There’s nothing quite like biting into a sweet chocolate bar and letting it melt in your mouth. But it takes a lot of love to turn cocoa beans into the chocolatey treat we all crave! This title for early readers takes readers along on a journey from cocoa bean to chocolate. Special features a map of where cocoa beans grow, the global impact of chocolate, and more!
History has proven that droughts can bring doom as they leave land barren. These disasters are difficult to predict, but can they be avoided? Between the covers of this early reader, find out how droughts form, how they are predicted, and how to stay safe when the world dries up! Special features include a map, a severity chart, and a profile of a famous drought.
The cotton T-shirt is a staple in many closets. But this classic piece of clothing has quite the journey. It begins in a cotton field before it becomes a favorite T-shirt. This title for early readers follows the process from cotton to T-shirt. Readers will find a map of where cotton is grown, a feature highlighting special machines, and plenty of other information in this fascinating title!
Nothing beats the smell of fresh chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven. This title takes readers through the creation of this delicious dessert, how it gained popularity, and the different forms it takes today. Recipes, a timeline, and other informative features represent information visually for learners of all types in this low-level read.
An electrician wires a new circuit. Now the lights shine bright! This leveled title introduces the important work of electricians, bringing readers along as they wire buildings, check parts, and solve problems. Special features highlight electrician skills and gear, and photo labels and picture glossaries reinforce the meanings of important words. Readers will soon understand how these hardworking helpers light up the community!
This leveled title takes young readers on a journey in the sky! It introduces the exciting job of flight attendants, who travel the world to keep fliers safe and comfortable. Colorful photos and engaging text highlight the work of flight attendants, while labels and a picture glossary introduce important words. Special features introduce the important skills and gear of these community helpers.
A clownfish darts into the tentacles of a sea anemone. Safe at last! Other fish don’t stand a chance against the anemone’s painful stings. But the clownfish is immune! This special skill is one of many adaptations detailed in this simple title clownfish in coral reefs. Special features include additional information such as range, conservation status, life span, and diet.
Reaching speeds of more than 80 miles per hour, avalanches plow down mountain slopes and flatten everything in their paths! Discover major avalanche danger zones, how these disasters form, how they are rated, and a profile of a devastating past disaster in this title covering catastrophic avalanches!
Tulips are a welcome sign of springtime. But before their colorful blooms can be enjoyed, their hearty bulbs require a winter’s rest! Inside the covers of this early reader, peel back the layers of tulip bulbs, see how they grow, and enjoy images of bright blooms. Along the way, special features show where tulips are grown, what they need to grow, their life cycle, and more!
Weather Watchers: Measuring the Weather introduces young readers to the tools used for observing and measuring the weather based on early elementary classroom weather units. This book includes an age-appropriate activity that enhances comprehension, which can be done at home or in the classroom. Each book in the Weather Watchers series focuses on a particular topic, giving readers a basic scientific introduction to different types of weather, weather measurement methods, the ways weather affects people, and more. Also included is a glossary, index, and an after reading activity to advance learning
Weather Watchers: Rain, Snow, Sleet, and Hail gives young readers a basic scientific look at different types of precipitation. This book includes an age-appropriate activity that enhances comprehension, which can be done at home or in the classroom. Each book in the Weather Watchers series focuses on a particular topic, giving readers an introduction to different types of weather, weather measurement methods, the ways weather affects people, and more. Also included is a glossary, comprehension questions, and further reading suggestions to advance learning.
Weather Watchers: Weather Affects Me gives young readers a basic scientific look at the ways weather influences people's decisions and behaviors. This book includes an age-appropriate activity that enhances comprehension, which can be done at home or in the classroom. Each book in the Weather Watchers series focuses on a particular topic, giving readers an introduction to different types of weather, weather measurement methods, the ways weather affects people, and more. Also included is a glossary, comprehension questions, and further reading suggestions to advance learning.
Weather Watchers: Predicting the Weather gives young readers an introduction to the science behind weather prediction. This book includes an age-appropriate activity that enhances comprehension, which can be done at home or in the classroom. Each book in the Weather Watchers series focuses on a particular topic, giving readers an introduction to different types of weather, weather measurement methods, the ways weather affects people, and more. Also included is a glossary, comprehension questions, and further reading suggestions to advance learning.
