Islands do not always contain everything needed for human survival. This amazing book takes a look at the unique problems of living on land surrounded by water. Beautiful photos help show how island dwellers have survived and adapted over centuries to living on island habitats in such places as New Zealand, Hawaii, and Iceland.
Forests have long provided people with the resources they need to survive. This interesting book describes the ways people have adapted to living in different kinds of forest habitats and climates around the world. Vibrant images help illustrate the unique homes and ways of life of various forest dwellers, such as the Korowai people of Indonesia who live in treehouses in the rain forest.
Cities are places that have greater numbers of people, buildings, and services. But city life can be different depending on where in the world you live. This engaging title compares the everyday lives of people in several different cities around the world, describing the homes they live in and how they have adapted to different climates.
Two brothers get new caps - and a big surprise - when they go to a new barbershop.
Spend a day at the ballpark and enjoy the sounds, smells and tastes of a baseball game.
Mount Rushmore, the Motown Museum, a dinosaur trail, and a hot rod showplace are among the fascinating array of well-known, historical, and wonderfully oddball destinations on Charlie's travels. For every state, a selection of Did You Know... facts add colorful information about the stops along the way.
Acclaimed author and illustrator, Jessie Hartland, beautifully presents this informative and fascinating history of the Hatshepsut sphinx: from its carving in ancient Egypt to its arrival in the hallowed halls of New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Want to see the beautiful and exotic animals of India? This level two reader features beautiful photographs and easy-to-read information about animals like the cobra, Bengal tiger, and more. Discover Reading titles feature short sentences, word lists, and questions at the end of each book to further the learning process.
Want to see the beautiful and exotic animals of South America? This level two reader features beautiful photographs and easy-to-read information about rainforest animals. Discover Reading titles feature short sentences, word lists, and questions at the end of each book to further the learning process.
Does you love cowboys? Want to be transported to a different time and place? If you're curious about the Wild West and would rather be out roping cattle than inside reading a book, this is the leveled reader for you.
Step right up! It's time to visit the Big Top! CIRCUS features full-color photos and captions for your viewing pleasure. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and concepts to kids.
This beginning reader takes a tour around the farm with a good morning greeting to each of the animals.
This level 1 reader takes a realistic look at what happens when a child visits the hospital. Simple sentences, rhyme, and photographs will help prepare children and early readers will learn more about medicine in this beginning level book.
Giddy-Up! It's time to horse around with reading in this level 2 reader. Kids will learn about cowboys and the Wild West through simple sentences and full-color photos.
It's time to get ready for school! In this level 2 reader, kids will brush up on their reading skills while getting ready to go back to school. Featuring colorful photographs and simple sentences, this book introduces new vocabulary words to beginning readers.
It's time to discover the African savannah! Each page features one African animal, isolated on a white background. The photo is titled with the animal's name and includes a short sentence suitable as a read-aloud for very young children or reading practice for beginning readers.
Discover London in this beginning reader. Would you like to visit London? England's capital city is filled with interesting landmarks. Beginning readers will learn all about London in this short, leveled reader.
Learn all about deserts! Read all about desert ecosystems in this Discover Reading Beginning Reader. Curious kids will learn all about desert animals, plant life and more. Simple sentences for early elementary students provide a basic understanding of life in the desert.
Learn all about China! From famous landmarks like the Great Wall of China, to customs, foods and cultural practices, Discover China provides young readers with information about China in simple sentences for kindergarten, first, and second graders.
Who goes there, brave knight? Read all about castles in this Discover Reading Beginning Reader. From the drawbridge to the knights and princesses, Discover Castles is a fun trip through a medieval castle. Repetition builds reading fluency in this charming easy reader.
A whimsical children's book about a red panda cub's adventures in India. Laloo the Red Panda is a coming of age tale about a red panda cub on a journey of self discovery in India. Laloo’s adventure begins when he escapes from Gambo, a dimwitted animal poacher, in the middle of the bustling streets of Mumbai! Laloo makes friends with a cast of lovable dogs who help him make his way through India back to his home in the Himalayas. Along the way, he learns an invaluable lesson about being true to yourself.
A sing-along-story set to the cadence of The Farmer in the Dell, featuring horses, chickens and lots of farming fun! It’s time to go to the farm, but what will we do there?
Become a world explorer! This Discover Series picture book brings the world to your door. Introduce your child to the beautiful art and architecture of China. Each of the 23 photos in this book are crisp and clear with a simple title beneath the image. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and concepts to kids.
Little Hoo is a scaredy-owl but he's ready for his first visit to the beach. He might be anxious about sharks, seaweed and pinching crabs, but he soon discovers that playing at the beach is lots of fun.
