China is home to incredible wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and over one billion people! In this title, readers will explore this and more with the help of leveled text and bright, colorful images. As they read, maps, profiles, greetings and more will further help students discover more about this fascinating country.
Climate scientists do important work. They study weather patterns and look at the impact of climate change! In this low-level title, leveled text introduces the work of climate scientists, including what they do and the tools they use to do it. The book concludes with a chapter about how to become a climate scientist. Special features profile a famous climate scientist, highlight examples of climate science in real life, and tell readers the steps to becoming a climate scientist!
Chemistry is all around us! In this title, young readers will explore how chemists study this important science. Leveled text explores where chemists work, what they research, and the tools they use to be successful. The final chapter invites readers to consider a career in chemistry by detailing how to become a chemist. Special features introduce a famous chemist, highlight chemistry in the real world, tell how chemists use STEM, and more!
Did you know that Canada is the second largest country in the world? Readers will learn this and other exciting facts in this introduction to Canada. Each spread guides readers through the many different aspects of this country, from its geography to its wildlife and culture, with leveled text and vivid photos. In addition, this title is packed with maps, profiles, and more to further teach readers about this vast nation!
Botanists are scientists who study plants. They look at how plants grow best and how people can use them. This low-level title introduces the job duties of botanists, from what they research to the tools that they use. The book concludes with a chapter that explores how to become a botanist. Special features highlight a famous botanist, tell how botanists use STEM, and outline the steps to become a botanist. This title is a great choice for budding plant lovers!
Brazil is known for its tropical weather and rain forests. But this country is more than its beautiful landscape! In this title, young readers will discover the landscape, wildlife, demographics, foods, and celebrations of Brazil through vibrant photos and leveled text. To keep readers engaged, this title is packed with exciting features that highlight the country’s foods, wildlife, and many other things that make Brazil unique!
Home to animal-filled rain forests, a breezy coast, and dazzling coral reefs, Belize is loved by both locals and travelers. In this title, readers will discover the wonders that Belize has to offer through informative text and beautiful photos. Features add even more to explore, from maps and profiles to a recipe, a historical timeline, and more!
Banks help people get money! This title for beginning readers explores all that you will find in this important community place. Short sentences combine with clear photos to introduce readers to banks, while features including labels, a picture glossary, and a diagram offer visual support. Young readers will enjoy this inside look at all that happens in busy banks!
From the Outback in the west to the Great Barrier Reef in the east, Australia has much to offer residents and visitors alike! In this title, young readers will explore the geography, population, and culture of this massive country. Special features highlight Australia’s landscape, wildlife, greetings, foods, and more to provide an informative introduction to the land down under!
Astronomers study the planets, stars, and other objects of space. They peer into galaxies and track asteroids. In this low-level title, young readers will explore the ins and outs of this fascinating STEM career. Leveled text and on-the-job photos introduce the daily tasks of the job and explore how to become an astronomer. Special features highlight a famous astronomer, show how astronomers use STEM, and more. This engaging title will inspire young readers to look up!
Dress warm for this northern expedition! Leveled text introduces the arctic biome and four animals adapted to live there. Young readers will enjoy guessing each animal based on their stand-out characteristics. Sneak-peek images serve as clues, while crisp, colorful photos of each animal are used for the big reveal! Special features offer more detailed animal facts with range maps and food photos.
The alarm goes off, and the fire truck’s day begins. It has a lot of jobs to do! The narrative text in this low-level title teaches about a fire truck’s tasks and parts by following it throughout a day. Vibrant illustrations show the truck doing various jobs, from responding to fires and accidents, to getting washed at the end of the day. Fun facts include extra information, and questions encourage readers to engage with the text. Young readers will rush to this fun read!
For much of the year, Acadia National Park is the first place in the United States where you can see the sunrise each day! In this title, readers will explore the mountains and forests of this beautiful national park. Fact-filled text highlights the geography, geological features, human history, and wildlife found in the park, while crisp photos show off all that Acadia has to offer. Special features highlight animal species, pinpoint the park’s location, list top sites, and more. The book ends with a full-spread list of park stats, a timeline, and an animal food web!
What does a city need to thrive? Build one layer by layer to find out. Start with a source of water then add the buildings and people that make up the bustling city. Then, get creative to make your own city environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.
Did you know that astronauts train for spacewalks by going underwater in their spacesuits? Or what about that engineers have programmed robots to explore space on their own? Astronauts, engineers, and astronomers are just a few of the many people working to help us travel into space and learn more about the universe. Discover extreme facts about space jobs in this fun and kooky book.
Who can build bridges and fix cars? Welders! Welders work with metal to build and fix the things we use every day. Read all about these community helpers.
You may like chocolate, but how would you feel about using cocoa beans as money or in glue? Maybe you'd like to play a ball game for warriors (just be careful you don't become a scarified to the gods after playing). What about living life with a calendar system even more advanced than our own? You could try it all if you lived like the Maya! Discover extreme facts about the Maya civilization in this fun and kooky book.
In the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon, true heroes emerged. Follow along as two strangers demonstrate incredible strength and determination to rescue a man trapped in the rubble. The navy doctor and admiral were two of the many heroes of 9/11. Additional material provides an overview of the events of the day and other stories of heroism at the Pentagon.
Who helps us learn new things? Teachers! They keep us safe and help us get smarter every day. Read all about these community helpers.
Who brings us food at restaurants? Servers! In a busy restaurant, servers keep everything moving from bringing food to helping guests. Read all about these community helpers.
From flushing the toilet to washing your hands, when something goes wrong with your pipes, you know who to call. Plumbers can stop a leak or help you put in a new tub. Read all about these community helpers.
Whether going for a sail or hitting the road on anything with wheels, you may need to thank the people from Mesopotamia. Did you know this ancient civilization inspired and invented a lot of things that we can still find in our modern lives? The Cradle of Civilization brought us board games and astrology, maps and soap, and so much more. But there are some things we may be glad to leave behind in Mesopotamia, such harsh penalties for breaking the law (death!) and an alphabet that included 700 letters (think of that alphabet song!). Discover extreme facts about Mesopotamia in this fun and kooky book.
From cars and trucks to buses and boats, mechanics keep the world moving! Take a trip to the garage to read all about these community helpers.
As reports came in of planes crashing into the World Trade Center, heroes sprang into action. Follow two EMS workers scrambling to help survivors at Ground Zero on September 11, 2001, based on a true story. The heroic first responders fought with bravery and determination to save lives amid the chaos. Based on the true story and in honor of an EMS team risking everything to help at Ground Zero. Additional material provides an overview of the events of the day and other stories of heroes at Ground Zero.
Who helps us keep our teeth clean? Dentists! Take a seat in the dentist's chair and open wide to keep your smile nice and healthy. Read all about these community helpers!
