It may boast the oldest public library and longest-running spaper, but Connecticut isn't free from scares, too. Take a trip through haunted graveyards, spooky houses, and even an occult museum. Read four terrifying tales about Connecticut . . . if you dare.
Wild forests and rocky coasts are nothing compared to spirits and aliens. But in Maine, you just might see it all. Be warned--you might not always like what you find. Discover four frightening tales about Maine.
Maryland has delicious seafood. But it might also host other creatures lurking in the water. Some believe spirits roam in the shadows and prowl just out of sight. Read four spooky stories about Maryland.
Colorado is known for the tall peaks of its beautiful mountains. But is there something else lurking there? From ghosts in haunted hotels, to glowing orbs in cemeteries, there is more to Colorado than meets the eye. Get ready to read four spooky stories about Colorado.
Hospital visiting hours are over, but not all visitors can leave. Read four spooky tales about hospitals.
Follow paramedics Michelle McInnis and her partner as they fight to save people during a deadly Chicago heat wave.
Could some playgrounds have more than swings and slides? Read four spooky tales about haunted playgrounds.
Learn about the busiest time of year on the farm. From crops to festivals, harvests make fall fun!
Many criminals have been imprisoned at Alcatraz. But what else is locked up there? Do the ghosts and spirits of many former prisoners haunted the cells and hallways? Read this spooky book to find out.
Some farms house more than chickens. Read four spooky tales about frightening farmhouses.
Uh-oh that's a big fire. Who can you call if there is a fire? You call a firefighter! Read all about these important community helpers.
I don't feel very good. My head is hot and my tummy hurts. Who do you see when you are sick? You see a doctor! Read all about these important community helpers.
I need a place to put all my books. I need a shelf! Who builds the things we use daily? A carpenter does! Read all about these important community helpers.
I'm so hungry. I am going out to a restaurant. Who makes your food in restaurants? A chef does! Read all about these important community helpers.
Huge. Colorful. Ancient. Welcome to China! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about China’s cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They even learn how to speak a few words in Mandarin! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging text, bold design, and stunning photos are sure to capture children’s interest.
Wild. Dramatic. Friendly. Welcome to Brazil! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Brazil’s land, cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They’ll even learn how to speak a few words in Portuguese! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging text, bold design, and stunning photos are sure to capture children’s interest.
Huge. Wild. Friendly. Welcome to Canada! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Canada’s cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They’ll even learn how to speak a few words in French! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging text, bold design, and stunning photos are sure to capture children’s interest.
Striking. Full of Life. Musical. Welcome to Argentina! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Argentina’s land, history, cities, and food. This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging text, bold design, and stunning photos are sure to capture children’s interest.
It's time to visit the library! Get your library card and then explore all the library has to offer. Look through the shelves, plop down in a comfy chair to do some reading, learn something on the computer, and more. Follow along with simple text and inviting photos as you learn how libraries are part of what makes a community!
Walk through the aisles on a trip to the grocery story. Pick up a loaf of bread. Stock up on some fruits and veggies. Simple text paired with inviting photos help you learn all about how grocery stores are part of what makes a community!
Let's visit the hospital! Check in at the front desk, play games in the waiting room, talk to the doctors and nurses in the exam room, and even follow along as tests make their way to the lab. Find out how hospitals are part of what makes a community through simple text paired with inviting photos!
Take a trip to the fire station! See the gym where firefighters stay strong, the classroom where they learn, and even the beds where they sleep--when they aren't fighting fires, of course! Simple text paired with inviting photos show how fire stations are part of what makes a community!
It's a busy day at Happy Valley Farm and the farmer llama needs your help! Take a tour of the farm as you learn all about combines. Be sure to pay attention so you can pass your farmhands quiz and earn your llama-diploma. Cheerful illustrations and farm-tastic puns make learning about farmer llama's farm machines llots of fun!
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about tundra biomes, the important role they play on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define them. Bright, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about tundras. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about tundra biomes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Tundra Biomes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique features, characteristics, and wildlife of the Southern Ocean. Vivid, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the ocean's geography, geology, climate and weather, animals and plants, habitats, history, and research and explorations. Take a Look! infographics feature a world map with the ocean's range highlighted and labeled as well as a graph showing the ocean's food web. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Southern Ocean using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Southern Ocean also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
