Summer is here, and it's time to head to the beach! Get reading with this level 1 reader from Nancy Streza. In this checklist-style book, beginning readers will use visual cues to figure out new words and build confidence.
Lions and elephants and rhinos--oh my! Take a walk through the African savannah with this these brilliantly photographed animals. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce African animals, their sounds and colors to kids.
What may look like a leaning mailbox or a poorly fitted window sill may actually be a warning of danger below! In this engaging title, young readers will learn all they need to know about these surprise disasters. Special features such as a map, a profile, a severity chart, and a formation graphic offer even more information about these surprise disasters!
It takes just three simple ingredients to create a flaming wildfire that spreads across the land and impacts life hundreds of miles away! This fascinating title uses leveled text and vivid photos to introduce readers to powerful wildfires. Special features offer readers even more about these natural disasters. They include a map, a formation graphic, a famous wildfire profile, and more!
When conditions are right, there is no stopping the power of ice storms! They leave roads slick and cause trees and power lines to snap. The engaging text and vivid images in this book are sure to interest readers in disastrous ice storms. Special features such as a map, a formation graphic, a profile, and a severity chart add even more information to this fact-filled title.
From flash floods to storm surges to rivers overflowing their banks, floods can devastate an area in a matter of moments! These waters can damage structures and strand survivors. This title introduces readers to different types of floods, how they form, and how to stay safe. Features such as a map, a flood profile, and a severity chart prove the power of these natural disasters!
History has proven that droughts can bring doom as they leave land barren. These disasters are difficult to predict, but can they be avoided? Between the covers of this early reader, find out how droughts form, how they are predicted, and how to stay safe when the world dries up! Special features include a map, a severity chart, and a profile of a famous drought.
Reaching speeds of more than 80 miles per hour, avalanches plow down mountain slopes and flatten everything in their paths! Discover major avalanche danger zones, how these disasters form, how they are rated, and a profile of a devastating past disaster in this title covering catastrophic avalanches!
Weather Watchers: Measuring the Weather introduces young readers to the tools used for observing and measuring the weather based on early elementary classroom weather units. This book includes an age-appropriate activity that enhances comprehension, which can be done at home or in the classroom. Each book in the Weather Watchers series focuses on a particular topic, giving readers a basic scientific introduction to different types of weather, weather measurement methods, the ways weather affects people, and more. Also included is a glossary, index, and an after reading activity to advance learning
Weather Watchers: Rain, Snow, Sleet, and Hail gives young readers a basic scientific look at different types of precipitation. This book includes an age-appropriate activity that enhances comprehension, which can be done at home or in the classroom. Each book in the Weather Watchers series focuses on a particular topic, giving readers an introduction to different types of weather, weather measurement methods, the ways weather affects people, and more. Also included is a glossary, comprehension questions, and further reading suggestions to advance learning.
Weather Watchers: Weather Affects Me gives young readers a basic scientific look at the ways weather influences people's decisions and behaviors. This book includes an age-appropriate activity that enhances comprehension, which can be done at home or in the classroom. Each book in the Weather Watchers series focuses on a particular topic, giving readers an introduction to different types of weather, weather measurement methods, the ways weather affects people, and more. Also included is a glossary, comprehension questions, and further reading suggestions to advance learning.
Weather Watchers: Predicting the Weather gives young readers an introduction to the science behind weather prediction. This book includes an age-appropriate activity that enhances comprehension, which can be done at home or in the classroom. Each book in the Weather Watchers series focuses on a particular topic, giving readers an introduction to different types of weather, weather measurement methods, the ways weather affects people, and more. Also included is a glossary, comprehension questions, and further reading suggestions to advance learning.
Weather Watchers: Weather Patterns gives young readers a basic scientific look at different types of weather patterns. This book includes an age-appropriate activity that enhances comprehension, which can be done at home or in the classroom. Each book in the Weather Watchers series focuses on a particular topic, giving readers an introduction to different types of weather, weather measurement methods, the ways weather affects people, and more. Also included is a glossary, comprehension questions, and further reading suggestions to advance learning.
