Voting is the key to democracy. It is how we make our voices heard. In this low-level text, young readers will learn about the importance of casting a ballot and the consequences of not fulfilling this duty. Special features such as labels, a question, and a picture glossary help reinforce the text. Readers of this book will soon understand the importance of voting!
Jury duty is an important part of being a responsible citizen. It helps ensure that trials are fair and just. In this low-level text, beginning readers will learn about the importance of juries and how they work. Special features teach readers about the qualifications of jury members and show the difference between a world with and without jury duty.
The military keeps people safe! That is why military service is an important part of responsible citizenship. Young readers will learn about the importance of the military and the service of its members through low-level text and vibrant images. Special features highlight the requirements for joining the military and show what the world would be like with and without military service.
Laws are rules that we must follow. Obeying the law is a key part of being a responsible citizen. In this low-level text, young readers will learn what laws are and why it is important to obey them. Special features visually reinforce the text and ask readers to answer a thought-provoking question.
Volunteers help people, animals, and the environment! That is why volunteering is an important part of being a responsible citizen. In this title, vibrant images and low-level text combine to show readers the impacts of volunteering and offer examples of ways to help. Special features include labels, a question, a picture glossary, and more.
We want the world we live in to be clean and healthy. That's why caring for the environment is an important part of being a responsible citizen. In this title, simple text and crisp images show readers how to care for the world around them. Special features reinforce the text with visual aids and ask readers a thought-provoking question.
Beginning readers can ride along on a trash collection route with this fun title! Simple, predictable text introduces the parts and jobs of garbage trucks, while diagrams and other features reinforce the content. Crisp photos and a colorful design make this an engaging read for those just starting out.
Look up! It’s a helicopter! This fun title helps readers who are just starting out learn about the parts and jobs of helicopters. Predictable sentences and bright, colorful photos support readers, and simple features reinforce the text. This title will help beginning readers soar!
Get out of the way! Here comes a police car! In this title, kids just starting to read independently can learn about the parts and jobs of these speedy vehicles. Easy, predictable text and crisp photos give readers support while simple features add context. Head out on patrol with this fun beginning read!
Start your engines! This beginning title takes young readers around the track as it introduces different kinds of race cars and the parts that make them fast! Easy-to-read text and fun photos offer support while features such as diagrams and a picture glossary reinforce content. Readers just starting out will want to race through this fun title!
The home team needs one more point to win the match! The ball is in play. Bump, set, spike! Young readers will learn the rules of the court in this low-level title about volleyball. Engaging text explains gameplay, while vivid photos provide visual reinforcement. Readers will dive even further into the sport through features including a champion profile, court diagram, and gear spotlight.
The Utahraptor is the official state dinosaur of Utah! This ferocious predator stomped across the earth during the Cretaceous Period. Readers of this high-interest text will learn all about the world of the Utahraptor, from what the dinosaur ate to which body parts helped it hunt. Along the way, readers will be drawn in by engaging text, colorful illustrations, and special features that highlight the dinosaur’s diet, range, size, and more. To conclude the book, a two-page feature puts all of the key points of the Utahraptor into one place!
It’s the bottom of the seventh, and the bases are loaded. The score is tied. Who will win? Young readers will love this home run title about softball! Leveled text covers the rules of the game and the gear needed to make plays. A champion spotlight highlights a professional’s career, while a field diagram and gear feature visually reinforce the text. Step up to bat and into the pages of this fun and informative title!
Pop, pop, pop! That's the sound of popcorn! In this low-level title readers will learn about the history of popcorn, what makes it pop, and how it is eaten today. Features such as a timeline, recipes, and an origin map provide young readers with visual aids to help them learn more about this favorite snack.
It’s time to face off! With crosses in hand, the attackers battle for the ball. Young readers will experience the fast-paced sport of lacrosse in this action-packed title. Informative text and bright photos engage readers as they learn the basics of the game. A champion spotlight highlights an all-star’s accomplishments. A field diagram and gear feature provide visual support to the text.
Get ready to explore karate! Through leveled text, this title covers the practice of Kihon, Kata, and Kumite, defines the different forms, and highlights karate competition. Readers will find features that spotlight an accomplished athlete, common moves, and belt achievements. Learn the basics of this ancient martial art through this engaging title. Kiai!
Uh-oh! An iguanodon is cornered by a predator. But this dinosaur has a secret weapon. It uses its sharp thumb spike to slash its enemy. Run away! In this high-interest title, readers are placed into the world of the iguanodon, where colorful illustrations and leveled text introduce this dinosaur’s diet, defenses, and more. Special features show off where the dinosaur lived, what it ate, and how big it grew. A two-page profile further highlights the key features of the iguanodon. Dinosaur enthusiasts will love this engaging title!
Fire up the grill! From their origins in Germany to today, hamburgers have gone through a lot of changes. This low-level title uses engaging text and visuals to teach young readers how this favorite food came to be. Special features such as a timeline and origin map highlight the food’s history, and recipes teach readers to make their own hamburgers.
Grilled cheese sandwiches make the perfect easy meal! In this low-level title, young readers will learn about the various ways grilled cheese sandwiches are eaten around the world. A timeline and an origin map provide a visual aid as readers learn about the history of the sandwich, and recipe features will teach readers how to make their own perfect grilled cheeses.
Doughnuts are an all-time favorite treat! This low-level title teaches young readers how this sweet treat came to be, from its beginnings in the Netherlands to the maritime origin of its famous middle hole. Features such as a timeline and an origin map provide a visual aid for learning, while recipes will teach readers how to make their own doughnuts!
Boom! Footsteps echo through the forest. Here comes an Argentinosaurus! In this high-interest text, readers will explore the life of this enormous dinosaur, from what it ate and where it lived to how it went extinct. Maps show off the dinosaur’s range and where its fossils have been found, while other features illustrate the dinosaur’s size and diet. The book concludes with a full-spread profile that highlights key information about the Argentinosaurus. This title will inspire readers to explore the world of dinosaurs!
Emergency! The EMTs spring into action. They jump into the ambulance and race to save the day. Scenes like this one are common for the workers explored in this informative title. An opening narrative pulls readers into the action, while leveled text and interesting photos explore the daily duties of EMTs. Additional features highlight the gear and skills of these important helpers, and a picture glossary illustrates important terms. Beginning readers will gain a new appreciation for these lifesaving helpers!
Beep! The cashier scans the last item. All checked out! Whether they’re greeting customers or giving change, cashiers help stores and restaurants run. This title for beginning readers introduces the work of cashiers through bright photos and leveled text. An opening narrative sets the scene, while subsequent chapters introduce cashier duties. Special features highlight cashier gear and skills, and a picture glossary helps illustrate important terms.
Counselors are careful listeners! They use this skill to ask questions, set goals, and help people improve their lives. In this title for young readers, low-level text and bright photos combine to introduce the important work of counselors both in schools and in other settings. Special features highlight the gear and skills of successful counselors, and a picture glossary illustrates important terms.
A delivery driver rings the doorbell. Special delivery! The customer signs for the package. Next stop! In this title for beginning readers, leveled text explores how delivery drivers get people what they need. An engaging opening narrative pulls readers in, while informative text teaches about the job. Special features show off these workers’ gear and skills, and a picture glossary illustrates important terms.
