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!
It's Chloe's first day of her summer job as a lab assistant for Professor Adams, who might be a somewhat mad scientist. Chloe has to help take care of Venus flytrap mutants, including what Professor Adams calls a Mean-us Flytrap, a giant three-headed creature that's very hungry.
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 wildfires happen, their effects, and wildfire 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 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.
Dadi is coming to stay with Nadia and Nadir while their parents are away for pilgrimage. Nadia and Nadir play the role of tour guides, showing their grandmother around Houston.
Nadia and Nadir begin collecting kitchen scraps and learn about layering, aerating, and how compost can enrich the soil naturally.
This title will feature some common summer plants, like sunflowers and melon! Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills.
Kids may discover their green thumb after reading this title. In simple text, readers learn about the training it takes to become a landscaper, tools of the trade, and career options in the field. Full-color images, infographics, and QR codes throughout further explain the trade that is in such high demand.
In Rocks, beginning readers will learn to identify different kinds of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Photos and carefully leveled text provide defining details for each kind, such texture and color. A comprehensive back matter feature quizzes readers, asking them to match each image of a rock with its name. Children can learn more about rocks and how to identify them online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Rocks also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Leaves, beginning readers will learn to identify different kinds of plants and trees by their leaves. Photos, labels, and carefully leveled text provide defining details for each leaf. A comprehensive back matter feature quizzes readers, asking them to match each leaf with its plant. Children can learn more about leaves and plants and how to identify them online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Leaves also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Clouds, beginning readers will learn to identify different kinds of clouds in the sky. Photos and carefully leveled text provide defining details for each kind, such shape and color, and what kind of weather each can bring. A comprehensive back matter feature quizzes readers, asking them to match each image of a cloud with its name. Cloud name pronunciations are provided. Children can learn more about clouds and how to identify them online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Clouds also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Leaves, beginning readers will learn to identify different kinds of plants and trees by their leaves. Photos, labels, and carefully leveled text provide defining details for each leaf. A comprehensive back matter feature quizzes readers, asking them to match each leaf with its plant. Children can learn more about leaves and plants and how to identify them online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Leaves also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Clouds, beginning readers will learn to identify different kinds of clouds in the sky. Photos and carefully leveled text provide defining details for each kind, such shape and color, and what kind of weather each can bring. A comprehensive back matter feature quizzes readers, asking them to match each image of a cloud with its name. Cloud name pronunciations are provided. Children can learn more about clouds and how to identify them online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Clouds also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
When the sun goes down, it’s time for Little Owl to wake up. Together with her parents, she goes on an adventure in the forest. What will Little Owl discover before the sun comes back up?
