Space Cat is curious about how tools, technology and engineering are used to keep buildings and structures from falling down.
Join Space Cat and her friend Dog as they compare the natural world and the world humans made. Discover how STEM skills play a role.
On a basketball. On a door handle. Even in the air you breathe! Germs are everywhere. What can you do about it? Learn ways to avoid germs, to guard against getting sick, and to keep from passing germs along to others.
With their long arms and their ability to squirt ink, octopuses and squids are hard to tell apart! This title dives deep into the physical and behavioral differences between the two ocean animals, exploring their body parts, where they live, and more. A side-by-side feature lets readers review and compare the creatures on their own.
Something prickly is moving in the forest! What could it be? People often confuse hedgehogs and porcupines, but there are a lot of differences between these cute critters! From spines to diets, this title explores what sets hedgehogs and porcupines apart with low-level text, colorful photos, and a side-by-side comparison.
Hop, hop! Is that a frog or a toad jumping down on the ground? Many people have trouble telling these lookalikes apart! In this title, simple text and bright photos introduce the physical and behavioral differences between frogs and toads. A side-by-side comparison feature summarizes and reinforces the content. Young readers will be amphibian experts in no time!
Carpenters help build the world! Whether they’re raising buildings or making furniture, these helpers work hard to get the job done. This engaging title uses leveled text and vibrant photos to explore the ins and outs of a carpenter’s job, from their daily duties to the tools they use. Special features introduce carpenter skills and gear, and a picture glossary helps illustrate important words.
From pushing down trees to moving piles of rocks and dirt, bulldozers have a lot of jobs! Beginning readers can learn basic facts about these powerful machines through easy-to-read text and action-packed photos in this title. Features call out bulldozer parts and jobs to aid in reader comprehension. This title gives readers who are just starting out a push in the right direction!
Long teeth, brown fur, and a home made of logs and sticks--it must be a beaver! Or could it be a muskrat? In this title, young readers will learn how to spot the differences between the similar critters, from tails to size. Crisp photos and side-by-side comparisons help clarify information and turn readers into master spotters!
Airplanes travel all around the world! In this title, beginning readers can learn about the parts of these mighty machines as well as the jobs they do through simple, predictable text and bright photos. Features such as a labeled diagram of airplane parts support and reinforce the text. This low-level title will help students just beginning to read independently to take flight!
Illustrates the differences between renewable and nonrenewable energy. Explains what makes energy sources renewable or nonrenewable and how they affect everyday life. Colorful photographs and diagrams help illustrate each science concept. A chart compares the concepts head-to-head to help solidify readers' grasp of the material. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Illustrates the differences between quiet and loud. Explains what makes a sound quiet or loud and how they affect everyday life. Colorful photographs and diagrams help illustrate each science concept. A chart compares the concepts head-to-head to help solidify readers' grasp of the material. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Illustrates the differences between pushing and pulling. Explains different forces that push and pull and how they affect everyday life. Colorful photographs and diagrams help illustrate each science concept. A chart compares the concepts head-to-head to help solidify readers' grasp of the material. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
The My Dinosaur Adventure series introduces early readers to the coolest creatures in history. In this book, meet a Velociraptor and learn all about this swift hunter. Through simple sentences, early readers will develop word recognition and improve their reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and author biography.
The My Dinosaur Adventure series introduces early readers to the coolest creatures in history. In this book, meet a Tyrannosaurus Rex and learn all about the "king of the dinosaurs." Through simple sentences, early readers will develop word recognition and improve their reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and author biography.
The My Dinosaur Adventure series introduces early readers to the coolest creatures in history. In this book, meet a Triceratops and learn about how they use their horns. Through simple sentences, early readers will develop word recognition and improve their reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and author biography.
The My Dinosaur Adventure series introduces early readers to the coolest creatures in history. In this book, meet a Stegosaurus and learn about how they use their spikes. Through simple sentences, early readers will develop word recognition and improve their reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and author biography.
The My Dinosaur Adventure series introduces early readers to the coolest creatures in history. In this book, meet a Spinosaurus and learn about how they use their sail. Through simple sentences, early readers will develop word recognition and improve their reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and author biography.
The My Dinosaur Adventure series introduces early readers to the coolest creatures in history. In this book, meet a Pterodactyl and learn all about this flying reptile. Through simple sentences, early readers will develop word recognition and improve their reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and author biography.
The My Dinosaur Adventure series introduces early readers to the coolest creatures in history. In this book, meet a Mosasaurus and learn about how they ruled the water. Through simple sentences, early readers will develop word recognition and improve their reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and author biography.
The My Dinosaur Adventure series introduces early readers to the coolest creatures in history. In this book, meet a Brachiosaurus and learn about how they use their long neck. Through simple sentences, early readers will develop word recognition and improve their reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and author biography.
Using the AASL Standards Framework for Learners, the Create and Share: Thinking Digitally series provides younger readers with the necessary tools to successfully and safely navigate the digital world. In Collaborating with Shared Docs, readers learn how to collaborate and work with others using file sharing apps and services. Activities throughout the book prompt students to think more deeply, be creative, share information and resources, and grow their knowledge. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and educational matter.
Love dinosaurs? Check out the weapons on these giant, old creatures. We learn about them by looking at and studying fossils left behind from millions of years ago.
In Spanish - seeing is one of our 5 senses and we need light to see. This book explains in simple terms how light shines on objects allowing our eyes to see and send messages to our brain about the world around us.
In Spanish - explore our world by touching, tasting, and changing the matter that surrounds us.
