Look up! A crane is building a skyscraper! This beginning title examines these tall machines, from their jobs to their parts. Features use images and labels to clarify and reinforce the text, while short sentences and numerous sight words support readers who are just starting to read independently.
Male sea horses carry eggs inside a special pouch. When the eggs hatch, tiny sea horses swim out of the pouch! This is one of many parts of the sea horse life cycle explored in this title. Leveled text and vivid images combine to show off the sea horse from egg to adulthood. Along the way, special features highlight the animal’s diet, size, and life phases. A full-page feature at the end of the book visually illustrates the life cycle. Readers will love exploring these unique sea creatures!
Armadillos come with their own set of armor! This introductory title teaches young readers about these protected critters, from their preferred homes to their favorite foods. Simple sentences, clear photos and plenty of sight words offer a smooth reading experience for those just starting out, while features such as photo labels and diagrams further aid readers.
Backhoes are ready to get the job done! Young students can learn about the different abilities of these machines, from digging holes to carrying dirt, through carefully leveled, supportive text. Crisp photos, numerous sight words, and simple features such as labels and diagrams further aid beginning readers as they learn about these busy machines.
Who is that flying through the night? It’s a bat! This beginning title introduces these nocturnal hunters to young readers through vibrant photography and simple, accessible text. Features including diagrams and photo labels clarify and reinforce the text. Those just starting to take flight with reading will get the support they need with this fun title!
A bright butterfly lands on a flower. Then it spreads its colorful wings and flies off again. Butterflies are beautiful, but they were not born that way! In this title for young readers, leveled text and colorful photos introduce the insect from its humble beginnings to the moment it takes flight! Along the way, special features highlight the insect’s diet, size, and life stages. The book ends with a full-page feature that reviews each part of the butterfly’s metamorphosis!
Ribbit! A frog hops into a stream. Time to lay eggs! When they hatch, the eggs will become tiny tadpoles. Young readers will learn all about the frog’s life cycle in this leveled title featuring beautiful photographs. Special features illustrate the animal’s diet, size, and body parts at each stage of its life. At the end of the book, each stage of the frog’s life cycle is laid out in a full-page feature. Readers will hop away with new information about these familiar critters!
Ladybugs are known for their red wings and black spots! But these insects do not start out that way. This title for young readers explores the life cycle of ladybugs from when they hatch to when they fly off to lay more eggs! Leveled text and colorful photos combine to tell readers where ladybugs live, what they eat, and how they grow. Along the way, special features further highlight the insect’s size and body parts at each stage of its life. The book ends with a full-page feature that shows the ladybug’s full life cycle!
A fuzzy penguin chick raises its beak. Its parent has brought fish. Time to eat! With plenty of food, this tiny bird will grow up fast. This low-level title introduces beginning readers to the lives of penguins, from when they hatch to when they lay eggs of their own. Leveled text and vivid photos explore each phase of a penguin’s life. Special features highlight the animal’s diet and size. At the end of the book, a full-page life cycle feature shows off each of the penguin’s life stages!
Buzz, buzz! A young bee has just flown out of its nest. She is in search of a flower. Soon, she will be ready to lay eggs. The bee’s life cycle is short, but these fuzzy insects get a lot done! This low-level title introduces young readers to the life cycle of bees through informative text and vivid photos. Special features highlight the bee’s diet, size, and life phases. The book concludes with a full-page feature that shows off the bee’s life cycle. Readers will be buzzing about this interesting title!
Fern loves hearing Cricket’s song. Come along and learn about the cycle of life as winter turns to spring.
Readers will enjoy learning about different kinds of trucks and each of their roles in building a house.
Everyone has a suggestion for poor Moose. Will he ever lose his loose tooth?
Explore each season with vivid photographs and detailed sensory descriptions
What happens to leaves in the fall? Readers will discover the possibilities with vivid photos and accessible text.
Readers will use clues about an animal's physical traits to predict what the animal is.
Readers will explore various modes of transportation. Repetitive text will help readers build fluency.
Launch a discussion about clothing words as students watch an astronaut prepare for space.
Domestic and wild cats may be different, but they have a lot in common.
Three baby birds envy the flying objects they see in the sky.
What happens to leaves in the fall? Readers will discover the possibilities with vivid photos and accessible text.
Everyone has a suggestion for poor Moose. Will he ever lose his loose tooth?
Explore each season with vivid photographs and detailed sensory descriptions
Explore animal habitats with accessible text and bold photographs.
