When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last heath hen, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it, and what can be done to protect our incredible wildlife. Includes table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and information about other animals on the brink of extinction.
Aww, how cute! Early readers will learn what baby goats like to do. The simple text makes it easy for children to engage in reading. Books use the Whole Language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Bold, colorful photographs correlate directly to the text to guide readers through the book.
Aww, how cute! Early readers will learn what foals like to do. The simple text makes it easy for children to engage in reading. Books use the Whole Language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Bold, colorful photographs correlate directly to the text to guide readers through the book.
Aww, how cute! Early readers will learn what ducklings like to do. The simple text makes it easy for children to engage in reading. Books use the Whole Language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Bold, colorful photographs correlate directly to the text to guide readers through the book.
Aww, how cute! Early readers will learn what baby donkeys like to do. The simple text makes it easy for children to engage in reading. Books use the Whole Language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Bold, colorful photographs correlate directly to the text to guide readers through the book.
Aww, how cute! Early readers will learn what calves like to do. The simple text makes it easy for children to engage in reading. Books use the Whole Language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Bold, colorful photographs correlate directly to the text to guide readers through the book.
Spinning webs, climbing walls, gobbling up flies and insects...spiders have pretty cool lives! Learn more fascinating stuff about these crawly critters inside! Additional features include informative captions and sidebars, a Think-About-It section, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, a table of contents, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Some of history's most ferocious meat-eaters--Tyrannosaurus rex, Velociraptor, and Allosaurus--are all on the prowl for their next meals. Meet all these deadly dinos and more inside! Additional features include informative captions and sidebars, a Think-About-It section, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, a table of contents, an index, and an introduction to the author.
In Turtle or Tortoise?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these shelled reptiles. Carefully leveled text relays what the animals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which animal is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each animal side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists even more information about their similarities and differences. Children can learn more about turtles and tortoises online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Turtle or Tortoise? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Wolf or Coyote?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these hunting mammals. Carefully leveled text relays what the animals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which animal is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each animal side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists even more information about their similarities and differences. Children can learn more about wolves and coyotes online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Wolf or Coyote? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Search and Rescue Dogs, beginning readers will learn about dogs that work after natural disasters and in the wilderness to find and save missing people. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to dogs' gear, training, and job responsibilities. Supplementary back matter summarizes the jobs they perform, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about search and rescue dogs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Search and Rescue Dogs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Service Dogs, beginning readers will learn about dogs that work to help people with disabilities perform tasks. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to dogs' behaviors, training, and job responsibilities. Supplementary back matter summarizes the jobs they perform, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about service dogs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Service Dogs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Rabbit or Hare?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these fuzzy mammals. Carefully leveled text relays what the animals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which animal is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each animal side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists even more information about their similarities and differences. Children can learn more about rabbits and hares online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Rabbit or Hare? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how Brazilian rainbow boas get their shimmering, colorful scales and how their colors help them warn off and confuse predators and camouflage in their rain forest homes. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about rainbow boas, 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 rainbow boas using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Rainbow Boas 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 parrots get their colorful feathers and how their colors help them attract mates, warn off predators and rivals, and camouflage. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about parrots, 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 parrots using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Parrots 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 mandrills get their colorful rumps and faces and how their colors help them attract mates, establish rank in their troops, and camouflage in their forested homes. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about mandrills, 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 mandrills using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Mandrills 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 goldfinches get their colorful feathers and beaks and how their colors help them attract mates, camouflage, and communicate. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about goldfinches, 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 goldfinches using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Goldfinches 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 frilled lizards get their colorful frills and how they use their colors to defend themselves and survive. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about frilled lizards, 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 frilled lizards using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Frilled Lizards also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Frog or Toad?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these hopping amphibians. Carefully leveled text relays what the animals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which animal is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each animal side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists even more information about their similarities and differences. Children can learn more about frogs and toads online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Frog or Toad? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Cheetah or Leopard?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these big cats. Carefully leveled text relays what the animals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which animal is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each animal side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists even more information about their similarities and differences. Children can learn more about cheetahs and leopards online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Cheetah or Leopard? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Butterfly or Moth?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these insects. Carefully leveled text relays what the insects look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which one is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each insect side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists even more information about their similarities and differences. Children can learn more about butterflies and moths online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Butterfly or Moth? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Bee or Wasp?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these insects. Carefully leveled text relays what the insects look like and how they fly and behave. Each page then asks readers to name which one is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each insect side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists even more information about their similarities and differences. Children can learn more about bees and wasps online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Bee or Wasp? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Alligator or Crocodile?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these scaly reptiles. Carefully leveled text relays what the animals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which animal is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each animal side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists even more information about their similarities and differences. Children can learn more about alligators and crocodiles online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Alligator or Crocodile? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
Fireflies (or lightning bugs) are some the world's most fascinating--and illuminating!--insects. And one many children can find right in their backyards! With a simple story, perfect for read-alouds, and colorful illustrations, this scientific look at a firefly's life-cycle will captivate little entomologists. Informative sidebars are included that let children learn even more about these amazing insects.
Award-winning author Eve Bunting pens a tender tribute to maternal love. The love between mother and child is a deep, profound bond, and that is true whether the pair walks on two legs, flies through the air, or swims in the ocean. A mother knows how precious her child is. Through gentle, rhyming text, human and animal mothers tell their little ones why they love them, sharing what is beautiful and unique about their children. From wrinkly skin to sharp claws to prickly quills, mothers love their babies just as they are.
