African wild dogs are known for their colorful fur. They are sometimes called painted dogs. But these dogs are endangered. In this leveled text, readers will learn about the challenges facing wild dogs as well as some of the ways to help them. Vibrant photos bring the animals to life on the page, and special features highlight the wild dogs' range, their importance to the ecosystem, and the impacts that humans have on them.
Strawberries grow on low, leafy plants. They can grow runners to make more strawberry plants! Readers will learn this and more in this title for beginning readers. Leveled text guides readers through the growth stages of strawberries. Labeled photos and a photo glossary reinforce the text, while special features call out what strawberries need to grow, highlight the strawberry’s life cycle, and share some of this tasty fruit’s many uses.
Cashew nuts are carefully and thoroughly cleaned. Then they are safe to eat! This carefully leveled title walks beginning readers through the stages of cashew growth from seed to ripened nut. Labeled photos help highlight key parts of the plants. A picture glossary adds visual support to better retain new vocabulary. Additional features call out what cashews need to grow, common uses of cashews, and the plant’s life cycle.
Apples have seeds inside the core. Seeds can grow new apples! Beginning readers will learn this and more in this low-level text filled with bright, crisp photos. Labels and a picture glossary reinforce the main text. Special features provide added visuals to call out what apples need to grow and how people use apples. A life cycle puts the growth stages of an apple all in one place!
Coconuts thrive in tropical climates. They grow husks! In this low-level title, readers follow the growth of a coconut from seed to tall palm. Leveled text and labeled photos fill each page. Additional special features highlight what coconuts need to grow, uses for coconuts, and the coconut’s life cycle. A picture glossary provides added visual support to aid vocabulary growth.
From the ocean floor to the treetops of the rain forest, tails are found on animals all around the world! Leveled text introduces beginning readers to tails and how their unique shapes help animals in amazing ways. Alongside large text and vibrant photographs, features call out different tail shapes and specific ways animals use their tails. Readers will be excited to learn more about animal parts after taking in this engaging book!
Scales can be found across the animal kingdom! In this title, beginning readers will be introduced to this amazing body part and how it helps different animals. Alongside leveled text and high-quality photographs, readers will discover how scales help animals and the different ways they appear in nature. Special features add even more to this engaging title.
From dog snouts to elephant trunks, noses come in all shapes and sizes! Leveled text and labeled photographs will help readers learn about four unique noses found in the animal kingdom and how they help the animals who own them. Special features call out which dog breed has the longest snout and show off different shapes of animal trunks. This book will encourage readers to learn more about this helpful body part!
Have you ever wondered why animals have different kinds of feet? This leveled text introduces beginning readers to four different kinds of animals and how their unique feet help them move! Each spread features large text and bright, colorful photos. Readers will also encounter special features that highlight how webbed feet work and show off different types of hooves. This book is sure to keep readers engaged and eager to read more!
Did you know sea scallops have up to 200 eyes? They can see from many sides! Young readers will discover this and other amazing facts about animal eyes in this title. Each spread has large, leveled text alongside vibrant photographs to help beginning readers learn about how different kinds of eyes help four unique animals. Additional features highlight the largest animal eyes and show off different pupil shapes. This title is sure to catch the eyes of young readers!
Animal ears come in all shapes and sizes! In this title, young readers are introduced to how four different animals use their uniquely shaped ears. Each spread has leveled text and colorful photographs to guide beginning readers. Additional special features call out which animal has the biggest ears and highlight different ear shapes across the animal kingdom. Readers will be all ears when it comes to learning more about this amazing body part!
It’s fight time for Velociraptor and Pachycephalosaurus! Which prehistoric powerhouse will win this epic animal battle?
It’s fight time for Pteranodon and Quetzalcoatlus! Which prehistoric powerhouse will win this epic animal battle?
It’s fight time for Elasmosaurus and Ichthyosaurus! Which prehistoric powerhouse will win this epic animal battle?
It’s fight time for Brontotherium and Elasmotherium! Which prehistoric powerhouse will win this epic animal battle?
It’s fight time for Brachiosaurus and Argentinosaurus! Which prehistoric powerhouse will win this epic animal battle?
It’s fight time for Allosaurus and Giganotosaurus! Which prehistoric powerhouse will win this epic animal battle?
Cricket McKay has lived in Waterton all her life; so, she is surprised to discover an animal she hasn’t seen before: the long-toed salamander. She finds a band of them migrating from the pond to their hibernation grounds at Crandell Mountain. Crossing the road that lies between the pond and the mountain is dangerous enough, but now a newly constructed curb makes their journey even more challenging. Can Cricket and her friends come up with a solution to help the salamanders? Salamander Rescue is the second book featuring Cricket and friends.
Meet Onyx and the orcas of J pod, the world’s most famous whales. Illustrated with stunning photos, this picture book introduces young readers to the orcas humans first fell in love with. The members of J pod live in the Salish Sea, off the coast of Washington and British Columbia. Moby Doll was the first orca ever displayed in captivity, Granny was the oldest orca known to humanity, and Scarlet was the orca humans fought to save.
On the News gently introduces young children to the realities of natural disasters, terrorism and other forms of tragedy. In age-appropriate language and tone, this book emphasizes the good that can come out of tragedy, looking at how people help one another in caring, compassionate and heroic ways.
Floods teaches students how too much water can damage the earth and hurt people. After learning about why floods happen, students learn how people try to predict and stop flooding.
Erosion explores how change to the earth can happen slowly due to natural disasters, wind, and other natural elements. After learning about weathering, students discover different forces, or causes, of erosion and see photographic examples of erosion
Big Machines, Small Machines shows how machines can come in all sizes and help with simple and complex tasks. Dishwashers, hammers, tractors, scissors, and school buses are given as examples of different-sized machines.
Baking a Cake explores the chemical changes that take place when you bake. A cake recipe is provided for readers and they are walked through each step from mixing ingredients to baking.
Day Sky examines how the time of day and placement of the sun, moon, and clouds impact the look of the sky. Photographs help readers see that the sun changes the colors of the sky and can create shadows.
