Look at those big cheeks! A chipmunk is getting ready for winter! This low-level title introduces readers to basic facts about these charming critters through literacy-focused text and bright photos. Features such as a diagram and photo labels reinforce the text to support students.
Storming aboard a government trade ship, Ching Shih and her band of followers demand payment—or else! The traders soon come to fear Ching Shih, paying her for passage through the pirate-infested waters of the South China Sea. In this high-interest graphic title, readers will learn how Ching Shih became a pirate so fierce that even the government stood down to her power. They’ll discover her real-life feats through engaging dialogue and sharp illustrations, as well as historical quotes, a timeline, and a map.
Chimpanzees are among the world’s smartest animals! These intelligent apes communicate, use tools and show their emotions to survive in the wild. In the lab, they help humans learn about language, learning, and more. This engaging book helps chimps show off their smarts with leveled text and fascinating photos. Special features, including a brain comparison chart, a profile, a skills graphic, and a scientific study further highlight the intelligence of chimpanzees.
Chichen Itza is more than 1,000 years old. At its center is a tall pyramid built to honor the Maya snake god Kukulcan! This fact-filled book introduces the pyramid, temples, observatories, and other structures found in this ancient city. With engaging text and photos to guide them, readers will dive into treasure-filled cenotes and climb atop ancient ruins. Along the way, they’ll discover the history and purpose of Chichen Itza. Special features such as a map, a timeline, a comparison graphic, and a pop culture connection add even more to explore!
Centaurs are the half-human, half-horse creatures known for making trouble. These mythical creatures are known from Greek mythology, but they continue to make their way into the stories and media of today. This title introduces readers to the history of centaurs, their depiction today, and more. An opening narrative, historical timeline, and creature comparison add even more interest and intrigue to this text about fascinating centaurs!
Cats are popular pets around the world! In this title, young readers can learn about pet cats, from the care they need to the toys they like, through simple, predictable text and bright photos. Features highlight needed supplies and different cat breeds to support and reinforce the text. Students just starting to read independently can determine if they’re a cat person with this fun title!
Carpenters help build the world! Whether they’re raising buildings or making furniture, these helpers work hard to get the job done. This engaging title uses leveled text and vibrant photos to explore the ins and outs of a carpenter’s job, from their daily duties to the tools they use. Special features introduce carpenter skills and gear, and a picture glossary helps illustrate important words.
A true symbol of progress, Carla Hayden is both the first African American and the first woman to become Librarian of Congress! This title uses leveled text to show how Carla turned her love of reading into a successful and respected career. Fun features such as quotes, a hometown map, and more illustrate Carla’s leadership!
From pushing down trees to moving piles of rocks and dirt, bulldozers have a lot of jobs! Beginning readers can learn basic facts about these powerful machines through easy-to-read text and action-packed photos in this title. Features call out bulldozer parts and jobs to aid in reader comprehension. This title gives readers who are just starting out a push in the right direction!
Some buildings take years or even centuries to construct! But the buildings in this book take much less time. This title teaches paper architects how to fold origami versions of some of the world’s most famous structures, as well as teaching them facts and history about each building. Tips and tricks sidebars help readers hone their paper folding skills!
Named for their striking color, blue sharks ride open-ocean currents looking for their next meal. Giant eyes give these hunters an advantage as they follow schools of fish! Young readers will migrate the oceans alongside blue sharks to discover the purpose of the sharks’ body parts and behaviors. Features including a size comparison and a species profile allow readers to dive deeper into the world of blue sharks!
Charging into battle surrounded by smoking fuses, Blackbeard was a terrifying foe to face! In this action-packed graphic narrative, colorful illustrations and engaging dialogue tell the true story of Blackbeard, from his days as Edward Teach to his infamous blockade of Charleston. Historical quotes, a timeline, and a map give the story additional context for this high-interest title on the world’s most notorious pirate!
Tweet, tweet! Birds can be rewarding pets! This lowl-level title introduces beginning readers to the joys and basic care of owning a pet bird through easy-to-read text and colorful photos. Features include a diagram of a pet bird’s home and favorite toys. Young students practicing independent reading can find out if a pet bird is right for them!
