Early readers will love learning all about penguins! This book includes engaging and colorful photographs that connect to simple sentences and exciting sight words, helping young readers learn about penguins while building confidence in their reading skills. Each book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
Animal evolution is a complex subject, but in this title young readers will encounter easy-to-understand explanations on how fish went from finless blobs to the glow-in-the-dark anglerfish. Ancient creatures, transition animals, and modern-day fish swim through pages of colorful images and QR codes throughout the book. Aligned to Common Core standards; correlated to state standards.
Animal evolution is a complex subject, but in this title young readers will encounter easy-to-understand explanations on how amphibians went from swimming fish to leaping frogs on land. Ancient creatures, transition animals, and modern-day amphibians jump off the page with colorful images and QR codes throughout the book. Aligned to Common Core standards; correlated to state standards.
This title introduces readers to the amazing paths a career in STEM has to offer where the ocean is their office! The careers of oceanographer, marine archaeologist, marine biologist, marine veterinarian, and marine conservationist are examined, as are the STEM techniques and technologies that are used in them. A fun STEM-related activity is included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
The fascinating world of North American freshwater fish is revealed in this comprehensive field guide. Readers will explore a hundred different species and their habitats through clear, easy-to-read text and full-color photos. Features include a table of contents, a glossary, and additional resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This book introduces readers to crocodiles and their family groups. Find out where they live and how they work together, and learn why they are called a bask. Additional features to aid comprehension include an activity or craft, a phonetic glossary, infographics, sources for further research, and critical thinking questions to help readers connect with the text.
Peril may be anywhere in the animal world, especially for prey trying to avoid powerful predators. Learn about some of the fiercest fish attacking below the waves. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 4th through 6th grade readers with incredible animal content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
Furry sea otters float through a kelp forest, munching on sea urchin snacks and dipping below the waves. All around them, the kelp forest is bursting with life—from fish and snails, to sea stars and crabs—that might not make it without the little otters. Sea Otters are vital to aquatic ecosystems, keeping the population of urchins in check so the kelp that houses so much life can flourish. Uncover the truth about this important keystone species, explore how sea otters shape entire ecosystems, and learn what’s at risk if these hungry swimmers were to disappear. Approachable text and engaging images bring this timely topic to life.
Hidden in murky water, a fierce predator patiently waits for its next meal. A buffalo that gets too close to the water’s edge is no match for the strong jaws of the hungry saltwater crocodile. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this top predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!
A little octopus is hidden in a coral reef off of Australia’s coast, waiting for its next target. Suddenly, the blue-ringed octopus speeds out of its hiding place, trapping a crab in its tentacles. The little crab doesn't stand a chance against the venom of this octopus. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this venomous predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!
A speedy jellyfish rushes through the ocean on a deadly mission. Soon, the box jellyfish has a small fish trapped in its long tentacles full of toxic venom. The little fish never stood a chance. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this deadly predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!
The world is a wild place. Sometimes, sticking together makes life a little easier. Learn all about animals in the oceans that join together to stay safe, find something to eat, and make a home. Colorful illustrations and engaging photos pair with lively text to tell the story of fun and fascinating animal families.
The world is a wild place. Sometimes, sticking together makes life a little easier. Learn all about animals in the polar regions that join together to stay safe, find something to eat, and make a home. Colorful illustrations and engaging photos pair with lively text to tell the story of fun and fascinating animal families.
In Sharks, emergent readers learn about the different parts of a shark and see it in the wild. Carefully crafted text, high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references support emergent readers. Sharks includes tools for caregivers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, index, and review questions.
Hundreds of different animals make their homes on the coast. Discover many amazing coastal creatures and get ready to impress your friends and family on your next trip to the beach! Animals on the Coast is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
From huge sharks to pet goldfish, there are thousands of amazing fish all over the world. Each type of fish is very different, but now you can find out exactly what makes a fish a fish! Fish is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
Engage your earliest readers with these nonfiction animal introductions! In Dolphins, emergent readers learn about dolphins as they swim in the ocean. Carefully crafted text, high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references support emergent readers. Dolphins includes tools for caregivers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, index, and review questions.
Great white sharks are powerful predators. They rush at seals and push them out of the water! In this book, swim along with several great white sharks.
It’s fight time for Megalodon and Mosasaurus! Which prehistoric powerhouse will win this epic animal battle?
Sand tiger sharks are toothy trappers. They wait for prey to approach and then chomp! In this book, swim along with several sand tiger sharks.
Whale sharks are huge filter feeders. They fill their mouths with water to collect food contents! In this book, swim along with several whale sharks.
Mako sharks are fast movers. They swim at speeds no other shark can reach! In this book, swim along with several mako sharks.
Nurse sharks are weird eaters. They make slurping sounds when they suck up food! In this book, swim along with several nurse sharks.
Oceanic whitetip sharks are clever feeders. They follow pilot whales to food and also dine at shipwrecks! In this book, swim along with several oceanic whitetip sharks.
Tiger sharks are wild scavengers. They eat animals—living and dead—and even ocean trash! In this book, swim along with several tiger sharks.
