When two siblings head outdoors on a nighttime hike, they experience the awe-inspiring wonders that take place in the natural world when most people are sleeping. From the night sky with its glorious celestial displays to the nocturnal insects and animals that only venture out in the dark, there's an abundance of activity going on once the sun goes down and the stars come out. Tree frogs chirp their throaty songs, bats soar after buzzing mosquitoes, and a Luna moth flutters on its angel-like wings. But finally, it's time to head back home to a cozy bed, and dream of the next night's outdoor adventure.
On a chilly spring day, Goose and Gander flap down toward a little island just beginning to thaw out after a long winter. It is here that they will build a nest, lay eggs, and wait. And wait. And...wait. For the goslings to arrive. During all that waiting--through sun and snow, day and night--Goose keeps their eggs warm, while Gander protects the little island.
One boy tries his hardest to do what is expected of him, but his brain just refuses to cooperate. Today it's a DINOSAUR! And tomorrow a raging bull. Who knows what might come next? In the midst of a hurricane-brain, his family pulls him back to calmer waters. The boy learns to use his unique moods and mind-sets to their best advantage, stay flexible, and, when in doubt, ask for help. This Own Voices, Own Stories Grand Prize Winner gives readers an authentic glimpse into what life can feel like for kids with autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent traits.
Tallulah is ready to start her work as the Great Lakes' first official mermaid! After taking the pledge to protect and care for the lakes, she's off--caring for the various creatures that call the Great Lakes home, keeping the water and shores safe and clean, helping the boats navigate the waterways, and more! Backmatter includes information on how readers can become an honorary mermaid themselves!
On a farm, each season arrives with new jobs to do--crops to plant, animals to tend to, and fields to harvest. Readers get an insider's look at what spring, summer, fall, and winter look like on a family farm, from adorable baby animals to rumbling tractors and pumpkins to pies.
One pine cone hangs in wait at the top of a tall lodgepole pine--for forty years it waits. But it watches as a small spark flickers into flame. It watches as the flames whip into a forest fire, sending animals fleeing. It watches as the flames grow higher and hotter--until the pine cone cracks open. As the fire cools and dies, the pine cone finally drops its seeds into the soil. Soil that has been made rich by the fire, warmed by the sun that can reach the forest floor once more. And from that destructive start, comes new life once more.
Can sound make things move? Explore sound and vibrations in this decodable science book for beginning readers. A combination of domain-specific sight words and sequenced phonics skills builds confidence in content area reading.
Learn to measure length with this decodable math book for beginning readers. A combination of domain-specific sight words and sequenced phonics skills builds confidence in content area reading.
What makes its own light? What needs light shined on it? Welcome to the strange and wonderful world of light in this decodable science book for beginning readers. A combination of domain-specific sight words and sequenced phonics skills builds confidence in content area reading.
Which materials cast shadows? Which let light pass through? Find out in this decodable science book for beginning readers. A combination of domain-specific sight words and sequenced phonics skills builds confidence in content area reading.
Explore how animals hear, see, and smell in this decodable science book for beginning readers. A combination of domain-specific sight words and sequenced phonics skills builds confidence in content area reading.
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. Scientists study important clues that were left behind to learn what kinds of dinosaurs lived where, what they ate, and how fast they could run. Even though there have been incredible changes on Earth, there are still dinosaur relatives living today!
Trees are large perennial plants with a single woody stem or trunk, branches, and leaves, playing a crucial role in ecosystems by providing oxygen, storing carbon, and offering habitats for wildlife. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Forces are pushes or pulls that can cause an object to move, change direction, speed up, slow down, or alter its shape, acting through contact or at a distance. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
The life cycle of a butterfly consists of four stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult, undergoing complete metamorphosis from caterpillar to winged insect. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Winter storms are severe weather events characterized by heavy snowfall, freezing rain, strong winds, and cold temperatures, often causing hazardous conditions and disruptions to daily life. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Floods are overflow events where water submerges normally dry land, typically caused by excessive rainfall, river overflow, or rapid snowmelt, often resulting in damage to the environment and infrastructure. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
The grassland biome is characterized by vast open areas dominated by grasses, with few trees, and is home to grazing animals, birds, and insects, thriving in moderate to low rainfall regions. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Just like human families, animal families come in all shapes and sizes. Some wild animal fathers have diverse and surprising wildlife parenting roles in the rearing of their offspring. Told through captivating illustrations and lyrical text, young readers learn how animal dads, from wolves to seahorses, protect, nurture, and teach their young.
We prepare at home for natural disasters and weather emergencies. If hurricane winds or floods are heading our way, we can stay (ride it out) or leave (evacuate). But what happens when zoos, aquariums, or sanctuaries are in the storm’s path? How do zoo staff protect the animals? Who can come to help them after the storm has passed? This engaging children's book explores how zoos protect their animals during natural disasters. Through captivating storytelling and vivid photographs, young readers learn about zoo emergency plans and animal care.
Dive into the fascinating similarities and differences between the two large groups of cetaceans: toothed whales (dolphins, porpoises, orcas, and sperm whales) and baleen whales (gray whales, blue whales and humpbacks). With vibrant photographs and engaging text, this marine life book for kids explains whale adaptations, behaviors, and feeding techniques.
This engaging and educational children's book explores how dolphins learn through play, observation, and experimentation. The book highlights various fascinating behaviors and hunting techniques that dolphins acquire and pass down through generations and found only in certain areas of the world.
In Wonder Dogs, nothing can stop these disabled dogs from living life to the fullest. In this inspiring series, readers will learn how adaptable animals really are, and how, with a little bit of help, anything is possible.
In Incredible Goats, readers will watch as these favorite farm animals regain their footing. In this inspiring series, readers will learn how adaptable animals really are, and how, with a little bit of help, anything is possible.
In Hero Horses, readers will learn that nothing can keep a good horse down. In this inspiring series, readers will learn how adaptable animals really are, and how, with a little bit of help, anything is possible.
