Learningisland: 800 books

This book is a shortened version of our popular “Jellyfish: Boogers of the Sea” and is intended for beginning readers. With only 930 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the jellyfish. They will find out the answers to these questions: How...

Zebras are striped horses that live on the plains of Africa. How much do you know about them? Do you know: How do you tell how old a zebra is? What is a zebra’s favorite food? Do zebras eat meat? Who leads the herd when there is danger and they have to run? Find out what a zebra looks...

OK, let’s face it. Some things that animals do can be totally gross and disgusting. Here are some of the best, or should we say the worst, things that animals do. Find out how one lizard attacks its prey with blood. How do owls poop? What happens to roadrunner babies who don’t gain weight fast...

You might know that they are the biggest land animal on earth, but here are some other things about elephants that you might not know. How much water can an elephant’s trunk hold? Can an elephant drink through its trunk? Can an elephant’s foot get stuck in the mud? Can elephants run? Learn...

Hi. I’m Cubby the lion. I’m king of the jungle.Well, OK. Right now I’m only a few months old so I guess I’m just a prince.But give me some time. In two more years I’ll be full grown and ready to rule!Here I am hanging around outside the den. That’s my brother on the left.Lion mothers have...

The Komodo dragon is the biggest lizard in the world. In fact, a Komodo dragon can grow to be 10 feet (3 metres) long. If a full-grown man laid down next to a Komodo dragon, the dragon would be a lot bigger than the man! The Komodo dragon can weigh up to 360 pounds (163 kilograms). That is as much...

Sea dragons are some of the weirdest animals in the sea. They look like sea plants with a snout. They have a long snout or nose at the front of their head. But that is about the only part that looks like an animal. Their body is round and lumpy, and sticking out from everywhere are growths. These...

The Komodo dragon is the biggest lizard in the world. If a full-grown man laid down next to a dragon, the dragon would be a lot bigger than the man!The dragon can weigh as much as two men!Like all lizards, a dragon has four short legs and a long body. It also has a long tail.Their skin is brown with...

I Wonder…Does a Hammerhead Shark Pound Nails? I Wonder… Do Bedbugs Snore? I wonder… Can A Bald Eagle Grow Hair? I Wonder… How Do Monkeys Prevent Mosquito Bites? I Wonder… Does A Camel Store Water In Its Hump? I Wonder…Does The Hairy Tarantula Comb Its Hair? I Wonder… Can Navy Dolphins...

Penguins are flightless birds that live in the cold Antarctic. How do they survive in such a frozen climate? Do you know: What do penguins eat? How many kinds of penguins are there? Are there penguins who like warm weather? Can any kinds of penguins fly? Find out what a penguin looks...

How many lenses does a dragonfly’s eye have? Which is bigger, an eagle’s eye or a human’s? How many eyes does a scallop have? How do lizards keep their eyes wet? Animal eyes can be really strange and wonderful. How much do you know about the eyes of your animal friends? Find out more...

This book is a shortened version of our popular “Octopuses: Eight Armed Wonders” and is intended for beginning readers. With only 1006 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the octopus. They will find out the answers to these questions: What...

This book is a shortened version of our popular “Rays and Skates: Pancakes of the Sea” and is intended for beginning readers. With only 1215 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the rays. They will find out the answers to these questions: Are...

What is a manatee? A manatee is a sea creature. It looks like a large, walrus with a fat face. Even though it is huge, this animal is known for being one of the gentlest creatures in the sea. This book will introduce you to manatees and tell you many interesting facts about them, including: What...