In this book, early fluent readers will learn what apps are and how we interact with them in our daily lives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the invention of apps, who keeps them working, and possible advancements in their technology. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about apps using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. What Are Apps? 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 how social media works and how we interact with it in our daily lives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the social media’s invention, who keeps it working, and possible advancements in its technology. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about social media using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. How Does Social Media Work? 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 how the Internet works and how we interact with it in our daily lives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the Internet’s invention, who keeps it working, and possible advancements in its technology. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Internet using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. How Does the Internet Work? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Inspired by the 19th-century lives of artist and scientist Charles Willson Peale's family, this is a tale of a girl and her favorite companion--a fossilized mastodon!
More than 100 years ago, a storm uncovered a fascinating discovery. The ruins of an ancient civilization had been hidden for thousands of years! This high-interest title explores the lives of the people who lived there, from how they lived to why they may have left. A narrative opening sets the tone, and features such as a map, a timeline, and fun facts add even more information.
Leopards are ferocious fighters that hunt for a living. But could they take on a powerful 450-pound gorilla? This high-interest text weighs the advantages of these fierce beasts and examines their attack moves. Charts and profiles compare the animals in speed, strength, and size, while a narrative outlines a fight between the two animals. Which of these fighters will be crowned king of the jungle?
Explore the Grand Canyon's layers from the nearly 2-billion-year-old rocks of the Pre-Cambrian Era to the few formations of the Mesozoic Era. Learn about the different kinds of rock that make up the canyon and how the Colorado River carved them into the majesty of the Grand Canyon today. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.
Highlights the schooling, job training, and life on the job for plumbers. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, a selected bibliography, an introduction to the author, and an index.
Explore the atmosphere's layers from the troposphere in which we live to the exosphere in the vacuum of space. Learn how the atmosphere supports life, how scientists study the different layers, and how the atmosphere protects Earth. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.
Explore the rain forest's layers from the airy branches of the emergent layer to the dense underbrush of the forest floor. Learn about the animals that dwell there, the different plant life that thrives, and more. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.
Explore soil's layers from the nutrient-rich topsoil to the rocky base. Learn about the cycle of life and decay, soil's organic and inorganic materials, and the ways soil supports life on Earth. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.
Highlights the schooling, job training, and life on the job for electricians. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, a selected bibliography, an introduction to the author, and an index.
Teaches readers how to make their very own dancing slime through simple supply lists and clear, step-by-step instructions and images.
Teaches readers how to make their very own water balloon cannons through simple supply lists and clear, step-by-step instructions and images.
Teaches readers how to make their very own room alarms through simple supply lists and clear, step-by-step instructions and images.
Teaches readers how to make their very own stomp rockets through simple supply lists and clear, step-by-step instructions and images.
Compare and contrast the different two-legged, meat-eating dinosaurs to see which ones were the fastest, strongest, and smartest.
Compare and contrast the different armored dinosaurs to see which ones were the fastest, strongest, and smartest.
Teaches readers how to make their very own LED flashlights through simple supply lists and clear, step-by-step instructions and images.
Teaches readers how to make their very own mini rocket cars through simple supply lists and clear, step-by-step instructions and images.
Compare and contrast the different duck-billed dinosaurs to see which ones were the fastest, strongest, and smartest.
Compare and contrast the different long-necked dinosaurs to see which ones were the fastest, strongest, and smartest.
Compare and contrast the different horned dinosaurs to see which ones were the fastest, strongest, and smartest.
Learn how to trick, tease, and tickle your way out of any situation with a mad scientist, and laugh along the way!
From huge long-necks to flying reptiles, prehistoric animals were amazing. Compare and contrast their features to see which ones were the strongest, fastest, and hungriest! Includes statistics charts and diagrams.