Technology solves problems to make our lives better. From telephones to video games, who do we have to thank for our favorite technological wonders? Follow along with engaging illustrations, captivating photos, and fun text to learn all about the scientists, engineers, and inventors who were brilliant people with big ideas.
¿Sabias que la momia del faraón Khufu fue colocada en lo que se llama la Gran Pirámide? Es la estructura de piedra más grande del mundo, que consta de 2.300.000 bloques de piedra, ¡cada uno pesa varias toneladas! ¡Esa es una gran lápida!
Learn about Victoria Falls. Details include how the waterfall formed and what visitors are able to see and do at the site. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about this natural wonder.
Learn about the marble caves of Patagonia. Details include how the caves formed and what visitors are able to see and do at the site. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about this natural wonder.
Learn how the Jurassic Coast and its iconic fossils formed, the discoveries of paleontologist Marry Anning, and what visitors are able to do there today. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about this natural wonder.
Learn how the Great Barrier Reef formed, the animals that call the reef home, and what visitors are able to do there today. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about this natural wonder.
Learn how the Grand Canyon formed, the people past and present who call the canyon home, and what visitors are able to do there today. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about this natural wonder.
Learn about the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. Details include the legend of the giant Finn McCool, how the Causeway formed, and what visitors are able to see and do at the site. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about this natural wonder.
Explores how artificial intelligence is affecting how people work. This book describes the new jobs that artificial intelligence is creating and how artificial intelligence is affecting familiar jobs.
On a farm, each season arrives with new jobs to do--crops to plant, animals to tend to, and fields to harvest. Readers get an insider's look at what spring, summer, fall, and winter look like on a family farm, from adorable baby animals to rumbling tractors and pumpkins to pies.
Web developers help people connect around the world by designing the web pages we look at every day on the Internet. They must be good at logic and have an understanding of computer language to write code that tells a website how to function. If this sounds like the career for you, this book lays out the skills you will need to learn to become a web developer.
Get ready to explore Rocky Mountain National Park! Find out what makes this national park unique and what wildlife lives in its mountains. Discover some of the sights and activities that make Rocky Mountain National Park one of the most visited national parks in the United States.
Get ready to explore Yosemite National Park! Find out what make this national park unique and what wildlife lives in its mountains. Discover some of the sights and activities that make Yosemite National Park one of the most visited national parks in the United States.
We prepare at home for natural disasters and weather emergencies. If hurricane winds or floods are heading our way, we can stay (ride it out) or leave (evacuate). But what happens when zoos, aquariums, or sanctuaries are in the storm’s path? How do zoo staff protect the animals? Who can come to help them after the storm has passed? This engaging children's book explores how zoos protect their animals during natural disasters. Through captivating storytelling and vivid photographs, young readers learn about zoo emergency plans and animal care.
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!
Kids' futures will look bright after reading this title. In simple text, readers learn about the training it takes to become an electrician, 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.
Kids may find their future in this fiery career after reading this title. In simple text, readers learn about the training it takes to become a welder, 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.
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.
Kids will be ready to help with their home's next leaky pipe after reading this title. In simple text, readers learn about the training it takes to become a plumber, 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.
Kids will be ready to buckle up their tool belt after reading this title. In simple text, readers learn about the training it takes to become a carpenter, 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. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.