People have been using prosthetics for thousands of years. Today, animals use them too! And in the future, the cutting-edge technology of bionics will add even more possibilities. Readers of this high-interest title will explore the history of prosthetics, the technology available today, and what the future holds for bionics. Engaging text and interesting photos combine with a diagram, timeline, graph, and pro/con comparison to offer fascinating information about this amazing technology that benefits our animal friends!
A beluga whale swims among the floating ice of the Arctic Ocean. Its white skin helps it hide! Readers will explore this adaptation and others in this low-level title about how beluga whales survive in the Arctic biome. Engaging text and photos draw readers in, while a special adaptations graphic, profile, and diet feature showcase what helps beluga whales thrive!
Long teeth, brown fur, and a home made of logs and sticks--it must be a beaver! Or could it be a muskrat? In this title, young readers will learn how to spot the differences between the similar critters, from tails to size. Crisp photos and side-by-side comparisons help clarify information and turn readers into master spotters!
Ava DuVernay is an award-winning director! This impressive woman surpassed critics and found success in the movie business. This engaging title incorporates factual text, a profile, timeline and more that highlight Ava’s powerful presence in the film industry!
Artificial intelligence is all around us! It’s in our classrooms, hospitals, and even in the smartphones in our pockets. But how does this technology work, where did it come from, and what will it bring in the future? Readers will discover the answers to these questions and more in this high-interest title packed with information. Engaging text and photos will pull readers in, and a diagram, timeline, graph, and pro/con comparison will highlight even more about artificial intelligence!
An arctic wolf trudges across a frozen lake. Furry paws help it grip the slippery ice! This trait is one of many adaptations that help arctic wolves survive their frigid home. In this low-level title, readers will explore the body parts and behaviors that help the wolves find food and shelter in the Arctic. A special adaptations graphic, profile, and diet feature further highlight these Arctic survivors!
Archery is one of the oldest sports in the world! This fact-filled title takes beginning readers through the basics of the sport, from where it’s played and how it’s scored to the types of bows archers use. Features highlight a famous archer and show the gear needed for the sport. Curious readers are sure to think this low-level title hits the bull’s-eye!
First found throughout the Middle East as early as 1500 BCE, Arabian horses are one of the oldest horse breeds in the world! They are built to run across sandy deserts, and they excel at dressage, jumping, and more! In this title, young readers will discover the breed’s unique appearance, history, and strengths. A size comparison chart, coat colors feature, range map, timeline, and jumping diagram highlight even more about this beloved breed.
With unique coats dotted with color, Appaloosa horses are easy to spot! But these fancy horses are more than just beautiful. They demonstrate grace in many horse events. This title for young readers is filled with stunning photos and leveled text. A range map, size comparison, timeline, and more add even more interest to this fun book.
The apatosaurus grew up to 75 feet long! These enormous dinosaurs stomped the earth 160 million years ago, but paleontologists still study them today! This high-interest text for young readers explores what the apatosaurus looked like, what it ate, where its fossils have been found, and much more. Leveled text and vibrant illustrations combine with maps, a pronunciation guide, a diet graphic, and a two-page profile to take readers on a journey into the world this giant sauropod!
An antelope jackrabbit springs from its hiding place behind a bush! It zigzags through the maze of desert brush to avoid becoming a meal. In this low-level title, readers will hop from page to page to discover how these hares are adapted to thrive in the desert. Features reinforcing their adaptations, diet, and more will help readers retain all they have learned!
Many sailors once believed that women were bad luck on ships. But Anne Bonny quickly proved them wrong! This fearless pirate held her own during raids and battles, wielding a pistol and cutlass to cut down rivals. In this engaging graphic novel, reluctant readers will follow Anne Bonny from her childhood in Ireland to her days as a privateer-turned-pirate in the Caribbean. Historic quotes, a map, and a timeline add historical context. Readers of this seafaring text will soon understand why Anne Bonny is considered the pirate queen of the Caribbean!
