An arctic wolf trudges across a frozen lake. Furry paws help it grip the slippery ice! This trait is one of many adaptations that help arctic wolves survive their frigid home. In this low-level title, readers will explore the body parts and behaviors that help the wolves find food and shelter in the Arctic. A special adaptations graphic, profile, and diet feature further highlight these Arctic survivors!
Archery is one of the oldest sports in the world! This fact-filled title takes beginning readers through the basics of the sport, from where it’s played and how it’s scored to the types of bows archers use. Features highlight a famous archer and show the gear needed for the sport. Curious readers are sure to think this low-level title hits the bull’s-eye!
First found throughout the Middle East as early as 1500 BCE, Arabian horses are one of the oldest horse breeds in the world! They are built to run across sandy deserts, and they excel at dressage, jumping, and more! In this title, young readers will discover the breed’s unique appearance, history, and strengths. A size comparison chart, coat colors feature, range map, timeline, and jumping diagram highlight even more about this beloved breed.
With unique coats dotted with color, Appaloosa horses are easy to spot! But these fancy horses are more than just beautiful. They demonstrate grace in many horse events. This title for young readers is filled with stunning photos and leveled text. A range map, size comparison, timeline, and more add even more interest to this fun book.
The apatosaurus grew up to 75 feet long! These enormous dinosaurs stomped the earth 160 million years ago, but paleontologists still study them today! This high-interest text for young readers explores what the apatosaurus looked like, what it ate, where its fossils have been found, and much more. Leveled text and vibrant illustrations combine with maps, a pronunciation guide, a diet graphic, and a two-page profile to take readers on a journey into the world this giant sauropod!
An antelope jackrabbit springs from its hiding place behind a bush! It zigzags through the maze of desert brush to avoid becoming a meal. In this low-level title, readers will hop from page to page to discover how these hares are adapted to thrive in the desert. Features reinforcing their adaptations, diet, and more will help readers retain all they have learned!
Angel sharks glide along the sea bottom using their flat, winglike fins. When they find the right spot, they wiggle under the sand to wait for their next meal to swim by! In this book, young readers will explore the world of angel sharks, their physical features, and their behaviors through leveled text and fun photos. A range map, size comparison, diet feature, and more provide visual support to this fact-filled book.
Here comes an allosaurus! The fierce predator races toward its prey. It sinks its sharp teeth into its latest meal! Scenes like this one were common during the Jurassic Period, when the allosaurus walked the earth. In this high-interest text, readers will explore the world of the allosaurus, from how it hunted to where it lived to why it went extinct. Special features include maps, a pronunciation guide, a diet graphic, and a two-page profile that highlights key information about the allosaurus. Readers will love taking a bite out of this ferocious title!
Airplanes travel all around the world! In this title, beginning readers can learn about the parts of these mighty machines as well as the jobs they do through simple, predictable text and bright photos. Features such as a labeled diagram of airplane parts support and reinforce the text. This low-level title will help students just beginning to read independently to take flight!
Did you know that more than six million pets arrive annually at community animal shelters in the United States? Of that number over three million are dogs. But of course it's not just dogs and puppies that need homes. Shelters take in cats, kittens, birds, reptiles, and even domestic farm animals. And there are many reasons why these animals need to go to shelters. Some of the animals are strays and some are lost; some are rescued from natural disasters or from mistreatment. Some have been given up because their owners could no longer care for them. Using poetic back stories and informative text, Tails From the Animal Shelter shines a spotlight on the good work of community animal shelters. Ten different fictional animals, including a handicapped dog, a magician's former rabbit, and a pot-bellied pig, represent the millions of pets brought to shelters every day. Whether they're known as Humane Societies, rescue services, or other names, these organizations and their caring work remind us all of how a loving home can change the life of a vulnerable animal.
Lulu and her cousin Rocky are visiting Indianapolis! There are so many fun things to see and do, like visiting the Dinosphere at the Children's Museum, exploring the curiosities of Central Canal, and of course, going to see the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Written by Barbara Joosse and illustrated by Renée Graef, this fourth book in the Our City Adventures series explores the city of Indianapolis, visiting well-known sights like the Eiteljorg Museum and Monument Circle, as well as unexpected gems.
Before the sun even rises, a confident group of birds is warming up their vocal chords preparing for a full day of singing. They perform solos and acapella and arpeggios. And they sing and sing--and sing some more! Until the day comes to an end and they decide…they're actually pretty exhausted. But come morning, they have big plans to SING SOME MORE!!!
Raccoon loves making snowmen. He practices all winter with his rolling, his stacking, and his decorating. He doesn't overlook any detail and his snowmen are perfect. When his friends come by, Raccoon is certain that they will also want to build snowmen. And they will need his help. But following Raccoon's directions aren't that easy. Poor Rabbit can't find the right snow (someone has used it all); Fox doesn't have the right tools (someone isn't sharing them); and Mouse can't decorate her snowman (someone has taken the best items). And that someone is Raccoon. When his friends have decided they have had enough, Raccoon realizes too late the error of his ways. But is it too late? Will his friends give Raccoon one more chance to work together to build a totally different kind of perfect snowman? This ideal-for-every-time-of-the-year story celebrates the bonds of friendship and the power of forgiveness.
This illustrated nonfiction picture book by child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts introduces children to the important topic of the environment. Crafted around a conversation between a grade-school-aged child and an adult, this inquiry-focused book using age-appropriate language and tone will help children shape their understanding of the natural world and how they participate in protecting it. Dr. Roberts starts the discussion with the types of pollution and trash that children might notice on a nature walk or a trip to the beach, how they are caused and how to work to improve things in their own lives and communities. The World Around Us series introduces children to complex cultural, social and environmental issues they may encounter outside their homes, in an accessible way. Sidebars offer further reading for older children or care providers who have bigger questions. For younger children just starting to make these observations, the simple question-and-answer format of the main text will provide a foundation of knowledge on the subject matter. This is the newest title in The World Around Us series, following books that address poverty, tragedy, prejudice, online awareness and body safety and body image.
In this sweet little book, a monster tries to scare a young child. But the child insists the monster is not scary but actually quite huggable. From the prolific and beloved author and illustrator Elise Gravel comes this funny and cute board book for the littlest readers.
A baby zebra narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
A baby whale narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
A baby sea lion narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
A baby red panda narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
A baby polar bear narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
A baby otter narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
A baby orangutan narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
A baby meerkat narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
A baby lemur narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
A baby hippopotamus narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
