Tapirs are mammals with short, bendable trunks. These animals face many threats from humans. In this leveled text, readers will learn about ways to help tapirs survive. Special features highlight the range of these animals, the importance they have in their ecosystems, and the impacts that humans have on them. Vibrant photos bring tapirs to life on the page in this fact-filled book!
Komodo dragons are the largest lizards in the world. But these apex predators face many challenges, and today they are endangered. In this title, leveled text will teach readers about the threats the lizards face while vibrant photos bring the Komodo dragons to life on the page. Special features highlight the importance of Komodo dragons in their ecosystem, provide a map of their range, and give a visual aid to show the impacts of humans on the dragons. Together, we can save Komodo dragons!
California condors are the largest birds in North America. But these birds are critically endangered. In this leveled text, readers will learn about the threats to these animals as well as some of the efforts underway to save them. Special features include a range map, a breakdown of the importance of California condors, and a profile of their status and lifespan. Vibrant photos bring these giant birds to life in this engaging title!
African wild dogs are known for their colorful fur. They are sometimes called painted dogs. But these dogs are endangered. In this leveled text, readers will learn about the challenges facing wild dogs as well as some of the ways to help them. Vibrant photos bring the animals to life on the page, and special features highlight the wild dogs' range, their importance to the ecosystem, and the impacts that humans have on them.
Strawberries grow on low, leafy plants. They can grow runners to make more strawberry plants! Readers will learn this and more in this title for beginning readers. Leveled text guides readers through the growth stages of strawberries. Labeled photos and a photo glossary reinforce the text, while special features call out what strawberries need to grow, highlight the strawberry’s life cycle, and share some of this tasty fruit’s many uses.
Cashew nuts are carefully and thoroughly cleaned. Then they are safe to eat! This carefully leveled title walks beginning readers through the stages of cashew growth from seed to ripened nut. Labeled photos help highlight key parts of the plants. A picture glossary adds visual support to better retain new vocabulary. Additional features call out what cashews need to grow, common uses of cashews, and the plant’s life cycle.
Apples have seeds inside the core. Seeds can grow new apples! Beginning readers will learn this and more in this low-level text filled with bright, crisp photos. Labels and a picture glossary reinforce the main text. Special features provide added visuals to call out what apples need to grow and how people use apples. A life cycle puts the growth stages of an apple all in one place!
Coconuts thrive in tropical climates. They grow husks! In this low-level title, readers follow the growth of a coconut from seed to tall palm. Leveled text and labeled photos fill each page. Additional special features highlight what coconuts need to grow, uses for coconuts, and the coconut’s life cycle. A picture glossary provides added visual support to aid vocabulary growth.
From the ocean floor to the treetops of the rain forest, tails are found on animals all around the world! Leveled text introduces beginning readers to tails and how their unique shapes help animals in amazing ways. Alongside large text and vibrant photographs, features call out different tail shapes and specific ways animals use their tails. Readers will be excited to learn more about animal parts after taking in this engaging book!
Scales can be found across the animal kingdom! In this title, beginning readers will be introduced to this amazing body part and how it helps different animals. Alongside leveled text and high-quality photographs, readers will discover how scales help animals and the different ways they appear in nature. Special features add even more to this engaging title.
From dog snouts to elephant trunks, noses come in all shapes and sizes! Leveled text and labeled photographs will help readers learn about four unique noses found in the animal kingdom and how they help the animals who own them. Special features call out which dog breed has the longest snout and show off different shapes of animal trunks. This book will encourage readers to learn more about this helpful body part!
Have you ever wondered why animals have different kinds of feet? This leveled text introduces beginning readers to four different kinds of animals and how their unique feet help them move! Each spread features large text and bright, colorful photos. Readers will also encounter special features that highlight how webbed feet work and show off different types of hooves. This book is sure to keep readers engaged and eager to read more!
Did you know sea scallops have up to 200 eyes? They can see from many sides! Young readers will discover this and other amazing facts about animal eyes in this title. Each spread has large, leveled text alongside vibrant photographs to help beginning readers learn about how different kinds of eyes help four unique animals. Additional features highlight the largest animal eyes and show off different pupil shapes. This title is sure to catch the eyes of young readers!
