Showing results for "Life" in Nature

The ocean is salty and can be warm or cold. It covers 70 percent of the Earth and is my home. I love to hunt and eat fish but am not an octopus. I am a graceful swimmer and can jump out of the water but am not a dolphin. What animal am I? Use the clues and guess!

Blue whales are the largest animals to ever have lived on Earth! But they are often hidden from human eyes deep beneath ocean waves. Find out their secrets and get all the facts about these majestic water mammals.

From butterflies to sunflowers, each living thing follows a life cycle. Uncover the facts of both animal and plant life cycles, and learn how people's actions can impact them.

Do you know how many animals live in the Amazonian rainforest? Learn about the different predators and prey that coexist and depend on one another to survive. See how all life within a rainforest serves different roles and leads to a successful ecosystem.

¡Hola! Soy un gran tiburón blanco. No te espantes por mis dientes filosos. Comencé la vida siendo mucho más pequeñito, ¡al igual que tú! Aprende más sobre el ciclo de mi vida desde que era una cría hasta ser el mayor depredador del mar.

I live in a den and hunt my prey with venom. Zoom with me across the sea. I am a common octopus, and I have lots of things to show you!

¡Hola! Soy un roble. Aprende más sobre el ciclo de mi vida desde bellotita chiquita hasta árbol grande y bello.

Why should you care about climate change? Weather affects your everyday life and climate change can have major impacts. Discover how scientists study climate change, what current research shows, and what you can do to reverse its effects.

How long do butterflies live? What are baby frogs called? Listeners will learn the answers to these questions and more in this engaging series about the life cycles of different animals. This series about animals growing up is a great choice for growing listeners!

Lizards bask in the desert heat. Mountain goats climb to the highest peak. This series introduces children to animals from a variety of ecosystems while providing a fun and supportive listening experience. Repetitive text patterns feature high-frequency vocabulary and familiar content words further facilitate understanding.

Hi, there! I'm a dandelion. You might see me everywhere, but have you ever stopped to think about how I got there? Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a tiny little seed to a bold, beautiful flower.

Hi, there! I'm an oak tree. You might see me everywhere, but have you ever stopped to think about how I got there? Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a tiny little acorn to a big, beautiful tree.

Exploring life on Earth has never been simpler.

Swim along with the clown fish on the reef. These eye-catching fish live in anemones for safety and food. Learn what they eat and how they survive in the big ocean.

Discover the secret life of trees with this nature and science book for kids: Can You Hear the Trees Talking? shares the mysteries and magic of the forest with young listeners, revealing what trees feel, how they communicate, and the ways trees take care of their families. The author of The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben, tells kids about the forest internet, aphids who keep ants as pets, nature’s water filters, and more fascinating things that happen under the canopy.

What does spring look like in different regions of the United States? Depending on where you live, you could have different weather from someone across the country—even during the same season! See how different spring can look as Jade, Rowan, Lacey, and Isaac all get to enjoy a spring day from their backyards.

Snatch! A great white leaps out of the water to catch a seal. How did it get its dinner? It used its superpowers! From a super sense of smell to super speed, a shark’s body is built for one thing—hunting. Its nostrils can smell some substances 10,000 times better than people! Low light? No problem! A shark’s eyes see well in dim light.

Would you swim with sharks? Many people do! Marine biologists swim with sharks to learn more about these top predators. Snorkelers witness whale sharks and spy spotted leopard sharks. Some thrill-seekers even cage dive to get face-to-face with the giant toothy jaws of great whites!

Female orcas, or cows, lead an orca pod. They raise young and help the pod find food. Learn all about orcas and the important roles cows play to ensure the pod’s survival.

Biomes are home to unique animals and plants. Introduce beginning listeners to the Great Barrier Reef! Listeners will learn about the characteristics of the reef and how corals, fish, anemones, rays, birds, and other animals have adapted to life in and around this amazing biome.