Take a closer look at your tiny neighbors! Beginning readers will learn all the cool things butterflies can do! The series uses the whole language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition that builds recognition and confidence. The simple text makes it easy for children to engage in reading. Included are bold, colorful photographs that correlate directly to the text to aid readers through the book.
Take a closer look at your tiny neighbors! Beginning readers will learn all the cool things dragonflies can do! The series uses the whole language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition that builds recognition and confidence. The simple text makes it easy for children to engage in reading. Included are bold, colorful photographs that correlate directly to the text to aid readers through the book.
Take a closer look at your tiny neighbors! Beginning readers will learn all the cool things fireflies can do! The series uses the whole language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition that builds recognition and confidence. The simple text makes it easy for children to engage in reading. Included are bold, colorful photographs that correlate directly to the text to aid readers through the book.
Did you know that fireflies and some other insects, including glowworms, make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some glow to attract mates, scare off predators, or find food. Look inside to learn all about fireflies and glowworms--and get ready for a glow show! Includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures.
Luke's new puppy likes to chew! This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long "u" sounds and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Claire helps get her horse May ready for a show. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long "a" sounds and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Colton goes on a stroll with his dog. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long "o" sounds and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Blue is a curious cat who finds herself in a sticky situation. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long "u" sounds and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Sometimes, small predators are the most vicious. Praying mantises and black widow spiders have unique weapons to take down their prey. Readers will discover how these two animals use their secret weapons to get their next meal. Profiles and other features highlight special information about each animal. A final narrative puts a praying mantis and black widow spider up against each other. Which creature will remain standing?
High in the Himalayas, the weather is harsh, and food is scarce. Few animals have what it takes to survive. But the snow leopard and the wild yak have adapted to thrive. Between the covers of this book, readers will uncover each animal’s secrets to survival, from fur-covered paws to sharp horns. Profiles showcase their size and range, while other features demonstrate each animal’s strengths. A final narrative puts their weapons to the test when a snow leopard and wild yak clash!
Tigers are at the top of the food chain. But these big cats are threatened by hunting and habitat loss. This title for young readers explores the threats faced by tigers and offers ideas for how humans can prevent tigers’ extinction. Leveled text and crisp photos combine with special features that map where tigers live, introduce cause and effect, and highlight why the survival of tigers matters.
Polar bears are Arctic survivors! But climate change and human activity put the bears in jeopardy. This title introduces the threats that polar bears face and how humans can help their chances for survival. Leveled text and crisp photos highlight the main points, while special features map where polar bears live, show their conservation status, introduce cause and effect, and show why the survival of polar bears matters.
Penguins and puffins look a lot alike! Can you tell who is who? With this book, readers will explore the unique appearances and behaviors of these feathered friends. With leveled text, crisp photos, a side-by-side comparison feature, and a picture glossary to reinforce the main text, readers will learn how to easily tell these seabirds apart!
Elephants are huge animals! But despite their size, elephants are under threat. This title introduces young readers to the human activities that impact elephants’ survival and the protections in place to help them. Leveled text and crisp photos introduce the main points, while special features highlight cause and effect, the elephant’s conservation status, and the impact that elephants have on the world. Readers will find new appreciation for these gentle giants!
Giant pandas are known for their love of bamboo. But bamboo forests are often cut down by humans, causing giant pandas to lose their habitats. In this title, leveled text and crisp images introduce the threats that giant pandas face and how humans can help. Special features show off the pandas’ range and conservation status, introduce cause and effect, and highlight giant pandas’ impact on the environment.
Orangutans are under threat from deforestation and climate change. How can people help? Through leveled text and crisp photos, this title tells readers about the threats that orangutans face and ways that humans are trying to help them survive. Special features provide detail by highlighting cause and effect, mapping where the animals live, and showing why orangutans are important to their ecosystem.
Is that big mammal walking through the plains a buffalo or a bison? This title will introduce young readers to the similarities and differences between these two gentle giants. With leveled text, labeled photos, and a side-by-side comparison feature, readers will learn how to tell who is who!
Look at that bobcat hiding among the trees! Or is that a lynx? In this book, readers will learn about the differences between bobcats and lynx through leveled text and vibrant images. A side-by-side comparison chart highlights the traits and behaviors that make bobcats and lynx unique from each other!
Chirp! Chirp! What’s that noise? Is it a grasshopper, or is it a cricket? This book will help young readers understand what makes these insects different from each other through engaging text and vibrant photos. A picture glossary helps reinforce the main text, and a side-by-side comparison helps summarize the characteristics that make each insect unique!
From wrestling with brothers and sisters to following mom on the hunt, fox pups are busy babies! Young readers can learn about the lives of these playful pups, from what they eat to how they learn through easy-to-read text and adorable photos. Simple features such as diagrams and photo labels reinforce the text. Students just starting to read independently will find friends with the furry fox pups in this fun title!
Newborn giraffe calves stand over 6 feet tall! This beginning title introduces these gangly babies through short, clear sentences and delightful photos. Simple features show different life stages and highlight calves’ favorite activities. Students just starting to read independently can check out life with the herd in this adorable book about giraffe calves!
Koala joeys spend the first six months of their lives in their mother’s pouch! In this adorable title, beginning readers can learn about these bean-sized babies through easy-to-read text and clear photos. Simple features highlight life stages and favorite activities. Students just starting to read independently can climb into the treetops and take a peek into the lives of koala joeys with this fun title!
Baby pandas start out tiny and pink. But they grow into fuzzy cubs that love to play! Readers can follow the lives of panda cubs with this easy-to-read text. Predictable sentence structures and crisp photos introduce how pandas play and what they eat, while special features highlight their life stages and daily activities. This cute book will be hard to resist for beginning readers!
Deer fawns are known for their white spots! They spend their days eating, sleeping, and staying close to mom. Through simple text and crisp photos, this title for beginners introduces the lives of fawns. Features highlight their life stages and favorite activities, and a photo glossary reinforces the text. Students just starting to read will enjoy learning about these cute critters!
Fuzzy ducklings follow mom to find food, water, and safe places to sleep! This beginning title highlights the activities of baby ducks as they learn to swim and find food on their own. Simple text and bright photos introduce the ducklings, while special features lay out the birds’ life stages and activities. Readers will enjoy following these fuzzy friends as they follow mom!
