Language Arts

The English mastiff is the heaviest dog in the world. An adult mastiff tips the scales at more than 250 pounds (113 kg)--as much as a refrigerator! For thousands of years, English mastiffs… More →

When there's a nip in the air, kids will want to turn to the warm and satisfying treats in Fall Shakes to Harvest Bakes. Young chefs have their pick of delicious recipes, such as Pumpkin… More →

Could half-human, half-ape creatures really roam the Himalayan Mountains and the forests of North America? If tales of Bigfoot, Yeti, and Sasquatch are just stories, why do so many people… More →

After a jaguar mother gives birth to her cubs in a hidden den, she fiercely protects them for many months. So begins the life of a baby jaguar. In this coming-of-age introduction to the… More →

A mother kinkajou finds a spot in the hollow of a tree to give birth to her baby. She carefully watches over her little one for up to two weeks, until the tiny, raccoon-like animal can open… More →

Just how large is the world's largest octopus? With its arms outstretched, an adult giant Pacific octopus is about as long as a minivan. On top of that, it can weigh a whopping 100 pounds (45 More →

A mother giant river otter leaves the water and finds an underground den to give birth to her babies. After a month, the young ones come out of the den to begin their lives in the outside… More →

The king cobra is so big that it is about as long as a pickup truck. As if that weren't scary enough, it can also produce enough poison to kill 20 elephants! Steer clear of this slithering… More →

Could a spirit of the dead really come back to haunt the living? If tales of ghosts are just fictional stories, why do so many people report seeing these supernatural beings? What would it be More →

How large is the world's biggest bunny? A Flemish giant rabbit weighs 20 pounds (9 kg)--as much as two cats. The supersized rabbits were first raised in a region called Flanders, which is now More →

After quarterback Drew Brees suffered a devastating injury on the field in 2005, fans wondered whether he'd be able to make a comeback. Not only did Drew bounce back, he came back stronger… More →

How large is the giant weta? This enormous grasshopper weighs about as much as three full-grown mice and grows to be 4 inches (10 cm) long! These long-legged insects are so heavy that they… More →