Bizarre Science

Age Level: 10–14  Grade Level: 5–9

This five-book revised and updated series brings an entertaining look at bizarre science topics for reluctant readers. With lively text and full-color photographs, this series focuses on unusual animals, meat-eating plants, mummies, and killer rocks from space.

  • High-interest, bizarre science topics great for reluctant readers
  • New appealing design and color photos attract readers
  • Great introduction to fun science topics
  • Supports National Science Education Standards
  • 7 1/2” x 9”
  • 48pp.
  • Illus. with color photographs and illustrations
  • Contains chapter notes, a glossary, a further reading list and Internet addresses, and an index
  • Spring 2011
  • Series Lexile: 820
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Bloodsucking Creatures

Bloodsucking Creatures

Ron Knapp
When we think of bloodsuckers, we often imagine vampires like Count Dracula in scary movies. But what about the real bloodsuckers that creep, crawl, and fly all over the world? Mosquitoes love to feed on human blood...Read More

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ISBN: 978-0-7660-5577-3
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Bugged-Out Insects

Bugged-Out Insects

Margaret J. Anderson
What kind of insect would make its home in a pile of dung? Does a female praying mantis really eat its mate? Do house flies spit on your food? Author Margaret J. Anderson answers all of these questions in BUGGED-OUT INSECTS as she explores the weird behavior, habits, and characteristics of insects...Read More

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ISBN: 978-0-7660-5567-4
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Doomsday Rocks From Space

Doomsday Rocks From Space

Margaret Poynter
What happened to the dinosaurs? Scientific evidence suggests that a giant asteroid crashed into Earth 65 million years ago, killing off the dinosaurs. This doomsday rock could have changed the course of life on Earth...Read More

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ISBN: 978-0-7660-5466-0
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Mummy Secrets Uncovered

Mummy Secrets Uncovered

Ron Knapp
How does a dead body become a mummy? Can you see a woman’s tattoos after she has been buried for 2,500 years? Can we find out what games a young king played 3,000 years ago by searching his tomb? When scientists uncover a mummy buried in the snow or in a tomb in Egypt, it is amazing what information can be revealed...Read More

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ISBN: 978-0-7660-4839-3
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Weird Meat-Eating Plants

Weird Meat-Eating Plants

Nathan Aaseng
A small fly buzzes around a plant with beautiful white flowers looking for a sweet snack of nectar. Slowly, the fly finds what it wants, and lands on the plant’s bright red leaves. Suddenly, as the fly enjoys its meal, the leaf snaps shut...Read More

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ISBN: 978-0-7660-4527-9
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