Blackbirds are territorial songbirds. They sit on perches to watch for danger! In this title for young readers, crisp photos match leveled text to introduce these popular backyard birds. Special features call out birds in the same family, show off nests and favorite foods, and highlight one of the bird’s well-known calls.
Black-footed ferrets tunnel underneath the Great Plains. But these animals were once thought to be extinct. Leveled text and vibrant images teach readers about the struggles of this animal as well as the ways that humans are trying to bring them back. A map feature highlights the animal’s range, while other features show off its conservation status and life span, introduce the causes of the threat to the animal, and showcase its importance to the environment.
Wolf pups love to run around! They play with their siblings and learn to hunt with mom. In this beginning title, readers can learn all about the lives of these young pups, from what they eat to what they do. Bright photos support clear, easy-to-read text, while a photo glossary and a facts page define unfamiliar words and reinforce information. Students just starting to read on their own will be howling for more after this fun title!
Baby squirrels grow up in soft nests made by their mother. In this beginning title, young readers can learn all about the lives of squirrel kits through simple, predictable text and vibrant photos. A facts page reinforces the text, while a photo glossary visually defines unfamiliar words. Students just starting to read on their own will love learning about these sweet babies in this fun title!
Monkey infants play, climb, and swing! This beginning title tells all about the lives of these sweet babies, from what they eat to how they play. Simple, predictable text and crisp photos support students just starting to read independently, while a facts page reinforces the text. See what life in the treetops is like in this cute title!
Raccoon kits are busy babies! They learn how to climb trees and find food with mom. Beginning readers can learn more about the lives of young raccoons, from what they eat to how they learn, in this engaging title. Adorable photos support clear, easy-to-read text, and a photo glossary and facts page reinforce the information in this title for growing readers.
Who is up in the trees? It is a baby sloth! Beginning readers can learn all about these slow-moving babies, from what they eat to how they grow. Simple, predictable text and crisp photos work together to present a variety of information, while a facts page and a photo glossary summarize and clarify the text. This adorable title is perfect for students looking to practice independent reading!
Get ready to explore some of the world’s most interesting frogs, salamanders, and more! This nonfiction title introduces the world of amphibians through engaging narrative text and colorful illustrations. Readers will learn about the animals’ body parts, habitats, and more. A sidebar puts important information in one place, while questions encourage readers to think about what they’ve learned. This fun title will inspire readers to appreciate awesome amphibians!
Cow calves are big babies! Young readers can learn all about the lives of baby cows, from where they live to what they eat, in this beginning title. Easy-to-read text and colorful photos support students as they read, while a facts page reinforces the text. This engaging title about familiar farm babies is perfect for growing readers.
Astronomers study the planets, stars, and other objects of space. They peer into galaxies and track asteroids. In this low-level title, young readers will explore the ins and outs of this fascinating STEM career. Leveled text and on-the-job photos introduce the daily tasks of the job and explore how to become an astronomer. Special features highlight a famous astronomer, show how astronomers use STEM, and more. This engaging title will inspire young readers to look up!
It’s planting day! Young readers can follow along with a tractor as it plants corn in this low-level title. Narrative text and colorful illustrations combine to tell the story of a tractor’s day, while informing young readers about the different parts and jobs of tractors. Fun facts add extra information about tractors, and questions engage the reader on both educational and personal levels. Students looking to learn about this favorite machine will plow through this fun read!
Dress warm for this northern expedition! Leveled text introduces the arctic biome and four animals adapted to live there. Young readers will enjoy guessing each animal based on their stand-out characteristics. Sneak-peek images serve as clues, while crisp, colorful photos of each animal are used for the big reveal! Special features offer more detailed animal facts with range maps and food photos.
Do you know what lies in the asteroid belt? This nonfiction title takes curious readers on a journey to this rocky part of the solar system. Narrative text combines with vibrant illustrations to teach about asteroids and the other objects in the belt. Fun facts and features add bonus information, while questions encourage readers to think about what they have learned and connect more with the text. This low-level title is sure to be a hit for kids wanting to know more about the solar system!
Architects design houses, bridges, and more. They make buildings beautiful and safe! But what exactly do they do at work, and what tools do they use to be successful? This title explores the daily tasks of architects, how they do their work, and how to become one. Special features introduce a famous architect, offer real-world examples of architects’ work, and outline the steps to becoming an architect. Students will enjoy building their reading skills with this title!
It is a busy day at the construction site! There are rocks to move, fields to rip up, and surfaces to level. The bulldozer can do it all! This narrative title provides information about the jobs and parts of bulldozers by following a bulldozer through a day on the job. Vibrant, playful illustrations accompany the text while fun facts add bonus information and a special feature sums up the book. Young readers will be ready to get to work with this low-level title!
It is another day at the mine! Young readers can learn all about mining dump trucks, from their parts to the jobs they have, in this low-level title. Narrative text accompanied by vibrant illustrations follows one dump truck through the course of a day, while fun facts add bonus information. Questions offer ways for students to connect more deeply with the text and encourage curiosity. Machine-loving kids will enjoy this fun read!
That animal has a long snout. It must be an anteater! Or is it an aardvark? In this book, young readers will learn the differences between aardvarks and anteaters with vibrant photos, clear labels, and leveled text. An engaging side-by-side profile of the two animals will help readers easily learn what makes these animals unique!
It is time to build a road! This low-level title shows how backhoes help in road construction, from digging trenches to leveling ground. Narrative text follows a backhoe during a day on the job to inform about the different parts and tasks of a backhoe, while colorful illustrations support the text. Questions encourage students to connect with the text, while fun facts add extra information. Young readers will love digging into this fun title!
Jordie is awed by asteroids, perplexed by planets, and mesmerized by moons. She can't believe her luck when she finds a black hole taking up residence in her desk at school. Of course she's keeping it. But when the black hole starts snarfing everything in sight--including Neptune the dog--she realizes that black holes need wide open spaces, galaxies to graze, and stars to slurp. So she sets things right. Just not before she embarking on a wild, time- and space-bending mission to save her pup.
Seeds scatter across the forest floor. But how does a tiny seed grow into a big plant? Come to forest school to find out! Engage your curiosity about seeds with exploration through the forest and hands-on activities. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos make learning about the forest fun.
What does a city need to thrive? Build one layer by layer to find out. Start with a source of water then add the buildings and people that make up the bustling city. Then, get creative to make your own city environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.
What does a rain forest look like? Build one layer by layer to find out. Starting in the understory and working our way up to the tall treetops of the emergent layer, we’ll see many different plants, animals, and more. When we’re done exploring, it’s time to get creative to make your own rain forest environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.
What kinds of rocks and sticks can you spot in the woods? Come to forest school to find out! Engage your curiosity with exploration through the forest and hands-on activities. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos make learning about the forest fun.
Rumble! Are you hungry? After you eat a snack, you may go back to playing. But that's when your stomach really steps up. With every meal from breakfast to dinner, your stomach works to break down your food. It gives you the energy you need to do everything else. Explore what's inside you with fun text, bright pictures, and lively illustrations.
What adds up into an ocean? Build one layer by layer to find out. The watery world looks very different the deeper we get. Once we get down to the bottom, it’s time to get creative to make your own ocean environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.
