The late summer and early fall of 1964 was a turbulent time in America. After years of racial struggle, in July President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act. This law, declaring that all citizens were equal, outlawed racial segregation. Many Americans cheered this legislation; yet some did not. Many Southerners despised it and worried about what it meant for their traditions and way of life. With the upcoming November presidential election, President Johnson was advised not to campaign in the South due to the threats of violence since the signing of the new law. But someone needed to visit the citizens in the South and explain why the new law was necessary and good for the entire country. Born in Texas, First Lady Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Johnson was from the South and understood its people and customs. Despite her fear of public speaking and threats to her own safety, Lady Bird undertook a train tour to reach out to her fellow citizens and Southerners. This is the true story of her historic Whistle-Stop journey, making almost fifty stops through eight Southern states in four days. July 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.
K-pop comes from South Korea. That is one of many wonderful things this country has to offer! In this fact-filled title for young readers, leveled text and crisp photographs show off South Korea’s landscape, animals, customs, and traditions. Special features map the country, explore the language, highlight common animals, and show off favorite foods. The book ends with a two-page spread that puts important facts about South Korea in one place!
Fondue is one of Switzerland’s most popular foods! Raclette is another delicious cheese dish. Readers will discover this and more in this fact-filled title about Switzerland. Simple text and stunning photos guide readers through the country’s landscape, culture, and traditions. Special features map the country, highlight the language, show off favorite foods, and more. A detailed profile at the end of the book puts important statistics about Switzerland in one place.
Iran was once called Persia. This country is home to sandy deserts and two mountain ranges! In this title, readers will be taken on a journey through the landscape and culture of Iran. Leveled text and photos will guide readers as they discover important landforms, common animals, customary foods, and important traditions. Special features help map the country, show off common animals, and more. The book ends with two pages of important facts and statistics about this fascinating country.
Did you know that the Philippines sits in the Ring of Fire? Over 7,000 islands make up this country! In this book, readers explore this country’s animals, landscape, customs, and more. Vibrant photos and carefully leveled text combine with special features that map the country’s location, highlight the language, and show off common animals and favorite foods. The book ends with a two-page spread that puts important statistics about the Philippines in one place!
Scotland is known for its bagpipe music! But there is plenty more to learn about this beautiful country. In this title, readers will immerse themselves in the rolling hills and beautiful lakes of Scotland through leveled text and vibrant photos. The easy-to-read text explores the landscape, the daily lives of Scottish people, and more. Special features map the country, highlight common animals, and show off special cuisines. A fact spread at the end of the book puts important statistics about Scotland in one place!
Did you know that El Salvador is known for having many volcanoes? Its nickname is the Land of Volcanoes! In this fact-filled book, young readers will discover El Salvador through leveled text and vibrant photos. They will explore the country’s landscape, animals, and customs. Along the way, special features highlight an important landform, the country’s language, common animals, favorite foods, and more! The book concludes with a two-page spread that lists important facts about El Salvador in one place.
Belgium is one of the smallest countries in Europe. But this small country has a big reputation for its tasty chocolates and waffles! In this title, leveled text and bright photos will introduce readers to Belgium’s landscape, customs, daily life, and more. Special features highlight a famous landform, the language, animals, and more. Readers will enjoy exploring this fascinating country! The book ends with two pages of important statistics that highlight a famous person, the country’s flag, and more.
Columbia is one of the largest countries in South America! The capital of Bogotá sits on a beautiful plateau. Readers will be able to follow along through the deserts, mountains, and forests of Columbia in this fact-filled title. Leveled text and vibrant photos will encourage readers to explore the country’s landscape and animals as well as the daily lives of Columbians. Additional features will give readers a deeper glimpse into the landscape, animal life, foods, and language of this country.
Whooping cranes are the tallest birds in North America. They once flew across the continent in large flocks. But today the birds are endangered. In this leveled title, readers will learn about the threats these birds face. Special features highlight the range and status of whooping cranes, as well as the impact that humans have had on them. Vibrant photos showcase the ways that people are working to protect these rare birds!
Pangolins are mammals. But their bodies are covered in hard scales. In this leveled reader, engaging text teaches readers about the threats that these animals face, as well as the efforts underway to save them. Special features highlight the range and status of pangolins, as well as showcase their importance in the ecosystem. Vibrant photos bring these mammals to life on the page for readers to enjoy!
