Read about the blacktip reef shark, who lives in oceans near reefs and gets its name from the black tip on its top fin. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.
Meet different sharks from around the world in this rhyming board book. Did you know that some sharks have friends? Or that there are some sharks bigger than trucks, while others are smaller than ducks? There are sharks who can walk on land and others who play hide-and-seek in the sand. Shark expert and enthusiast Mark Leiren-Young's rhyming couplets are paired with striking photographs of many different kinds of sharks, introducing little ones to the wonder and variety of this often misunderstood fish.
I Read! You Read! books are designed for shared reading between a beginning reader and an adult. What is a frog's larva called? When can salamanders leave the water? Read to discover the answers as you learn about the life cycle of amphibians. Each book in the Life Cycles of Living Things series shows you how living things are born and how they grow up. Comprehension Questions with Answers. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Early readers will be introduced to seahorses through simple text and vibrant images to aid comprehension. Learn all about the characteristics of seahorses and their lives under the sea. List of sight words. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
I Read! You Read! books are designed for shared reading between a beginning reader and an adult. Early readers will be introduced to dolphins through simple text and vibrant images to aid comprehension. Learn all about the characteristics of dolphins and their lives under the sea. List of sight words. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
There are over 300 different species of turtles. They live in deep ocean waters to dry desert habitats and range in size from small box turtles to gigantic Galapagos tortoises. They all have shells as part of their skeleton but some shells are flat and others are large domes. Some turtles can pull heads into shells for protection but others cannot. Some are herbivores and others are omnivores but none have teeth. Learn more about what these reptiles have in common and how they are different through the latest edition of the Compare and Contrast Book series.
Octopuses and squids are both marine invertebrates that are sometimes confused. They both have eight arms, but one also has two tentacles. One has rectangle-shaped pupils but the other’s pupils are round. One swims or walks along the ocean floor with strong arms. The other only swims using fins. One lives alone in caves while the other lives in open waters. Learn more about what these animals have in common and how they are different through the latest installment of the Compare and Contrast Book series.
Fishes live all over the world in both fresh and saltwater and in tropical, temperate, or polar habitats. Some fishes have bones while others have cartilage skeletons. Sizes vary from tiny goldfish to huge great white sharks, with all kinds of sizes in between. From flat bottom-dwelling to torpedo fast-swimming, their body shapes match their needs. Some fishes, like flounders and seahorses, even have body shapes to camouflage themselves. Colors can range from grays and browns to bright reds, yellows, or blues. Explore the similarities and differences in this latest addition to the Compare and Contrast Series!
Some of the most often confused reptiles are alligators and crocodiles. While both are crocodilians and, in some cases, may even inhabit the same areas, they are quite different. Readers learn what they have in common and how to tell them apart. Both spend time on land and in water. One eats small animals but the other preys on animals larger than they are! One tends to have wide snouts and the other has v-shaped snouts. Explore fascinating facts about these large (and scary) animals in this latest installment of the Compare and Contrast Book series.
Shells introduces the earliest readers to unique animal shell textures and patterns while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. High-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, photo labels, and strong visual references support emergent readers, making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once. Shells includes tools for teachers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index.
Scales introduces the earliest readers to unique, colorful fish and reptile scales while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. High-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, photo labels, and strong visual references support emergent readers, making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once. Scales includes tools for teachers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index
In Dolphin or Porpoise?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these aquatic mammals. Carefully leveled text relays what the mammals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which one is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each mammal side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists even more information about their similarities and differences. Children can learn more about dolphins and porpoises online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Dolphin or Porpoise? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
The My Favorite Animal series lets the earliest readers explore the animal kingdom. Alligator examines the characteristics and habitat of the snappy reptile in a simple way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.
This Level 3 guided reader introduces basic facts about great white sharks, including their physical characteristics, diet, and habitat. Simple callouts ask the student to think in new ways, supporting inquiry-based reading. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
This Level 3 guided reader introduces basic facts about bottlenose dolphins, including their physical characteristics, diet, and habitat. Simple callouts ask the student to think in new ways, supporting inquiry-based reading. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
This Level 3 guided reader introduces basic facts about sea turtles, including their physical characteristics, diet, and habitat. Simple callouts ask the student to think in new ways, supporting inquiry-based reading. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
This Level 3 guided reader introduces basic facts about hammerhead sharks, including their physical characteristics, diet, and habitat. Simple callouts ask the student to think in new ways, supporting inquiry-based reading. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
Between its surface and floor, the ocean supports around one million animal species! This leveled title for beginning readers introduces four common ocean animals. Young readers will enjoy guessing each animal based on their body parts and behaviors. Sneak peek images serve as clues, while crisp, colorful photos are used for the big reveal! Special features such as maps and animal adaptations reinforce the text and keep readers engaged as they guess the ocean animals!
Strap on your snorkel and get ready to dive into the fascinating world of fish! In this nonfiction title, narrative text and colorful illustrations take young readers from freshwater lakes to coral reefs to learn all about different kinds of fish. A sidebar summarizes important information, and questions encourage engagement and connection with the text. This fun, low-level title shows just how many fantastic fish there are in the sea!
Who is swimming in the ocean? Is it a porpoise, or is it a dolphin? With this book, emerging readers will discover the differences between these aquatic mammals. Engaging text, high-quality images, and clear labels will guide readers through each page, while a side-by-side feature will summarize these differences in a fun, exciting way.
Blue whales are the largest animals in the world. But even these gentle giants face danger from humans. In this leveled text, readers will learn about the threats facing blue whales as well as some of the ways that people are trying to save them from extinction. Visual features highlight the factors leading to the decline of blue whales and show the environmental benefits of the whale. Other features highlight the range, life span, and status of blue whales.
Get ready to explore some of the world’s most interesting frogs, salamanders, and more! This nonfiction title introduces the world of amphibians through engaging narrative text and colorful illustrations. Readers will learn about the animals’ body parts, habitats, and more. A sidebar puts important information in one place, while questions encourage readers to think about what they’ve learned. This fun title will inspire readers to appreciate awesome amphibians!
After a baby sea turtle breaks out of its egg, it still has to dig its way out of the sandy nest. Then, the baby sea turtle and its many little brothers and sisters scurry to the ocean waves. Follow along with the sea turtle as it swims for the first time, finds its own food, and dives to deeper waters. Simple text paired with adorable pictures helps build reading confidence for animal-loving early readers.
A fluffy harp seal is ready for its chilly habitat from birth. Soon, its yellowish fur will even turn bright white to match the ice and snow that surrounds the adorable pup. Follow along as the little baby slurps up milk to get big and strong, dives into the ice-cold water for the first time, and changes colors as it grows. Simple text paired with adorable pictures helps build reading confidence for animal-loving early readers.
In A Salmon's Life Cycle, beginning readers will learn about salmon and their seven life stages. Carefully leveled text and vibrant, fullcolor photos will capture young readers' interest as they are introduced to a salmon's appearance and behaviors throughout the life cycle, from egg to adult. A picture diagram shows the life cycle from one stage to the next, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about salmon online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. A Salmon's Life Cycle also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
