Did you know a bulldozers blade can be as heavy as an elephant? A bulldozer breaks apart rocks or dirt and uses its blade to clear things out of the way. Students will learn about the different parts of a bulldozer and the various places a bulldozer works. Blastoff! Series
Clear the road for the speeding ambulance! These vehicles need to get to an emergency as fast as possible. Learn about the equipment an ambulance carries and how ambulance workers save lives. Blastoff! Series
When you lose electricity during a storm, a bucket truck may come to the rescue. Bucket trucks help people reach things high up like power lines, trees, or traffic lights. Discover a bucket trucks different uses and how this machine works. Blastoff! Series
Airplanes come in all shapes and sizes, from small to jumbo. Some airplanes can fly as fast as 2,000 miles per hour. Take a first look at the parts of an airplane, and hold on tight for take off! Blastoff! Series
Have you ever wanted to leave your handprint in a patch of wet concrete? You may have wondered how concrete is formed and how it is set down to harden. This introduction offers a glimpse into this process and the giant machine behind it. Blastoff! Series
Have you ever seen a big truck on the highway? That is called a big rig. It transports many of the things we use in our everyday lives. Read about the different types of big rigs and how they transport cargo. Blastoff! Series
Backhoes are powerful machines that help build houses or other structures. The strongest part of a backhoe is its digging bucket, which scoops up dirt and rocks. Young readers will find out how this machine operates and works in this easy introduction. Blastoff! Series
In Tigers, beginning readers will follow a tiger as it hunts for food. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how a tiger successfully stalks its prey.
In Walkingsticks, beginning readers will learn how walkingsticks hide from predators and find food to eat. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the world of walkingsticks.
In Zebras, beginning readers will follow a herd of zebras as its members keep watch for predators and defend themselves against a lion. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how zebras survive in the wild.
In Praying Mantises, beginning readers will learn how praying mantises defend themselves from predators and how they hunt other insects for food. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the world of praying mantises.
In Peacocks, beginning readers will learn how peacocks find food and stay safe from predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the world of peacocks.
In Stink Bugs, beginning readers will learn how stink bugs hunt for food and defend themselves from predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the world of stink bugs.
In Wolves, beginning readers will follow a pack of wolves as its members work together to hunt for food. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage children as they learn how wolves survive in the wild.
In Beavers, beginning readers will follow a group of beavers as they make a dam, build a lodge, and stay safe from a predator. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn all about this fascinating animal.
In Kangaroos, beginning readers will follow a kangaroo as it finds a mate and raises its young. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover how these animals raise a baby kangaroo, or a joey.
In Cicadas, beginning readers will learn about the life cycle of a cicada and discover how this insect finds a mate. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the world of cicadas.
In Groundhogs, young readers will follow a groundhog as it looks for food, avoids predators, and finds a mate. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage children as they learn about life as a groundhog.
In Brown Bears, beginning readers will follow a mother bear and her cubs as they search for food in spring. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they spend a day with a brown bear family.
In Cockroaches, beginning readers will learn how cockroaches find food and defend themselves from predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the world of cockroaches.
In Grasshoppers, beginning readers will learn how grasshoppers find food and defend themselves from predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the world of grasshoppers.
In Anteaters, beginning readers will follow an anteater in the wild as it looks for food and stays safe from predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how anteaters survive in the wild.
This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells the story of clownfish making a nest and protecting their eggs.
Carrie A. Pearson es una ex-profesora elemental y la ganadora del codiciado premio de tutoría de libros ilustrados de Michigan SCBWI. Su obra de no ficción ha aparecido en la revista de historia de Michigan. Junto con su esposo y sus tres hijas (y sus dos Labradoodles), ella hace caminatas, monta en bicicleta, corre, esquía en el bosque, hace windsurf, kayak, surf con remo y nada en las frías aguas del Lake Superior. La idea de Un invierno muy abrigador, su libro debut, surgió de un encuentro con un venado de cola blanca en un día invernal. Carrie y su familia viven en Michigan superior. Visite su sitio Web www.carriepearsonbooks.com.Además de ilustrar Un día muy abrigador, Veo, veo un hábitat, La pequeña murciélaga roja, y Enrique la garza impaciente para Arbordale, Christina Wald ha ilustrado para una amplia variedad de juguetes, juegos, libros y revistas. De un libro que incluía cientos de animales en cada página (Mira, busca y aprende: Animales del mundo) a los juegos, cada asignación cubre algo nuevo y emocionante. En los últimos años, ella ha ilustrado toneladas de animales diferentes para libros y otras publicaciones. Christina goza el aspecto de la investigación de tales proyectos, diciendo que cada libro nuevo es una nueva experiencia de aprendizaje fascinante. A menudo integra sus viajes a la investigación para sus ilustraciones. Ella vive en Ohio con su esposo y tres gatos. Visite el sitio Web de Christina www.christinawald.com.¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cómo se mantienen calientitos los animales en el invierno? Bueno, ellos se preguntan ¡cómo los humanos lo hacen también! En un giro de perspectiva, los animales salvajes se preguntan si los humanos utilizan las mismas estrategias de adaptación al invierno al igual que ellos. ¿Se acurrucan en un árbol o viajan al sur de México? Mira a través de los ojos de los animales, y descubre las maneras interesantes en que los animales enfrentan los meses fríos del invierno a través de esta historia en rima.
El árbol que trepó el oso es un giro creativo en el clásico, The House that Jack Built. Las personas jóvenes que escuchan y los que leen una edad temprana se enamorarán de la repetición rítmica mientras aprenden las muchas partes de un árbol. Empezando desde las raíces que lo aseguran, esta historia en rima acumulativa escala hasta llegar a un final sorprendente. ¿Por qué está tan ansioso el oso de trepar el árbol y qué sucede cuando llega a lo más alto?
