Central Kansas Library System

An eel pokes its head out of the sand. This slippery sea creature is looking for food! When a tempting morsel swims by, the eel uses its two sets of jaw to clamp down on its latest meal. This title for beginning readers offers many fascinating facts about eels. Visuals of related animals teach about animal group classification. Zoomed-in photo bubbles with labels identify key body parts up close. Species spotlights offer range maps and conservation...

Sea otters have the thickest fur of any mammal in the world! It is so thick and compact that their skin never gets wet. Dense fur is essential for sea otters as they swim through frigid waters. This children's title tells how the smallest ocean mammal survives at sea. Visuals of related animals teach about animal group classification. Zoomed-in photo bubbles with labels identify key body parts up close. Species spotlights offer range maps and conservation...

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Newfoundland dogs. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Vultures are scavengers that will eat almost anything they can find! These birds of prey are able to feed on decaying meat and trash due to special acids in their digestive system that keep them from getting sick. This title uses captivating photos and engaging facts to take striving readers into the world of these bald birds.

The forked tailed of kites allow them to perform acrobatic twists, turns, and twirls to more easily track a meal. These agile fliers are not just hunters, though. They are known to scavenge the meals of larger predators, too. This title for striving readers explores kites' hunting and scavenging habits while incorporating engaging fun facts.

Owls are predators built to detect prey in the dark of night! Their ears become their eyes as papery feathers help them locate the direction of sounds, and noiseless flight then lets them swoop toward their prey undetected. Readers will learn about these unique birds of prey in this low-level title.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Saint Bernards. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

The earth is being destroyed, and the mortal population decimated, all in an attempt for the old gods to become relevant again. Eons ago, Zeus and the gods captured the four demi-gods of the elements-air, earth, fire and water. Now the minor gods have been let loose and are being forced to wreak havoc on the planet. Meris, half-god of the water, doesn't enjoy throwing tsunamis and flooding coastal towns and villages, destroying islands and taking...

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about gorillas and leopards. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7."--

Tigers and bears, oh my! These powerful predators each have terrifying traits that firmly place them at the top of the food chain. But what would happen in a matchup between the two of them? Reluctant readers can weigh each animal's advantages and compare.