Turning their backs on the government, Frog Boy and the Disco Queens look to take down the organization behind the Tin Can. But first, they must dig into their own uncomfortable pasts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
After 17 years trapped in the prison-like Tin Can at the heart of Pop City, the human/animal hybrid Frog Boy orchestrates his own escape in hopes of securing his freedom. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Upon meeting the bank-robbing Disco Queens, Frog Boy finds himself entangled in a government conspiracy where he is forced to track down other hybrids just like him. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
In 1912, Casey Scanlan, Sean O'Helan, and Seamus Holt rob a bank of cash and gold. Scanlan has secretly booked passage on the RMS Titanic. He ditches his partners, then boards the ship. O'Helan shows up and confronts Scanlan. When the ship hits the iceberg, O'Helan grabs the cash and runs. Scanlan can't carry the heavy gold. Can Scanlan leave the gold behind, or will greed seal his fate? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
In 1871, petty thief Timothy Shannon was released from jail near Chicago, Illinois. He dodges a police officer who is tailing him, then joins a poker game in Mrs. O'Leary's barn to get the money he needs for his next caper. Somehow, a fire starts and quickly spreads across Chicago. Can Shannon evade the police and escape the burning city? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Ring and Asia Wilde's wild life is anything but ordinary. Instead of attending school, they travel the world with their tutor and parents (scientists who work to protect endangered species). On their last adventure, they swung through the Amazon rainforest to save their mom from vile kidnappers--while defending the forest's population of golden lion tamarins. Now they're in Baja, Mexico--the Sea of Cortez to be exact--searching for the endangered vaquita and finding danger and conspiracy instead.
This title looks at adventure world records and gives information related to the types of records broken and the people 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.
Even though Atami was a clever girl, she had never learned a thing. When Atami finds herself stranded and alone after a storm, she must rely on her self-determination to learn the skills she needs to be reunited with her family. After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
On returning to their home after a massive wildfire, nine-year-old Jasmin and her seven-year-old brother, Hunter, thought the biggest surprise would be whether their fire-resistant house had survived. Jasmin and Hunter did not expect to find an orphaned bear cub stuck in the neighbors’ well. Rescuing the tiny cub from the well was the easy part; now they need to care for it until the people from the bear-rescue sanctuary can make it safely through the fires to pick it up. The cub turns out to be exactly what one would expect of a wild animal—a huge handful!
When Mauro Prosperi set out on an ultramarathon through the desert, he didn't realize he would soon enter a race for his life. After a sandstorm sent Mauro off course, he had to do whatever he could to survive the harsh conditions of the Sahara Desert on his own. Explore the exciting true story of a desert survivor pushed to the limits in this graphic adventure. Then, learn desert survival tips and read the stories of other desert survivors.
Could you survive being a lone castaway on a deserted island? Ada Blackjack: Castaway in the True Survival series explores Blackjack's shocking survival story. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more mature students reading at lower levels. Clear visuals, colorful photographs (including images of the survivors!), and considerate text help with comprehension and wild facts hold the readers' interest from the first page to the last. A table of contents, glossary, and index all enhance comprehension and vocabulary.
Could you survive a storm at sea? Abby Sunderland: Lost at Sea in the True Survival series explores Sunderland's shocking survival story. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more mature students reading at lower levels. Clear visuals, colorful photographs (including images of the survivors!), and considerate text help with comprehension and wild facts hold the readers' interest from the first page to the last. This book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
Could you survive being lost in the Pacific ocean for 38 days? The Robertson Family: Attacked by Orcas in the True Survival series explores the Robertson's shocking survival story. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more mature students reading at lower levels. Clear visuals, colorful photographs (including images of the survivors!), and considerate text help with comprehension and wild facts hold the readers' interest from the first page to the last. This book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
Could you survive inside a volcano's crater? Michael Benson: Trapped in a Volcano in the True Survival series explores Benson's shocking survival story. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more mature students reading at lower levels. Clear visuals, colorful photographs (including images of the survivors!), and considerate text help with comprehension and wild facts hold the readers' interest from the first page to the last. This book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
Could you survive lost in space? This book could save your life. With five survivalist hacks from everyday objects, you're sure to blast off into the next galaxy! Hacks are paired with a STEM connection that explains the science behind how the hack works. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these super engaging, high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers.
Could you survive being hunted by predators? This book could save your life. With five survivalist hacks from everyday objects, monsters don't stand a chance! Hacks are paired with a STEM connection that explains the science behind how the hack works. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these super engaging, high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers.
Could you survive on a deserted island? This book could save your life. With five survivalist hacks from everyday objects, you're sure to be able to weather the elements! Hacks are paired with a STEM connection that explains the science behind how the hack works.
Dan and Pete are excited to have a sleepover at Dan's house while their parents are away. Their excitement turns to fear when the dam breaks and a killer flood smashes through town. The boys decide to stay put until they realize that Dan's elderly neighbors may be in danger. When they reach the neighbors' house, they find one of them near death. His lifesaving medicine is under water, and his wife is too old to make her way to town to get more. Both boys brave the flood to go find help.
As flames rushed through the wooded hills near San Diego, California, people were forced to evacuate with what little they could take in a hurry. When the wildfire drew near, Nancy began packing up her pets. Dogs, cats, and birds alike jammed into her truck. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't save all of her beloved animals alone. Follow along as several heroes stepped in to help Nancy's furry and feathered family make it to safety in this graphic adventure of animal escapes. Then, learn about more rescuers who saved animals from wildfires.
Join Mikias Mohammed at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee as he fights to survive a terrifying tornado.
The ocean can be dangerous when you don't know what's below the waves. Read the gripping tale of survival following a shark attack in this graphic novel.
A day at the beach turns into a close call when a surfer steps on a stonefish. Follow along on the gripping tale of survival in this graphic novel.
Rod Liberal was struck by lightening while climbing a mountain in Teton National Park, Wyoming. Join Rod and his friends on the journey from survival to recovery.
An encounter with a box jellyfish adds killer tentacles to a day of surf and sun. Read the gripping tale of survival in this graphic novel.
Follow paramedics Michelle McInnis and her partner as they fight to save people during a deadly Chicago heat wave.
