Kenyan orphans, Kitoo and Nigosi, spend their days studying, playing soccer, helping their elders with chores around the orphanage and reading from the limited selection of books in their library. When the librarian gives Kitoo a copy of Sports Around the World he becomes fascinated by an image of the Canadian national men's ice hockey team. Then one day the fates align and Kitoo finds a pair of beat up old roller blades, he teaches himself to skate and dreams of one day playing hockey like the men in his book. But you can’t play ice hockey in Kenya, can you?
When the tsunami destroyed Makio's village, Makio lost his father . . . and his voice. The entire village is silenced by grief, and the young child's anger at the ocean grows. Then one day his neighbor, Mr. Hirota, begins a mysterious project—building a phone booth in his garden. At first Makio is puzzled; the phone isn't connected to anything. It just sits there, unable to ring. But as more and more villagers are drawn to the phone booth, its purpose becomes clear to Makio: the disconnected phone is connecting people to their lost loved ones. Makio calls to the sea to return what it has taken from him and ultimately finds his voice and solace in a phone that carries words on the wind. The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden is inspired by the true story of the wind phone in Otsuchi, Japan, which was created by artist Itaru Sasaki. He built the phone booth so he could speak to his cousin who had passed, saying, "My thoughts couldn't be relayed over a regular phone line, I wanted them to be carried on the wind." The Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in 2011 destroyed the town of Otsuchi, claiming 10 percent of the population. Residents of Otsuchi and pilgrims from other affected communities have been traveling to the wind phone since the tsunami.
Lark and Connor are judges for the annual baking contest at the community center. When they arrive, they discover that someone has destroyed a contestant's entry. And not just any contestant’s entry—Sophie's! Sophie is Lark's best friend (she just doesn't know it yet). The twin sleuths can't simply roll with it. To save the contest they'll have to take a whisk risk and start investigating the other contestants. With the timer ticking, Lark and Connor have to find the culprit before someone actually takes the cake. Lark and the Dessert Disaster is the fourth title in the Lark Ba Detective series.
Just when Josh starts to think his break from school is going to be all chores and no cheer, his best friend, Mark, invites him to spend their break helping restore a historic home and mill in Oregon. With the help of their friends Angela and Mary Jane, and under the watchful eye of Aunt Sue and Uncle Doug, the kids spend weeks fixing up the grounds, basking in the freedom of country life and learning about the surrounding area. Not to mention eating bugs, domesticating feral cats and starring in a movie! But it's not all fun and filming. The mill is in financial trouble, and the kids have to figure out a way to help Aunt Sue and Uncle Doug keep it running, in spite of it being haunted. Ghost of the Mill House follows Bus to the Badlands, where we first met Josh and his classmates.
Mysteries seem to follow Lark and Connor Ba wherever they go, and today is no exception! The part-time detectives head to their local community theater to rehearse the play they are in, only to discover that someone is playing pranks on the theater company. The twin sleuths need to work quickly to catch the culprit before one more prank closes down the play for good. It's showtime, Lark and Connor! Lark Takes a Bow is the third title in the Lark Ba Detective series.
Rookie detectives Lark and Connor Ba are back on the case! When a pair of diamond earrings goes missing from the neighborhood general store, Lark and Connor just happen to be in the right place at the right time. Carefully mining the adults for clues, the twin sleuths work together to solve the mystery. Lark and the Diamond Caper is the second title in the Lark Ba Detective series.
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of William Henry Harrison, ninth president of the United States. Includes a table of contents, time line, phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and detailed captions and sidebars to aid in comprehension.
In Turtle or Tortoise?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these shelled reptiles. Carefully leveled text relays what the animals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which animal is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each animal side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists even more information about their similarities and differences. Children can learn more about turtles and tortoises online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Turtle or Tortoise? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Wolf or Coyote?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these hunting mammals. Carefully leveled text relays what the animals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which animal is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each animal side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists even more information about their similarities and differences. Children can learn more about wolves and coyotes online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Wolf or Coyote? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the Statue of Liberty while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the landmark's cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the landmark. Children can learn more about the Statue of Liberty using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Statue of Liberty also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this title, early fluent readers meet Sophie as she learns about her circulatory system. Read along as Sophie, her gym teacher, and her classmates discuss how our circulatory systems pump blood through our hearts and arteries, deliver oxygen to cells throughout our bodies, and remove waste such as carbon dioxide. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about the circulatory system using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features diagrams, a review section, tools for teachers and caregivers, a glossary, an index, and a table of contents.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how squid live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the invertebrate's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the invertebrate's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about squid using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Squid also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Search and Rescue Dogs, beginning readers will learn about dogs that work after natural disasters and in the wilderness to find and save missing people. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to dogs' gear, training, and job responsibilities. Supplementary back matter summarizes the jobs they perform, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about search and rescue dogs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Search and Rescue Dogs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how sea stars live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the invertebrate's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the invertebrate's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about sea stars using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Sea Stars also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Service Dogs, beginning readers will learn about dogs that work to help people with disabilities perform tasks. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to dogs' behaviors, training, and job responsibilities. Supplementary back matter summarizes the jobs they perform, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about service dogs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Service Dogs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In this title, early fluent readers meet Sasha, a girl who loves to play soccer, as she learns about her skeletal system. Read along as Sasha and her dad discuss how bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons work together to support the human body, how bones repair themselves, and what they are made of. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about the skeletal system using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features diagrams, a review section, tools for teachers and caregivers, a glossary, an index, and a table of contents.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how sea anemones live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the invertebrate's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the invertebrate's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about sea anemones using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Sea Anemones also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Rabbit or Hare?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these fuzzy mammals. Carefully leveled text relays what the animals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which animal is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each animal side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists even more information about their similarities and differences. Children can learn more about rabbits and hares online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Rabbit or Hare? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how Brazilian rainbow boas get their shimmering, colorful scales and how their colors help them warn off and confuse predators and camouflage in their rain forest homes. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about rainbow boas, their habitat, behaviors, and science behind their amazing, bright colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about rainbow boas using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Rainbow Boas also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this title, early fluent readers meet Riley, a girl who loves to swim and surf, as she learns about her respiratory system. Read along as Riley, her dad, and her doctor discuss how the mouth, nose, windpipe, bronchi, diaphragm, and lungs work together to help us breathe and transport oxygen throughout the human body. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about the respiratory system using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features diagrams, a review section, tools for teachers and caregivers, a glossary, an index, and a table of contents.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how Portuguese man-of-wars live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the invertebrate's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the invertebrate's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about Portuguese man-of-wars using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Portuguese Man-of-Wars also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the Pyramids of Giza while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the landmark's cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the landmark. Children can learn more about the Pyramids of Giza using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Pyramids of Giza also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how parrots get their colorful feathers and how their colors help them attract mates, warn off predators and rivals, and camouflage. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about parrots, their habitat, behaviors, and science behind their amazing, bright colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about parrots using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Parrots also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how writing can help us focus, examine emotions, and increase mindfulness. Step-by-step instructions help readers write poetry, record thoughts and observations in a nature journal, and practice gratitude and mindfulness by creating a journaling habit. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Fun, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about increasing focus and practicing mindfulness through writing. Includes helpful hints, sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
In this title, early fluent readers meet Noah as he learns about his nervous system. Read along as Noah, his teacher, and his classmates discuss how our nervous systems help us learn, think, talk, and remember and how our brains, spinal cords, nerves, and nerve cells work together to send messages throughout our bodies. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about the nervous system using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features diagrams, a review section, tools for teachers and caregivers, a glossary, an index, and a table of contents.