Introduces synonyms for hot by detailing a day at the beach with a blazing sun and scorching hot sand.
Introduces synonyms for dirty by detailing the messy, sloppy, and filthy animals at the zoo.
Young readers follow a bird trying to nab a crab while learning new words in the
Young readers follow a fun story of a family out fishing for trout while learning new words in the –out word family.
Introduces the concept recycling and why it is beneficial for our Earth while offering fun ways to recycle and reuse at home and in the community.
Introduces the opposites up and down by comparing the behavior of such animals as eagles up in the air and fish down in the sea.
An introduction to what the US Marine Corps is, what recruits do, and jobs soldiers could learn. Includes descriptions of missions to do recon in Afghanistan and to save Americans trapped in unrest in the Middle East.
Introduces the opposites big and small by comparing such animals as big blue whales and small hermit crabs.
Introduces synonyms for big by comparing large, huge, massive, and enormous sea animals.
Introduces the opposites over and under by comparing the behavior of such animals as giraffes that look out over trees and moles that dig under the ground.
An introduction to what the US Special Forces are, including the Green Berets, Navy SEALs, and Marine Force Recon, what recruits do, and jobs soldiers could learn. Includes descriptions of missions to find Osama bin Laden and to rescue an American aid worker in Somalia.
An introduction to what the US Navy is, what recruits do, and jobs soldiers could learn. Includes descriptions of missions to save a fishing crew from pirates and to keep the oil shipping lane open.
Introduces the opposites in and out by comparing the behavior of such animals as penguins diving into water and baby crocodiles hatching out of eggs.
Introduces the opposites near and far by comparing the behavior of such animals as fox pups that stay near dens and butterflies that migrate far south.
Introduces the opposites day and night by comparing the behavior of such animals as nocturnal bats and diurnal squirrels.
Presents the evidence (or lack therof) and stories of both reported sightings and hoaxes of the large, hairy, man-like creature known as Bigfoot or Sasquatch.
An introduction to what the US Coast Guard is, what recruits do, and jobs soldiers could learn. Includes descriptions of missions to rescue a sailor in a storm and directing boat traffic after the 9/11 attacks on New York City.
Presents famous alien stories and briefly examines the claims, ultimately stating there is no hard proof of aliens.
Presents famous UFO sightings and briefly examines the claims, some of which have no explanation and some of which were hoaxes.
Presents famous ghost stories and briefly examines the claims, ultimately stating there is no hard proof of ghosts.
Describes what guide dogs do, where they work, how they are trained, and which dog breeds are the best at working as guide dogs. Includes information about puppy raisers, guide dog schools and individuals who have benefitted from having a guide dog partner.
An introduction to what the US Air Force is, what recruits do, and jobs soldiers could learn. Includes descriptions of missions to rescue soldiers in Afghanistan and battle wildfires in Colorado
Presents the evidence (or lack therof) of reports and studies of extra-sensory perception, including hoaxes and fake psychics, ultimately stating there is no proof of ESP.
An introduction to what the US Army is, what recruits do, and jobs soldiers could learn. Includes descriptions of missions to save the Baghdad Zoo and give aid to the 2011 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Presents famous haunted houses such as the Borley Rectory, the White House, and the Amityville horror, and briefly examines the claims, some of which have no scientific explanation and some of which were hoaxes.
