Books in All Aboard Science Reader: Station Stop 2 series

Level 3. This book features some of the most disgusting, far-out bugs on the planet. Learn how a scorpion uses its poison, discover how the jumping spider hunts, and more!

Introduces early readers to the world of bees through an examination of their life cycle, a look at how honey is produced, the hives in which they live, and more. Simultaneous.

Offering beginning astronomers all the knowledge that they need to get started, a beginning reader's introduction to stars combines fun illustrations with informative coverage of everything from the sun to the constellations. Simultaneous.

Provides the terrifying stories of real-life shark encounters as experienced by a pearl diver, a surfer, and a spear-fishing champion, as well as a collection of interesting facts regarding this powerful creature of the sea. Original.

Describes the physical characteristics, adaptations, and behavior of various animals that live in the arctic, including the polar bear, arctic fox, and arctic hare.

What's strong enough to smash atoms? What's able to power high speed trains? What can defy the force of gravity? It's in metals. It's in Earth. It's magnetism! Filled with interesting facts and easy at-home magnet experiments.

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Leapin' lizards! Kids have always been fascinated by reptiles, both living andextinct. Now, in our latest All Aboard Science Reader, they'll learn all about lizards that lived with the dinosaurs and still roam the earth today. With clear, simple text and bright, bold artwork, this Station Stop 2 Easy Reader is perfect for the home and classroom!

Did you know that flamingos use oil from a gland at the base of their tails to waterproof their feathers? Or that a flock of flamingos can include over 10,000 birds? Perfectly timed with the December 17, 2008, premiere of Disney?s The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos, kids will be eager for more flamingo facts!

Without electricity, life would be radically different. This book explains electricity and its natural counterpart, lightning. With fascinating facts, including ancient myths and early scientific experiments like Ben Franklin's famous kite-flying adventure, this subject is perfect for young readers who study electricity and lightning.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Shows curious young readers all the dolphin basics, especially about the ways they communicate with each other, as well as new information scientists are finding out about these fascinating creatures.

Hurricanes are in the news more than ever before. But how many kids really know the amazing science behind these spectacular and often deadly natural occurrences? Our newest All Aboard Science Reader offers tons of interesting information about the cause and effects of hurricanes alongside full-color photographs.