Dash! Hide! Splash! Ride! Exuberant text celebrates all the different ways animals play, from rhinos taking mud baths and parrots somersaulting through the air to kangaroos boxing and dolphins diving through the surf. Additional text explains how playing benefits animals. Fascinating back matter gives more information about the featured animals in the book and encourages readers to make time to play every day!
Follow a hatchling's treacherous journey from nest to sea. Longtime science writer Stephen Swinburne creates an engaging first-person narrative from the sea turtle's perspective. Gorgeous photographs by Guillaume Feuillet capture the drama of the hatchlings' race to safety. Back matter includes information on the life cycle of leatherback sea turtles, tips for how readers can assist with sea turtle conservation, and recommended further reading.
Mary's new in town. She’s worried about starting classes at her new school. That's why her mom calls the Helper Hounds—and why Sparkplug, the wildly handsome, wickedly smart, card-carrying, world-famous Helper Hound is on the scene. Sparky knows a thing or two about moving. He moved four times as a puppy, and learned to make new friends along the way. Sparky knows he can teach Mary all his best tricks and help her meet new friends, too. At least Sparky thought he could until he met Custard, Mary's persnickety cat. Will Sparky's best tricks be enough to win over Custard and show Mary making friends is nothing to fear?
Portia has overcome a lot in life. Born with Down syndrome, Portia has been through many surgeries, lots of doctor's appointments, and strange looks from people who want to limit what she can do. Inside herself, Portia knows she can do anything—including getting over her fear of dogs. But when Penny shows up at Portia's house, she isn't so sure. After all, Penny is a pit bull—the scariest dogs of all, right? Good thing Penny has a few tricks of her own to win Portia's trust.
Everyone knows that cats reign supreme on the internet! This guide educates readers about the life cycle and habits of domestic cats with social-media-inspired graphics and pictures of adorable feline stars.
Dogs are man's best friend, which is why we love sharing pictures of cute dogs on the internet! In this guide, high interest details about a dog's life cycle and lifestyle appear alongside social media–inspired images.
Check out these cool critters and learn how their wacky adornments help them survive! What do a crab waving pom-poms, a bug with a backpack of dead ants, and a mud-spattered vulture have in common? They all have wild style! Meet animals including crabs in sponge hats, caddisfly larvae wearing suits of armor, lacewing larvae dressing up with jewelry to hide themselves from ladybug predators in this fun and fascinating photo book!
Adorable otters are everywhere: in rivers, in oceans, and on the internet! A playful design inspired by social media will draw in young readers while fun facts teach them all about these cute creatures.
Math is everywhere - in nature, in machines, in space and even in us! At first, it might not be obvious but this cross-curricular series leads young readers all around our mathematical world. Using a topic-based approach each title explores and explains how math can be found in almost everything we do.
In Ragdolls, beginning readers will learn about the physical features, characteristics, and personalities of Ragdoll cats. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this cat breed. A labeled diagram highlights the breed's features, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Ragdolls online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Ragdolls also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Siamese, beginning readers will learn about the physical features, characteristics, and personalities of Siamese cats. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this cat breed. A labeled diagram highlights the breed's features, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Siamese online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Siamese also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Sphynx, beginning readers will learn about the physical features, characteristics, and personalities of Sphynx cats. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this cat breed. A labeled diagram highlights the breed's features, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Sphynx online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Sphynx also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Maine Coons, beginning readers will learn about the physical features, characteristics, and personalities of Maine Coon cats. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this cat breed. A labeled diagram highlights the breed's features, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Maine Coons online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Maine Coons also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Persians, beginning readers will learn about the physical features, characteristics, and personalities of Persian cats. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this cat breed. A labeled diagram highlights the breed's features, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Persians online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Persians also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how poison frogs use varying bright colors to both warn off predators and camouflage themselves in the rain forest. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about poison frogs, their habitat, behaviors, unique life cycle, and science behind their amazing, bright colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about poison frogs using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Poison Frogs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In From Cow to Cheese, early fluent readers learn how cheese is made, from cows producing milk to cheesemakers processing it into cheese, to consumers buying it in a grocery store. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about cheese using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. From Cow to Cheese also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In From Flower to Honey, early fluent readers learn how honey is made, from bees collecting flower nectar to beekeepers collecting and jarring it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about honey using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. From Flower to Honey also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how flamingos get their pink feathers, as well as how they live and behave in their flocks. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about flamingos and their unique color. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about flamingos using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Flamingos also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about asteroids, how their physical impacts on our planet have changed our lives, and how they could change the future of life on Earth and in space. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about asteroids and their impact on our planet. A Take a Look! infographic, sidebars, and STEM activity aid understanding and allow readers to explore further. Children can learn more about asteroids using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. How Asteroids Shaped Earth also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Farm Animals, beginning readers will learn about the many animals on a farm. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to the sounds farm animals make and where they call home on the farm. An interactive feature asks readers to match each farm animal with its sound, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about farm animals online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Farm Animals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In From Flower to Honey, early fluent readers learn how honey is made, from bees collecting flower nectar to beekeepers collecting and jarring it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about honey using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. From Flower to Honey also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In From Cow to Cheese, early fluent readers learn how cheese is made, from cows producing milk to cheesemakers processing it into cheese, to consumers buying it in a grocery store. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about cheese using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. From Cow to Cheese also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how chameleons use colors to camouflage themselves, heat themselves with sunlight, and even show their emotions. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about chameleons, their habitat, behaviors, and science behind their amazing, bright colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about chameleons using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Chameleons also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Birmans, beginning readers will learn about the physical features, characteristics, and personalities of Birman cats. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text. A labeled diagram highlights the breed's features, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Birmans online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Birmans also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how blue-footed boobies get blue feet and how male boobies dance and use them to attract mates. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about blue-footed boobies and the science behind their blue feet. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about blue-footed boobies using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Blue-Footed Boobies also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
