It's Nana's birthday and Nate wants to make the best birthday gift ever! But soon Nana teaches Nate that the best gift doesn't always come in a box. Young readers learn the importance of listening to others in this delightful story.
Teachers and parents, here is the easiest, most entertaining way ever to teach about this important habitat. The special talent of this author is entertaining kids while the adults think it is a lesson about the rainforest. Kids will sing, clap, and count their way among monkeys that hoot, ocelots that pounce, parrots that squawk, and boas that squeeze! It will not take much to have your child joyfully hooting and squawking too. And the illustrations are painstakingly all done in polymer clay and then photographed, giving a 3-D effect. They are truly remarkable, vividly conveying the abundant energy of a rainforest, and will inspire many an art project. Plus there are several pages of extension ideas for curriculum and art projects as well as resources on the web and elsewhere.
With threatening hoods and fangs full of venom, cobras are powerful predators able to paralyze their prey and swallow it whole. Find out how cobras look, where cobras live, and the way they fool predators. Blastoff! Series
George is back, more popular than ever. And Katie and Mackenzie are just one step behind him. But George will have an adventure or two of his own before the three will come together again.
Open this book and follow Little Meerkat into the Kalahari desert. A series of questions and answers introduce children to the life and habitat of Little Meerkat. Scientifically accurate illustrations make these exotic animals accessible to young readers.
Imagine your life without the sense of sight. Many things would be different without the amazing process through which your eyes focus light so that you can see. Taking care of your eyes is very important, so as you explore the sense of sight, be sure not to read this book by dim light! Blastoff! Series
Ants live on every landmass on Earth except Antarctica and certain small islands. Living together in colonies, each ant plays a part in keeping the colony running smoothly. Learn how these busy insects build their homes, find their food, and work together! Blastoff! Series
Cockroaches like to live in warm environments, which is why many live inside people's homes. People don't like this because cockroaches come out at night and eat their food! Learn about the physical characteristics and habits of these often feared insects. Blastoff! Series
Teaches the concept of the days of the week using predictable text and matching photos.
The months of the year are taught through engaging text and photos that symbolize each month.
Big and little are used as examples for this basic concept book about opposites.
Opposites are taught through examples such as open and closed.
It can be difficult to find interesting materials for students who read below grade level, but these hilarious characters and goofy stories will get students reading! The small amount of text per page and strong visual cues make these stories very reader-friendly. Phonetic skills get a real workout through the repeated use of words with special vowel and letter combinations.
Banks and their uses are described in this book. Includes details such as who works there, why they are necessary, and special equipment bankers use.
Police stations and police officers are highlighted in this informative book. It explains why we have police stations, how they are helpful to our community, and the special people who work there.
Provides information about post offices and how they support and add value to the community. Includes details such as who works there, why they are necessary, and special equipment postal workers use.
Simple sentences define a cone. Many examples of cones are provided for the emergent reader.
The concept of the cube is defined through interesting text and photos displaying how cubes can be found throughout our world.
The sphere is the topic of this basic concept book. Photos showing spheres in the real world reinforce the information.
The planets are highlighted in this book and answers questions such as distance between the planets, how many planets are really in our solar system, current and future travel plans, and who studies the planets.
Describes animals who have wrinkles, warts, or wattles. Gives information on how these special body parts are used and why they are important.
Introduces the Weimaraner, where it comes from, how big it can get, what its strengths are, and the care it requires.
This introduction to stars discusses the different kinds of stars, the Milky Way, and what stars are made of.
Doctors help people stay healthy. When people get sick, doctors help them get well again. Today, doctors use many complex instruments to treat people. Long ago, doctors had few instruments and did not know as many ways to help people get well.
The classic Christmas song becomes a favorite children's story! Children will count down the days of Christmas with this festive, delightfully illustrated book!
