Diet usually determines body size, but this is not the case with Diplodocus. The dinosaur is plus size even though it eats salads rather than slabs of meat. In this children's book, meet a dinosaur that often gets compared to a big blue whale!
A top sprinter, Gallimimus can outrun most dinosaurs. The fast biped accelerates much like a car merging onto a highway. It eventually reaches a speed of 50 miles per hour. In this children's book, meet a dinosaur that excels at the game of tag!
The ground rumbles wherever Apatosaurus walks. It just isn't possible for the heavy herbivore to sneak around quietly from tree to tree. The giant weighs as much as several elephants. In this children's book, meet a dinosaur that is well known for its thunderous footsteps!
When gliding through the air, Archaeopteryx looks more like a bird than a dinosaur. Even when grounded, it almost appears more avian than reptilian because of feathers and a beak. In this children's book, meet a dinosaur that has wings and can fly!
Sharp is a good word for describing Velociraptor’s look. The skilled hunter has clawed feet and razor-like teeth. Both become weapons when capturing prey. They can grip, slash, and tear as needed. In this children’s book, meet a dinosaur that famously flaunts crazy nails!
Being fearless, Allosaurus never shies away from doing as it pleases. The daring dinosaur feeds itself by scavenging as well as hunting. It often steals meals from other meat-eaters. In this children's book, meet a dinosaur that has built its reputation on bold behavior!
When in the spotlight, Stegosaurus does what it can to show off. It displays its standing back plates to look much bigger in size. This intimidates some challengers and impresses potential mates. In this children’s book, meet a dinosaur that walks with some swagger!
With spear-like horns and a shield-like neck frill, Triceratops is always on guard. It is a favorite target for Tyrannosaurus and other predators. Standing up for itself is necessary for survival. In this children’s book, meet a dinosaur that is a master of self-defense!
Getting along with others isn’t important to Tyrannosaurus. The proud predator constantly harasses weaker dinosaurs, and sometimes even its own kind. It uses its forceful bite to threaten and attack. In this children’s book, meet a dinosaur that is known as a big bully!
For Spinosaurus, fishy smells bring on hunger. This is because the water lover likes to fish for its dinner. A giant coelacanth fish many feet long is a regular big catch. In this children’s book, meet a dinosaur that has fish tales to tell!
To stand tall, Brachiosaurus puts its shoulders back and holds its long neck up high. The result is an elevated posture that imitates a towering tree or a four-story building. In this children’s book, meet a dinosaur that knows how to strike a pose!
Meet Vilissa Thompson, an advocate for disabled people, especially disabled women of color, in this biography for early readers. This book examines her life and impact in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities.
In this C-level Little Blossom Stories book, Lloyd watches a sprout grow into a mature plant. Uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and vowel sounds to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding diphthongs. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
In this C-level Little Blossom Stories book, Luke cares for his grouchy cow, Bessie. He finds out what is making her grouchy and helps her feel better. Uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and vowel sounds to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding diphthongs. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
In this C-level Little Blossom Stories book, the Miller family spends a day on their boat at Blackhawk Lake. They use the boat launch to get their boat into the water. Uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and vowel sounds to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding diphthongs. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
What time is it? Find out in this decodable book for beginning readers that uses a combination of domain-specific sight words and decodable text to build confidence in content area reading. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
Explore sorting colors and making patterns in this decodable book for beginning readers that uses a combination of domain-specific sight words and decodable text to build confidence in content area reading. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
In this B-level Little Blossom Stories book, Clark and his family enjoy a day at the beach. Sharks are spotted, and people need to get back to shore. Clark's family makes other plans. Uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and vowel sounds to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding r-controlled vowels. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
In this C-level Little Blossom Stories book, Roy uses a decoy to scare birds away from his garden. Uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and vowel sounds to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding diphthongs. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
Ralph Braun, an inventor and businessman, revolutionized mobility for disabled people. This biography for early readers examines his life in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Developed in partnership with Easter Seals and written by a member of the disability community, this title helps all readers learn from those who make a difference in our world. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the values that readers of all ages can aspire to.
This cube has dots. Count the dots to play a game in this decodable book for beginning readers that uses a combination of domain-specific sight words and decodable text to build confidence in content area reading. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
Which box has more yarn? Find out in this decodable book for beginning readers that uses a combination of domain-specific sight words and decodable text to build confidence in content area reading. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
In this B-level Little Blossom Stories book, Nurse Morgan helps patients with different ailments. Her daughter comes to visit her at work. Uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and vowel sounds to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding r-controlled vowels. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
Emmy award-winner Leroy Moore, Jr. founded the Krip-Hop Nation, a hip-hop movement for people with disabilities. This biography for early readers examines his life and impact in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Developed in partnership with Easterseals and written by a member of the disability community, this title helps all readers learn from those who make a difference in our world. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the values that readers of all ages can aspire to.
In this C-level Little Blossom Stories book, May visits Joy's Toy Store to buy birthday gifts for her nephew. Uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and vowel sounds to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding diphthongs. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.