Where is a bear most comfortable? At home, of course! But where is home for this polar bear? He'll recognize it when he sees it.
Makwa likes to visit camps where people are. Their food is easy to get. But what a tummy ache she gets from the trash food! Maybe she should go back to her old hunting ways.
This book builds beginning vocabulary about plant science. Extremely helpful for elementary science preparation, eight words combine with a visual depiction so readers can see what the word means.
A habitat is the natural place where a plant or animal lives. This book helps children explore the different kinds of habitats that are home to animals on our planet.
An ecosystem is a community of living and non-living things connected to one another where they live. Young readers are introduced to some of the plants and animals in a forest ecosystem. Children are encouraged to learn more about food chains in a forest and to draw a food chain of their own.
An ecosystem is a community of living and non-living things connected to one another where they live. Desert ecosystems have very little water, but they are home to many plants and animals. Young children are introduced to one desert food chain and are encouraged to learn more and draw a food chain of their own.
Early readers are introduced to the spring season. Simple sentences and engaging pictures bring the season of new growth alive.
Early readers are introduced to the fall season. Colorful pictures and simple sentences make fall come alive.
Early readers are introduced to the summer season. Simple sentences and bright pictures feature summertime activities.
Early readers are introduced to the winter season. Simple sentences and engaging pictures help describe what happens in winter.
Not all children have access to a pond. This book helps bring a pond and the life around it into the classroom. A very low-level reader for exploring and understanding what makes a pond.
Young readers will use math skills such as measuring, counting, and adding as they plant flowers and vegetables in this gardening experience.
As the sun sets on Lake Superior and the moon begins to rise, all kinds of creatures--from the solitary loon to a tumble of fox kits to a family like yours--begin their nighttime routines. This lyrical lullaby to the lake, and the flora and fauna that call its shores home, is a beautiful ode to the most beautiful lake. Backmatter includes science and nature facts.
In this poetic picture book, young readers are invited to explore the sounds of nighttime and find comfort in them instead of fear. As a young child falls asleep, the night comes alive. Animals hide and leaves blow, seeds are spread and crops are watered, and the world wakes anew in the morning. Focusing on the necessity of nighttime, this beautiful book showcases the night, along with its sometimes scary sounds, through new eyes. Stunning illustrations from an award-winning illustrator complement each spread as the poetry balances the magic and mystery of nighttime with the comforting stillness of being tucked safely indoors.
How do animals see the world? It turns out, very differently. In this nonfiction picture book, a young girl and her baby sister's outdoor adventure (hiking through the forest, picnicking in the grass and swimming in the ocean) is overseen by the local fauna. The way those animals view the girls is very different from how the girls see each other. Goats see far and wide in a panorama, whales don't see color the way humans do and a high-soaring eagle's sharp vision can clearly see a tiny mouse far below. Through clever illustrations and scientific prose, we are reminded that while we may see things differently, we all share this life together on planet Earth.
I Read! You Read! books are designed for shared reading between a beginning reader and an adult. What can you find in the grassland? What plants and animals live there? Explore the fascinating grassland biome and find out why it is so important to life on our planet. Comprehension questions with answers. 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. What can you find in the forest? What plants and animals live there? Explore the fascinating forest biome and find out why it is so important to life on our planet. Comprehension questions with answers. 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.
When a notice for a community potluck is posted, Victoria and her neighbor Mrs. Kosta decide to bring a beet salad as their contribution. But first they need to grow this special vegetable for their dish. They plant the seeds in their garden plot, and throughout the summer they water, fertilize, weed, and mulch. And they watch their beet grow and grow and grow. On potluck day, it's time to harvest so they can make their salad. Victoria grabs the garlic and the grater and Mrs. Kosta steps up to remove the beautiful red veg from its underground home. But their care and attention has grown the biggest beet ever, and it stubbornly refuses to come loose. This beet won't budge! Will Victoria and Mrs. Kosta be able to make their special salad? Not to worry--help comes in all shapes and sizes. This clever, humorous take on an old folktale is a celebration of community and the ways we all come together. Back matter includes a beet salad recipe.
Grandpa told Mom, and Mom told me: The secret of a plant lives in every little seed. Seeds are truly amazing! Did you know that every seed, no matter how small (microscopic) or large (weighing up to 14 pounds), contains everything it needs to one day grow into a plant? Three generations of a gardening family work together to bring a backyard garden to full bloom. Young readers are taken through each important step, beginning with planting in the spring and ending with harvesting in the fall. And let's not forget the buzzy and buggy inhabitants, including bees, butterflies, and other insects (friends as well as pests). At the end of the harvest season, the family collects and stores the seeds for next year's garden. Rhyming text and lush artwork bring the wonders and joys of gardening to life. Back matter includes information about seeds.
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 arenít 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.
In this book, early readers will learn why the sky looks blue. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn about the visible light spectrum and how sunlight reacts with particles in the air to affect the sky's color. A picture diagram shows how light waves scatter when they reach Earth's atmosphere, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the sky and Earth's atmosphere online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Why is the Sky Blue? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In this book, early readers will learn about what makes up clouds and how they form in the sky. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how water drops stick to dust to form clouds. A picture diagram shows how clouds form as part of the water cycle, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about clouds online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. What Are Clouds Made Of? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In this book, early readers will learn about what makes the sun shine. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how the sun creates heat and light and supports life on Earth. A picture diagram shows how the sun's rays reach Earth, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the sun and our planet online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Why Does the Sun Shine? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In this book, early readers will learn about how rainbows form in the sky. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how raindrops refract light to form rainbows. A picture diagram shows how rainbows form from white light and make a spectrum, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about rainbows online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. How Do Rainbows Form? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
