Grades 3 - 7

With a nearly 12-foot wingspan, the largest flying bird on Earth is quite a sight as it soars over the ocean. But the albatross has very few muscles in its wings and makes it tens of… More →

A guide dog and its handler are a well-trained team—four paws padding down the street next to two feet. The furry worker starts, stops, and turns in sync with its owner. It acts as eyes to… More →

What’s better than hugging a furry, four-legged friend when you’re feeling down? Everyone feels sad, scared, or lonely from time to time. Therapy dogs comfort people who need it. Learn all… More →

Strong, smart, and with super sniffers, these K-9 soldiers are reporting for duty. Military dogs help catch enemies and keep their fellow soldiers safe when it comes time for battle. Learn… More →

It sniffs with a snout pressed close to the ground, smelling for a tasty treat. After a quick scratch of the ground with sharp claws, the armadillo's tongue does the rest of the work to… More →

Nostrils that can close in a sandstorm, wide feet that won’t sink in the sand, and—of course—a signature fat-storing hump make the camel perfectly comfortable in it’s less than hospitable… More →

Sniff, sniff! A police officer with four legs is on the hunt. Police dogs help keep our communities safe. They can track down missing people and help guard our playgrounds and parks. Learn… More →

From opening doors and detecting seizures, to leading people who are blind and hearing for people who are deaf, services dogs are with their handlers through it all. These hardworking dogs… More →

From peanuts to oncoming seizures and changes in blood sugar, medical detection dogs can smell it all. These doggy doctors use their super sniffers to keep people safe and give them more… More →

Bright orange fish bob in the water, darting in and out of scary stinging tentacles. But it’s okay—clown fish are covered in mucus that protects them from the poison that coats their anemone… More →

Whether it’s there’s an avalanche, a mudslide, or a collapsed building, you can bet four paws will help dig through the debris to find people who are trapped. Search and Rescue dogs respond… More →

In this series, readers will learn about animals that are adorable, weird, and especially awesome! Eye-catching photos closely align with clear, descriptive text to take readers into the wold More →