In this book, readers will learn about the U.S. Army, its history and importance, duties and special missions, and how it relates to and works with other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the U.S. Army's duties, training, positions, special missions, and more. Infographics aid understanding, Quick Facts in each title presents a timeline and statistics on the specific branch, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to take action and explore their civic duty. Children can learn more about the U.S. Army using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. U.S. Army also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Eclipses, early fluent readers will explore the science behind solar and lunar eclipses. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore outer space, Earth's orbit, and how it plays a role in eclipses. An infographic, sidebars, and an activity offer kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about eclipses using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Eclipses also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Constellations, early fluent readers will explore the science behind stars and their patterns, as well as the history behind their mapping. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore outer space and constellations. An infographic, sidebars, and an activity offer kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about stars and constellations using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Constellations 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 chameleons use colors to camouflage themselves, heat themselves with sunlight, and even show their emotions. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about chameleons, 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 chameleons using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Chameleons 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 blue-footed boobies get blue feet and how male boobies dance and use them to attract mates. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about blue-footed boobies and the science behind their blue feet. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about blue-footed boobies using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Blue-Footed Boobies also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Auroras, early fluent readers will explore the science behind the northern and southern lights. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore outer space, auroras, and their amazing displays of color. An infographic, sidebars, and an activity offer kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about auroras using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Auroras also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Be inspired by real-life heroes, the essential workers who have risked exposure to provide important goods and services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Accessible text and engaging infographics help young readers to understand the science and impact of the global pandemic.
Many of the smartest people on Earth are working to find answers - and a cure - for COVID-19. Accessible text and engaging infographics help young readers to understand the science and impact of the global pandemic.
Explore how our lives have changed as we adapt to slow the spread of COVID-19. Accessible text and engaging infographics help young readers to understand the science and impact of the global pandemic.
Explore the changes - both good and bad - we have experienced in the face of COVID-19. Accessible text and engaging infographics help young readers to understand the science and impact of the global pandemic.
The case is closed—but did police arrest the right culprit? Controversial techniques used by investigators can pin a crime on the wrong person. Learn about the consequences of these techniques and what's being done to fix them in this high/low title.
Let's put the spotlight on the exciting world of electricians! With Skilled Trade Careers: Electricians, you'll discover how these skilled workers keep homes and towns operating at full power. Find out why “green energy” and amazing technology is changing the work of these professionals, and learn how you can pursue a career in this in-demand field!
Let's explore the fascinating work of plumbers! With Skilled Trade Careers: Plumbers, you'll discover how these professionals use their skills and training to solve mysteries, repair problems, and keep our communities clean and healthy. Learn how you can pursue a career in this in-demand field!
Keeping things not too hot and not too cold—that’s the tricky task of HVAC techs! Discover how these trained professionals help keep homes cool in summer and cozy in winter, food fresh, and the planet from getting too warm. Learn how you can pursue a career in this in-demand field!
Get revved up about the world of mechanics! With Skilled Trade Careers: Mechanics, you'll discover how these highly skilled workers keep cars, boats, planes, and more running. Find out how they use computers, diagrams, and powerful tools to diagnose problems and make repairs, and learn how you can pursue a career in this in-demand field!
Spark your interest in the high-tech world of welders, where you’ll find torches, lasers, and robots! Discover how these skilled tradespeople use special training and tools to keep ships afloat, planes aloft, and buildings standing strong. Learn how you can pursue a career in this in-demand field!
You might think that fire burns away most evidence, but not for fire investigators. Forest fires? Suspected arson? A car explosion? Don't worry, Fire Investigators are on the case!
These dedicated scientists work with law enforcement to catch criminals and save the day! Mystery DNA? Creepy crawly evidence? Suspicious substances? Don’t worry, Forensic Scientists are on the case!
What do writing, surgery, glaciers, and fossils have in common? They all have histories in Africa, one of Earth’s seven continents. In this exciting learning adventure, Great Minds and Finds in Africa, you'll discover these great inventions and more from ancient and modern Africa!
Explores the human body through poems meant for rapping. Includes suggestions for how to create raps about the body.
Allows readers to safely examine stories about aliens through carefully leveled text and graphs, maps, and other infographics.
Combining musical rhythms and scientific information, students will explore the world of animals through poems meant for rapping.
Dive into learning about sea snakes with vibrant photography, engaging text, and range maps, size comparisons, and other infographics.
Dive into learning about sea cucumbers with vibrant photography, engaging text, and range maps, size comparisons, and other infographics.
Dive into learning about seahorses with vibrant photography, engaging text, and range maps, size comparisons, and other infographics.
