Jury duty is an important part of being a responsible citizen. It helps ensure that trials are fair and just. In this low-level text, beginning readers will learn about the importance of juries and how they work. Special features teach readers about the qualifications of jury members and show the difference between a world with and without jury duty.
The military keeps people safe! That is why military service is an important part of responsible citizenship. Young readers will learn about the importance of the military and the service of its members through low-level text and vibrant images. Special features highlight the requirements for joining the military and show what the world would be like with and without military service.
Laws are rules that we must follow. Obeying the law is a key part of being a responsible citizen. In this low-level text, young readers will learn what laws are and why it is important to obey them. Special features visually reinforce the text and ask readers to answer a thought-provoking question.
Volunteers help people, animals, and the environment! That is why volunteering is an important part of being a responsible citizen. In this title, vibrant images and low-level text combine to show readers the impacts of volunteering and offer examples of ways to help. Special features include labels, a question, a picture glossary, and more.
We want the world we live in to be clean and healthy. That's why caring for the environment is an important part of being a responsible citizen. In this title, simple text and crisp images show readers how to care for the world around them. Special features reinforce the text with visual aids and ask readers a thought-provoking question.
Orioles are eye-catching songbirds! These backyard birds are known for their colorful feathers and impressive hanging nests. This title introduces beginning readers to the lives of these birds through bright photos and engaging text. Special features call out the birds’ relatives, favorite foods, and distinctive calls. This book is sure to help young readers soar!
Wake up! Robins are early birds that love to sing. Their calls are often heard early in the morning. They are also a common sign of spring! In this title about robins, beginning readers will find out about these birds’ homes, nests, migration, and more. Additional features call out robins’ favorite foods, introduce related birds, and show off the robin’s call!
A bright bird perches on a leafy branch. It is a blue jay! These songbirds are popular for their colorful feathers and large size. In this title for young readers, simple text and crisp photos combine to introduce these popular backyard birds. Special features call out related birds, show off nests and favorite foods, and highlight one of the bird’s well-known calls.
Cardinals are eye-catching birds! But did you know that only male cardinals have the birds’ famous red feathers? Readers will learn this and more in this engaging title for beginning readers. Leveled text and vivid photos pull in readers, while special features introduce related birds, show off favorite foods, and highlight the cardinal’s call.
Chickadees are small songbirds with big voices! Their chickadee-dee-dee calls are heard in forests and yards throughout North America. This title introduces readers to the birds’ homes and behaviors through simple text and bright photos. Additional features introduce chickadee foods, highlight related birds, and show off the bird’s call!
Po-ta-to-chip! This is the unique call of the goldfinch, a tiny bird known for its bright yellow feathers. In this book for beginning readers, engaging text and colorful photos combine to highlight the appearance, behaviors, and habitats of the bird. Additional features offer even more information about goldfinches, including their relatives, favorite foods, and distinctive calls.
Spanish mustangs were born to be wild! Since the 1800s, these hardy horses have lived free, outside of farms and stables. This title teaches young readers about these amazing horses with low-level text and high-quality images. Special features highlight size, coat colors, location, and more. This title is sure to make readers go wild about Spanish mustangs!
Legends from around the world tell stories of a creature whose piercing howl under the full moon strikes fear into the hearts of those who hear it. From Greek mythology to Harry Potter, werewolves have captured people's imaginations for millennia. 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 the creature's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Legends tell of creatures more dead than alive, roaming Earth in search of brains to consume. From Haitian Vodou to Night of the Living Dead, zombies have captured people's imaginations for centuries. 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 the creature's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Scandinavian legends tell of creatures--sometimes small, sometimes large--living in forests and mountains, away from humans. From Norse mythology to Frozen, trolls have captured people's imaginations for centuries. 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 troll's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Legends tell of creatures that seem almost human but drink the blood of any people they come across. From Dracula to Buffy, vampires have captured people's imaginations for centuries. 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 the creature's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Invites readers to learn about weather events 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.
Legends tell of creatures that look like horses but have horns and magical powers. From Greek mythology to modern fairy tales, unicorns have captured people's imaginations for millennia. 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 the creature's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, an index, and an introduction to the author.
In the depths of Loch Ness, legends say there lives a mysterious, massive creature. The Loch Ness Monster has captured people's imaginations for centuries, prompting people all over the world to come to Scotland for a chance at seeing the beast. 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.
Introduces readers to the lives of different termite species and how they help their environments. Learn about their role in the food web and how their actions benefit both plants and animals. Additional features include an infographic showing how ants affect their ecosystems, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to the lives of zooplankton and how they help their environments. Learn about their role in the food web and how their actions benefit animals. Additional features include an infographic showing how ants affect their ecosystems, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to the lives of different rodent species and how they help their environments. Learn about their role in the food web and how their actions benefit both plants and animals. Additional features include an infographic showing how ants affect their ecosystems, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to the lives of different shark species and how they help their environments. Learn about their role in the food web and how their actions benefit animals. Additional features include an infographic showing how ants affect their ecosystems, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to the lives of different earthworm species and how they help their environments. Learn about their role in the food web and how their actions benefit both plants and animals. Additional features include an infographic showing how ants affect their ecosystems, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to the lives of different frog species and how they help their environments. Learn about their role in the food web and how their actions benefit other animals. Additional features include an infographic showing how ants affect their ecosystems, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
