From the sandstone canyons of Starved Rock State Park to the famous horseshoe sandwich in Springfield, there is much to explore in Illinois beyond Chicago’s busy streets! This informative title takes readers across the Prairie State to explore its landscape, history, people, wildlife, and more! Features profile a famous Illinoisan, introduce a native animal, map out important cities and landforms, and highlight inventions from the state. Find out all that Illinois has to offer with this engaging read!
The Nile River runs south to north through 11 African countries! This title welcomes readers to explore the Nile’s route through wetlands and the Savanna Desert all the way to the Mediterranean Sea. Vibrant photos and thoughtfully leveled text detail how the river formed, as well as its importance to the wildlife and humans around it. Special features provide in-depth descriptions of major events and human-made structures along the Nile River.
The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia! It is known by different names as it flows through China. In this title, fluent readers will explore the river and its over 700 tributaries. Crisp photos show the landscape and wildlife supported by the Yangtze. Leveled text highlights the human history of the river and the present-day impact of people on its waters. Features add details about the river’s formation, cultural significance, and more.
Every year, millions of Hindus travel to the Ganges River. This title welcomes readers to explore this holy river’s spiritual and life-sustaining significance. Crisp photos show the river’s path, including major tributaries, confluences, and the delta. Leveled text highlights wildlife supported by the river. Features add details about the river’s formation and timeline. The title concludes by sharing the severe impact of humans on the Ganges and some ways people are working to protect the river.
The Mississippi River is a migration route for more than 325 bird species! In this title, readers will dive into the river’s history and its reach across much of the United States. The wildlife and land along the river’s path are brought to life in the leveled text and colorful photos. A story feature highlights Mark Twain’s work inspired by the river, and other features map the river’s path, highlight historic events, and more. The book concludes by sharing how humans affect the mighty Mississippi River.
The Amazon River has earned the nickname “river sea.” Some areas are so wide that people are unable to see from one riverbank to the other! In this title, engaging text and crisp photos immerse readers in the land, plants, and animals along the river’s path. A timeline feature highlights human events on and around the river. The book concludes with a focus on present-day human activity and how it affects the Amazon River.
The famous waltz “The Blue Danube,” was inspired by the Danube River! This fun fact and more are included in this title as readers learn about the river’s journey through ten European countries. Leveled text highlights the surrounding landscape and wildlife. Human history and present-day activity are also discussed, including major cities and environmental threats. Special features show the river’s cultural impact, highlight human-made structures, and more. Colorful photos share the unique beauty of the Danube River!
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.
African savannas are home to quite a few speedy predators. African wild dogs are small. What they lack in size they make up for in numbers and stamina. But can agile leopards outmatch the dogs? Who would win in a fight? In this hi-lo title, adventurous readers will learn about the secret weapons and attacks of these fighters. Special features include animal profiles highlighting size, habitat, speed, and more. Vibrant text and action-packed photos will engage any adventurous reader!
Parts of Olympic National Park get more than 12 feet of rain each year! This engaging title about the rainiest national park is filled with fun facts about Olympic’s history, wildlife, landscape, threats, and more! Special features map out the park, explain its formation, highlight some of its animals, and call out top sites. A fast facts spread makes park statistics easy to access. Students will love learning about this wet wilderness in this fun title!
Straddling the border of the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts, Joshua Tree has a special blend of wildlife. Students can find out about the ecosystems, animals, and history of this famous national park, as well as learn about the threats it still faces today. Features map out the park, cite average temperatures throughout the year, and explain how the landscape formed. A facts page includes a timeline, food web, and other must-have stats. Take a trip to the desert with this title for fluent readers!
Grand Teton National Park is famous for its jagged mountain peaks. But it also has plenty more to explore! In this title, fluent readers can learn more about the park’s history, ecosystems, top sites, and more through informative text and crisp photos. Features include a diagram of the formation of the Tetons, maps of the park, and profiles of animals within the park. A fast facts spread makes important information easy to access. Curious students will enjoy their trip to the Tetons with this fun title!
