Hoo is that? It is an owl! Beginning readers can learn all about these nighttime flyers, from what they eat to what makes them excellent hunters, through decodable text and engaging images. Features including diagrams and a picture glossary add support for students just starting to read independently.
Pee-yew! Skunks are famous for their stinky defense. But what else makes them special? Beginning readers can learn about the diets and lives of these furry neighbors in this low-level introduction. Vibrant photos support simple sentences, while features reiterate facts from the text. Readers just starting out may find that there is a lot more to these cute critters than their smell!
Saint Bernards were once used to rescue people lost in the mountains! They are one of many breeds included in the American Kennel Club’s working dog group. This book explores the working group’s history and breeds, introducing why the dogs were bred and what traits tie them together. Special features include a list of top breeds, a breed size comparison, and a champion dog profile. Four two-page profiles offer more details about some of the group’s most popular breeds. Readers will fall in love with this hard-working dog group!
Wolverines and honey badgers are both known for being ferocious fighters. But what would happen if these beasts faced off? This high-interest title explores basic facts, attack moves, and secret weapons of both animals. Features such as charts and profiles offer visual representations and allow for comparisons. A final fight scene brings all the information to an action-packed finale in this title for reluctant readers.
From fluffy Pomeranians to tiny Chihuahuas, the toy dog group has a lot of fun breeds. These dogs may be small, but they have a lot of personality! In this book, readers explore the history and characteristics of the American Kennel Club’s toy dog group. Leveled text and engaging photos introduce the basics of the group, while special features highlight top breeds, breed sizes, and a champion dog. Four two-page profiles give readers a closer look at some of the toy group’s most popular breeds. Dog lovers are sure to enjoy this fun book!
Terriers are energetic dogs that were bred to hunt and guard. But these playful pups also make great pets! In this title for young readers, informative text and engaging photos introduce the American Kennel Club’s terrier group. Readers will learn about the group’s history, breeds, and the traits that tie it together. Along the way, special features highlight top breeds, breed sizes, and a champion dog. The book concludes with four two-page profiles of some of the terrier group’s most popular breeds.
A ball flies into the lake. A golden retriever jumps in! This popular pup was bred to bring back game from water. But it happily fetches toys! The American Kennel Club’s sporting dog group is full of dogs that love to hunt in water and on land. In this high-interest title, young readers will explore the many breeds that make up the group and discover what traits tie them together. Special features show off the group’s popular breeds and sizes, and four two-page profiles highlight popular breeds.
Shetland ponies are more than their small size. These powerful ponies have a history of surviving the harsh climate of Scotland’s Shetland Islands. These hard workers have even worked in coal mines! This title draws in young readers with leveled text and vibrant images. A range map, size comparison, and timeline further engage young readers in this exciting book.
Scorpions and tarantulas may be small. But these two animals know how to fight! In this high-interest title, reluctant readers will learn about how these two creatures get ready to battle. Visual features offer stats and comparisons to highlight traits of each animal. A final fight scene applies the content of the book in an action-packed finale!
A cute bichon frise wags its tail. Time for a walk! These fluffy dogs are among the many breeds included in the American Kennel Club’s non-sporting group. From fancy poodles to sturdy bulldogs, this group is made up of breeds that make fun pets and great show dogs! This title introduces the history of the non-sporting group, from its early breeds to its new additions. Special features highlight champion dogs, list the most popular breeds, and compare breed sizes. The book concludes with four two-page profiles of popular breeds from this unique dog group!
Two predators challenge each other for dominance in North America. Who will come out on top? Mountain lions and coyotes face off in this high-interest title. Reluctant readers will learn basic information about mountain lions and coyotes, as well as how these animals do battle. Action-packed images highlight the strengths of these animals, while animal profiles and other features show off their battle tools. Let the fight begin!
From plowing to dressage, Morgan horses steal the show! These all-American horses are loved for their beauty and strength. In this title, leveled text and colorful photos introduce young readers to the magnificence of Morgan horses. Exciting features showcase the breed’s coat colors, size, activities, and more to help readers discover what makes these horses unique!
