A very simple introduction to the geography, topography, flora, and fauna of Antarctica. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions, detailed photographs, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Prairie Animals showcases animals found in a prairie environment, including animals like bison and prairie dogs. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
Rainforest Animals showcases animals found in a rainforest environment, including animals like sloths and tree frogs. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
Swamp Animals showcases animals found in a swamp environment, including animals like alligators and egrets. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
Mountain Animals showcases animals found in a mountainous environment, including animals like alpacas and snow leopards. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
Ocean Animals showcases animals found in an ocean environment, including animals like sea turtles and starfish. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
Freshwater Animals showcases animals found in a freshwater environment, including animals like otters and eels. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
Desert Animals showcases animals found in a desert environment, including animals like camels and chameleons. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
Arctic Animals showcases animals found in an arctic environment, including animals like penguins and polar bears. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
Meet some of the animals on Gramps's farm. Find out more in this hi-lo decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses sequenced phonics skills and sight words to help developing readers. Original illustrations guide readers through the story.
There's lots to do on the farm. Find out more in this hi-lo decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses sequenced phonics skills and sight words to help developing readers. Original illustrations guide readers through the story.
In this Little Blossom Stories book, Pan Plum seeks the help of his veterinarian neighbor to help his sick pug. Uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and vowel sounds to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding consonant blends. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
Road trips can be a lot of fun, especially when there are intriguing places to visit and new things to learn. Through a variety of poetic forms, readers are taken on an armchair cross-country journey across the continental United States to visit 14 historic tree sites, some famous and others less well-known. From the Emancipation Oak in Hampton, Virginia, to the Methuselah tree in Shulman Grove, California, readers will discover trees that have traveled to the moon, witnessed the founding of our country, and inspired hope during troubled times. Fascinating facts covering geography, history, and nature will encourage everyone, young and old, to take a closer look at our arboreal friends. An author's note provides tips on how to be a tree champion and how to plan your own "leafy" road trip.
Help children understand the concept of diversity—that all people are unique in their own way. These crafts and activities encourage children to discuss, cooperate, respect, and learn about the importance of celebrating diversity. No patterns are needed to complete these simple masterpieces. Detailed materials list, step-by-step directions, and photographs of each finished craft will help kids, parents, and teachers complete each one.
Luca, his mom, and his dog Lucky swim and play during a fun-filled day at the beach. Luca's first sandcastle gets knocked down, but can he build one that's even better? After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Look up in the sky! It's kites flying high! Luca and Lucky celebrate Caribbean culture as they fly their kite for all to see! After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
This title will introduce young readers to what an orthodontist does. Easy text alongside bright and exciting pictures will keep kids engaged all while strengthening reading skills! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title will introduce young readers to what a dentist does. Easy text alongside bright and exciting pictures will keep kids engaged all while strengthening reading skills! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title will introduce young readers to common tools that are used at routine dental cleanings. Easy text alongside bright and exciting pictures will keep kids engaged all while strengthening reading skills! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Egypt was ruled by powerful rulers called pharaohs. Pharaohs were seen as divine beings in human form. In this book, readers will learn about what pharaohs did and some of the more famous rulers, including Hatshepsut and Tutankhamun. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Pyramids and tombs were built to help pharaohs get to the underworld after death. They were filled with treasures and anything else pharaohs would need in the afterlife. In this book, readers will learn about the different types of pyramids and tombs, how they were built, and who built them. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Religion was very important to the ancient Egyptians. It helped them explain the natural wonders of the world, such as the sun rising and setting each day. Readers will learn about important deities such as Ra, Hathor, Anubis, and Maat, and what they represented to the Egyptians. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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.
