A cloud of ash rises above a volcano. Suddenly, volcanic lightning flashes through the blackness. This hi/lo title about volcanic lightning will excite readers who love the thrill of nature. Leveled text includes exciting information about what volcanic lightning is, folklore behind this natural mystery, and what scientists have come to understand about this phenomenon. Fun facts provide additional information throughout the book. Special features describe a related phenomenon, a notable sighting, and more!
Stones dot a dry lakebed. Each one is followed by a wandering trail left in the dirt. Did the stones move? This hi/lo title uncovers the mystery behind sailing stones. Readers will discover what sailing stones are, some of the first explanations of the phenomenon, and what truths scientists have uncovered. Profiles of notable sightings give specific examples of the history of sailing stones. A diagram provides a visual explanation of how the stones move.
A wind blows sand down a dune. A loud sound fills the air. It is a singing sand dune! This title explores the many sounds, the history, and the science behind singing sand dunes. The carefully leveled text includes high-interest content and photos. Interesting features dive into a related phenomenon, a past explanation, and more. Fun facts give readers even more to learn. This title will have readers singing its praises!
Fairy rings are circles of fungi growth. Many cultures have created folklore to explain these creations of nature. Although we understand them today, they continue to be a whimsical phenomenon. This hi/lo title explains what fairy rings are, details their history, and explores the science behind how they form. Special features detail a related phenomenon, a notable sighting, and a past explanation. A diagram highlights the stages of mushroom growth. Readers will also find fun facts throughout the text that provide additional interesting information about fairy rings.
Waves approach a beach at night. As they crash upon the sand, a blue glow flickers throughout the water. The glowing waves are a dazzling sight to see! Readers will discover the wonder and beauty of glowing waves in this hi/lo title. Chapters describe this natural phenomenon, share the history of glowing waves, and explain how they occur. Special features include a notable sighting, an explanation diagram, and more.
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!
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!
Yosemite National Park is home to Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall in North America! In this title, young readers will get to explore the waterfall as well as the park’s many other interesting features. Readers will learn about the park’s formation, human history, wildlife, and popular activities. Along the way, special features profile animals, highlight climate, detail the park’s formation, and more. At the end of the book, a full-spread feature puts important facts, a timeline, and an animal food web in one place.
Zion National Park is full of beautiful features! Tall cliffs tower over the winding Virgin River, and narrow canyons cut through the striking red rock. In this title, readers travel to Zion to discover the park’s geology, wildlife, human history, and popular activities. Special features shed light on the park’s climate, animal species, and landmarks. The book concludes with a two-page feature that puts key facts, a timeline, and an animal food web in one place!
Yellowstone is the oldest national park in the United States! It is home to famous features, such as Grand Prismatic Spring and Old Faithful. In this leveled title, readers will explore the park’s landmarks, geology, human history, and wildlife through engaging text and vibrant photos. Along the way, special features highlight the park’s climate, animal species, notable locations, and more. The book ends with a full-spread feature that includes a timeline, a fact list, and an animal food web.
Rocky Mountain National Park is full of wildlife! Birds, mountain lions, elk, and more make homes inside the park. Readers will learn about these animals and other unique aspects of the park through the leveled text and crisp photos of this engaging title. Chapters highlight the park’s formation, human history, popular activities, and conservation. The book concludes with a two-page spread that puts key facts, a timeline, and an animal food web in one place!
Hungary has plenty to offer locals and tourists alike, including a vibrant capital city, beautiful folk art, and amazing natural wonders! Through leveled text and vivid photos, this title for young readers uncovers fascinating information about Hungary’s people, customs, landscape and more. Special features such as maps, profiles, a game, and a timeline offer even more information about this European nation!
Great Smoky Mountain National Park is home to hiking trails, forests, waterfalls, and more! In this title, young readers will explore key details of the park, from its formation and early human history to its wildlife, popular activities, and more. Along the way, crisp photos support the leveled text and interesting features highlight climate, animal species, landmarks, and more. The book concludes with a full-spread list of facts, a timeline, and an animal food web.
The Grand Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world! Grand Canyon National Park preserves it. In this title, leveled text and crisp photos combine to take readers on a journey through the canyon. They’ll discover the Grand Canyon’s plants and wildlife, human history, geology, activities, and more. Special features profile animals, highlight the canyon’s climate, and point out important landmarks. At the end, a timeline, fact list, and animal web put all of the most important information in one place.
Unexplored mysteries lie deep in the jungles of the Amazon Rain Forest. Engaging text and vibrant photos highlight the dangers of traveling into the Amazon. Special features map the Amazon’s location in the world, highlight preparation for the journey, profile a famous explorer, and detail a risk that explorers face. What mysteries await in the rain forest?
Ethiopia is one of the world’s oldest nations! It is home to amazing natural wonders like the Danakil Depression, and it is the birthplace of coffee. This title takes readers to Ethiopia through vivid photos and engaging information about the nation’s people, landscape, wildlife, and more. Features highlight a famous face, the official language, and many other special parts of the nation.
For much of the year, Acadia National Park is the first place in the United States where you can see the sunrise each day! In this title, readers will explore the mountains and forests of this beautiful national park. Fact-filled text highlights the geography, geological features, human history, and wildlife found in the park, while crisp photos show off all that Acadia has to offer. Special features highlight animal species, pinpoint the park’s location, list top sites, and more. The book ends with a full-spread list of park stats, a timeline, and an animal food web!
