It's a snowy winter's night in the city. The bedroom lights are off and it's time to settle down to sleep. But wait! What's that? Strange and scary sounds are coming from the streets outside. What can be making these sounds? Are monsters coming? Don't worry! All will soon be revealed. These monsters aren't here to frighten. They are here to help. Through rhyming text and atmospheric artwork, young readers can first imagine what might be making these mysterious sounds. Then a turn of the page identifies the actual "monsters"--vehicles and equipment like snowplows and garbage trucks--that help keep a city running smoothly. And now that all is well, it's time to go to bed! This clever concept is based on a bedtime ritual the author used with her own grandchildren to assuage their nighttime fears.
One child feels a hope and a wish growing in their heart--and wonders: How do you make your wishes come true? Wishes of the World learns the answer to that question from children from the United States to Japan, from Thailand to Guatemala, showing readers that hope and wishes are universal even as we make our wishes in unique ways.
At the Recycling Center explores the sights and sounds of the recycling center. It covers people and objects found at the recycling center. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
At the Grocery Store explores the sights and sounds of the grocery store. It covers people and objects found at the grocery store. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
At the Hospital explores the sights and sounds of the hospital. It covers people and objects found at the hospital. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
At the Pharmacy explores the sights and sounds of the pharmacy. It covers people and objects found at the pharmacy. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
At the Police Station explores the sights and sounds of the police station. It covers people and objects found at the police station. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
At the Firehouse explores the sights and sounds of the firehouse. It covers people and objects found at the firehouse. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
At City Hall explores the sights and sounds of city hall. It covers people, places, and objects found at city hall. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
At the Bus Station explores the sights and sounds of the bus station. It covers people and objects found at the bus station. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
I Read! You Read! books are designed for shared reading between a beginning reader and an adult. A mayor is elected to enforce the laws of a city. The mayor approves new rules for the city, manages city services, and helps during emergencies. Learn about the important job of this civic leader. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
I Read! You Read! books are designed for shared reading between a beginning reader and an adult. Christmas is a special holiday that is celebrated all over the world. Look inside to learn the customs and traditions of people in the United States of America. Create a special Christmas craft and make a tasty recipe, too! Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
I Read! You Read! books are designed for shared reading between a beginning reader and an adult. Christmas is a special holiday that is celebrated all over the world. Look inside to learn the customs and traditions of people in Italy. Create a special Christmas craft and make a tasty recipe, too! Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
In this book, early fluent readers learn about the West, its location, history, demographics, geography, climate, and other defining features. Vibrant, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this region. A Take a Look! map highlights the region's location, while an additional infographic shows the region's top industries by state. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers quick stats on the region. Children can learn more about America's regions using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Explore the West also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique and defining characteristics of Africa. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about this continent’s landscape, biomes, climate, wildlife, culture, and more.
In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Greece. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Physicist, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take early fluent readers on an informational interview with a life scientist. Readers learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of this career and the things they can do now to prepare for work as a physicist. An infographic illustrates the tools of the trade, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about physicists online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Physicist also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Food Scientist, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take early fluent readers on an informational interview with a life scientist. Readers learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of this career and the things they can do now to prepare for work as a food scientist. An infographic illustrates the tools of the trade, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about food scientists online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Food Scientist also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Pyramids of Egypt, early fluent readers explore the mechanics behind this ancient engineering marvel. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these monumental structures. An infographic illustrates how the pyramids were built, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Egyptian pyramids using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Pyramids of Egypt also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
This photo-illustrated book for early readers gives examples of how police officers fight crime and keep people safe.
This title will help readers understand the cause, timeline, and aftermath of the Great Chicago Fire. The title is complete with glossary, index, and additional facts. This title is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards & correlated to state standards.
This book explores the world of city trucks and what they're used for, from garbage and recycling collection to street sweeping and watering city plants. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
In Planters, early fluent readers will learn how planters work to plant crops, including different parts of the machine, how they've changed agriculture, and new technology being implemented. Beautiful, crisp, full-color photographs complement the text.
In Greenhouses, early fluent readers will learn how greenhouses are used to grow crops, how they've have changed agriculture, and new and future innovations, such as hydroponics and vertical farming. Beautiful, crisp, full-color photographs complement the text.
In Milkers, early fluent readers will learn how milkers are used for milking livestock, including different parts of the machine, how milkers have changed agriculture, and new technology being implemented. Beautiful, crisp, full-color photographs complement the text.