Llamas are strong, useful animals. Their hair is an important source of fiber and they are excellent pack animals. Readers will find out all about the lives of these extraordinary animals.
Join Fiona and Finley as they travel back in time with America's first professional female astronomer, Maria Mitchell.
Francis Scott Key takes Finley and Fiona back in time to see first-hand what inspired him to write "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Abigail Adams, the First Lady of the United States, takes Fiona and Finley back in time to her new home at the White House to share her story.
Fiona and Finley travel back in time with Benjamin Franklin.
Fiona and Finley are going on a family hiking trip. Finley is determined to invent an ice cream that won't melt to celebrate. Albert Einstein enters the Sweets Shop to take Finely on an adventure that might inspire some answers.
Harriet Tubman stops in and tells Fiona and Finley about the Underground Railroad. Fiona and Finley don't just want to hear about it, they want to help.
Daniel Boone stops by the Sweets Shop and takes Fiona and Finley on an adventure through time to the frontier wilderness of Kentucky. The text discusses incidents and language of negative stereotypes.
Fiona is ready to quit her school's model rocket club. Things start to look up when Amelia Earhart stops by the Sweets Shop and whisks Fiona and Finley on a historic flight across the Atlantic Ocean.
When inventor Thomas Edison visits the family's Sweets Shop, Finley and Fiona embark on a sweet adventure through history.
Time Hop customer Clara Barton takes Fiona and Finley on a journey back to the Civil War, where they help her care for wounded soldiers.
In Zoo, emergent readers join a group of students as they enjoy a trip to the zoo. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about the exotic wildlife the zoo contains. A labeled diagram introduces some of the zoo's most popular residents, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the zoo and its animals using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Zoo also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Art Museum, emergent readers join a group of students as they visit an art museum. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about fine art and antiquities and the artists and civilizations that made them. A labeled diagram shows readers the different art forms they may see in an art museum , while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the art museum using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Art Museum also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In State Capitol, emergent readers join a group of students as they enjoy a trip to the state capitol. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about how laws are made meet some of the people who help make them. A labeled diagram shows readers different rooms in the capitol, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about what happens at the state capitol using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. State Capitol also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Farm, emergent readers join a group of students as they enjoy a trip to a farm. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about growing crops, raising livestock, and making a living from the land. A labeled diagram shows readers things they might find on a farm, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about going to a farm using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Farm also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Aquarium, emergent readers join a group of students as they visit an aquarium. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore a marine environment and learn about the many animals that make their home there. A labeled diagram identifies common aquarium residents, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the aquarium using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Aquarium also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Concert, emergent readers join a group of students as they enjoy a musical performance. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this form of entertainment. A labeled diagram identifies parts of a concert hall, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about going to a concert using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Concert also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Theater, emergent readers join a group of students as they enjoy a trip to the theater. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this form of entertainment. A labeled diagram identifies parts of a theater, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about what happens at the theater using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Theater also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Skunks, beginning readers follow a skunk as it looks for food and defends itself against a predator. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn all about this stinky animal. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a skunks body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about skunks online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Skunks also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Public Library, emergent readers join a group of students as they enjoy a trip to a farm. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn how to use and enjoy the public library. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the library's resources, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about going to the public library using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Public Library also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Photography, emergent readers learn about the art of photography by following the experience of two photographers. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore this popular activity. A labeled diagram introduces readers to a photographer's equipment, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about photography using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Photography also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Chipmunks, beginning readers follow a chipmunk as it gathers food in preparation for winter. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn all about this furry woodland animal. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a chipmunks body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about chipmunks online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Chipmunks also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Porcupines, beginning readers follow a porcupine as it looks for food and defends itself against a predator. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn all about this prickly animal. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a porcupines body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about porcupines online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Porcupines also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Dance, emergent readers learn about the art of dance by following the experience of two dancers. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore this performing art. A labeled diagram shows readers shoes for different types of dance, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about dance using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Dance also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Opossums, beginning readers follow an opossum as it hunts for food, defends itself against a predator, and raises its young. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn all about this nocturnal animal. A labeled diagram helps readers identify an opossums body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about opossums online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Opossums also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
