get a first look at how these lov...

Did you know not all clouds are white? Green clouds can form and signal severe storms and...

Lightning can strike trees and jump between clouds! Young readers will learn how lightnin...

Farmers need just the right amount of rain for their fields. Too little or too much can d...