The ancient Egyptians found a way to record what was important to them by creating a written language made up of images called hieroglyphs. Readers will learn about hieroglyphs, what Egyptians used to write on, and some of the more common and important hieroglyphs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
The ancient Egyptians were very creative. The art we can see today tells a story of how they lived and what they cared about. Readers will learn about ancient Egyptians artisans and artists and the pottery, paintings, jewelry, and glasswork they created thousands of years ago. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
The ancient Egyptians may have lived long ago, but their daily lives were not too different from today. Readers will learn about the homes, family life, jobs, and pets that many ancient Egyptians had and enjoyed. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Have you flown on a plane or traveled by train? Do you know the people who made these moving marvels possible? From the bike to the hot air balloon, who do we have to thank for these amazing moving inventions? Follow along with engaging illustrations, captivating photos, and fun text to learn all about the scientists, engineers, and inventors who were brilliant people with big ideas.
Some of the things we use every day started as big mistakes. From the sticky note to the potato chip, who do we have to thank for these accidental inventions? Follow along with engaging illustrations, captivating photos, and fun text to learn all about the scientists, engineers, and inventors who were brilliant people with big ideas.
Technology solves problems to make our lives better. From telephones to video games, who do we have to thank for our favorite technological wonders? Follow along with engaging illustrations, captivating photos, and fun text to learn all about the scientists, engineers, and inventors who were brilliant people with big ideas.
What is your favorite food? Do you know the first person to make this tasty treat or yummy meal? From tasty frozen pizzas to colorful cotton candy, who do we have to thank for our favorite food inventions? Follow along with engaging illustrations, captivating photos, and fun text to learn all about the chefs, scientists, and food inventors who were brilliant people with big ideas.
Have you ever wanted to see how people lived in the past? Going to a historical reenactment might be the perfect activity for you. The graphemes /er/ie/ are featured in this title. Historical Reenactment is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
Our planet is amazing and wonderful! But what happens when nature strikes back? From hurricanes to landslides, find out all about the world's worst natural disasters. The grapheme /a/ is featured in this title. Natural Disasters is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
With large jaws and serrated teeth, Giganotosaurus is a dinosaur with a shark's bite. The strong chomper uses its long teeth like knives to stab and cut up its prey. In this children's book, meet a dinosaur that can scare with its smile!
Diet usually determines body size, but this is not the case with Diplodocus. The dinosaur is plus size even though it eats salads rather than slabs of meat. In this children's book, meet a dinosaur that often gets compared to a big blue whale!
A top sprinter, Gallimimus can outrun most dinosaurs. The fast biped accelerates much like a car merging onto a highway. It eventually reaches a speed of 50 miles per hour. In this children's book, meet a dinosaur that excels at the game of tag!
The ground rumbles wherever Apatosaurus walks. It just isn't possible for the heavy herbivore to sneak around quietly from tree to tree. The giant weighs as much as several elephants. In this children's book, meet a dinosaur that is well known for its thunderous footsteps!
When gliding through the air, Archaeopteryx looks more like a bird than a dinosaur. Even when grounded, it almost appears more avian than reptilian because of feathers and a beak. In this children's book, meet a dinosaur that has wings and can fly!
Sharp is a good word for describing Velociraptor’s look. The skilled hunter has clawed feet and razor-like teeth. Both become weapons when capturing prey. They can grip, slash, and tear as needed. In this children’s book, meet a dinosaur that famously flaunts crazy nails!
Being fearless, Allosaurus never shies away from doing as it pleases. The daring dinosaur feeds itself by scavenging as well as hunting. It often steals meals from other meat-eaters. In this children's book, meet a dinosaur that has built its reputation on bold behavior!
When in the spotlight, Stegosaurus does what it can to show off. It displays its standing back plates to look much bigger in size. This intimidates some challengers and impresses potential mates. In this children’s book, meet a dinosaur that walks with some swagger!
With spear-like horns and a shield-like neck frill, Triceratops is always on guard. It is a favorite target for Tyrannosaurus and other predators. Standing up for itself is necessary for survival. In this children’s book, meet a dinosaur that is a master of self-defense!
Getting along with others isn’t important to Tyrannosaurus. The proud predator constantly harasses weaker dinosaurs, and sometimes even its own kind. It uses its forceful bite to threaten and attack. In this children’s book, meet a dinosaur that is known as a big bully!
For Spinosaurus, fishy smells bring on hunger. This is because the water lover likes to fish for its dinner. A giant coelacanth fish many feet long is a regular big catch. In this children’s book, meet a dinosaur that has fish tales to tell!
To stand tall, Brachiosaurus puts its shoulders back and holds its long neck up high. The result is an elevated posture that imitates a towering tree or a four-story building. In this children’s book, meet a dinosaur that knows how to strike a pose!
Ten mystery dinosaurs from different prehistoric time periods and with different appetites coexist in this book. They may be extinct creatures, but they think young readers might recognize them from pictures and other recreations. Each one has a trademark look to show and tell about.
This book will introduce readers to the woolly mammoth and help them learn when and where the animal lived, what it looked like, how it survived, and why it went extinct. Title is complete with glossary, index, and more exciting facts! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This book will introduce readers to the dire wolf and help them learn when and where the animal lived, what it looked like, how it survived, and why it went extinct. Title is complete with glossary, index, and more exciting facts! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This book will introduce readers to the giant beaver and help them learn when and where the animal lived, what it looked like, how it survived, and why it went extinct. Title is complete with glossary, index, and more exciting facts! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