There’s trouble brewing on the Serengeti! Two powerful beasts go head-to-head in this high-interest title. Reluctant readers will learn all about lions and Cape buffalo, from basic facts like size to secret weapons and attack moves. Clean, visual features offer stats and comparisons between the two animals while a final scene narrates a clash showing each animal’s strengths. Get ready for action with this fun title!
A beagle follows its nose. It is looking for a treat. Found it! This loyal dog is one of many breeds that are part of the hound group. Hound dogs were bred for hunting, but they also make great pets! In this high-interest book, leveled text and engaging photos introduce the history of the hound group, from early breeds to the jobs they do today. Special features highlight champion dogs, compare breed sizes, and list the most popular breeds. Four two-page breed profiles round out this fun book about this hard-working dog group!
A friendly collie runs after its family. This smart dog tries to keep everyone together. It is practicing herding! The collie is one of many dogs described in this title about the herding group. Readers will discover the history of the group, learn about breeds that are part of it, and discover what traits tie the group together. Special features highlight champion dogs, list the top breeds, and compare breed sizes. The book concludes with four two-page profiles of some of the herding group’s most popular breeds!
Standing up to 20 hands tall, Belgian horses dwarf many other breeds! With their huge muscles and strong legs, these excellent equines can work hard without breaking a sweat. Young readers will be drawn to this title thanks to its leveled text and beautiful images. Special features show where the horses are from, show the horse’s history, and highlight an important activity. This book will help readers understand the beauty behind brawny Belgians!
A group of river otters takes turns sliding into the water. Webbed feet help them paddle, while waterproof fur keeps their skin dry. These are a few of many adaptations that help river otters survive the wetlands. This title for young readers introduces the adaptations of river otters through leveled text and bright photos. Additional features highlight the range, physical adaptations, and diet of these playful critters!
Wild yaks are built to last! High in the mountains, these large mammals use their heavy fur coats to keep warm in the cold. In this leveled title, readers will explore the many ways that wild yaks have adapted to their mountain homes. Special features show the range, diet, and physical adaptations of the yaks. Bright photos bring their mountain home to life for young readers to explore!
A flock of flamingos stands tall in the salty waters of their wetlands home. They are some of the only animals that can survive the harsh salt! In this title, leveled text and bright photos introduce young readers to adaptations that help flamingos thrive. Along the way, they will discover more about where the birds live, what they eat, and how they get their pink color. Special features highlight the range, physical adaptations, and diet of these colorful birds!
In the mountain forests of Africa lives one of the world's great apes! In this leveled reader, young readers will learn about how mountain gorillas have adapted to their homes. Vibrant photos and fact-filled text bring the gorillas' mountain homes to life. Special features teach young readers about the range, diet, and physical adaptations of these great apes!
In the mountains of Asia lives the adorable red panda! In this title for young readers, leveled text and vibrant photos introduce how this animal survives its environment. Diet and range features provide basic details about the lives of these animals. A physical adaptations feature offers a visual aid to show how these animals are made to thrive in their mountain homes!
Alpine ibex can scale any slope! These wild goats effortlessly climb their mountain homes. This leveled reader provides facts about these brave tough who make their homes in the European Alps. Special features include highlight what the ibex eats, where it lives, and its physical adaptations to its environment.
A fishing cat dives into the water. In seconds, it comes back to the surface with its latest meal! In this leveled text, young readers will explore the fascinating lives of fishing cats, from where they live to what they eat. Along the way, they’ll learn about the body parts and behaviors that have helped the cats adapt to their wetland habitat. Special features call out the range, physical adaptations, and diet of these wetland predators.
Honk! Honk! Are those swans migrating south for the winter? Or are they geese? These birds may look alike, but there are many things that set these feathered waterfowl apart! This title uses easy text and bright images to show how swans and geese have different colors, diets, and more. A side-by-side comparison feature summarizes the content for beginner readers.
Kids know a turtle carries its home on its back, but what else does a pet turtle need? This low-level title introduces the needs of pet turtles, from heat lamps to favorite foods, through supportive text and crisp photos. Features highlight popular pet turtle species and reinforce text with labels and diagrams. Young students just starting to read independently will love learning about these favorite pets in this engaging title.
