In AI: Alive or Not?, readers will learn about AI in fiction, the history of real-life AI, and what may be considered "alive" and how this may affect the future of AI. Engaging text allows readers to connect new technology concepts to what they already know.
Thirteen-year-old Quinn and her friends can't believe their luck when spring break is extended an extra two weeks—even if it's because of some virus. But when the impact of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic becomes apparent, everyone, not just the students, has to learn to adjust to their new reality. Quinn’s father is an ER doctor and has to self-isolate to protect his family from the virus. Isaac’s mother is the chief of police and now has to enforce new physical-distancing bylaws. Reese can’t visit her grandmother in her care home anymore. And their entire school has moved to online classes. Sacrifices have to be made to keep everyone safe, but there’s more to life than rules and scary news reports. In an effort to find some good in all this uncertainty, Quinn comes up with an idea that she hopes will bring the entire community together.
Irish elk had the world’s biggest antlers! These mammals flourished during the last ice age. In this hi/lo book, engaging text and vibrant illustrations introduce reluctant readers to the body parts and behaviors of these giant deer. Features highlight the animals’ diet, show off their size, explore a famous fossil find, and compare them to their closest living relatives. The book concludes with a full-page profile that puts important information about Irish elk in one place.
Saber-toothed cats were powerful predators known for their long, sharp teeth! In this hi/lo title, reluctant readers are introduced to these ice age animals through leveled text and detailed illustrations. Readers will explore the animals’ body parts, behaviors, diet, extinction, and more. Special features highlight favorite foods, compare the animals’ size, and show off a fossil find. A full-spread profile puts important information about saber-toothed cats in one place!
Woolly mammoths lived up to their name! These huge animals were covered in long, dense fur. Through leveled text and detailed illustrations, this hi/lo title introduces reluctant readers to the body parts and behaviors of these ice age behemoths. Features show off the animals’ size, highlight favorite foods, profile a fossil find, and compare to a modern-day animal. A full-page profile puts information about woolly mammoths in one place, and additional facts provide even more information to engage readers.
Dire wolves were fearsome predators. They could bite through bones! In this hi/lo title, reluctant readers will learn how the wolves lived, what they looked like, and how they went extinct. Engaging text and vibrant illustrations combine with features that highlight the wolves’ size and diet, map where the wolves lived, show off an important fossil find, and compare the dire wolf to its closest living relative. A full-spread profile puts important information about dire wolves in one place.
Giant ground sloths live up to their name. These huge mammals could stand more than 11 feet tall! In this hi/lo title, young readers explore how these animals survived during the last ice age. Leveled text and detailed illustrations introduce the sloths’ body parts, behaviors, diet, and more. Features show off favorite foods, compare their size, and highlight a fossil find
You might think the bears of today are huge, but wait until you discover the bears of the ice age! Through engaging text and detailed illustrations, this hi/lo title introduces these enormous cave-dwellers, detailing where they lived, what they looked like, what they ate, and more! Features highlight the bear’s diet and size, show off fossil finds, and compare cave bears to their modern relatives. The book concludes with a full-spread profile that puts important details about cave bears in one place.
Sidewinders use their venomous bite to take down prey. Jackrabbits are known for their speed and strong hearing. When these animals meet, who will take the win? Engaging text and crisp photos will hook readers as they explore the body parts and behaviors that each animal uses to win fights. Special features map each animal’s range, highlight their habitat, and show off secret fighting weapons. The book ends with an exciting narrative scene that crowns the winner!
Octopuses camouflage into their environment to surprise attackers. Spiny lobsters have sharp spines to scare off enemies! Which ocean animal would win in a fight? Leveled text and vibrant images combine in this hi/lo title that explores each animal’s strengths in battle. Features profile each animal’s habitat and range, show off their secret weapons, and more. An action-packed narrative scene closes the book by crowning a winner!
Gharials are agile swimmers. Their powerful jaws make them rulers of the water. Sloth bears are fierce hunters with long claws. Which would win in a fight? In this hi/lo title, leveled text and action-packed images bring each animal’s skills to the forefront. Special features highlight their habitats, size, and range. At the end, an exciting narrative scene decides the winner of this animal battle!
Snapping turtles have powerful jaws that make it hard for prey to escape. Cottonmouths use venom to take down prey. Which predator will win the fight? Engaging text and crisp images combine to explore each animal’s body parts and behaviors that help them fight attackers. Special features map each animal’s range, highlight habitats, and show off secret weapons in battle. An action-packed narrative ends the book by determining which animal wins the battle!
