The basilosaurus was a giant whale with sharp teeth and a strong bite! In this hi-lo title, reluctant readers will go back in time to discover the life of this prehistoric creature. Leveled text combines with colorful illustrations to draw readers in, while special features highlight the animal’s size and diet, map the world when the basilosaurus lived, and show off fossil discoveries. The book ends with a two-page spread that puts important information about the basilosaurus in one place.
Did you know adult Mekong giant catfish have no teeth? They suck up food with their giant mouths! This hi-lo title guides readers through the physical traits, diet, behaviors, and threats of Mekong giant catfish through engaging text and high-quality images. Meanwhile, special features reinforce the physical traits, range, size, and conservation status of these aptly named fish in a fun, exciting way. Readers are sure to be hooked!
Giant barbs are one of the world’s largest freshwater fish. They are even nicknamed the “king of fish!” In this title, vibrant photos and hi-lo text will draw in reluctant readers to discover this and more incredible facts about giant barbs. Packed with special features such as a map, a size comparison, a record catch, and fun facts, this book is sure to be a great catch to showcase at any school library!
Did you know beluga sturgeons are apex predators? They can even swallow prey whole! Reluctant readers will learn all about these impressive creatures in this hi-lo title. Alongside engaging text and high-quality photos, readers will encounter special features that highlight the size, appearance, conservation status, and more. By the time readers finish this title, they will be ready to dive in to learn more about fearsome fish!
Arapaimas are fearsome predators. They lurk in the waters of the Amazon, ready to devour any prey they see with their large, powerful mouths! In this book, reluctant readers will learn all about arapaimas and their life in the Amazon through leveled text and vibrant photographs. Special features such as a size comparison chart, identification chart, and record catch will reel readers in and leave them wanting to learn more!
American paddlefish are the oldest surviving animal species in North America! In this title, readers will learn about this and other fascinating facts about these ancient beasts. Vivid images and hi-lo text draw readers in, and special features highlight the size, appearance, and conservation status of these magnificent creatures!
With their sharp teeth, tough scales, and large bodies, it is easy to see why people mistake alligator gars for their namesake! In this hi-lo title, readers will learn about the appearance, behavior, and diet of these massive fish. Features highlight a record fish, compare fish sizes, and more. This book is sure to keep readers hooked!
Red foxes and fishers are well adapted to hunting in the North American woodlands. If these two predators fought, would the red fox’s stealthy ambush claim victory? Or would the fisher’s aerial attack take the win? In this hi-lo title, readers will learn more about these animals' strong weapons and attack moves. Special features include profiles for each animal’s size, range, habitats, and more. Readers are sure to be engaged in this battle between fluffy fiends!
When peregrine falcons and red-tailed hawks clash, fighting takes flight! These speedy fliers are both adept at catching and piercing their prey with sharp talons. What would happen if they fought each other? Facts about these birds’ attacks and secret weapons are the foundation for this hi-lo title. Captivating spreads and engaging text bring the battle to life! Special features include profiles for each animal’s size, range, habitats, and more. This fierce battle will have readers hooked!
African deserts and grasslands are a good place to find a variety of predators. Caracals rely on sharp claws and soft footsteps to pull off successful ambushes. But black mambas take down their prey with speed and a venomous bite! Who would win in a battle between these two fighters? Engaging text and vibrant photos work together in this hi-lo title to introduce these creatures and their fighting moves. Special features include profiles that highlight each animal’s size and habitat, fun facts, and more. Which will win, paws or poison? Readers won’t want to miss the answer!
The rain forests of South America are home to some creepy crawlers. Amazonian giant centipedes bite and paralyze their prey. But the venom from the Brazilian wandering spider is also deadly to prey. With venom against venom, which of these deadly insects would come out on top? Hi-lo readers will learn more about these insects’ secret weapons and attacks through captivating text and vibrant imagery. Special features include profiles on the size, habitat, and range of these animals. Readers will not want to miss this fierce battle!
African savannas are home to quite a few speedy predators. African wild dogs are small. What they lack in size they make up for in numbers and stamina. But can agile leopards outmatch the dogs? Who would win in a fight? In this hi-lo title, adventurous readers will learn about the secret weapons and attacks of these fighters. Special features include animal profiles highlighting size, habitat, speed, and more. Vibrant text and action-packed photos will engage any adventurous reader!