From airboats to alligators, Everglades is a unique national park! Fluent readers can explore the habitats, history, and threats to this subtropical wetland with this informative title. Features show the different habitats in the park, call out favorite animal species, and highlight favorite sites to visit, while a facts spread allows for easy referencing. Eager learners will love reading about the famous “River of Grass” with this fun title!
in the culture and diverse lands of Pakistan. Vivid photos engage readers while supporting the leveled text. A map helps readers place Pakistan’s position in the world. Other special features highlight Pakistani foods, major holidays, top landmarks, and more!
Morocco is home to the oldest university in the world. It continues to educate scholars to this day! This title transports readers into the culture and landscape of this North African country. Vivid photos highlight the contrasting forest and desert landscapes and support the main text throughout the book. A map helps readers pinpoint Morocco in the world. Other special features share photos and details about the country’s common animals, food, and more!
Indonesia is part of the largest archipelago in the world! Young readers can learn about Indonesia’s people and culture in this engaging title. Photos highlight the beauty of the nation while providing visual support to the carefully leveled text. Features highlight some of the country’s animals, food, and more! The text ends with a full-page spread that puts important stats about Indonesia all in one place.
Many of our present-day ideas about art, science, and philosophy come from Greece! This title gives early readers a look at the land and people of this European nation. Beautiful photos support the main text. A full-spread facts page shares additional details about the country. Features help immerse readers in Greek animals, foods, and more!
Denmark is a Scandinavian country known as one of the happiest places in the world! This title offers young readers an engaging introduction to Denmark’s landscape, wildlife, and culture. Bright, colorful photos support leveled text. Approachable features about the country’s landscape, wildlife, common Danish foods, and more reinforce the main text. A full-spread fact page concludes the book by putting important information about Denmark in one place.
People from all over the world travel to experience the beaches, rain forests, and diverse wildlife of Costa Rica! This title uses leveled text to transport young readers to this Central American country. Colorful photos support the main text and help bring the land and people of Costa Rica to life. Special features and a full-spread fact page highlight important details about the country.
From desert to glaciers, Chile is full of natural wonders! This title for early readers provides a look into the land and people of Chile. Leveled text allows readers to engage with new information. Vivid photos immerse readers in the country. A range map, animal and food features, and more provide added details about this South American country.
Cambodia is home to the largest lake in Southeast Asia! Tourists and locals alike travel to honor the importance of the country’s lakes and rivers at Cambodia’s annual Water Festival! This title offers an engaging introduction to Cambodia’s landscape, wildlife, and culture. Colorful photos support the leveled text. Features and a full-spread fact page help highlight Cambodia’s animals, food, landmarks, and more!
London dates back to the Roman Empire! Beginning readers are invited to travel through this major city’s history as it weathers wars and welcomes new kings. Vibrant illustrations support the narrative text, while a timeline offers easy references for students. Mission Goal prompts prepare young students for learning, while Beyond the Mission encourages them to think critically and creatively. Take a trip to jolly old London town with this engaging title!
Delhi is one of the world’s biggest cities! Curious readers can learn about how it grew from a medieval fortress to a bustling metropolis in this fun title. Fact-filled narrative text takes beginning readers through important points in Delhi’s history, while colorful illustrations highlight key sites around town. A timeline reinforces the text, and a Beyond the Mission features asks readers to engage with the text and think creatively. Climb aboard a pedicab and take a tour of Delhi’s history with this fun title!
Located on the Tigris River, Baghdad has held many important roles in history. Curious readers can learn about everything from the city’s scholarly start to its recent struggles through informative narrative text and colorful illustrations with this beginning title. A timeline reinforces the sequence of events, while special features prepare readers for learning and push them to think beyond the text. Young students will love checking out this ancient city with this engaging title!