Arctic wolves and polar bears are top predators. When they meet on the tundra, there will be a clash of claws! This hi/lo title explores the fighting strengths of each of these fierce animals through vibrant photos and action-packed text. Features profile each animal’s habitat, size, and range, show off secret weapons, and more. A final narrative scene helps decide who will win the animal battle!
Which eagle would win in a fight? In this hi/lo title, readers will find out! Engaging text and vivid photos reel readers into this fearsome battle as they explore the animals’ fighting styles and physical strengths. Special features profile each animal’s habitat, size, and more. The book ends with a narrative scene that determines which animal comes out on top. Readers will fly through this battle in the sky!
A cloud of ash rises above a volcano. Suddenly, volcanic lightning flashes through the blackness. This hi/lo title about volcanic lightning will excite readers who love the thrill of nature. Leveled text includes exciting information about what volcanic lightning is, folklore behind this natural mystery, and what scientists have come to understand about this phenomenon. Fun facts provide additional information throughout the book. Special features describe a related phenomenon, a notable sighting, and more!
Stones dot a dry lakebed. Each one is followed by a wandering trail left in the dirt. Did the stones move? This hi/lo title uncovers the mystery behind sailing stones. Readers will discover what sailing stones are, some of the first explanations of the phenomenon, and what truths scientists have uncovered. Profiles of notable sightings give specific examples of the history of sailing stones. A diagram provides a visual explanation of how the stones move.
A wind blows sand down a dune. A loud sound fills the air. It is a singing sand dune! This title explores the many sounds, the history, and the science behind singing sand dunes. The carefully leveled text includes high-interest content and photos. Interesting features dive into a related phenomenon, a past explanation, and more. Fun facts give readers even more to learn. This title will have readers singing its praises!
A colorful band of light stretches across the northern sky. People watch the aurora in awe! In this hi/lo title, readers explore the folklore and science of auroras. Stunning photographs complement the text to provide interest and support. Features provide an in-depth look into a related phenomenon, a past explanation, and a key sighting. A diagram visually breaks down how auroras form. Readers will enjoy unraveling the mystery of beautiful auroras!
Fairy rings are circles of fungi growth. Many cultures have created folklore to explain these creations of nature. Although we understand them today, they continue to be a whimsical phenomenon. This hi/lo title explains what fairy rings are, details their history, and explores the science behind how they form. Special features detail a related phenomenon, a notable sighting, and a past explanation. A diagram highlights the stages of mushroom growth. Readers will also find fun facts throughout the text that provide additional interesting information about fairy rings.
Waves approach a beach at night. As they crash upon the sand, a blue glow flickers throughout the water. The glowing waves are a dazzling sight to see! Readers will discover the wonder and beauty of glowing waves in this hi/lo title. Chapters describe this natural phenomenon, share the history of glowing waves, and explain how they occur. Special features include a notable sighting, an explanation diagram, and more.
The Nile River runs south to north through 11 African countries! This title welcomes readers to explore the Nile’s route through wetlands and the Savanna Desert all the way to the Mediterranean Sea. Vibrant photos and thoughtfully leveled text detail how the river formed, as well as its importance to the wildlife and humans around it. Special features provide in-depth descriptions of major events and human-made structures along the Nile River.
The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia! It is known by different names as it flows through China. In this title, fluent readers will explore the river and its over 700 tributaries. Crisp photos show the landscape and wildlife supported by the Yangtze. Leveled text highlights the human history of the river and the present-day impact of people on its waters. Features add details about the river’s formation, cultural significance, and more.
Every year, millions of Hindus travel to the Ganges River. This title welcomes readers to explore this holy river’s spiritual and life-sustaining significance. Crisp photos show the river’s path, including major tributaries, confluences, and the delta. Leveled text highlights wildlife supported by the river. Features add details about the river’s formation and timeline. The title concludes by sharing the severe impact of humans on the Ganges and some ways people are working to protect the river.
The Mississippi River is a migration route for more than 325 bird species! In this title, readers will dive into the river’s history and its reach across much of the United States. The wildlife and land along the river’s path are brought to life in the leveled text and colorful photos. A story feature highlights Mark Twain’s work inspired by the river, and other features map the river’s path, highlight historic events, and more. The book concludes by sharing how humans affect the mighty Mississippi River.
The Amazon River has earned the nickname “river sea.” Some areas are so wide that people are unable to see from one riverbank to the other! In this title, engaging text and crisp photos immerse readers in the land, plants, and animals along the river’s path. A timeline feature highlights human events on and around the river. The book concludes with a focus on present-day human activity and how it affects the Amazon River.
