Legends tell of tiny creatures with the ability to fly and perform magic. From old stories of fair folk to modern-day Tinker Bell, fairies have captured people's imaginations around the world. Readers will enjoy learning about the histories and behaviors of these legendary creatures, along with their presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate a fairy's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Provides an inside look at the fast-paced, important, stressful, and often dangerous job of firefighters.
Invites readers to learn about basic alphabet concepts such as vowels, consonants, and symbols through the format of riddle clues and answers. Vibrant photos help illustrate the subject. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, and introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Invites readers to learn about animal groups such as mammals, reptiles, and amphibians through the format of riddle clues and answers. Vibrant photos help illustrate the subject. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, and introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Deep in the forests of North America, legends say there lives a creature more than 8 feet (2.4 m) tall and covered in hair. From Native American stories to modern sightings, Bigfoot has captured people's imaginations for centuries. Readers will enjoy learning about the history and behavior of the legendary creature, along with its presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate the creature's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Provides engaging information about dinosaurs, including fossils, T. rex, and Stegosaurus, through the format of riddle clues and answers. Vibrant photos help illustrate the subject. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, and introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Provides an inside look at the fast-paced, important, and stressful job of 911 dispatchers.
Provides an inside look at the fast-paced, important, stressful, and often dangerous job of air ambulance crews.
Provides an inside look at the fast-paced, important, stressful, and often dangerous job of air and sea rescue teams.
The home team needs one more point to win the match! The ball is in play. Bump, set, spike! Young readers will learn the rules of the court in this low-level title about volleyball. Engaging text explains gameplay, while vivid photos provide visual reinforcement. Readers will dive even further into the sport through features including a champion profile, court diagram, and gear spotlight.
Time to step into a new world! When you strap on a virtual reality headset, it will feel like you have! Virtual reality gaming uses new technology to give players an unforgettable experience. In this engaging title, striving readers will learn about the history and development of virtual reality gaming, including the hardware used, popular games, and more. A visual timeline highlights the history of VR gaming, while other features list top-selling games, profile a popular VR game, and more. Readers will love stepping into a new world with this high-interest title!
The Utahraptor is the official state dinosaur of Utah! This ferocious predator stomped across the earth during the Cretaceous Period. Readers of this high-interest text will learn all about the world of the Utahraptor, from what the dinosaur ate to which body parts helped it hunt. Along the way, readers will be drawn in by engaging text, colorful illustrations, and special features that highlight the dinosaur’s diet, range, size, and more. To conclude the book, a two-page feature puts all of the key points of the Utahraptor into one place!
The spinosaurus was a fierce dinosaur known for the long sail on its back. It could live on both water and land! The high-interest title is a primer for young dinosaur lovers, introducing the iguanodon’s habitat, diet, defenses, and more. Alongside the colorful illustrations and leveled text, special features illustrate the dinosaur’s size, range, and favorite foods. The title concludes with a two-page profile that highlights important facts about this ferocious dinosaur!
Sphinxes are the wise and cruel creatures of ancient Egyptian and Greek mythology. This high-low title explores the lore behind them. Leveled text traces the origin of the sphinx, how it has changed over time, and how it is portrayed today. Added fun facts, an origin map, timeline, and more burst from the pages, while photos and illustrations provide visual reinforcement to the leveled text.
It’s the bottom of the seventh, and the bases are loaded. The score is tied. Who will win? Young readers will love this home run title about softball! Leveled text covers the rules of the game and the gear needed to make plays. A champion spotlight highlights a professional’s career, while a field diagram and gear feature visually reinforce the text. Step up to bat and into the pages of this fun and informative title!
Shetland ponies are more than their small size. These powerful ponies have a history of surviving the harsh climate of Scotland’s Shetland Islands. These hard workers have even worked in coal mines! This title draws in young readers with leveled text and vibrant images. A range map, size comparison, and timeline further engage young readers in this exciting book.
Crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, French fries are a popular comfort food. But how does a lumpy potato become this fried favorite? Each page of this fascinating title includes leveled text that follows the potato’s path to becoming French fries. Vibrant photos illustrate the steps, while a flowchart summarizes the process, and a map highlights where potatoes are grown.
Pop, pop, pop! That's the sound of popcorn! In this low-level title readers will learn about the history of popcorn, what makes it pop, and how it is eaten today. Features such as a timeline, recipes, and an origin map provide young readers with visual aids to help them learn more about this favorite snack.
When you open the cover of your favorite book, do you ever wonder how it was made? Inside this informative title, early readers will discover how each page comes together to make a book. Leveled text and vivid photos explain the process, while fun features such as a product spotlight, process flow chart, and more, provide visual reinforcement.
Sign on and get playing! The world of online gaming is filled with popular titles such as Fortnite and Hearthstone. But the history of online gaming includes many other games! In this series, striving readers will learn about the history and community of online gaming. Engaging text explores developments in gameplay, introduces new and familiar games, and highlights gaming communities. Special features include a timeline, a list of best-selling online games, a popular game profile, and more. This title will inspire kids to get online and get playing!
Nurse sharks are suction feeders. They can suck a conch right out of its shell! Young readers will be eager to open the cover of this title that highlights the habitat, physical features, and behavior of nurse sharks. Fun features including a range map, diet and body part identifiers, and a size comparison provide visual support to the text. A full-spread profile puts all of the shark’s specs in one place!
From plowing to dressage, Morgan horses steal the show! These all-American horses are loved for their beauty and strength. In this title, leveled text and colorful photos introduce young readers to the magnificence of Morgan horses. Exciting features showcase the breed’s coat colors, size, activities, and more to help readers discover what makes these horses unique!
Whether it is served on a cone or in a dish, ice cream can’t be beat. But how does milk become this creamy, cool treat? Beginning on the farm and ending in the freezer section, early readers will learn how this favorite sweet is made. In addition to engaging text and bright photos, this book includes a product spotlight, an infographic highlighting special machines, a flow chart reinforcing the main text, and more!
Lemon sharks may not look like lemons, but they do have yellow skin! Between the covers of this title, young readers will discover more about the habitat, physical appearance, and behaviors of this shark that swims in the shallows. A range map, identity and diet features, size comparison chart provide visual reinforcement to the text. A full-spread profile summarizes the shark’s specs.
It’s time to face off! With crosses in hand, the attackers battle for the ball. Young readers will experience the fast-paced sport of lacrosse in this action-packed title. Informative text and bright photos engage readers as they learn the basics of the game. A champion spotlight highlights an all-star’s accomplishments. A field diagram and gear feature provide visual support to the text.