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!
Sniff, sniff! Those brownies smell extra chocolatey! The sense of smell helps us learn more about the world. But how do we smell? Simple text breaks down the science of the senses while kid-friendly examples and fun photos make learning about smelling come to life. It just makes sense!
A spinning ride flashes bright lights, a fun game plays inviting music, and the smell of something sweet wafts through the carnival. There is so much to see and do. But how do we know what’s happening around us? We use our senses! Simple text breaks down the science of senses while kid-friendly examples and fun photos make learning about senses come to life. It just makes sense!
There is a red leaf on the ground. A dog runs by it. There are so many things to look at! This sense of sight helps us learn more about the world. But how do we see? Simple text breaks down the science of senses while kid-friendly examples and fun photos make learning about seeing come to life. It just makes sense!
A phone rings, gym shoes squeak, a dog barks—sounds are all around us! The sense of sounds helps us learn more about the world. But how do we hear? Simple text breaks down the science of the senses while kid-friendly examples and fun photos make learning about hearing come to life. It just makes sense!
We live on a watery world! Learn about life below the waves. Many amazing plants grow in Earth’s rivers, lakes, and oceans. Approachable text and engaging photos makes this curricular topic come to life.
We live on a watery world! Learn about life below the waves. Many amazing animals make their homes in Earth’s rivers, lakes, and oceans. Approachable text and engaging photos makes this curricular topic come to life.
We live on a watery world! Learn about the movement of water on our planet as it comes and goes in tides and moves from here to there in currents. Approachable text and engaging photos makes this curricular topic come to life.
We live on a watery world! The ocean is important to all life on Earth. Learn about the problems facing the planet’s big, beautiful waters and what we can do to take care of the ocean. Approachable text and engaging photos makes this curricular topic come to life.
Some animals carry around a hard home! Learn all about which creatures have shells and what these hard coverings can help them do. Fun, lively text paired with cool pictures of shelled animals help readers explore the wild world of animal coverings.
Smooth or rough, dry or slimy, many animals are covered in scaly skin! Learn all about which creatures are covered in the stuff and what a scale body can help them do. Fun, lively text paired with colorful pictures of scaly animals help readers explore the wild world of animal coverings.
Curly or straight, soft or rough, many animals are covered in fluffy stuff! Learn all about which creatures wear fur and what a fur coat can help them do. Fun, lively text paired with cute pictures of furry animals help readers explore the wild world of animal coverings.
From flapping wings to long, feathery tails, birds are full of feathers. Learn all about the creatures covered in feathers and what these wonderful coverings can do for them. Fun, lively text paired with colorful pictures of amazing animals help readers explore the wild world of animal coverings.
Garter snakes gather together for a long winter’s snooze. Why do they need to sleep? Learn all about garter snake hibernation and how weather makes them sleep. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text guide readers along on the seasonal journey from basking in the sun to piling up for some shut-eye.
A groundhog crawls into a special, deep burrow for a long winter’s snooze. Why does it need to sleep? Learn all about groundhog hibernation and how weather makes them sleep. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text guide readers along on the seasonal journey from digging in the dirt to crawling deep underground for some much-deserved rest.
A little wood frog buries itself under a pile of leaves and gets ready for a long, winter’s snooze. Why does it need to sleep? Lean all about wood frog hibernation and how weather makes them sleep. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text guide readers along on the seasonal journey from munching on bugs to filling up with antifreeze.
A black bear settles into its cozy den for a long winter’s snooze. Why does it need to sleep? Learn all about black bear hibernation and how weather makes them sleep. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text guide readers along on the seasonal journey from munching on berries to serene slumber.
Senators are in charge of the nation’s laws. I want to lead! Learn what it takes to make the rules for all the people in the country. Fun photos and carefully leveled text help young readers learn about these community helpers, and special tips let them practice leadership even before they get to the Capital building.
A governor is in charge of their state. I want to lead! Learn what it takes take care of all the people in your state. Fun photos and carefully leveled text help young readers learn about these community helpers, and special tips let them practice leadership even before they get to the governor’s office.
A mayor is in charge of their city. I want to lead! Learn what it takes to take care of all the people in your city. Fun photos and carefully leveled text help young readers learn about these community helpers, and special tips let them practice leadership even before they get to the mayor’s office.
The president is in charge of the country. I want to lead! Learn what it takes to take care of all the people in the United States. Fun photos and carefully leveled text help young readers learn about this important job, and special tips let them practice leadership even before they get to the White House.
It’s easy to stay clean when we make it a habit! We can wake up by washing our faces, take a bath when we’re dirty, and wash our hands before eating. Approachable text paired with engaging photos makes developing healthy eating habits fun and approachable for young readers learning early life skills.
