From one-room schoolhouses to big buildings with lots of classrooms, schools have come a long way between then and now. Carefully leveled text and engaging historic images help readers explore the role of school through the ages in this fun and informative series. Encourage readers to compare and contrast the past and present!
Simone Biles has flipped and twisted her way to the top of the gymnastics world! But she also takes care of herself. Find out how Simone wins medals and looks out for her mental health.
What does a river require? Build one layer by layer to find out. Add plants, animals, boats, and maybe even a waterfall! Then, get creative and make your own river environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.
Joe Biden has worked hard to become president of the United States. From struggling with a stutter as a kid to getting the highest job in the land, follow along on the 46th president's journey. Find out how Joe Biden continues to work hard.
With their pink bodies and long snouts, pink river dolphins are sure to make a splash! These excellent swimmers have flexible necks that make them perfectly suited for their river homes. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about the pink river dolphin!
Polar bears live on floating ice across the arctic. But now the ice is melting. Where will all the polar bears go? Learn about the dangers that threaten these important animals--from hazards on land to habitat loss on ice--and find out what you can do to help protect them. Carefully leveled text and captivating photos bring the message home: Save the polar bears!
Colorful frogs the size of a paperclip hop along the forest. These little poison dart frogs are small, but don't be fooled. They are deadly. Their flashy colors serve as a warning that potential predators should stay away from this froggy feast. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about poison dart frogs.
What pieces are part of a polar environment? Build one layer by layer to find out. Add polar bears, penguins, a scientists' camps, and don't forget lots of ice and snow! Then, get creative and make your own pole. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.
What goes into making a mountain range? Build one layer by layer to find out. Add snow, trees, animals, and maybe even a volcano! Then, get creative and make your own mountain environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.
It's simple to sip from a soda can. But what happens to that single-use piece of aluminum when a drink is finished? It can become something new again! Follow the life of a soda can from melted metal, to a shape for sipping, then melted back down to start all over again. Colorful photos paired with engaging illustrations bring the information to life, and a final quick quiz tests your knowledge before you go.
Glass can be great. But what happens to a glass jar when the food is all gone? It can become something new! Follow a glass jar as it is smashed to tiny pieces, melted and shaped into something new, and then reused and recycled all over again. Colorful photos paired with engaging illustrations bring the information to life, and a final quick quiz tests your knowledge before you go.
It's dandy to draw on a piece of paper. But what happens to that single-use item when you're finished with it? It can become something new again! Follow a piece of paper as it turns into wet pulp, dries onto huge rolls, and then is made into new paper to be used again. Colorful photos paired with engaging illustrations bring the information to life, and a final quick quiz tests your knowledge before you go.
There's a lot that makes a plastic bottle easy to use. But what happens to a single-use item when a drink is finished? It can become something new again! Follow a plastic bottle as it is melted down and then reshaped into a new bottle. Colorful photos paired with engaging illustrations bring the information to life, and a final quick quiz tests your knowledge before you go.
What animal is popping out of that mound in the ground? It's a prairie dog. Learn about how a prairie dog shares a burrow with its family, explore its holey home, and learn how it raises its babies underground. Engaging photos and fun text make it easy to learn the hole truth about prairie dogs.
From acting to growing food on her family farm, Jennifer Garner works hard at everything she does. Find out how Jennifer does what she loves and helps children.
What's that creature crawling up from underground? It's an armadillo. Learn how the armadillo lives in the dirt, explore its holey home, and follow along as it makes its way aboveground at night. Engaging photos and fun text make it easy to learn the hole truth about armadillos.
What's that cute creature crawling out from a hole underground? It's a groundhog. Learn about how the groundhog digs its burrow, explore its holey home, and follow along as it makes a daring escape from predators by dodging into its secret burrow entrances. Engaging photos and fun text make it easy to learn the hole truth about groundhogs.
What's that critter crawling from a burrow? It's a badger. Learn about how the badger makes its burrow, explore its holey home, and join along as the badger follows other creatures into their holes to find a feast. Engaging photos and fun text make it easy to learn the hole truth about badgers.
What's that furry face poking out from the between some rocks? It's a chipmunk. Learn about how the chipmunk picks a holy home, explore the rooms of its burrow, and follow along as the chipmunk packs away food for later. Engaging photos and fun text make it easy to learn the hole truth about chipmunks.
Which red and furry animal is making its way from a hole in the woods? It's a fox. Learn about how the fox digs its den, explore its holey home, and follow along as it raises young cubs belowground. Engaging photos and fun text make it easy to learn the hole truth about foxes.
Sometimes when I eat too quickly I--hic! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of hiccups. Learn how they happen, what can be done to stop hiccupping, and more. Lively text and bright layouts make this a perfect fit for budding scientists asking big body questions.
With their big, barrel-shaped bodies, hippopotamuses can really make a splash! When they're not resting in rivers to stay cool, hippos could be grazing in grasslands or spending time with other hippos in noisy herds. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about hippos!
Giant gorillas used to roam all over the forests of Africa. But now their nests sit empty. Where have all the gorillas gone? Learn about the dangers that threaten these important animals--from deforestation to illegal hunting--and find out what you can do to help protect gorillas. Carefully leveled text and captivating photos bring the message home: Save the gorillas!
I care about you! Showing respect makes everyone in the community stronger. Bright, cheerful illustrations paired with engaging photos and lively text make learning about respect fun, while hands-on activities put the social and emotional engagement into action. Explore how life works when everyone matters.
After a big meal, sometimes my tummy feels funny. And then--pfft! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of farts. Learn how they happen, how often they happen, and more. Lively text and bright layouts make this a perfect fit for budding scientists asking big body questions.
