In Where Does Garbage Go?, early fluent readers follow trash as it leaves the home and heads to the landfill and all the steps in between. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about what happens to garbage. An infographic illustrates the steps of the process with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about garbage and landfills using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Where Does Garbage Go? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Where Does Recycling Go?, early fluent readers follow recyclables as they leave the home and head to a recycling plant to get sorted and all the steps in between. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about what happens to recyclables and how they're made into new products. An infographic illustrates the steps of the process with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about recycling using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Where Does Recycling Go? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Farm Machines, beginning readers will follow a farmer throughout the year, learning about the many ways he or she uses a tractor to pull different farm equipment, such as plows, planters, and balers, to combining in the fall. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn what each piece of farm machinery is called and what it does. Photos and further detailed descriptions of different equipment help introduce the content, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about farm equipment online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Farm Machines also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
There are many ways to make things move. Let’s discover how we can push and pull to set things in motion! Ready for Science: Make It Move, a 16-page book for readers in prekindergarten to grade 2, helps emerging readers develop proficient literacy skills while learning about force and motion.
From down on the ground to way up in the sky, we like to be on the go! But what makes cars drive and airplanes fly? In My Engineering Library: Design and Build It to Go, you'll learn about what engineers think about to build vehicles that go.
A microscope, a telescope, a thermometer, a beaker – let's explore these science tools, and more, that help us learn about the world around us! Ready for Science: Science Tools, a 16-page book for readers in prekindergarten to grade 2, helps emerging readers develop proficient literacy skills while learning about the tools used in science.
Gas is everywhere. But what is it, and where can you find it? Ready for Science: Where is the Gas?, a 16-page book for readers in prekindergarten to grade 2, helps emerging readers develop proficient literacy skills while learning about one state of matter – gas!
Do not throw that thing in the trash. Reuse it! Reusing items helps Earth and keeps garbage out of landfills. Ready for Science: Reuse It!, a 16-page book for readers in prekindergarten to grade 2, helps emerging readers develop proficient literacy skills while learning about how to reuse everyday objects to reduce waste and help planet Earth.
We all need help sometimes. Someone might need help hearing. Police might need help solving a crime. Even Earth needs help! In My Engineering Library: Design and Build It to Help, you'll learn about how engineering designs help people every day.
People love to play! From zooming down roller coasters to riding bikes, we like to be in motion. In My Engineering Library: Design and Build It to Play, you'll learn about how engineers use science to increase safety and fun for roller coasters, zip lines, helmets, and more.
The land on Earth can be high, low, bumpy, flat, and everything in between. In My Earth and Space Science Library: Land Tour, you'll learn all about the landforms that cover Earth's surface and the forces that create them.
New buds sprout. Leaves turn green. Leaves turn gold. Snowflakes fall. Why do seasons change? Hint: It's all about the sun! In My Earth and Space Science Library: Seasons and the Sun, you'll learn about the different seasons and how Earth’s tilt toward the sun causes the seasons to change.
Earth is constantly changing. Some of these changes happen in the blink of an eye. Some take place over millions of years. In My Earth and Space Science Library: Changes on Earth, you'll learn more about the fast and slow changes happening all around us.
What's the weather like today? What's the weather like throughout the year? In My Earth and Space Science Library: Watching the Weather, you'll learn about types of weather in places all over planet Earth, including common and severe weather events, and the difference between weather and climate.
Dirt is everywhere! It's under buildings, roads, and sidewalks. How does dirt need to be moved and shaped before structures can be built? In My Engineering Library: Design and Build It in the Dirt, you'll learn about what engineers think about when building in the dirt!
We live in a water-filled world. Water is all around us, and even inside us! In My Earth and Space Science Library: A World of Water, you'll learn more about Earth's bodies of water and how water flows through the water cycle.
Earth is our home, but its health is in danger! In My Earth and Space Science Library: Protecting Our Planet, you'll learn more about the threats facing Earth and how you can help protect our planet.
What's going on under the ground? There are pipes, tunnels, and even roads underneath us! How do they get built down there? In My Engineering Library: Design and Build It Below, you'll learn how engineers design and build underground utilities, tunnels, and bridge foundations.
Look up! Structures stretch high into the sky. But what happens during strong winds or earthquakes? In My Engineering Library: Design and Build It Higher, you'll learn about the methods engineers use to prevent tall structures from failing.
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!
