Aunts and Uncles explains to emergent readers that aunts and uncles are our parents' siblings and their spouses. Accessible, carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references and labels to support readers and provide them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Aunts and Uncles includes Tools for Teachers and Caregivers and a Let's Review! question and image, as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index.
In Clouds, beginning readers will learn to identify different kinds of clouds in the sky. Photos and carefully leveled text provide defining details for each kind, such shape and color, and what kind of weather each can bring. A comprehensive back matter feature quizzes readers, asking them to match each image of a cloud with its name. Cloud name pronunciations are provided. Children can learn more about clouds and how to identify them online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Clouds also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
From The Wave to The Old Man of Hoy, there are many different rock formations out there. But what type of rocks are these famous rock shapes made of? Learn all about super sedimentary rocks, including how they form, the ways they move from one place to another, and more. A final science lab activity engages young readers to get creative with what they've learned. It's a rockin' good time on Earth!
Beaches are full of small, grainy rocks called sand. They are made of different kinds of rocks, minerals, and even shells! But how did all that sand get there? Learn all about rockin' sand, including how it forms, how it travels from one place to another, and more. A final science lab activity engages young readers to get creative with what they've learned. It's a rockin' good time on Earth!
There are thousands of different kinds of rocks on Earth. They come in many different sizes and colors. But what are rocks made of? Learn all about mighty minerals, including how they can be found in rocks all around, what they're made out of, how they're used, and more. A final science lab activity engages young readers to get creative with what they've learned. It's a rockin' good time on Earth!
Statues are carved out of rock. What type of rock are these amazing depictions carved from? Learn all about magnificent metamorphic rocks, including how they form, what they're made out of, how they're used, and more. A final science lab activity engages young readers to get creative with what they've learned. It's a rockin' good time on Earth!
Boom! A volcano erupts in the distance with thick, orange liquid flowing down its slopes. As time passes, the lava hardens and cools into a solid rock. But what type of rock is it? Learn all about incredible igneous rocks, including how they form, what they're made out of, how they're used, and more. A final science lab activity engages young readers to get creative with what they've learned. It's a rockin' good time on Earth!
There are thousands of different kinds of rocks on Earth. But how did they all get there? Most of the rocks around us are millions of years old, and they are always changing into new ones. In fact, it's happening right now--deep beneath your feet! Explore the three main types of rocks that make up the rock cycle with colorful and illustrative diagrams. A final science lab activity engages young readers to get creative with what they've learned. It's a rockin' good time on Earth!
Earth’s ecosystems are in trouble, but we can step up to make a change! Explores the impacts of climate change on nature across our planet alongside real-world examples of how communities are enacting change to help. Bright photos and captivating illustrations make the topic approachable while frank text encourages engagement in an age-appropriate way. Let’s go wild to help Earth!
The planet is in peril. Climate change caused by human actions is harming nature. Explores Earth’s biggest environmental problems as well as what is being done to protect the planet, including ways for young readers to take action in their own communities. Bright photos and captivating illustrations make the topic approachable while frank text encourages engagement in an age-appropriate way. Let’s go wild to help Earth!
The planet is in peril, but we can help can starting in our own backyards! There are so many ways to make a difference. Engaging activities with step-by-step instructions will guide readers through hands-on projects to help restore nature at home. Bright photos and captivating illustrations make the topic approachable while frank text encourages engagement in an age-appropriate way. Let’s go wild to help Earth!
It’s time to play . . . in the band! Some woodwind instruments make deep, loud sounds and others ring out high-pitched melodies. Which instrument is your favorite. Learn how woodwind instruments make sound, explore the history of instruments, then learn about the different woodwind instruments to pick your favorite. It’s time to join the band with a woodwind instrument.
It’s time to play . . . in the band! Some string instruments make soft, elegant sounds and others are rock out with an amplifier. Which instrument is your favorite. Learn how string instruments make sound, explore the history of instruments, then learn all about different string instruments to pick your favorite. It’s time to join the band with a super string instrument!
It’s time to play . . . in the band! Some percussion instruments make deep, pounding sounds and others make tinkling rhythms. Which instrument is your favorite? Learn how percussion instruments make sound, explore the history of instruments, then learn all about different percussion instruments to pick your favorite. It’s time to join the band with a powerful percussion instrument!
It’s time to play . . . in the band! Some brass instruments make deep, booming sounds and others ring out high and loud. Which instrument is your favorite? Learn how brass instruments make sound, explore the history of instruments, then learn all about different brass instruments to pick your favorite. It’s time to join the band with a buzzing brass instrument!
My kite flies high in the sky on a blustery day. It can be fun to play in the wind. But how does wind form, and what does it mean for the forecast to come? Learn all about this wonderful weather through simple text, fun photos, and helpful infographics that bring this science curriculum to life.
White flakes fly on a cold winter’s day. It can be fun to go sledding in the snow then warm up inside with a cup of cocoa. But how does snow form and fall? And what can we do to stay safe when it snows? Learn all about this wonderful weather through simple text, fun photos, and helpful infographics that bring science curriculum to life.
Drip, drip, drop! It can be fun to splash through puddles in the rain. But how does rain form and fall? And what are ways we can stay safe when rainy weather turns dangerous? Learn all about this wonderful weather through simple text, fun photos, and helpful infographics that bring science curriculum to life.
I splash and play in the sprinkler as the sun beats down on the hot day. It can be fun to slurp up ice cream to cool down during a heat wave. But how do we get hot weather? And what are some ways to stay safe under the sun? Learn all about this wonderful weather through simple text, fun photos, and helpful infographics that bring science curriculum to life.
The mercury is dropping, and I can start to see my breathe in the chilly air. It can be fun to play in snow and them warm up with hot cocoa on a cold day. But how do we get cold weather? And what are some ways we can stay safe in freezing temps? Learn all about this wonderful weather through simple text, fun photos, and helpful infographics that bring science curriculum to life.
Puffy, white clouds float high in the sky. It can be fun to look for shapes in the clouds. But how do clouds form, and what do they mean for the forecast to come? Learn all about this wonderful weather through simple text, fun photos, and helpful infographics that bring science curriculum to life.
We live on a watery world! The ocean is important to all life on Earth. Learn about the problems facing the planet’s big, beautiful waters and what we can do to take care of the ocean. Approachable text and engaging photos makes this curricular topic come to life.
What country has three capital cities, grasslands, and lions? SOUTH AFRICA! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
What country has sandy beaches, a rain forest, and volcanoes? MEXICO! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
What country has buses called taps-taps, a fortress, and more than nine hundred mountains? HAITI! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