Weather Watchers: Weather Patterns gives young readers a basic scientific look at different types of weather patterns. This book includes an age-appropriate activity that enhances comprehension, which can be done at home or in the classroom. Each book in the Weather Watchers series focuses on a particular topic, giving readers an introduction to different types of weather, weather measurement methods, the ways weather affects people, and more. Also included is a glossary, comprehension questions, and further reading suggestions to advance learning.
Weather Watchers: Dangerous Weather gives young readers a basic scientific look at different types of dangerous weather conditions. This book includes an age-appropriate activity that enhances comprehension, which can be done at home or in the classroom. Each book in the Weather Watchers series focuses on a particular topic, giving readers an introduction to different types of weather, weather measurement methods, the ways weather affects people, and more. Also included is a glossary, comprehension questions, and further reading suggestions to advance learning.
Each day, you encounter solids, liquids, and gases. How can you tell which substance is which? My Physical Science Library: Solids, Liquids, and Gases teaches young readers how to describe and classify materials based on observable properties such as color, texture, size, and shape. The My Physical Science Library collection introduces a variety of science topics for early learners based on physical science NGSS standards. From motion to energy supplied by the sun, these books present complicated information in easy-to-understand language and provide kid-friendly examples. Each book includes an activity that supports further comprehension
Sound and light travel through our world in waves. My Physical Science Library: Communicating with Signals and Patterns teaches young readers about the ways in which we can communicate using light and sound. It investigates and explains signals, patterns, vibrations, and waves of light and sound. The My Physical Science Library collection introduces a variety of science topics for early learners based on physical science NGSS standards. From motion to energy supplied by the sun, these books present complicated information in easy-to-understand language and provide kid-friendly examples. Each book includes an activity that supports further comprehension
Waves don’t just happen in the ocean. Billions of sound waves move through the air every second. My Physical Science Library: Sound Moves teaches young readers about sound waves and how we send and receive them in order to communicate, make music, and so much more. The My Physical Science Library collection introduces a variety of science topics for early learners based on physical science NGSS standards. From motion to energy supplied by the sun, these books present complicated information in easy-to-understand language and provide kid-friendly examples. Each book includes an activity that supports further comprehension
The sun is huge and bright! We get heat, light, and energy from this star. My Physical Science Library: Sun Power teaches young readers about the power of the sun while asking readers to consider cause and effect. The My Physical Science Library collection introduces a variety of science topics for early learners based on physical science NGSS standards. From motion to energy supplied by the sun, these books present complicated information in easy-to-understand language and provide kid-friendly examples. Each book includes an activity that supports further comprehension
My Physical Science Library: Push and Pull teaches young readers what happens when we push or pull an object, including discussions of speed, strength, direction, and what happens when objects touch or collide. The My Physical Science Library collection introduces a variety of science topics for early learners based on physical science NGSS standards. From motion to energy supplied by the sun, these books present complicated information in easy-to-understand language and provide kid-friendly examples. Each book includes an activity that supports further comprehension
Zoom! What makes a car go fast, or slow down? My Physical Science Library: Fast and Slow teaches young readers all about speed and direction, including pushing, pulling, starting, and stopping.
The My Guide to the Planets series introduces early readers to the planets in our solar system. Each book is told from the planet's perspective, providing a unique and fun approach to science learning. In this book, meet Earth and learn all about what makes her unique! Through simple sentences, emerging readers will learn technical facts and develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.
As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on horses. Did you know that horses, zebras and donkeys are all related? They belong to the same animal family that scientists call Equidae. Find out why horses can sleep standing up and other fun facts about these amazing animals.
As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on kittens. Did you know a kitten’s whiskers grow to be a little longer than the length of its body? Learn why a kitten always lands on its feet and other fun facts.
As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on volcanoes. Did you know that scientists that study volcanoes are called volcanologists? Learn about the three main types of volcanoes: cinder cone, shield volcanoes and composite volcanoes.