Discover the inspiring, true story of how scientists are helping Common Terns. Scientists in a partnership between Maryland Coastal Bays Program, Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources Wildlife and Heritage Program, and Audubon Mid-Atlantic are building huge rafts to serve as nesting areas for these birds whose nesting habitats have disappeared due to climate change and erosion. On the rafts, the nests are also safe from development and predators. Will the birds use the rafts?
Shorebirds can be found on the shores of or in marshes and grasslands near, the ocean, rivers, or mountain lakes. These mighty migrators travel back and forth between summer breeding grounds and non-breeding grounds. They have special “rest stops” during their migration where they eat and rest for the remainder of their trip. They may dig a nest into the shore’s sand, mud, or rocks. Each shorebird has a unique bill to find its specific food. Learn how these fascinating birds are alike and different in this latest title in the Compare and Contrast series.
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We prepare at home for natural disasters and weather emergencies. If hurricane winds or floods are heading our way, we can stay (ride it out) or leave (evacuate). But what happens when zoos, aquariums, or sanctuaries are in the storm’s path? How do zoo staff protect the animals? Who can come to help them after the storm has passed? This engaging children's book explores how zoos protect their animals during natural disasters. Through captivating storytelling and vivid photographs, young readers learn about zoo emergency plans and animal care.
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This biography introduces readers to James Madison, including his early political career and key events from Madison's administration including the War of 1812, the Treaty of Paris, and the Treaty of Ghent. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.
Your body is a busy place. There's always something happening. From digestion to respiration, discover how the systems in your body work together to keep you strong. This title supports NGSS From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes.
From the sandstone canyons of Starved Rock State Park to the famous horseshoe sandwich in Springfield, there is much to explore in Illinois beyond Chicago’s busy streets! This informative title takes readers across the Prairie State to explore its landscape, history, people, wildlife, and more! Features profile a famous Illinoisan, introduce a native animal, map out important cities and landforms, and highlight inventions from the state. Find out all that Illinois has to offer with this engaging read!
All over the world, people love to celebrate! Whether it is a religious festival or a family event, there are many celebrations and traditions to discover. Celebrations Around the World is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
In The Trouble with Deepfakes, readers will learn about what deepfakes are, how they can spread misinformation, and what is being done to manage them. Engaging text allows readers to connect new technology concepts to what they already know.
In AI in the Workplace, readers will learn about job automation, data collection in the workplace, and what an AI-influenced workplace may look like in the future. Engaging text allows readers to connect new technology concepts to what they already know.
In this Little Blossom Stories book, Joe looks everywhere for his missing tablet. He gets a surprise when he finally finds it. Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding the prefix un-. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
Come visit the zoo with Chad in this decodable chapter book. This book uses sequenced phonics skills and sight words to help developing readers. Original illustrations guide readers through the story.
In Wonder Dogs, nothing can stop these disabled dogs from living life to the fullest. In this inspiring series, readers will learn how adaptable animals really are, and how, with a little bit of help, anything is possible.
What Is the Electoral College? will help readers explore the history of the Electoral College, how the Electoral College works, the difference between electoral vote and popular vote, and the Electoral College's impact on campaigns in the U.S. elections process. Engaging text and fascinating election facts will draw readers in to this timely civics topic.
What Is a Primary? will help readers explore how primaries began, types of primaries, the primary election process, and the political party conventions that determine candidates in the U.S. elections process. Engaging text and fascinating election facts will draw readers in to this timely civics topic.
Who makes decisions for schools? Explore the roles and responsibilities of school boards in this look at local government. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage readers to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore the topic.
What are the roles and responsibilities of state legislatures? Explore these questions and more in this look at state government. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage readers to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore the topic.
Find out the important role that citizens have in making state and local laws. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage readers to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore the topic.
Did you ever wonder what a mayor actually does? It's more than speeches and parades. Explore the roles and responsibilities of mayors in this look at local government. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage readers to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore the topic.
Follow Max, Liz, and Chen in Book 2 of the Code Breakers series as they find one answer, only to find more questions along with it. This decodable chapter book lets upper elementary readers build fluency with short vowels, consonant blends, and consonant digraphs, while unraveling this page-turning mystery.
Explore the roles and responsibilities of city councils in this look at local government. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage readers to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore the topic.
What does it take to lead a state? Find out by exploring the roles and responsibilities of state governors in this book on state governments. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage readers to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore the topic.
Waging Ancient Warfare will capture readers' attention with historical tales of ancient war strategy and weapons technology. Written with reluctant readers in mind, considerate text, engaging stories, and intriguing sidebars and photographs will help open readers' eyes to the wonders of ancient warfare.
