Clear the road for the speeding ambulance! These vehicles need to get to an emergency as fast as possible. Learn about the equipment an ambulance carries and how ambulance workers save lives. Blastoff! Series
When you lose electricity during a storm, a bucket truck may come to the rescue. Bucket trucks help people reach things high up like power lines, trees, or traffic lights. Discover a bucket trucks different uses and how this machine works. Blastoff! Series
Airplanes come in all shapes and sizes, from small to jumbo. Some airplanes can fly as fast as 2,000 miles per hour. Take a first look at the parts of an airplane, and hold on tight for take off! Blastoff! Series
Have you ever wanted to leave your handprint in a patch of wet concrete? You may have wondered how concrete is formed and how it is set down to harden. This introduction offers a glimpse into this process and the giant machine behind it. Blastoff! Series
Have you ever seen a big truck on the highway? That is called a big rig. It transports many of the things we use in our everyday lives. Read about the different types of big rigs and how they transport cargo. Blastoff! Series
Backhoes are powerful machines that help build houses or other structures. The strongest part of a backhoe is its digging bucket, which scoops up dirt and rocks. Young readers will find out how this machine operates and works in this easy introduction. Blastoff! Series
Lets play soccer! Through large, full-color action photographs and simple text, Soccer introduces beginning readers to the basic rules of the game and encourages them to try playing.
In Reporters, beginning readers will learn about the different kinds of reporters and how they bring us the news. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover what reporters do on the job.
In Tigers, beginning readers will follow a tiger as it hunts for food. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how a tiger successfully stalks its prey.
In Walkingsticks, beginning readers will learn how walkingsticks hide from predators and find food to eat. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the world of walkingsticks.
In Zebras, beginning readers will follow a herd of zebras as its members keep watch for predators and defend themselves against a lion. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how zebras survive in the wild.
In Praying Mantises, beginning readers will learn how praying mantises defend themselves from predators and how they hunt other insects for food. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the world of praying mantises.
In Peacocks, beginning readers will learn how peacocks find food and stay safe from predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the world of peacocks.
In Stink Bugs, beginning readers will learn how stink bugs hunt for food and defend themselves from predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the world of stink bugs.
Lets play tennis! Through large, full-color photographs and simple text, Tennis introduces beginning readers to the basic rules of the sport and encourages them to try playing.
Put on your swimsuit and head to the pool! Swimming introduces beginning readers to the basics of competitive swimming and some of the different strokes swimmers can use.
In Wolves, beginning readers will follow a pack of wolves as its members work together to hunt for food. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage children as they learn how wolves survive in the wild.
In Beavers, beginning readers will follow a group of beavers as they make a dam, build a lodge, and stay safe from a predator. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn all about this fascinating animal.
Gymnastics is fun! Through large, full-color photographs and carefully leveled text, Gymnastics introduces beginning readers to the basics of the sport and encourages them to try gymnastics themselves.
Lets play some hoops! Through large, colorful action photographs and carefully leveled text, Basketball introduces readers to the basic rules of the game and encourages them to try playing.
Hockey is fun! Through large, full-color action photographs and simple text, Hockey introduces beginning readers to the basic rules of the game and encourages them to try playing.
In Kangaroos, beginning readers will follow a kangaroo as it finds a mate and raises its young. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover how these animals raise a baby kangaroo, or a joey.
In Cicadas, beginning readers will learn about the life cycle of a cicada and discover how this insect finds a mate. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the world of cicadas.
In Coaches, beginning readers will learn how coaches teach kids the skills they need to play sports. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover what coaches do on the job.
In Garbage Collectors, beginning readers will learn how garbage collectors help keep their communities clean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover what garbage collectors do on the job.
