Blackbirds are territorial songbirds. They sit on perches to watch for danger! In this title for young readers, crisp photos match leveled text to introduce these popular backyard birds. Special features call out birds in the same family, show off nests and favorite foods, and highlight one of the bird’s well-known calls.
Black-footed ferrets tunnel underneath the Great Plains. But these animals were once thought to be extinct. Leveled text and vibrant images teach readers about the struggles of this animal as well as the ways that humans are trying to bring them back. A map feature highlights the animal’s range, while other features show off its conservation status and life span, introduce the causes of the threat to the animal, and showcase its importance to the environment.
Wolf pups love to run around! They play with their siblings and learn to hunt with mom. In this beginning title, readers can learn all about the lives of these young pups, from what they eat to what they do. Bright photos support clear, easy-to-read text, while a photo glossary and a facts page define unfamiliar words and reinforce information. Students just starting to read on their own will be howling for more after this fun title!
Badgers and bobcats are furry but fierce fighters equipped with powerful weapons. In this title, readers will discover what makes each animal worthy of battle through descriptive text and vivid photographs. Profiles and other features highlight the animals’ strengths and reinforce the main text. Who will win in a showdown between these North American predators?
Baby squirrels grow up in soft nests made by their mother. In this beginning title, young readers can learn all about the lives of squirrel kits through simple, predictable text and vibrant photos. A facts page reinforces the text, while a photo glossary visually defines unfamiliar words. Students just starting to read on their own will love learning about these sweet babies in this fun title!
Monkey infants play, climb, and swing! This beginning title tells all about the lives of these sweet babies, from what they eat to how they play. Simple, predictable text and crisp photos support students just starting to read independently, while a facts page reinforces the text. See what life in the treetops is like in this cute title!
Raccoon kits are busy babies! They learn how to climb trees and find food with mom. Beginning readers can learn more about the lives of young raccoons, from what they eat to how they learn, in this engaging title. Adorable photos support clear, easy-to-read text, and a photo glossary and facts page reinforce the information in this title for growing readers.
Who is up in the trees? It is a baby sloth! Beginning readers can learn all about these slow-moving babies, from what they eat to how they grow. Simple, predictable text and crisp photos work together to present a variety of information, while a facts page and a photo glossary summarize and clarify the text. This adorable title is perfect for students looking to practice independent reading!
Cow calves are big babies! Young readers can learn all about the lives of baby cows, from where they live to what they eat, in this beginning title. Easy-to-read text and colorful photos support students as they read, while a facts page reinforces the text. This engaging title about familiar farm babies is perfect for growing readers.
Dress warm for this northern expedition! Leveled text introduces the arctic biome and four animals adapted to live there. Young readers will enjoy guessing each animal based on their stand-out characteristics. Sneak-peek images serve as clues, while crisp, colorful photos of each animal are used for the big reveal! Special features offer more detailed animal facts with range maps and food photos.
Asiatic lions dominate the Gir Forest of India. But what would happen if a Bengal tiger encroached on their territory? In this clash of big cats, readers will learn about the secret weapons of these two animals, their attack techniques, and who may win in a battle. Features highlight each animal’s weapons, while profiles show each animal’s size and habitat. This title is sure to have readers roaring with excitement!
That animal has a long snout. It must be an anteater! Or is it an aardvark? In this book, young readers will learn the differences between aardvarks and anteaters with vibrant photos, clear labels, and leveled text. An engaging side-by-side profile of the two animals will help readers easily learn what makes these animals unique!
Sometimes, small predators are the most vicious. Praying mantises and black widow spiders have unique weapons to take down their prey. Readers will discover how these two animals use their secret weapons to get their next meal. Profiles and other features highlight special information about each animal. A final narrative puts a praying mantis and black widow spider up against each other. Which creature will remain standing?
High in the Himalayas, the weather is harsh, and food is scarce. Few animals have what it takes to survive. But the snow leopard and the wild yak have adapted to thrive. Between the covers of this book, readers will uncover each animal’s secrets to survival, from fur-covered paws to sharp horns. Profiles showcase their size and range, while other features demonstrate each animal’s strengths. A final narrative puts their weapons to the test when a snow leopard and wild yak clash!
Tigers are at the top of the food chain. But these big cats are threatened by hunting and habitat loss. This title for young readers explores the threats faced by tigers and offers ideas for how humans can prevent tigers’ extinction. Leveled text and crisp photos combine with special features that map where tigers live, introduce cause and effect, and highlight why the survival of tigers matters.
Polar bears are Arctic survivors! But climate change and human activity put the bears in jeopardy. This title introduces the threats that polar bears face and how humans can help their chances for survival. Leveled text and crisp photos highlight the main points, while special features map where polar bears live, show their conservation status, introduce cause and effect, and show why the survival of polar bears matters.
Penguins and puffins look a lot alike! Can you tell who is who? With this book, readers will explore the unique appearances and behaviors of these feathered friends. With leveled text, crisp photos, a side-by-side comparison feature, and a picture glossary to reinforce the main text, readers will learn how to easily tell these seabirds apart!
Elephants are huge animals! But despite their size, elephants are under threat. This title introduces young readers to the human activities that impact elephants’ survival and the protections in place to help them. Leveled text and crisp photos introduce the main points, while special features highlight cause and effect, the elephant’s conservation status, and the impact that elephants have on the world. Readers will find new appreciation for these gentle giants!
Giant pandas are known for their love of bamboo. But bamboo forests are often cut down by humans, causing giant pandas to lose their habitats. In this title, leveled text and crisp images introduce the threats that giant pandas face and how humans can help. Special features show off the pandas’ range and conservation status, introduce cause and effect, and highlight giant pandas’ impact on the environment.
Orangutans are under threat from deforestation and climate change. How can people help? Through leveled text and crisp photos, this title tells readers about the threats that orangutans face and ways that humans are trying to help them survive. Special features provide detail by highlighting cause and effect, mapping where the animals live, and showing why orangutans are important to their ecosystem.
Is that big mammal walking through the plains a buffalo or a bison? This title will introduce young readers to the similarities and differences between these two gentle giants. With leveled text, labeled photos, and a side-by-side comparison feature, readers will learn how to tell who is who!
Look at that bobcat hiding among the trees! Or is that a lynx? In this book, readers will learn about the differences between bobcats and lynx through leveled text and vibrant images. A side-by-side comparison chart highlights the traits and behaviors that make bobcats and lynx unique from each other!
Chirp! Chirp! What’s that noise? Is it a grasshopper, or is it a cricket? This book will help young readers understand what makes these insects different from each other through engaging text and vibrant photos. A picture glossary helps reinforce the main text, and a side-by-side comparison helps summarize the characteristics that make each insect unique!
From wrestling with brothers and sisters to following mom on the hunt, fox pups are busy babies! Young readers can learn about the lives of these playful pups, from what they eat to how they learn through easy-to-read text and adorable photos. Simple features such as diagrams and photo labels reinforce the text. Students just starting to read independently will find friends with the furry fox pups in this fun title!
Newborn giraffe calves stand over 6 feet tall! This beginning title introduces these gangly babies through short, clear sentences and delightful photos. Simple features show different life stages and highlight calves’ favorite activities. Students just starting to read independently can check out life with the herd in this adorable book about giraffe calves!
