In Opossums, beginning readers follow an opossum as it hunts for food, defends itself against a predator, and raises its young. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn all about this nocturnal animal. A labeled diagram helps readers identify an opossums body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about opossums online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Opossums also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Bald Eagles, beginning readers follow a bald eagle as it hunts for prey, builds a nest, and raises its young. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn all about this majestic bird. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a bald eagles body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about bald eagles online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Bald eagles also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Badgers, young readers follow a badger as it hunts for prey and defends itself against a predator. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage early readers as they learn about this fascinating nocturnal animal. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a badger's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about badgers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Badgers also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Learn how birds inspired inventors to create gliders, balloons, and airplanes.
Learn how scientists have looked toward the kingfisher for inspiration in making high-speed trains quieter.
Learn how scientists were inspired by locusts to create advanced anti-collision systems for automobiles.
Learn how woodpeckers have inspired scientists to create new and improved helmet technology.
The ability to use the NextGen science process is key to carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks. In this book, readers in real-world situations are tasked with following clues and using the NextGen science process to find out what happens during a colony bee collapse. Informational text presents evidence and facts in the form of clues and side-bar details to help children develop critical thinking skills. A summary of the situation is included to show how each chapter contributes to the whole and for a solid understanding of the topic.
Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of the dog breed Siberian Huskies.
Silly Kitty lives with his human, Emma, but when Emma is busy, Silly Kitty has to find things to do. Read about Silly Kitty's adventures on a windy day.
Silly Kitty lives with his human, Emma, but when Emma is busy, Silly Kitty has to find things to do. Read about Silly Kitty's adventures on a snowy day.
Young children are naturally curious about animals. Tell Me Why Penguins Can't Fly offers answers to their most compelling questions about that flightless bird. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
Young children are naturally curious about animals. Tell Me Why Skunks Smell Bad offers answers to their most compelling questions about when skunks attack. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
Young children are naturally curious about animals. Tell Me Why Camels Have Humps offers answers to their most compelling questions about this desert-dwelling animal that stores fat in their humps. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
Young children are naturally curious about animals. Tell Me Why Bears Hibernate offers answers to their most compelling questions about why bears sleep all winter. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
Young children are naturally curious about exotic animals. Tell Me Why Elephants Have Trunks offers answers to their most compelling questions about this large animal that uses its trunk to eat and drink. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
This Level 1 guided reader examines seasonal animal behaviors in winter. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about how animals respond to winter changes, including finding ways to stay warm, migrating, and hibernating.
How Do We Live Together: Turtles, opens young eyes to the bustling world around them and gently encourages early learning. Boys and girls will see how turtles care for their young, and find out where they live, what they eat and how they behave. Readers are encouraged to think critically about how we share our backyards with these wonderful creatures.
This Level 1 guided reader examines seasonal animal behaviors in summer. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about how animals respond to summer changes, including finding ways to keep cool or becoming more active.
This Level 1 guided reader examines the activities of bees in summer. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about blossoming flowers, nectar, honey, and pollination.
How Do We Live Together: Coyotes, opens young eyes to the bustling world around them and gently encourages early learning. Boys and girls will see how coyotes care for their young, and find out where they live, what they eat and how they behave. Readers are encouraged to think critically about how we share our backyards with these wonderful animals.
How Do We Live Together: Deer, opens young eyes to the bustling world around them and gently encourages early learning. Boys and girls will see how deer care for their young, and find out where they live, what they eat and how they behave. Readers are encouraged to think critically about how we share our backyards with these wonderful animals.
How Do We Live Together: Hawks, opens young eyes to the bustling world around them and gently encourages early learning. Boys and girls will see how hawks care for their young, and find out where they live, what they eat and how they behave. Readers are encouraged to think critically about how we share our backyards with these wonderful birds.
How Do We Live Together: Mountain Lions, opens young eyes to the bustling world around them and gently encourages early learning. Boys and girls will see how mountain lions care for their young, and find out where they live, what they eat and how they behave. Readers are encouraged to think critically about how we share our backyards with these wonderful cats.
How Do We Live Together: Snakes, opens young eyes to the bustling world around them and gently encourages early learning. Boys and girls will see how snakes care for their young, and find out where they live, what they eat and how they behave. Readers are encouraged to think critically about how we share our backyards with these wonderful creatures.
