What animal is descended from dinosaurs, pollinates plants, flies thousands of miles annually, can weigh less than a dime or as much as 340 pounds, and can even remember when humans have been kind or mean? Meet the bird! Birds are extraordinary creatures and they live almost everywhere on earth. With over 10,000 bird species, there's tremendous variety in sizes, shapes, colors, and abilities. And besides being beautiful to look at, birds are a critical part of our ecosystems and support biodiversity on our planet. Through poetry and sidebar text, F is for Feathers: A Bird Alphabet explores all aspects of bird life, from physical characteristics to types of habitat. Additional information includes a glossary, ways to protect birds and their environment, and tips on how to be a good bird watcher.
Ernest Everett Just was not like other scientists of his time. He saw the whole, where others saw only parts. He noticed details others failed to see. He persisted in his research despite the discrimination and limitations imposed on him as an African American. His keen observations of sea creatures revealed new insights about egg cells and the origins of life. Through stunning illustrations and lyrical prose, this picture book presents the life and accomplishments of this long overlooked scientific pioneer.
Readers will discover the science behind volcanic eruptions and learn how first responders aid in the coping, healing, and rebuilding of the affected communities post-disaster. Focused on 21st Century content, the SEL- (social-emotional learning) and inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, bibliography, and sidebars.
Readers will discover the science behind wildfires and learn how first responders aid in the coping, healing, and rebuilding of the affected communities post-disaster. Focused on 21st Century content, the SEL- (social-emotional learning) and inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, bibliography, and sidebars.
Readers will discover the science behind floods and learn how first responders aid in the coping, healing, and rebuilding of the affected communities post-disaster. Focused on 21st Century content, the SEL- (social-emotional learning) and inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, bibliography, and sidebars.
Readers will discover the science behind hurricanes and learn how first responders aid in the coping, healing, and rebuilding of the affected communities post-disaster. Focused on 21st Century content, the SEL- (social-emotional learning) and inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, bibliography, and sidebars.
Readers will discover the science behind pandemics and learn how first responders aid in the coping, healing, and rebuilding of the affected communities post-disaster. Focused on 21st Century content, the SEL- (social-emotional learning) and inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, bibliography, and sidebars.
Readers will discover the science behind tornadoes and learn how first responders aid in the coping, healing, and rebuilding of the affected communities post-disaster. Focused on 21st Century content, the SEL- (social-emotional learning) and inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, bibliography, and sidebars.
Readers will discover the science behind extreme temperatures and learn how first responders aid in the coping, healing, and rebuilding of the affected communities post-disaster. Focused on 21st Century content, the SEL- (social-emotional learning) and inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, bibliography, and sidebars.
Wetlands are full of wildlife! In this title, young readers will explore the types of wetlands, what plants and animals live there, and how humans interact with wetlands. Leveled text combines with bright photos to introduce the subject, and special features profile famous wetlands, highlight wetland animals, and tell how human activity impacts these important biomes. This approachable title will let readers get their feet wet when it comes to wetlands!
Forests are vital to life on Earth! In this title for young readers, leveled text and crisp photos introduce the different types of forests and their parts, the plants and animals that live in forests, and how humans interact with and impact forests. Special features profile famous forests, highlight forest animals, and summarize the human impact on these landforms. This title will help readers climb high with their reading skills!
Put on your coat and get ready to explore glaciers! These massive ice sheets cover about one-tenth of Earth’s surface. Full of leveled text and crisp photos, this title helps young readers understand how glaciers form, what plants and animals live there, and how human activities impact glaciers. Special features highlight examples of famous glaciers, diagram their formation, and summarize the impact on these important landforms.
How do humans use lakes? What animals live in them? These questions and more are answered in this informative title about Earth’s lakes! Leveled text and bright photos combine to introduce lakes, the plants and animals that live in them, and how humans interact with them. Special features visually highlight lake animals, summarize the impact of humans, and profile well-known lakes. Dive in with this approachable title!
Mountains rise high over the land. But how do they form? This title for young readers answers this question and more through leveled text and crisp photos. Readers will learn about the formation of mountains, what plants and animals live on them, and how people use mountains today. Along the way, special features profile well-known mountains, highlight mountain animals, and summarize the impact of humans.
Computers are used in classrooms, businesses, and more! These essential tools help us do everyday tasks. But how do they work? Informative text and crisp images combine to explore the uses, inner workings, and future of computers. Diagrams explain how computers work, show their important parts, and show how people use them. The book concludes with a question that encourages readers to think about the subject.
3, 2, 1, blastoff! Rocket launches are exciting events. But how do they happen? This title introduces young readers to the uses, inner workings, and future of these powerful machines. Informative text and eye-catching images provide explanations, while diagrams offer further knowledge about rockets’ parts and inner workings. The book concludes with a question that prompts readers to think about future rockets.
Take a deep dive into submarines with this fact-filled title! Leveled text and crisp images combine to introduce readers to the uses of submarines, explore how they work, and consider what future subs might look like. Diagrams reinforce the main text by showing off submarine parts and how they work. The book concludes with a question that prompts readers to think more about submarines.
Most people carry a cell phone everywhere they go! But how do these everyday items work? This fact-filled title uses leveled text and bright photos to introduce the uses of cell phones, explore how they work, and consider what they might be like in the future. Diagrams help identify parts and explain how the phones work, while a question asks readers to think more deeply about the subject.
Penguins and puffins look a lot alike! Can you tell who is who? With this book, readers will explore the unique appearances and behaviors of these feathered friends. With leveled text, crisp photos, a side-by-side comparison feature, and a picture glossary to reinforce the main text, readers will learn how to easily tell these seabirds apart!
Is that big mammal walking through the plains a buffalo or a bison? This title will introduce young readers to the similarities and differences between these two gentle giants. With leveled text, labeled photos, and a side-by-side comparison feature, readers will learn how to tell who is who!
Look at that bobcat hiding among the trees! Or is that a lynx? In this book, readers will learn about the differences between bobcats and lynx through leveled text and vibrant images. A side-by-side comparison chart highlights the traits and behaviors that make bobcats and lynx unique from each other!
Chirp! Chirp! What’s that noise? Is it a grasshopper, or is it a cricket? This book will help young readers understand what makes these insects different from each other through engaging text and vibrant photos. A picture glossary helps reinforce the main text, and a side-by-side comparison helps summarize the characteristics that make each insect unique!
The nasutoceratops was an eye-catching dinosaur. It had two long horns and a large frill! In this book for young readers, vivid illustrations and engaging text take readers on a journey 75 million years in the past, when the nasutoceratops roamed. Special features call out the dinosaur’s size, diet, fossil locations, and more. A two-page spread ends the book by putting all of the dinosaur’s important facts in one place.
Archaeopteryx first lived around 150 million years ago. This flying dinosaur is related to today’s birds! Eye-catching illustrations and engaging hi/lo text draw readers into this title about the lives and extinction of these amazing creatures. Special features illustrate the dinosaur’s favorite foods, while maps highlight fossil findings and show off what the world looked like when Archaeopteryx roamed. The book concludes with a two-page feature that puts all of this dinosaur’s stats in one place.
The brachiosaurus was a long-necked dinosaur. Its body measured nearly 100 feet long! Readers of this high-interest title will explore the lives of these giants through vivid illustrations and informative text. Special features highlight the dinosaur’s size, favorite foods, fossil locations, and more. An eye-catching two-page spread puts important facts about the dinosaur in one place.