Whale sharks are the largest fish in the world. But these gentle giants are in danger. In this leveled title, readers will learn about the threats these massive sharks face, as well as the actions people are taking to help. Special features highlight the effects that humans have on the sharks, as well as the importance the sharks have to their ecosystems. Together, we can save the whale sharks!
Aye-ayes are strange-looking primates. They have big, yellow eyes and long, bony fingers. In this leveled title, readers will learn about the challenges these animals face and the efforts people take to save them. Special features highlight the range, importance, and conservation status of the primates. Vibrant photos bring aye-ayes to life on the page!
Feeling scared is far from fun. But it is an emotion we all experience sometimes. Young readers will learn what feeling scared means and what it looks like through leveled text and supporting photos. Special features provide support by revisiting main ideas from the text. A final feature asks readers to think about what makes them feel scared, providing a point of discussion at home and in school. A photo glossary provides support to help readers define unfamiliar words.
Everyone can feel shy. Some people get this feeling more often than others. This title introduces beginning readers to the emotion of shyness. An opening narrative gives readers a glimpse of what the emotion can feel like. Leveled text provides a definition and examples of when and why people may feel shy. It also explores what the emotion can look and sound like. Features summarize the main ideas with labeled photos. A question at the end of the book asks readers what makes them feel shy.
We all feel sad sometimes, and it is okay. Beginning readers will explore the emotion of sadness through leveled text and matching photos in this title. Special features summarize the text by detailing why we become sad and what sadness can feel and look like. A photo glossary helps define unfamiliar words. The final special feature poses the question: what makes you feel sad?
Feeling jealous is something everyone experiences, and it can be a difficult emotion to work through. This title helps beginning readers identify jealousy by defining the emotion, giving examples of how the emotion can arise, and sharing what the emotion can look and feel like. Colorful photos fill each spread and help illustrate the text. A photo glossary helps readers understand unfamiliar words. Special features summarize the text and ask readers what makes them feel jealous.
Graders are construction machines that move dirt and other ground materials. This carefully leveled title introduces readers to graders while building reading skills and confidence. Colorful action photos maintain readers’ interest. Features highlight a grader’s main jobs and parts with images and labels. Photo labels and a photo glossary identify and define words that are specific to graders.
You may say you are mad, frustrated, or upset. No matter how you describe it, feeling angry is one of the many emotions people experience throughout life. This title for beginning readers defines anger and what it looks and feels like through leveled text. Photos match the text to provide visual context. Special features summarize the text and help readers further identify the feeling of anger. The text concludes with a final feature that asks readers to consider what makes them feel angry sometimes.
It feels good to feel happy! Early readers will discover what the feeling of happiness is all about in this title. A narrative opening allows readers to see a child who feels happy, while other chapters define the feeling and help readers identify what it looks and feels like. Special features use words from the main text to revisit what readers have learned. A final feature asks readers to think about what makes them feel happy. A photo glossary aids in providing visual understanding.
Earth movers are construction machines that move big loads. This title introduces beginning readers to the general jobs earth movers can do. It also provides examples of specific earth movers, such as bulldozers, backhoes, and dump trucks. Features highlight the main jobs of earth movers and the main parts of the three specific machines that are highlighted.
Diggers, or excavators, are important machines that help on many construction sites. This title for beginning readers introduces the jobs and parts of these machines. Readers will learn where diggers work, what they do, and what tools they use to do jobs through approachable text and engaging photos. Features highlight the main jobs and parts of excavators, while a photo glossary defines subject-specific words.
Dump trucks are big, strong trucks that move heavy loads. Beginning readers are introduced to the jobs and parts of dump trucks in this fun and colorful title. Leveled text allows readers to gain confidence. Features built their comprehension by summarizing the jobs and parts highlighted in the text. Photo labels and a photo glossary identify and define terms specific to dump trucks and construction.
Concrete mixers are big trucks that have important jobs. They help build many of the buildings and roads we use every day! This title introduces beginning readers to the jobs and parts of concrete mixers. Carefully leveled text and vibrant photos keep readers’ interest. Features summarize the jobs and parts of these construction machines. A photo glossary helps readers understand new terms.
Cranes are tall construction machines that lift heavy loads. This title takes readers to new heights as it introduces the many jobs and parts of cranes. Approachable text and matching photos aid in reading comprehension and build an interest in reading. Bolded glossary terms and a photo glossary identify and define new terms. Features summarize the jobs and parts of these huge construction machines.
