In Zoo, emergent readers join a group of students as they enjoy a trip to the zoo. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about the exotic wildlife the zoo contains. A labeled diagram introduces some of the zoo's most popular residents, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the zoo and its animals using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Zoo also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
The Monitor Lizard is large; adults can grow up to 7 feet in length. A vicious predator that will eat anything it can fit into its mouth. Native to Africa, the Monitor Lizard has successfully established a new home in Florida, disrupting an already delicate ecosystem.
The Small Indian Mongoose was imported to the Hawaiian Islands to control the rat population. Now, it threatens to disrupt the ecosystem of the island. Read this book to learn how this happened and what can be done to control this invasive species.
Level 1 guided reader that examines seasonal animal behaviors. Students will develop reading skills while learning about how animals prepare for winter during fall, including migration and hibernation.
Less than a decade ago, there were only a few pythons in the everglades. Today more than 100,000 of them are slithering around south Florida, crushing what was already a delicate ecosystem. Readers will be introduced to the concepts of invasive species and challenged to think critically about the cause, effect, and control of dangerous creatures.
Elephants, with their matriarchal societies, long memories, and demonstrations of emotional connections, are some of the world's most treasured animals. However, they are also among the most threatened. It is up to humans to protect them before it is too late.
A kindergarten-level introduction to zebras, covering their growth process, behaviors, the African lands they call home, and such defining features as their stripes.
A kindergarten-level introduction to pandas, covering their growth process, behaviors, the forests they call home, and such defining features as their black-and-white fur.
A kindergarten-level introduction to polar bears, covering their growth process, behaviors, their Arctic home, and such defining features as their all-white fur.
A kindergarten-level introduction to camels, covering their growth process, behaviors, the deserts they call home, and such defining features as their humps.
A kindergarten-level introduction to tigers, covering their growth process, behaviors, the habitats they call home, and such defining physical features as their striped fur.
What is a stegosaurus doing at the gas station? Why is an apatosaurus on its way to the park?
A kindergarten-level introduction to snakes, covering their growth process, behaviors, the habitats they call home, and such defining physical features as their scaly skin.
A kindergarten-level introduction to wolves, covering their growth process, behaviors, the habitats they call home, and such defining physical features as their strong jaws.
A basic introduction to stick insects, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as their ability to hide on plants. Some of our world’s most intriguing animals are among its creepiest. Creepy Creatures looks into the microscope, combs through fur, and investigates the outdoors to spotlight six more mini-beasts that scurry, fly, or jump. Each book matches clear text with up-close (and often startling) photos to give young readers an easy-to-follow introduction to the featured creature’s body, growth process, behavior, food sources, and common habitats. Each title concludes with an activity that emphasizes the animal’s defining physical characteristics.
A brief overview of the physical characteristics, personality traits, and habits of the terrier breeds, as well as descriptions of famous pop-culture terriers such as Toto. From hardworking German shepherds to high-energy terriers, there are dogs to match the lifestyles and personalities of many people. Fetch! helps future pet owners retrieve basic knowledge about the traits and history of six popular dog breeds. Dynamic photos bound off the page, and the text gently instructs young owners in the care and responsibility of pets. At the end of each book is a panel about a famous pop-culture example of the breed, from Snoopy to Toto.
A brief overview of the physical characteristics, personality traits, and habits of the retriever breeds, as well as descriptions of famous pop-culture retrievers such as Buddy. From hardworking German shepherds to high-energy terriers, there are dogs to match the lifestyles and personalities of many people. Fetch! helps future pet owners retrieve basic knowledge about the traits and history of six popular dog breeds. Dynamic photos bound off the page, and the text gently instructs young owners in the care and responsibility of pets. At the end of each book is a panel about a famous pop-culture example of the breed, from Snoopy to Toto.
A brief overview of the physical characteristics, personality traits, and habits of the poodle breed, as well as descriptions of famous pop-culture poodles such as Georgette. From hardworking German shepherds to high-energy terriers, there are dogs to match the lifestyles and personalities of many people. Fetch! helps future pet owners retrieve basic knowledge about the traits and history of six popular dog breeds. Dynamic photos bound off the page, and the text gently instructs young owners in the care and responsibility of pets. At the end of each book is a panel about a famous pop-culture example of the breed, from Snoopy to Toto.
A narrative guide to caring for horses, from where to house the animals, how to groom them, how much to exercise and feed them, and what to wear and expect as you perform daily tasks.
A brief overview of the physical characteristics, personality traits, and habits of the beagle breed, as well as descriptions of famous pop-culture beagles such as Snoopy. From hardworking German shepherds to high-energy terriers, there are dogs to match the lifestyles and personalities of many people. Fetch! helps future pet owners retrieve basic knowledge about the traits and history of six popular dog breeds. Dynamic photos bound off the page, and the text gently instructs young owners in the care and responsibility of pets. At the end of each book is a panel about a famous pop-culture example of the breed, from Snoopy to Toto.
A basic introduction to dragonflies, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as their ability to maneuver in flight. Some of our world’s most intriguing animals are among its creepiest. Creepy Creatures looks into the microscope, combs through fur, and investigates the outdoors to spotlight six more mini-beasts that scurry, fly, or jump. Each book matches clear text with up-close (and often startling) photos to give young readers an easy-to-follow introduction to the featured creature’s body, growth process, behavior, food sources, and common habitats. Each title concludes with an activity that emphasizes the animal’s defining physical characteristics.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of giraffes, describing the towering mammals’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have long necks.
The apples are ripe! Which animal will be first to know? Or second? Or third? Inspire young readers to notice the arrival of fall with ordinal numbers in this beautifully illustrated picture book. Nature gives us many signs of the changing seasons, if we pay attention and use our senses like animals do.
In the middle of a Chinese forest, a little round panda munches on bamboo. Where is his place on the big, blue Earth? Starting with a baby panda in a bamboo forest, this richly illustrated poem illuminates a unique geographical perspective, showcasing China’s environment. Take in ever-widening views from forest to terraced farms to village and city, country, continent, ocean, and finally the planet in space. Endsheets include a map of Asia labeling places shown.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of wolves, describing the wild dogs’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how these creatures are different from dogs.
