In Pigs on the Farm, beginning readers will learn about boars, sows, and piglets. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to pigs' appearance, diet, behaviors, and home on the farm. A picture diagram labels the farm animal's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pigs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Pigs on the Farm also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Chickens on the Farm, beginning readers will learn about roosters, hens, and newly-hatched chicks. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to chickens' appearance, diet, behaviors, and home on the farm. A picture diagram labels the farm animal's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about chickens online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Chickens on the Farm also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Hockey players and figure skaters wouldn’t be able to perform their best without Zamboni ice resurfacers. The famous ice polisher machines smooth ice by shaving it, washing it, squeegeeing it, and more! In this title, beginning readers will watch Zamboni machines make loops around ice rinks.
Helicopters are among the most mission-oriented machines. They often get their rotors spinning to pick up a sick or injured person, to a military zone, or to help with a wildfire. In this book, helicopters lift off, spin, and land for early readers.
The first step of any construction project is preparing the site for building. The job requires earth movers to rip, dig, level, and move ground. This children’s title, grounded in facts, lets young readers dig into learning about the action-packed work of earth movers.
A drum and a chute make a concrete mixer unique from other construction equipment. The first part has a spiral-shaped inside for mixing concrete. The second part shoots concrete out of the machine. Beginning readers will want to turn the pages of this title about concrete mixers!
A country and a continent, Australia is home to bizarre wildlife such as platypuses, emus, and wombats. Australia also boasts the Great Barrier Reef that stretches more than 1,400 miles across its northeastern coast! Hop down under in this low-level title to learn more about a truly unique continent.
A complicated topic is made easier with this title introducing roots and explaining their anatomy and how they help plants and soil. Labeled diagrams and photographs and a glossary will make learning about roots even simpler! Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Little readers can learn about a vehicle they see every day while strengthening reading skill. Complete with colorful and fun photographs that match the text, a picture glossary, and a fun “Parts of an Police Car” page. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
These six-sided wonders are hiding all around us! Bees and turtles both love them. Easy text and large pictures help early readers discover hexagons are fun! Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title will focus on the unique history of the Clydesdale horse, what it looks like, and what it excels in. Originally bred for pulling heavy loads, today’s Clydesdales bring grace, beauty, and strength to carriage pulling and to the show ring. Big photographs, new glossary terms, and fun facts will keep readers wanting more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
Kids will love reading all about owls and strengthening their reading skills. Simple text explaining what owls look like, where they live, and what they like to eat will be alongside colorful images. This title is complete with bolded glossary words, a picture glossary, and a Some Kinds of Owls page, which will show a few different owl species. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
Did you know dandelions thrive on all seven continents? The cheery blooms are among the most resilient and adaptable in the world. In this lyrical book, learn how the crafty plant travels on the wind and hitches rides in all manner of ways in order to spread far and wide. Includes a map and backmatter on dandelions.
Hallie Morse Daggett loved spending time outdoors, hiking among the tall trees of the forests in California's Siskiyou Mountains. She wasn't afraid of the bears, coyotes, and wildcats. But Hallie was afraid of fire and understood the threat it posed to the forests, wildlife, and people. And more than anything, she wanted to devote her life to protecting her beloved outdoors; she decided she would work for the US Forest Service. But in the 1880s the Forest Service didn't hire women, thinking they couldn't handle the physical challenges of the work or the isolation. But the Forest Service didn't know Hallie or how determined she could be. This picture-book biography tells the story of Hallie Morse Daggett, the first woman "fire guard" hired by the US Forest Service, whose hard work and dedication led the way for other women to join the Forest Service.
Sylvie's excitement for the upcoming Earth Day Extravaganza fizzles when her cousin, the non-recycler, visits, and she worries about not only saving the entire world, but the extravaganza itself. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
The COVID-19 pandemic introduced many changes into children's lives. Staying Healthy give readers the tools they need to reduce risk for themselves and their families. Actionable suggestions help young readers adapt and cope as we navigate the current outbreak. This book includes science content, based on current CDC recommendations, as well as social emotional content to help with personal wellness and development of empathy. All books in the 21st Century Junior Library encourage readers to think critically and creatively, and use their problem-solving skills. Book includes table of contents, sidebars, glossary, index, and author biography.
The COVID-19 pandemic introduced many changes into children's lives. Social Distancing explains this novel but essential concept and gives actionable suggestions to help young readers adapt and cope as we navigate the current outbreak. Includes science content, based on current CDC recommendations, as well as social emotional content to help with personal wellness and development of empathy. All books in the 21st Century Junior Library encourage readers to think critically and creatively, and use their problem-solving skills. Book includes table of contents, sidebars, glossary, index, and author biography.
The COVID-19 pandemic introduced many changes into children's lives. Staying Connected gives actionable suggestions to help young readers stay in touch with friends and loved ones as we navigate the current outbreak. This book includes science content, based on current CDC recommendations, as well as social emotional content to help with personal wellness and development of empathy. All books in the 21st Century Junior Library encourage readers to think critically and creatively, and use their problem-solving skills. Book includes table of contents, sidebars, glossary, index, and author biography.
Every day, millions of players around the world get out their mobile phones, fire up Pokémon GO, and start scouring real-world locations for the elusive virtual creatures known as Pokémon. In this book, readers will learn everything they need to set off on the journey toward becoming an expert Pokémon trainer. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
Every day, millions of players around the world get out their mobile phones, fire up Pokémon GO, and start scouring real-world locations for the elusive virtual creatures known as Pokémon. In this book, readers will uncover the fascinating history behind this remarkable augmented reality game. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
Ice mummies hold fascinating secrets. They teach us hidden facts about the past. This narrative nonfiction book examines ice mummies from all over the world. Look inside to uncover these ancient treasures! Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and mummy map.
Aww. How cute! Early readers will learn about what kittens like to do. The simple text makes it easy for children to engage in reading. Books use the Whole Language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition that builds recognition and confidence. Bold, colorful photographs correlate directly to the text to help guide readers through the book.
The COVID-19 pandemic introduced many changes into children's lives. Learning at Home looks at the disruption of their school routines and gives actionable suggestions to help young readers adapt as we navigate the current outbreak. This includes science content, based on current CDC recommendations, as well as social emotional content to help with personal wellness and development of empathy. All books in the 21st Century Junior Library encourage readers to think critically and creatively, and use their problem-solving skills. Book includes table of contents, sidebars, glossary, index, and author biography.
This narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to the 2014 Peoples Climate March. This large protest, filled with powerful and courageous voices, shined a light on important environmental issues. Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.
The COVID-19 pandemic introduced many changes into children's lives. Celebrating Virtually gives actionable suggestions to help young readers adapt and learn to celebrate big moments in new ways as we navigate the current outbreak. This book includes science content, based on current CDC recommendations, as well as social emotional content to help with personal wellness and development of empathy. All books in the 21st Century Junior Library encourage readers to think critically and creatively, and use their problem-solving skills. Book includes table of contents, sidebars, glossary, index, and author biography.
