Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know the difference between weather and climate? Can you name different types of climates that can be found on Earth? In this book, learn all about the characteristics of Earth's major climate zones. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Turbo the turtle loves to surf the ocean current with his friends. Learn about his adventures as you practice reading words with "ur." This book uses the Dyslexie font to make reading easier for people with dyslexia. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
How much do you know about snow? Take a fact-filled winter journey as you practice reading words with the long o sound spelled "ow." This book uses the Dyslexie font to make reading easier for people with dyslexia. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
In the sky, you might mistake one for an eagle or an osprey, but up close, it's exactly what you imagine from the name--turkey vultures are not pretty! In this entertaining book, Professor Oddfeather offers bite-sized facts on the turkey vulture's habitat, how they act as nature's clean-up crew, and how vomit is their best defense. A "Battle of the Birds" comparison pits the the turkey vulture against a wild turkey. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
The hoatzin is not hard to identify; not only does it have a blue face and red eyes--it smells bad! In this entertaining book, Professor Oddfeather offers bite-sized facts on the hoatzin's habitat in South America, what makes them hoot and squawk so much, why they smell, and who is in their family tree. A "Battle of the Birds" comparison pits the hoatzin against a Guinea turaco. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
The shoebill is an African wading bird that looks so weird, its scientific name actually means "King Whalehead"! In this entertaining book, Professor Oddfeather offers bite-sized facts on the shoebill's habitat, silent hunting techniques, and harsh parenting practice. A "Battle of the Birds" comparison pits the shoebill against a white stork. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
The American crow is known for its sleek feathers, piercing caw, and vengeful memory! In this entertaining book, Professor Oddfeather offers bite-sized facts on the crow's habitat, how crows have adapted to living near humans, and who is in their family tree. A "Battle of the Birds" comparison pits crows against their raven cousins. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
In TVs and Remote Controls, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and technology behind home entertainment such as televisions and remote controls. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this important technology. A diagram illustrates parts of a TV, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about TVs and remote controls using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. TVs and Remote Controls also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Physicist, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take early fluent readers on an informational interview with a life scientist. Readers learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of this career and the things they can do now to prepare for work as a physicist. An infographic illustrates the tools of the trade, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about physicists online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Physicist also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Food Scientist, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take early fluent readers on an informational interview with a life scientist. Readers learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of this career and the things they can do now to prepare for work as a food scientist. An infographic illustrates the tools of the trade, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about food scientists online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Food Scientist also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Pyramids of Egypt, early fluent readers explore the mechanics behind this ancient engineering marvel. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these monumental structures. An infographic illustrates how the pyramids were built, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Egyptian pyramids using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Pyramids of Egypt also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Recycling, early fluent readers learn about how everyday products and packaging can be broken down and reconstructed into new items. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about the science behind recycling. Infographics illustrate key concepts, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about recycling using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Recycling also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Rovers, early fluent readers learn about the construction and function of a variety of space rovers. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about the fascinating vehicles tasked with studying our universe. An infographic examines the anatomy of a rover, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about rovers using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Rovers also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Prairie Food Chains, early fluent readers explore the prairie biome and the food chains it supports. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore how energy flows through plants and animals in a prairie environment. A map helps readers locate prairies around the world, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about prairie food chains using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites.Prairie Food Chains also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
This series explores electric boats, including why they are necessary, how they work, and the latest developments in the industry. A brief history of electric boats is included, and top builders, models, and market technologies are highlighted. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This series explores electric buses, including why they are necessary, how they work, and the latest developments in the industry. A brief history of electric buses is included, and top builders, models, and market technologies are highlighted. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This series explores electric cars, including why they are necessary, how they work, and the latest developments in the industry. A brief history of electric cars is included, and top builders, models, and market technologies are highlighted. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This series explores electric bikes, including why they are necessary, how they work, and the latest developments in the industry. A brief history of e-bikes is included, and top builders, models, and market technologies are highlighted. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This fun, hands-on title makes STEM fields of study approachable and memorable! Informative text explores tools, methods, discoveries, and careers in the Astronomy field. Accompanying the main text are activities from a constellation projector to black hole art. These step-by-step crafts encourage readers to artistically engage with what they learned, helping solidify their new knowledge. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This series explores electric motorcycles, including why they are necessary, how they work, and the latest developments in the industry. A brief history of electric motorcycles is included, and top builders, models, and market technologies are highlighted. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This series explores electric trucks, including why they are necessary, how they work, and the latest developments in the industry. A brief history of electric trucks is included, and top builders, models, and market technologies are highlighted. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This title looks at body world records and gives information related to the types of records broken and the people who have earned them. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title looks at eating world records and gives information related to the types of records broken and the people who have earned them. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title will help readers understand the causes for the great destruction, timeline, and aftermath of the San Francisco earthquake. The title is complete with glossary, index, and additional facts. This title is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards & correlated to state standards.
This title will help readers understand the cause, timeline, and aftermath of the Great Chicago Fire. The title is complete with glossary, index, and additional facts. This title is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards & correlated to state standards.
