What's slower than a sloth? Could you beat a tortoise in a race? What's the slowest swimmer? In Slowest Animals, beginning readers are introduced to the slowest animals across a variety of classes and species. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about Earth's slowest animals. A comprehensive back matter feature notes and compares the featured animals' slow speeds. Children can learn more about slow animals online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Slowest Animals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
How much weight can an elephant carry? What animal has the strongest bite? In Strongest Animals, beginning readers are introduced to the strongest animals across a variety of classes and species. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about Earth's strongest animals. A comprehensive back matter feature highlights the strongest within each animal class. Children can learn more about strong animals online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Strongest Animals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
What's the biggest bird? Is a blue whale bigger than an elephant? What's the tallest animal? In Biggest Animals, beginning readers are introduced to the largest animals across a variety of classes and species. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about Earth's biggest animals. A comprehensive back matter feature displays the animals noted in the book and shows how they measure up to each other. Children can learn more about big animals online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Biggest Animals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
What animals use tools? How do orcas work together to hunt? Can elephants tell when a friend is sad? In Smartest Animals, beginning readers are introduced to the smartest animals across a variety of classes and species. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about Earth's smartest animals. A comprehensive back matter feature highlights different ways animals show and utilize their intelligence. Children can learn more about smart animals online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Smartest Animals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Gross Animal Habits, readers will learn about different bizarre animal behaviors, including blood-squirting lizards, spitting llamas, and gut-flinging sea cucumbers. A comprehensive Why Do Animals Do Gross Things? back matter feature highlights different types of disgusting animal behaviors. Children can learn more about gross animal habits online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Gross Animal Habits also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Slimy Animals, readers will learn about slimy animals, including snails and slugs, slime eels, and worms. A comprehensive Why Are Some Animals Slimy? back matter feature highlights different uses for slime in the animal kingdom. Children can learn more about slimy animals online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Slimy Animals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Gross Animal Eaters, readers will learn about different bizarre animal diets, including dung eaters, blood drinkers, and body-munching parasites. A comprehensive Gross Animal Foods back matter feature highlights different types of disgusting animal diets. Children can learn more about gross animal diets online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Gross Animal Eaters also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Stinky Animals, readers will learn about smelly animals, including stink bugs, skunks, and musk oxen. A comprehensive Why Are Some Animals Stinky? back matter feature highlights different uses for smelly scents in the animal kingdom. Children can learn more about smelly animals online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Stinky Animals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Seashells, beginning readers will learn to identify different kinds of seashells found on the beach. Photos and carefully leveled text provide defining details for each kind, such shape, color, texture, and size. A comprehensive back matter feature quizzes readers, asking them to match each image of a seashell with its name. Children can learn more about seashells and how to identify them online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Seashells also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Rocks, beginning readers will learn to identify different kinds of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Photos and carefully leveled text provide defining details for each kind, such texture and color. A comprehensive back matter feature quizzes readers, asking them to match each image of a rock with its name. Children can learn more about rocks and how to identify them online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Rocks also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Leaves, beginning readers will learn to identify different kinds of plants and trees by their leaves. Photos, labels, and carefully leveled text provide defining details for each leaf. A comprehensive back matter feature quizzes readers, asking them to match each leaf with its plant. Children can learn more about leaves and plants and how to identify them online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Leaves also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Clouds, beginning readers will learn to identify different kinds of clouds in the sky. Photos and carefully leveled text provide defining details for each kind, such shape and color, and what kind of weather each can bring. A comprehensive back matter feature quizzes readers, asking them to match each image of a cloud with its name. Cloud name pronunciations are provided. Children can learn more about clouds and how to identify them online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Clouds also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Rocks, beginning readers will learn to identify different kinds of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Photos and carefully leveled text provide defining details for each kind, such texture and color. A comprehensive back matter feature quizzes readers, asking them to match each image of a rock with its name. Children can learn more about rocks and how to identify them online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Rocks also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Leaves, beginning readers will learn to identify different kinds of plants and trees by their leaves. Photos, labels, and carefully leveled text provide defining details for each leaf. A comprehensive back matter feature quizzes readers, asking them to match each leaf with its plant. Children can learn more about leaves and plants and how to identify them online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Leaves also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Clouds, beginning readers will learn to identify different kinds of clouds in the sky. Photos and carefully leveled text provide defining details for each kind, such shape and color, and what kind of weather each can bring. A comprehensive back matter feature quizzes readers, asking them to match each image of a cloud with its name. Cloud name pronunciations are provided. Children can learn more about clouds and how to identify them online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Clouds also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Seashells, beginning readers will learn to identify different kinds of seashells found on the beach. Photos and carefully leveled text provide defining details for each kind, such shape, color, texture, and size. A comprehensive back matter feature quizzes readers, asking them to match each image of a seashell with its name. Children can learn more about seashells and how to identify them online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Seashells also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
When the sun goes down, it’s time for Little Owl to wake up. Together with her parents, she goes on an adventure in the forest. What will Little Owl discover before the sun comes back up?
My kite flies high in the sky on a blustery day. It can be fun to play in the wind. But how does wind form, and what does it mean for the forecast to come? Learn all about this wonderful weather through simple text, fun photos, and helpful infographics that bring this science curriculum to life.
White flakes fly on a cold winter’s day. It can be fun to go sledding in the snow then warm up inside with a cup of cocoa. But how does snow form and fall? And what can we do to stay safe when it snows? Learn all about this wonderful weather through simple text, fun photos, and helpful infographics that bring science curriculum to life.
Drip, drip, drop! It can be fun to splash through puddles in the rain. But how does rain form and fall? And what are ways we can stay safe when rainy weather turns dangerous? Learn all about this wonderful weather through simple text, fun photos, and helpful infographics that bring science curriculum to life.
I splash and play in the sprinkler as the sun beats down on the hot day. It can be fun to slurp up ice cream to cool down during a heat wave. But how do we get hot weather? And what are some ways to stay safe under the sun? Learn all about this wonderful weather through simple text, fun photos, and helpful infographics that bring science curriculum to life.
The mercury is dropping, and I can start to see my breathe in the chilly air. It can be fun to play in snow and them warm up with hot cocoa on a cold day. But how do we get cold weather? And what are some ways we can stay safe in freezing temps? Learn all about this wonderful weather through simple text, fun photos, and helpful infographics that bring science curriculum to life.
Puffy, white clouds float high in the sky. It can be fun to look for shapes in the clouds. But how do clouds form, and what do they mean for the forecast to come? Learn all about this wonderful weather through simple text, fun photos, and helpful infographics that bring science curriculum to life.
The cat is soft and warm. Our skin feels the things around us. The sense of touch helps us learn more about the world. But how does it work? Simple text breaks down the science of senses while kid-friendly examples and fun photos make learning about the sense of touch come to life. It just makes sense!
A lemon is sour, dark chocolate is bitter, a pizza is savory—many foods have different flavors! The sense of taste helps us learn more about the world. But how do we taste? Simple text breaks down the science of senses while kid-friendly examples and fun photos make learning about tasting come to life. It just makes sense!
