Whale sharks are the largest fish in the world. But these gentle giants are in danger. In this leveled title, readers will learn about the threats these massive sharks face, as well as the actions people are taking to help. Special features highlight the effects that humans have on the sharks, as well as the importance the sharks have to their ecosystems. Together, we can save the whale sharks!
Did you know that humpback whales can sing? This title introduces emergent readers to the appearance, diet, behavior, and life stages of humpback whales with leveled text and high-quality photographs. As they read, students will also encounter special features such as profiles, a range map, a food web, and more to help them learn about these majestic mammals.
Bottlenose dolphins are social animals. They click and squeak to each other! This title introduces young readers to how bottlenose dolphins look, where they live, what they eat, and how they grow up. While leveled text guides readers through each spread, special features and lively photographs engage readers and reinforce what they have learned. This title is sure to make a splash at any school or library!
Who is that large reptile with a toothy grin? It’s an American alligator! In this title, emergent readers are introduced to American alligators through leveled text and eye-catching photographs. Additionally, this title is packed with a range map, a food web, a profile, and more engaging features that will leave readers eager to learn about these captivating creatures!
Many turtles get very big. But they start out tiny! This book for beginning readers introduces the lives and growth of cute baby turtles. Labeled photos support simple, leveled text, and a picture glossary illustrates the meanings of unfamiliar words. Clear features highlight turtle life stages and daily activities. This book is sure to inspire young students to keep reading!
Covered in soft fur, baby seals are adorable! This title for students who are beginning to read independently introduces how these babies live and grow. Vibrant photos support simple text, a picture glossary helps define unfamiliar words, and special features highlight the life stages and main activities of baby seals. Young readers will enjoy learning about cute baby seals with this fun book!
Between its surface and floor, the ocean supports around one million animal species! This leveled title for beginning readers introduces four common ocean animals. Young readers will enjoy guessing each animal based on their body parts and behaviors. Sneak peek images serve as clues, while crisp, colorful photos are used for the big reveal! Special features such as maps and animal adaptations reinforce the text and keep readers engaged as they guess the ocean animals!
Strap on your snorkel and get ready to dive into the fascinating world of fish! In this nonfiction title, narrative text and colorful illustrations take young readers from freshwater lakes to coral reefs to learn all about different kinds of fish. A sidebar summarizes important information, and questions encourage engagement and connection with the text. This fun, low-level title shows just how many fantastic fish there are in the sea!
Who is swimming in the ocean? Is it a porpoise, or is it a dolphin? With this book, emerging readers will discover the differences between these aquatic mammals. Engaging text, high-quality images, and clear labels will guide readers through each page, while a side-by-side feature will summarize these differences in a fun, exciting way.
Blue whales are the largest animals in the world. But even these gentle giants face danger from humans. In this leveled text, readers will learn about the threats facing blue whales as well as some of the ways that people are trying to save them from extinction. Visual features highlight the factors leading to the decline of blue whales and show the environmental benefits of the whale. Other features highlight the range, life span, and status of blue whales.
Get ready to explore some of the world’s most interesting frogs, salamanders, and more! This nonfiction title introduces the world of amphibians through engaging narrative text and colorful illustrations. Readers will learn about the animals’ body parts, habitats, and more. A sidebar puts important information in one place, while questions encourage readers to think about what they’ve learned. This fun title will inspire readers to appreciate awesome amphibians!
Colorful coral reefs are home to many animals! In this title, readers will learn how coral reefs form, who lives in them, and how humans impact reefs. Leveled text and crisp images combine with special features that profile famous reefs, diagram how reefs form, and highlight famous coral reef animals. Readers will be excited to dive into this colorful title!
Some sea turtles swim thousands of miles each year! These creatures are resilient, but their survival is at risk. In this low-level title, leveled text and crisp photos help young readers learn about the threats that sea turtles face, and the ways humans are working to protect the turtles. Special features map where the turtles live, introduce cause and effect, and explore how sea turtles are important to the ocean ecosystem.
Sea horses are masters of disguise! These coral reef creatures can change colors to hide from the many predators that lurk near their homes. In this title, colorful images and leveled text will help readers better understand the physical and behavioral adaptations that help sea horses thrive. Special features visually showcase the adaptations, highlight favorite foods, and more.
With their bright colors and excellent camouflage, angelfish have adapted well to their home in the coral reef! In this title, vibrant images display these colorful fish, while the text introduces the body parts and behaviors that help them survive. Visual features reinforce the text by highlighting the animal’s range, foods, and more.
At over 4 feet long, giant clams certainly live up to their name! In this title, readers will better understand these massive mollusks through leveled text and bright, colorful photos. Special features throughout the book will help readers learn about the diet, foods, and range of these cool, colossal clams.
Did you know that parrotfish poop sand? They make the sand in coral reefs around the world! Beginner readers will learn this and more incredible facts about parrotfish in this low-level title. High-quality images and engaging text introduce the physical and behavioral adaptations of parrotfish. Special features provide visual reinforcement, showing off their foods, range, and more.
From their long bodies to their sharp teeth, eels are fascinating undersea creatures! This low-level title introduces beginning readers to eels, from their body parts to their diet. Colorful photos and easy-to-read text support readers just starting out, while features highlight body parts and favorite foods. Take a trip to the coral reef with this fun title!
A tall fin cuts through the water, but it’s not a shark. It’s an orca! Readers just starting out can learn all about killer whales, from their body parts to what they eat, in this easy introduction to the mammals. Simple, predictable text pair with crisp photos, and features including diagrams and a photo glossary help support readers. Take a swim with these ocean predators in this fun title!
Penguins have a lot of fun on the bottom of the world! Beginning readers can learn all about these tuxedoed birds, from what they eat to how they swim. Decodable sentences and engaging photos offer support while features such as diagrams and photo labels reinforce the text. Readers just starting out will dive right in to this fun title!
What do walruses use their whiskers for? Beginning readers can find out this and more in this introduction to these ocean mammals. Colorful photos and supportive text highlight walrus body parts, diet, and daily life, while diagrams and other features reiterate the content. This Arctic adventure is perfect for readers just starting out!
Nurse sharks are suction feeders. They can suck a conch right out of its shell! Young readers will be eager to open the cover of this title that highlights the habitat, physical features, and behavior of nurse sharks. Fun features including a range map, diet and body part identifiers, and a size comparison provide visual support to the text. A full-spread profile puts all of the shark’s specs in one place!
Lemon sharks may not look like lemons, but they do have yellow skin! Between the covers of this title, young readers will discover more about the habitat, physical appearance, and behaviors of this shark that swims in the shallows. A range map, identity and diet features, size comparison chart provide visual reinforcement to the text. A full-spread profile summarizes the shark’s specs.
Bull sharks are one of the few species of sharks that can live in freshwater. Sometimes, they are found hundreds of miles from coasts! In this exciting title, young readers will learn about the habitat, appearance, and behaviors of this aggressive shark. Vivid photos and visual features including a range map, size comparison, and diet feature reinforce the leveled text.
Basking sharks get their name from their behavior of feeding near the surface of the water. They look like they are basking in the sun! In this title for young readers, striking photos illustrate informative text about the second-largest shark species in the world. A range map highlights where they live, a size comparison demonstrates their length compared to a human diver, and a full-spread profile covers all the shark’s specs.
