Imagine your life without the sense of sight. Many things would be different without the amazing process through which your eyes focus light so that you can see. Taking care of your eyes is very important, so as you explore the sense of sight, be sure not to read this book by dim light! Blastoff! Series
Strong willpower turned a humble farmer named George into the President of the United States. This book introduces children to the self-disciplined life of George Washington. Blastoff! Series
Sacrificing comfortable living, Mother Teresa devoted her life to helping poor people in need. Eager readers will learn about a nun who inspired other people with her kindness. Blastoff! Series
Ants live on every landmass on Earth except Antarctica and certain small islands. Living together in colonies, each ant plays a part in keeping the colony running smoothly. Learn how these busy insects build their homes, find their food, and work together! Blastoff! Series
Did you know that a baby goat is called a kid? Or, that a baby donkey is called a foal? Young children will learn the names of baby farm animals and discover the sound that each animal makes. Large photographs of each mommy and baby animal make this the perfect introductory book for young children. Studies show that young learners find it easier to associate real-life animals to photographs than to illustrations. Perfect for pre-readers this book includes simple sentences and repetitive text. Mommy and baby animals featured are: cow/calf, duck/duckling, pig/piglets, chicken/chick, sheep/lamb, horse/foal, cat/kittens, turkey/poult, dog/puppies, goat/kid, and donkey/foal. Other books in the Read & Learn series include: Alphabet, Counting, and Wild Animals.
Children will have fun learning the alphabet while reading this classic nursery rhyme!
With a quack-quack here, and a cluck-cluck there, take your child to Old MacDonald's farm! The classic children's song is a favorite story!
Engaging text describes animals that don't always do what the rest of their species does.
Provides the most current information on the people, culture, and conflicts of Afghanistan. Maps, photographs, and other text features help to support understanding.
Vietnam is famous for Ha Long Bay, a unique bay that formed over millions of years. Its scenic isles draw tourists from around the world. It is one of several marvels in Vietnam. Readers will explore other geographic features of Vietnam as well as the culture and traditions of the Vietnamese people. Blastoff! Series
Cockroaches like to live in warm environments, which is why many live inside people's homes. People don't like this because cockroaches come out at night and eat their food! Learn about the physical characteristics and habits of these often feared insects. Blastoff! Series
The United States Army Rangers are an elite light infantry special operations force. Readers will learn what life is like as a Ranger, what tools they are trained to use, and what kind of missions they perform.
Night Stalkers are a special operations force of the Army who specialize in piloting helicopters. Kids will read about the helicopters Night Stalkers use to perform their missions, what kind of missions they perform, and what life is like as a Night Stalker.
Provides the history of American coins and bills and shows how they have changed over time.
Teaches the concept of the days of the week using predictable text and matching photos.
The months of the year are taught through engaging text and photos that symbolize each month.
Big and little are used as examples for this basic concept book about opposites.
Opposites are taught through examples such as open and closed.
It can be difficult to find interesting materials for students who read below grade level, but these hilarious characters and goofy stories will get students reading! The small amount of text per page and strong visual cues make these stories very reader-friendly. Phonetic skills get a real workout through the repeated use of words with special vowel and letter combinations.
Banks and their uses are described in this book. Includes details such as who works there, why they are necessary, and special equipment bankers use.
Police stations and police officers are highlighted in this informative book. It explains why we have police stations, how they are helpful to our community, and the special people who work there.
Provides information about post offices and how they support and add value to the community. Includes details such as who works there, why they are necessary, and special equipment postal workers use.
Simple sentences define a cone. Many examples of cones are provided for the emergent reader.
The concept of the cube is defined through interesting text and photos displaying how cubes can be found throughout our world.
