A rapid river rushes by. But did you know this home for fish can help us keep the world going? Learn all about energy from water through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images as you power up with energy!
We pump this invisible gas from the ground and use it to heat our homes and dry our clothes. But what do you know about natural gas? Learn all about energy from natural gas through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images as you power up with energy!
Oil gives us the energy to get us going. From gasoline to jet fuel, it can all be made from oil buried deep in the ground. But what do you know about this fossil fuel? Learn all about energy from oil through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images as you power up with energy.
Explore the pumpkin patch, from how pumpkins grow, to what kinds of yummy treats you can make from ripe pumpkins. Going to the pumpkin patch makes fall fun!
Explore the apple orchard, from types of apples to tasty treats. The apple orchard makes fall fun.
Learn about the busiest time of year on the farm. From crops to festivals, harvests make fall fun!
What do brushing your teeth, washing your hands, and cleaning your clothes have in common? They all use water! But if we aren't careful, the limited supply of Earth's usable water may run out. How can we save water? There are some simple steps we can all take! What's up with water? Explore this curricular topic through simple text paired with bright, engaging photos.
Whooping cranes live near water in North America. But now their nests sit empty. Where have the whooping cranes gone? Learn about the dangers that threaten these important animals--from hunting to dirty water--and find out what you can do to help protect them. Carefully leveled text and captivating photos bring the message home: Save the whooping cranes!
Snow leopards slink around the mountains. But there are fewer leopards left. Where have all the snow leopards gone? Learn about the dangers that threaten these important animals--from hunting to habitat loss--and find out what you can do to help protect them. Carefully leveled text and captivating photos bring the message home: Save the snow leopards!
Polar bears live on floating ice across the arctic. But now the ice is melting. Where will all the polar bears go? Learn about the dangers that threaten these important animals--from hazards on land to habitat loss on ice--and find out what you can do to help protect them. Carefully leveled text and captivating photos bring the message home: Save the polar bears!
Giant gorillas used to roam all over the forests of Africa. But now their nests sit empty. Where have all the gorillas gone? Learn about the dangers that threaten these important animals--from deforestation to illegal hunting--and find out what you can do to help protect gorillas. Carefully leveled text and captivating photos bring the message home: Save the gorillas!
Buzzing bees have long been a critical part of habitat all over Earth. But there are fewer flying friends around. Where have all the bees gone. Learn about the dangers that threaten these important animals--from diseases to loss of habitat--and find out what you can do to help protect bees. Carefully leveled text and captivating photos bring the message home: Save the bees!
Elephants footprints scatter across the forests floor. But there are fewer Asian elephants than ever before. Where have all the elephants gone? Learn about the dangers that threaten these important animals-from deforestation to illegal hunting-and find out what you can do to help protect the elephants. Carefully leveled text and captivating photos bring the message home: Save the Asian elephants!
River examines the characteristics of the habitat and the creatures who inhabit it in a simple way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index. ATOS below 2.
Rain forest examines the characteristics of the habitat and the creatures who inhabit it in a simple way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index. ATOS below 2.
Prairie examines the characteristics of the habitat and the creatures who inhabit it in a simple way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index. ATOS below 2.
Ocean examines the characteristics of the habitat and the creatures who inhabit it in a simple way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index. ATOS below 2.
Forest examines the characteristics of the habitat and the creatures who inhabit it in a simple way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index. ATOS below 2.
Arctic examines the characteristics of the habitat and the creatures who inhabit it in a simple way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index. ATOS below 2.
Did you hear it too? Summer is calling. Summer has magic all its own. But Michigan summers? Those are something else. Told in sweet lyrical vignettes, Summer's Call captures that timeless Michigan summer feeling as it follows a family of four from sunrise to sunset. Summer in Michigan isn't just a season; it's a call that must be answered. Back matter includes an art activity that invites the reader to display their summer memories. Written and illustrated by local Michiganders.
Wetlands are full of wildlife! In this title, young readers will explore the types of wetlands, what plants and animals live there, and how humans interact with wetlands. Leveled text combines with bright photos to introduce the subject, and special features profile famous wetlands, highlight wetland animals, and tell how human activity impacts these important biomes. This approachable title will let readers get their feet wet when it comes to wetlands!
Forests are vital to life on Earth! In this title for young readers, leveled text and crisp photos introduce the different types of forests and their parts, the plants and animals that live in forests, and how humans interact with and impact forests. Special features profile famous forests, highlight forest animals, and summarize the human impact on these landforms. This title will help readers climb high with their reading skills!
Put on your coat and get ready to explore glaciers! These massive ice sheets cover about one-tenth of Earth’s surface. Full of leveled text and crisp photos, this title helps young readers understand how glaciers form, what plants and animals live there, and how human activities impact glaciers. Special features highlight examples of famous glaciers, diagram their formation, and summarize the impact on these important landforms.
How do humans use lakes? What animals live in them? These questions and more are answered in this informative title about Earth’s lakes! Leveled text and bright photos combine to introduce lakes, the plants and animals that live in them, and how humans interact with them. Special features visually highlight lake animals, summarize the impact of humans, and profile well-known lakes. Dive in with this approachable title!
Mountains rise high over the land. But how do they form? This title for young readers answers this question and more through leveled text and crisp photos. Readers will learn about the formation of mountains, what plants and animals live on them, and how people use mountains today. Along the way, special features profile well-known mountains, highlight mountain animals, and summarize the impact of humans.