Snow leopards can leap up to 50 feet (15 m). Jaguars have the strongest bites of all big cats. Cheetahs often go three to four days without drinking. The Wild Cats eight-book series is full of fascinating facts like these.…

    From great white sharks to giant squid, the ocean is full of all kinds of amazing animals. Readers learn about eight of these fascinating creatures in Giants of the Sea, a new series from Apex. Apex books blend…

From ancient myths about centaurs to urban legends of chupacabra sightings, tales of mysterious creatures have thrilled and fascinated people for thousands of years. Apex’s Legendary Beast series highlights eight creatures that appear in popular myths and legends from around…

This fall, North Star Editions is excited to introduce Apex, a new hi-lo imprint. Apex books feature crowd-pleasing topics and vibrant images to catch striving readers’ interest and keep them engaged. Plus, each book’s easy-to-read text helps provide support and…