Weather Watchers: Dangerous Weather gives young readers a basic scientific look at different types of dangerous weather conditions. This book includes an age-appropriate activity that enhances comprehension, which can be done at home or in the classroom. Each book in the Weather Watchers series focuses on a particular topic, giving readers an introduction to different types of weather, weather measurement methods, the ways weather affects people, and more. Also included is a glossary, comprehension questions, and further reading suggestions to advance learning.
Meet the zebra – find out what zebras eat, why they travel long distances, and how they fight predators! African Animals: Zebra provides young readers with an introduction to this amazing African animal. This informative book uses simple text and vivid photos to present fascinating facts about the zebra. The African Animals series introduces mammals from the continent of Africa. Early readers will learn facts about what these amazing animals look like, how they find food, how they interact with social groups, and more. Each book also features callouts that match glossary words to images, and comprehension questions to advance learning.
Meet the leopard – find out what leopards eat, why they climb trees, and how far they can jump! African Animals: Leopard provides young readers with an introduction to this amazing African animal. This informative book uses simple text and vivid photos to present fascinating facts about the leopard. The African Animals series introduces mammals from the continent of Africa. Early readers will learn facts about what these amazing animals look like, how they find food, how they interact with social groups, and more. Each book also features callouts that match glossary words to images, and comprehension questions to advance learning.
Meet the chimpanzee – find out what chimps like to eat, what tools they use, and how they talk to each other! African Animals: Chimpanzee provides young readers with an introduction to this amazing African animal. This informative book uses simple text and vivid photos to present fascinating facts about the chimpanzee. The African Animals series introduces mammals from the continent of Africa. Early readers will learn facts about what these amazing animals look like, how they find food, how they interact with social groups, and more. Each book also features callouts that match glossary words to images, and comprehension questions to advance learning.
Meet the rhinoceros – find out what rhinos look like, what they eat, and who rides on their backs! African Animals: Rhinoceros provides young readers with an introduction to this amazing African animal. This informative book uses simple text and vivid photos to present fascinating facts about the rhinoceros. The African Animals series introduces mammals from the continent of Africa. Early readers will learn facts about what these amazing animals look like, how they find food, how they interact with social groups, and more. Each book also features callouts that match glossary words to images, and comprehension questions to advance learning.
Meet the cheetah – find out how the cheetah's body is built for speed and what animals it can outrun! African Animals: Cheetah provides young readers with an introduction to this amazing African animal. This informative book uses simple text and vivid photos to present fascinating facts about the cheetah. The African Animals series introduces mammals from the continent of Africa. Early readers will learn facts about what these amazing animals look like, how they find food, how they interact with social groups, and more. Each book also features callouts that match glossary words to images, and comprehension questions to advance learning.
Como parte de la ciencia única, la serie Know-It-Alls! Cuenta con impresionantes portadas y texto atractivo, ¡este libro pone el enfoque en los volcanes! ¿Sabías que los científicos que estudian los volcanes se llaman volcanólogos? Conoce los tres tipos principales de volcanes: cono de ceniza, volcanes escudo y volcanes compuestos. Las ilustraciones increíbles realísticas y las cajas informativas de estadística, llenas con datos interesantes, hacen este libro de 24 páginas divertido y emocionantes para los jóvenes entusiastas de la ciencia de edades 4 para arriba!
As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on volcanoes. Did you know that scientists that study volcanoes are called volcanologists? Learn about the three main types of volcanoes: cinder cone, shield volcanoes and composite volcanoes.
In this book, early fluent readers discover the amazing technology and designs used to keep people safe in extreme environments. They will also learn about how engineers and other professionals work to create this technology. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about these engineering feats. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity helps children learn more. Children can learn more about safety in extreme climates using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Safety in Extreme Climates also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Bread is an everyday food, but do you know where it comes from and how it ends up on supermarket shelves? Follow the story of a loaf of bread, from wheat farming to the manufacturing process. Simple text is accompanied by large, attractive photographs.
Apples are a tasty food, but do you know where they come from and how they end up on supermarket shelves? Follow the story of an apple from the first pink buds on an apple tree, through the farming process to packing houses and eventually to your fruit bowl! Simple text is accompanied by large, attractive photographs.
Everyone loves chocolate, but do you know where it comes from and how it ends up on supermarket shelves? Follow the story of chocolate through the farming process to manufacturing. Simple text is accompanied by large, attractive photographs.