It’s a wobbly beginning for baby zebras. Newborns have to get used to their long legs. But in no time, they are running with the herd! The youngest readers are sure to be hypnotized by the stripes of the most adorable baby zebras.
In Weather in Winter, beginning readers explore how winter's chilly temperatures affect people and other living things. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage early readers as they explore how a winters snowfall gives them new ways to enjoy being outside. A labeled diagram shows different types of winter weather, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about weather in winter using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Weather in Winter also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Green Iguanas, beginning readers will learn about how green iguanas find food and evade predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover the fascinating world of green iguanas. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a green iguanas body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about green iguanas online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Green Iguanas also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Did you know that most Canada geese mate for life? Together, males and females tenderly raise their young. Goslings are fed and protected until they are ready to fly with the flock. Flocks travel long distances together, sometimes migrating 1,500 miles in a single day! Soar into flight with Canada geese in this educational title for young, animal-loving readers.
In Geckos, beginning readers will learn about some of this small lizards interesting physical features and capabilities. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover the interesting world of geckos.A labeled diagram helps readers identify a geckos body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about geckos online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Geckos also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Clownfish have mastered the art of friendship. These striped fish form a special bond with sea anemones. They help each other survive. Clownfish enjoy the sea anemone's protection and leftover food. In return, they will chase away animals or eat pests that harm sea anemones. In this fascinating title, young readers will learn all about clownfish, from their coloring to their home range and more.
Alexa y otros niños de su escuela en Costa Rica tienen un proyecto especial: ellos están criando cocodrilos americanos. Ella nombra a su cocodrilo “Jefe” porque parece que él está a cargo de los otros. Alexa le trae pollo y ranas para comer y escribe acerca de su progreso en su diario. Muy pronto, su pequeño crío está tan grande como una barra grande de pan. Se ha convertido en un cocodrilo joven y es tiempo de que Alexa le diga adiós y que Jefe regrese a la vida salvaje.
¿Puedes oler con tus pies? ¿Tú cavas con tus garras dentro de un lodazal de río para trepar y darte un baño de sol? ¡Las patas de los animales son diferentes a las piernas de los humanos de tantas maneras! Descubre por qué las garras son perfectas para un ave de presa o las patas palmeadas son perfectas para los habitantes del agua mientras Mary Holland continúa explorando las maneras en que los insectos, anfibios, reptiles y mamíferos sobreviven en el mundo en sus series fotográficas de Anatomía Animal y sus Adaptaciones
At the sight of danger, puffer fish blow up! Their bodies become like balloons. Their plump lips and oversize eyes, usually exaggerated, look more proportionate for a time. The goal is to use size to intimidate. Fascinating content in this title will suck young readers in.
Ever wonder what kind of feline the Chesire Cat is? He’s a British shorthair! This smiley, chubby-faced breed is versatile, friendly, and popular. Read more about the history, personality, and award-winning features of the British shorthair in this title for early readers!
Did you know that crabs look like mini, clear lobsters when they are babies? Crabs have to molt many times before they even look like adults with hard outer shells. Some crabs grow their own shells while others find used shells to call their own. Find out about a crab's life cycle, physical traits, habitat, and more in this title for beginning readers.
In Animals in Winter, beginning readers will learn how animal behavior changes during the winter season. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage early readers as they discover how animals deal with the chilly weather conditions. A labeled diagram shows places animals use for shelter during the winter, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about animals in winter online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Animals in Winter also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Plants in Winter, beginning readers follow along as plants respond to the changing season in various ways. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage early readers as they discover how trees, bushes, and flowering plants shut down many growth processes during the winter months. A labeled diagram shows a variety of ways plants respond to winter, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about plants in winter using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Plants in Winter also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Turtle hatchlings enter the world with sometimes more than 100 brothers and sisters. But after birth, the babies live independently! Their instincts lead them to hunt for worms, swim through water, and bask happily in the sun for warmth. Take a dive into the cute reptilian life of baby turtles in this title for young learners!
In Cobras, beginning readers will learn about how cobras hunt for food and defend themselves against predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover the dramatic world of cobras. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a cobras body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about cobras online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Cobras also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Gila Monsters, beginning readers will learn about some of this large lizards interesting physical features and capabilities. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover the exciting world of Gila monsters. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a Gila monsters body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Gila monsters online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Gila monsters also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Bump it! Young rhinos playfully charge at one another pretending the little nubs on their heads are full horns. It's fitting that a group of baby rhinos, plus mom, is called a crash. Growing young readers will find this book a “full speed ahead” read.
Not all seals measure up to one another. The ringed seal, for example, is four times shorter and more than fifty times lighter than the elephant seal! This elementary title puts on display the common features that make seals of all sizes alike.
Who's afraid of the dark? Well, not raccoon cubs! These fluffy youngsters are creatures of the night, looking a lot like masked trick-or-treaters when foraging for food. In this title, the cutest cubs will transform into nocturnal bandits right before the eyes of beginning readers.
Shaped like torpedoes, Great white sharks can launch out of the water to catch prey. Named after their white bellies, these sharks easily blend in with the sun when seen from below. In addition to their coloring, these sharks have serrated teeth for tearing. They are made to hunt! In this exciting title, learn more about great white sharks and why they are one of the top predators in the ocean.
In Sea Snakes, beginning readers will learn how these air-breathing reptiles are adapted to live underwater. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover the fascinating world of sea snakes. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a sea snakes body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about sea snakes online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Sea Snakes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Nani siempre ha soñado con ser una princesa. Cuando una princesa de la vida real de Hawái visita a su pueblo de Hilo, Nani se viste con sus mejores ropas. Pero, mientras observa a la Princesa Luka, quien ha venido a salvar al pueblo de Mauna Loa de la lava volcánica, Nani aprende que hay algo más que ser una princesa con finas ropas. Beth Greenway entrelaza la importancia de la amabilidad y la generosidad a través de esta increíble historia, basada en los eventos históricos de la erupción del Mauna Loa en la isla de Hawái en los años 1880-81
Clinging below the ocean's surface are small creatures with horse heads and monkey tails. Sea horses may have parts that look like other animals, but they are their own unique specimen. In fact, sea horses are so extraordinary that the males give birth! Although sea horses are extremely slow swimmers, they will quickly enter the hearts and minds of curious, young readers!
Nani has always dreamed of being a princess. When a real Hawaiian princess comes to her hometown of Hilo, Nani dresses in her best clothes. But as she watches Princess Luka, who has come to save the town from a volcanic lava flow, Nani learns that there is more to being a princess than fine clothes. This incredible story of kindness and generosity is based on the historical events of the 1880-1881 eruption of Mauna Loa on the Island of Hawaii and the real-life Princess Luka.
In Fog, vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text introduce young readers to the formation and characteristics of fog. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different kinds of fog, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about fog online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Fog also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