Animal ears come in all shapes and sizes! In this title, young readers are introduced to how four different animals use their uniquely shaped ears. Each spread has leveled text and colorful photographs to guide beginning readers. Additional special features call out which animal has the biggest ears and highlight different ear shapes across the animal kingdom. Readers will be all ears when it comes to learning more about this amazing body part!
London dates back to the Roman Empire! Beginning readers are invited to travel through this major city’s history as it weathers wars and welcomes new kings. Vibrant illustrations support the narrative text, while a timeline offers easy references for students. Mission Goal prompts prepare young students for learning, while Beyond the Mission encourages them to think critically and creatively. Take a trip to jolly old London town with this engaging title!
Delhi is one of the world’s biggest cities! Curious readers can learn about how it grew from a medieval fortress to a bustling metropolis in this fun title. Fact-filled narrative text takes beginning readers through important points in Delhi’s history, while colorful illustrations highlight key sites around town. A timeline reinforces the text, and a Beyond the Mission features asks readers to engage with the text and think creatively. Climb aboard a pedicab and take a tour of Delhi’s history with this fun title!
Located on the Tigris River, Baghdad has held many important roles in history. Curious readers can learn about everything from the city’s scholarly start to its recent struggles through informative narrative text and colorful illustrations with this beginning title. A timeline reinforces the sequence of events, while special features prepare readers for learning and push them to think beyond the text. Young students will love checking out this ancient city with this engaging title!
Athens has a rich history! Young readers can head to ancient times to witness the birth of democracy, travel to the 17th century to see the Parthenon become a ruin, or attend the 2004 Olympics. Informative narrative text is supported by vibrant illustrations, while a timeline feature reinforces the information learned. Question features prepare beginning readers for learning and encourage them to think beyond the text. Get ready for a Grecian journey with this fun title!
Yosemite National Park is home to Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall in North America! In this title, young readers will get to explore the waterfall as well as the park’s many other interesting features. Readers will learn about the park’s formation, human history, wildlife, and popular activities. Along the way, special features profile animals, highlight climate, detail the park’s formation, and more. At the end of the book, a full-spread feature puts important facts, a timeline, and an animal food web in one place.
Zion National Park is full of beautiful features! Tall cliffs tower over the winding Virgin River, and narrow canyons cut through the striking red rock. In this title, readers travel to Zion to discover the park’s geology, wildlife, human history, and popular activities. Special features shed light on the park’s climate, animal species, and landmarks. The book concludes with a two-page feature that puts key facts, a timeline, and an animal food web in one place!
TAP! TAP! TAP! The distinct drumming of woodpeckers can be heard across North America. These fascinating birds come in many sizes. They are often black and white with red feathers on their heads. Beginning readers will learn all this and more throughout the pages of this title. Bright photos match the text, while fun features provide additional information about relatives, food, and more!
Yellowstone is the oldest national park in the United States! It is home to famous features, such as Grand Prismatic Spring and Old Faithful. In this leveled title, readers will explore the park’s landmarks, geology, human history, and wildlife through engaging text and vibrant photos. Along the way, special features highlight the park’s climate, animal species, notable locations, and more. The book ends with a full-spread feature that includes a timeline, a fact list, and an animal food web.
From mammals to reptiles, wetlands are home to a variety of animals! This fact-filled title describes what makes a wetland. The book then introduces four animals adapted to live in this soggy environment. Young readers will enjoy guessing each animal based on visual clues and descriptions of their body parts and behaviors. Sneak peek images offer hints, while crisp, colorful photos are used for the big reveal! Special features offer more detailed animal facts with range maps and food photos!
Woosh! A gust of air rustles the trees outside. It must be windy today! In this title, leveled text and colorful images will help readers learn about wind, how it forms, and how it affects the world around us. With engaging special features such as a diagram, activity list, and more, readers are sure to be blown away by this book!
Vroom! Vroom! Look at those toy cars zoom by! From Matchbox to Hot Wheels, this title introduces readers to the rich history of toy cars and how they continue to be popular today. Leveled text and vibrant images guide readers through each spread, while fun facts, a timeline, a map, and event profile deepen their understanding of this classic toy.
