Mysteries seem to follow Lark and Connor Ba wherever they go, and today is no exception! The part-time detectives head to their local community theater to rehearse the play they are in, only to discover that someone is playing pranks on the theater company. The twin sleuths need to work quickly to catch the culprit before one more prank closes down the play for good. It's showtime, Lark and Connor! Lark Takes a Bow is the third title in the Lark Ba Detective series.
The students of the 121 Express are infamous for bad behavior and Lucas knows his role on the bus will determine his social standing at his new school. Lucas is tired of being one of the nerds. When he attracts the negative attention of the cool troublemakers, he saves himself by teasing another kid. His ploy works and soon Lucas is right in the center of the mayhem on the bus. He loves his new found popularity, but when the fun and games push the bus driver to a nervous collapse and hospitalizes an elderly lady, Lucas begins to question his choices.
Kaylee used to love to fly. With two pilots for parents, how could she not? But when her father's plane goes down and neither the wreckage nor his body is found, she develops a terror of flying. She is too afraid to convince her mother to take her back to the Caribbean to search for her father. And she is haunted by fear whenever her mother goes up to fight fires in a water bomber. Kaylee escapes her fear and her grief on treks with her dog, Sausage, through the forest, the Big Tangle, near her home. But, one day, fire follows her into the forest and events conspire against her until the only escape is resting on pontoons at the dock on Booker Bay.
Rookie detectives Lark and Connor Ba are back on the case! When a pair of diamond earrings goes missing from the neighborhood general store, Lark and Connor just happen to be in the right place at the right time. Carefully mining the adults for clues, the twin sleuths work together to solve the mystery. Lark and the Diamond Caper is the second title in the Lark Ba Detective series.
As a trio of tired tots settles into bed for the night, the sheep who should be helping them count down to slumber kick up their hooves instead in an energetic dance performance. Starting with one little lamb and counting up to 10, these "sleep" sheep tap, waltz, tango, and even boogie as they get their nighttime groove on. But finally, after their energy is danced out, nap sheep lull everyone to sleep.
Learn the basics about Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, and how the holiday celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the United States. Additional features include detailed captions and sidebars, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of William Henry Harrison, ninth president of the United States. Includes a table of contents, time line, phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and detailed captions and sidebars to aid in comprehension.
In Turtle or Tortoise?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these shelled reptiles. Carefully leveled text relays what the animals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which animal is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each animal side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists even more information about their similarities and differences. Children can learn more about turtles and tortoises online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Turtle or Tortoise? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Wolf or Coyote?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these hunting mammals. Carefully leveled text relays what the animals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which animal is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each animal side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists even more information about their similarities and differences. Children can learn more about wolves and coyotes online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Wolf or Coyote? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In this book, beginning readers are introduced to swimming, the floats, strokes, and dives involved, and equipment and gear, such as the lap pool, swimsuits, and goggles. High-frequency words and repetitive sentence patterns work together with strong visual references to support the earliest readers and create a fun first nonfiction reading experience. Swimming includes Tools for Teachers and Caregivers, a Let's Review! question and image, and introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index.
In this book, beginning readers are introduced to the tennis court, rules of play, and equipment and gear. High-frequency words and repetitive sentence patterns work together with strong visual references to support the earliest readers and create a fun first nonfiction reading experience. Tennis includes Tools for Teachers and Caregivers, a Let's Review! question and image, and introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the Statue of Liberty while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the landmark's cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the landmark. Children can learn more about the Statue of Liberty using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Statue of Liberty also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Stella Sells Lemonade, beginning readers learn about the many real-world uses of subtraction at Stella's lemonade stand. Follow along as Stella subtracts glasses of lemonade as she sells them to neighbors and friends. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience about a key math concept. Supplementary back matter helps readers review the story, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Stella Sells Lemonade also features reading tips for teachers and parents and a table of contents.
In this book, beginning readers are introduced to the soccer field, rules of play, and equipment and gear. High-frequency words and repetitive sentence patterns work together with strong visual references to support the earliest readers and create a fun first nonfiction reading experience. Soccer includes Tools for Teachers and Caregivers, a Let's Review! question and image, and introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index.
In this title, early fluent readers meet Sophie as she learns about her circulatory system. Read along as Sophie, her gym teacher, and her classmates discuss how our circulatory systems pump blood through our hearts and arteries, deliver oxygen to cells throughout our bodies, and remove waste such as carbon dioxide. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about the circulatory system using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features diagrams, a review section, tools for teachers and caregivers, a glossary, an index, and a table of contents.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how squid live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the invertebrate's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the invertebrate's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about squid using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Squid also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Search and Rescue Dogs, beginning readers will learn about dogs that work after natural disasters and in the wilderness to find and save missing people. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to dogs' gear, training, and job responsibilities. Supplementary back matter summarizes the jobs they perform, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about search and rescue dogs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Search and Rescue Dogs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how sea stars live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the invertebrate's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the invertebrate's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about sea stars using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Sea Stars also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Service Dogs, beginning readers will learn about dogs that work to help people with disabilities perform tasks. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to dogs' behaviors, training, and job responsibilities. Supplementary back matter summarizes the jobs they perform, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about service dogs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Service Dogs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In this title, early fluent readers meet Sasha, a girl who loves to play soccer, as she learns about her skeletal system. Read along as Sasha and her dad discuss how bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons work together to support the human body, how bones repair themselves, and what they are made of. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about the skeletal system using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features diagrams, a review section, tools for teachers and caregivers, a glossary, an index, and a table of contents.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how sea anemones live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the invertebrate's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the invertebrate's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about sea anemones using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Sea Anemones also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Rabbit or Hare?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these fuzzy mammals. Carefully leveled text relays what the animals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which animal is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each animal side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists even more information about their similarities and differences. Children can learn more about rabbits and hares online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Rabbit or Hare? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how Brazilian rainbow boas get their shimmering, colorful scales and how their colors help them warn off and confuse predators and camouflage in their rain forest homes. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about rainbow boas, their habitat, behaviors, and science behind their amazing, bright colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about rainbow boas using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Rainbow Boas also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this title, early fluent readers meet Riley, a girl who loves to swim and surf, as she learns about her respiratory system. Read along as Riley, her dad, and her doctor discuss how the mouth, nose, windpipe, bronchi, diaphragm, and lungs work together to help us breathe and transport oxygen throughout the human body. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about the respiratory system using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features diagrams, a review section, tools for teachers and caregivers, a glossary, an index, and a table of contents.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how Portuguese man-of-wars live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the invertebrate's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the invertebrate's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about Portuguese man-of-wars using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Portuguese Man-of-Wars also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