Many fierce predators lurk just below the ocean’s surface. Saltwater crocodiles use their strong jaw and huge teeth to latch on tight. But there’s no escape once a hammerhead shark has pinned its prey! Captivating text and vibrant visuals combine to breathe life into these oceanic opponents. This title also boasts a plethora of special features from fun facts and animal profiles to tooth size and secret weapons. When land and sea go head-to-head, who will be victorious? No matter the outcome, this title will be a total knockout for adventurous hi-lo readers!
With orange coats and striking stripes, tigers are eye-catching cats. They are also the world’s biggest cat species! Beginning readers will discover all that makes tigers special in this title, from their body parts and their hunting behaviors to how they raise their babies. Leveled text is supported by vibrant photos and special features, which highlight the tiger’s diet, map their range, compare their size to a house cat’s, and more. This engaging title is sure to entice readers to learn more!
Mountain lions are also called pumas, cougars, and panthers. No matter what you call them, these wild cats are ferocious predators. In this engaging title, leveled text and vibrant photos help readers discover what mountain lions eat, what they hunt, how they raise their babies, and more. Special features call out the cats’ body parts, map their range, call out their conservation status and numbers, and more. Beginning readers will enjoy this journey into mountain lion territory!
With mighty manes and expert hunting skills, lions are at the top of the food chain! In this title, beginning readers will learn how these big cats claw their way to the top. Leveled text introduces the animal’s body parts, social lives, young, and more. Special features show off favorite foods, compare the lion’s size to a house cat’s, map out the lion’s range, and highlight the cat’s population in the wild. Readers will feel like they’re part of the pride after finishing this engaging book!
Leopards are powerful cats that excel at climbing trees. This fun book introduces readers to the cats’ climbing skills, hunting prowess, and more. The engaging leveled text is supported by vibrant photos. Special features highlight leopards’ body parts, show off their favorite foods, map their range, compare their size with house cats, and more. Beginning readers will climb to new reading heights with this book!
Jaguars are known for their showy spotted coats. But there is plenty more to learn about these powerful cats! In this title, young readers explore the jaguar’s body parts, behaviors, babies, and more. Vibrant photos support the text, and special features highlight the animal’s diet, map out their range, call out their conservation status, and more. Young readers will love learning about these beautiful big cats!
Cheetahs are the fastest land mammals on Earth! In this fun title, young readers will learn all about the lives of these wild cats. Leveled text matches with labeled photos to highlight cheetahs’ body parts and behaviors, while special features compare their size to house cats, show off their favorite foods, call out their habitats and conservation status, and more. These speedy cats will help readers speed into reading proficiency!
Tapirs are mammals with short, bendable trunks. These animals face many threats from humans. In this leveled text, readers will learn about ways to help tapirs survive. Special features highlight the range of these animals, the importance they have in their ecosystems, and the impacts that humans have on them. Vibrant photos bring tapirs to life on the page in this fact-filled book!
Komodo dragons are the largest lizards in the world. But these apex predators face many challenges, and today they are endangered. In this title, leveled text will teach readers about the threats the lizards face while vibrant photos bring the Komodo dragons to life on the page. Special features highlight the importance of Komodo dragons in their ecosystem, provide a map of their range, and give a visual aid to show the impacts of humans on the dragons. Together, we can save Komodo dragons!
California condors are the largest birds in North America. But these birds are critically endangered. In this leveled text, readers will learn about the threats to these animals as well as some of the efforts underway to save them. Special features include a range map, a breakdown of the importance of California condors, and a profile of their status and lifespan. Vibrant photos bring these giant birds to life in this engaging title!
African wild dogs are known for their colorful fur. They are sometimes called painted dogs. But these dogs are endangered. In this leveled text, readers will learn about the challenges facing wild dogs as well as some of the ways to help them. Vibrant photos bring the animals to life on the page, and special features highlight the wild dogs' range, their importance to the ecosystem, and the impacts that humans have on them.
Strawberries grow on low, leafy plants. They can grow runners to make more strawberry plants! Readers will learn this and more in this title for beginning readers. Leveled text guides readers through the growth stages of strawberries. Labeled photos and a photo glossary reinforce the text, while special features call out what strawberries need to grow, highlight the strawberry’s life cycle, and share some of this tasty fruit’s many uses.
Cashew nuts are carefully and thoroughly cleaned. Then they are safe to eat! This carefully leveled title walks beginning readers through the stages of cashew growth from seed to ripened nut. Labeled photos help highlight key parts of the plants. A picture glossary adds visual support to better retain new vocabulary. Additional features call out what cashews need to grow, common uses of cashews, and the plant’s life cycle.
