What country has green rain forests, tall volcanoes, and sandy beaches? COSTA RICA! Features include author biography, detailed maps, educational front/back matter, full-color photographs, glossary of key words, index, note to parents and educators, and table of contents.
Winter storms are severe weather events characterized by heavy snowfall, freezing rain, strong winds, and cold temperatures, often causing hazardous conditions and disruptions to daily life. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Floods are overflow events where water submerges normally dry land, typically caused by excessive rainfall, river overflow, or rapid snowmelt, often resulting in damage to the environment and infrastructure. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
The grassland biome is characterized by vast open areas dominated by grasses, with few trees, and is home to grazing animals, birds, and insects, thriving in moderate to low rainfall regions. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Each season has its own qualities that set it apart. Winter, with its stark-white crust of snow, turns even a mundane scene into a sparkling fairyland. Spring, along with her many shades of green, brings a promise of new beginnings. Summer gifts us with long, lazy days of endless blue skies and the scent of freshly mown grass. But fall has a magic, a secret, all its own. It offers a kaleidoscope of textures, smells, and colors. But what's behind those glorious colors we see among the treetops and upon the leaf-covered ground? Are leaves more than what they seem? Through engaging text and charming artwork, young readers are invited to explore how and why leaves change color. And perhaps, after fall's secret is revealed, we learn something about ourselves and our own distinct beauty. Back matter delves into the science behind photosynthesis.
During a light rain, a child dozes on a sandy ocean-side beach, snuggling in her mother's arms. But while the sand beneath her is soft and still, there's a whirlwind of activity in the sea next to her. The waves roll back and forth to shore, while beneath them a busy underwater world is teeming with life. As the girl sleeps, she dreams of participating in that world. Through lyrical text, award-winning science writer Suzanne Slade (June Almeida, Virus Detective! The Woman Who Discovered the First Human Coronavirus) takes young readers on an exploration of our oceans and the many creatures and ecosystems found there, from migrating whales to elusive eels to the colorful coral reefs. Back matter includes science facts, as well as a reminder of why we need to be good stewards of the world's oceans. This companion title to The Universe and You illustrates once again that our natural world is full of wonders just waiting to be explored.
Fondue is one of Switzerland’s most popular foods! Raclette is another delicious cheese dish. Readers will discover this and more in this fact-filled title about Switzerland. Simple text and stunning photos guide readers through the country’s landscape, culture, and traditions. Special features map the country, highlight the language, show off favorite foods, and more. A detailed profile at the end of the book puts important statistics about Switzerland in one place.
Belgium is one of the smallest countries in Europe. But this small country has a big reputation for its tasty chocolates and waffles! In this title, leveled text and bright photos will introduce readers to Belgium’s landscape, customs, daily life, and more. Special features highlight a famous landform, the language, animals, and more. Readers will enjoy exploring this fascinating country! The book ends with two pages of important statistics that highlight a famous person, the country’s flag, and more.
With this title, readers will go on safari in Nepal's jungles! This book covers how and where safari-goers can encounter several animals of Nepal. The title is complete with colorful images, simple text, and a list of exciting safari adventures.
With this title, readers will go on safari in Sri Lanka! This book covers how and where safari-goers can encounter several animals of Sri Lanka. The title is complete with colorful images, simple text, and a list of exciting safari adventures.
With this title, readers will go on safari in the Galapagos Islands! This book covers how and where safari-goers can encounter several animals of the Galapagos. The title is complete with colorful images, simple text, and a list of exciting safari adventures.
With this title, readers will go on safari in Kenya! This book covers how and where safari-goers can encounter several animals of Kenya. The title is complete with colorful images, simple text, and a list of exciting safari adventures.
With this title, readers will go on safari through the Australian Outback! This book covers how and where safari-goers can encounter several animals of the outback. The title is complete with colorful images, simple text, and a list of exciting safari adventures.
With this title, readers will go on safari in Brazil! This book covers how and where safari-goers can encounter several animals of the Amazon in Brazil. The title is complete with colorful images, simple text, and a list of exciting safari adventures.
This transitional reader title gives information about how and why tsunamis happen, where they most commonly happen, their effects, and tsunami safety. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers.
This transitional reader title gives information about how and why volcanic eruptions happen and their effects. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers.
This transitional reader title gives information about how and why avalanches happen, their effects, and avalanche safety. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers.
This transitional reader title gives information about how and why droughts happen and their effects. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers.
This transitional reader title gives information about how and why earthquakes happen, where they most commonly happen, and their effects. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers.
This title features some common summer weather, like sunshine and thunderstorms. Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills.
Follow a gray whale from its summer feeding grounds off the coast of Alaska to its winter birthing grounds in the warmer waters off of Mexico. This giant mammal will delight readers, as will the photos, exciting information, and migration route map!
Follow a caribou on its migration through the Arctic in search of a warmer place in the winter months. This amazing mammal will delight readers, as will the photos, exciting information, and migration route map!
Follow a dragonfly on its multi-generational migration through North America. Also discover the longest insect migration from southern India to Africa made by dragonflies! This amazing insect will delight readers, as will the photos, exciting information, and migration route map!
Follow a Canada goose on its migration south for winter. This amazing bird will delight readers, as will the photos, exciting information, and migration route map!
Follow an Arctic tern on the longest migration of any living thing, from the Arctic to Antarctica and back again. This amazing little bird will delight readers, as will the photos, exciting information, and migration route map!
