Ben has ducks. What do they do? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
Birds explores the fascinating minds of birds, featuring exceptional birds, what scientists are learning about bird minds, and how we can help birds thrive. Amazing Animal Minds teaches readers that not only do animals feel, but they also form relationships, mourn their dead, and play tricks on each other. Fascinating facts and color designs aid engagement and discovery.
Apes explores the fascinating minds of apes, featuring exceptional apes, what scientists are learning about ape minds, and how we can help apes thrive. Amazing Animal Minds teaches readers that not only do animals feel, but they also form relationships, mourn their dead, and play tricks on each other. Fascinating facts and color designs aid engagement and discovery.
In the sky, you might mistake one for an eagle or an osprey, but up close, it's exactly what you imagine from the name--turkey vultures are not pretty! In this entertaining book, Professor Oddfeather offers bite-sized facts on the turkey vulture's habitat, how they act as nature's clean-up crew, and how vomit is their best defense. A "Battle of the Birds" comparison pits the the turkey vulture against a wild turkey. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
The hoatzin is not hard to identify; not only does it have a blue face and red eyes--it smells bad! In this entertaining book, Professor Oddfeather offers bite-sized facts on the hoatzin's habitat in South America, what makes them hoot and squawk so much, why they smell, and who is in their family tree. A "Battle of the Birds" comparison pits the hoatzin against a Guinea turaco. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
The shoebill is an African wading bird that looks so weird, its scientific name actually means "King Whalehead"! In this entertaining book, Professor Oddfeather offers bite-sized facts on the shoebill's habitat, silent hunting techniques, and harsh parenting practice. A "Battle of the Birds" comparison pits the shoebill against a white stork. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
The American crow is known for its sleek feathers, piercing caw, and vengeful memory! In this entertaining book, Professor Oddfeather offers bite-sized facts on the crow's habitat, how crows have adapted to living near humans, and who is in their family tree. A "Battle of the Birds" comparison pits crows against their raven cousins. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
In Prairie Food Chains, early fluent readers explore the prairie biome and the food chains it supports. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore how energy flows through plants and animals in a prairie environment. A map helps readers locate prairies around the world, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about prairie food chains using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites.Prairie Food Chains also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
This title looks at animal world records and gives information related to the types of records broken and the animals who have earned them. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn all about ladybugs. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the insects' defining features, anatomy, and appearance, as well as its habitats, life cycle stages, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend learning.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn all about grasshoppers. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the insects' defining features, anatomy, and appearance, as well as its habitats, life cycle stages, and behaviors, such as swarming. Take a Look! infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend learning.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn all about dragonflies. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the insects' defining features, anatomy, and appearance, as well as its habitats, life cycle stages, and behaviors, such as molting and hunting. Take a Look! infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend learning.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn all about butterflies. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the insects' defining features, anatomy, and appearance, as well as its habitats, life cycle stages, and behaviors, such as pollinating. Take a Look! infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend learning.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn all about bees. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the insects' defining features, anatomy, and appearance, as well as its habitats, life cycle stages, and behaviors, such as pollinating. Take a Look! infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend learning.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn all about ants. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the insects' defining features, anatomy, appearance, and size, as well as its many kinds of species, habitats, diets, behaviors, life cycles, and more. Take a Look! infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend learning.
Every living thing has a life cycle: a beginning, a middle, and an end to their lives. Learn about the unique life cycles of different living things, such as plants, birds, and mammals, and what they have in common with each other.
From the hopping red kangaroo to the burrowing wombat, marsupials are an amazing group of animals. Discover the unique traits that make these animals so special.
Arachnids can be found in almost every part of the world. They are incredible creatures that range in size from too small to see to as big as a dinner plate. Find out about what makes an arachnid an arachnid and some of the incredible things they do.
Arachnids can be found in almost every part of the world. They are incredible creatures that range in size from too small to see to as big as a dinner plate. Find out about what makes an arachnid an arachnid, learn about some of the incredible things they do, and meet some extreme arachnids!
Explores ways that mindfulness can be useful while interacting with pets. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, a mindfulness activity, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Dogs may be our best friends, but sometimes animals can be our worst enemies. Learn about the bizarre ways four people were beaten by beasts. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 4th and 5th grade readers with wild content while a 1st to 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
With jaws and teeth strong enough to crush bones, it's no wonder wolves are some fierce predators. A pack on the hunt can take down animals much bigger than themselves. And don't forget their famous howl! What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about wolves!
Quokkas live on a couple of small islands off of Australia. When they aren't sleeping in a nice shady spot in the grass, they hop from spot to spot, looking for some good plants to eat. But everyone knows quokkas for their famous smiles. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about quokkas!
With strong legs and sharp claws, sun bears are great at climbing. From tearing away bark to find tasty insects to sleeping high up in branches--these small bears spend most of their time in trees. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about sun bears!
A tiny bird flits from flower to flower. With colorful feathers and a tiny body, this bird is a little gem! But what could it be? It's a hummingbird! Most of these little birds weigh about as much as a nickel, but they can flap their wings up to 200 times per second! What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about hummingbirds!