The months of the year are taught through engaging text and photos that symbolize each month.
Hard and soft are examples used to teach about opposites.
Explores the concept of opposites using front and back as examples.
Early in the morning, farmers wake up to milk their dairy cows. People need milk to make cheese and ice cream. Young readers will learn how cows live on the farm and give people milk. Blastoff! Series
Chickens are birds. They have wings and feathers but do not fly well. This book introduces children to the characteristics of the farm animal known for laying eggs. Blastoff! Series
Cats make excellent farm hands. They are successful hunters always on the lookout for mice. Beginning readers will learn about the features and behaviors of farm cats. Blastoff! Series
Wetlands are complex features of Earth that contain a wide variety of life. Readers will learn about the different kinds of wetlands, the animals that live in wetlands, and how wetlands help people. Blastoff! Series
Teaches the concept of the days of the week using predictable text and matching photos.
Rain forests are some of the most beautiful and resource-rich environments on Earth. Readers will discover the layers of the rain forest, the animals and plants of the rain forest, and how people interact with the rain forest. Blastoff! Series
A tundra is an area of land with low temperatures and short growing seasons. Although there are very few trees, tundras boast a wide variety of animal life in addition to lakes, bogs, and marshes. Readers will find out more in this basic introduction to one of the coldest habitats on the planet. Blastoff! Series
The United States was once abundant with prairies. Some have been converted to farmland, but other prairies still thrive. Students will learn how a prairie changes through the seasons, what animals live on prairies, and how people are working to restore prairie land. Blastoff! Series
Popular holidays throughout the year are highlighted for the emergent reader with engaging text and matching photos.
Lionfish are intense predators that swallow their prey whole. This book introduces young readers to the physical features, hunting methods, and poisonous spines of lionfish. Blastoff! Series
A lobster hides by day and hunts for food by night. It wears its skeleton on the outside of its body. Children will discover the physical characteristics of lobsters and how they thrive underwater. Blastoff! Series
Did you know that eels are called the snakes of the seas? Young readers will learn what eels are, what unique physical features they have, and how they dig pits for hiding. Blastoff! Series
Photographs of a variety of animals' faces teach how certain features help with survival. The text is clear for the early reader.
Snouts, spines, or scutes help many animals survive. Information on why is contained in this engaging book.
The concept of the cube is defined through interesting text and photos displaying how cubes can be found throughout our world.
Simple sentences define a cone. Many examples of cones are provided for the emergent reader.
A duck's webbed feet work like paddles in water. They make ducks great swimmers. This book introduces children to the key characteristics and behaviors of ducks. Blastoff! Series
The hairiest animal on the farm might be the goat. Goats have long beards that hang below their chins! This book introduces children to how goats look and how they live on the farm. Blastoff! Series
Don't get too close to a goose! When a goose feels threatened, it will honk and hiss. Young readers will learn about the physical attributes and habits of these honking birds. Blastoff! Series
Pigs often rest in mud puddles on the farm. Mud baths help them to stay cool. This book teaches children how pigs look, what pigs eat, and how pigs survive hot days. Blastoff! Series
This book uses repetition, simple sentences and supporting images to familiarize the beginning reader with cylinders.
Bees begin their life cycle as eggs in honeycomb cells. Every day, a queen bee can lay as many as 2,000 eggs. Young readers will study a bee's growth from egg to grub to pupa to adult. Blastoff! Series
