Airport takes emergent readers on a trip to the airport while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once. Airport includes Tools for Teachers and Caregivers and a Let's Review! question and image, as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index.
A day at the zoo can be lots of fun when you have a camera to catch the crocs, parrots, zebras, and other wild animals who live there. But what if your big sister is the photographer, and not you? Why, then you've got plenty of time to get into some mischief.
It’s movie time for Nomi and her friends Kira and Ken. The popcorn’s in hand, they’ve got their seats, and the show’s begun: Visitor from a Distant Planet. But something “alien” is going on…and it’s not just on the screen!
There’s music everywhere in the city—drumming, strumming, tapping and rapping. Children will dance to the sounds of this jazzy, sassy rhythmic text, brought to vivid life with colorful, energetic pictures.
Ms. Vanilla's class is happy today; they're about to put on a play. Everyone is ready. The whole school is there. The curtain goes up, so on with the show. It's the story of Red Riding Hood, and every young actor is really so good. But there's something familiar about Big Bad Wolf. Guess who it is? It's Ms. Vanilla!
Come along on a visit to Boston’s famous Public Garden. There are ducks there to see! Where could they be? Try to find Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, and their quacking friends.
Come along on our journey to New York. It's a special trip, just to visit the lions. Which lions could that be? The ones in the zoo? Toy lions in the store? Not at all: come see the lions who live at the New York Public Library.
Come along on our journey to America's capital. We'll visit the White House, look for past presidents, and learn fun facts about the president's home.
When a trip to the city includes a visit to the toy store, the ride seems to take forever. Along a country road, through the tunnel, and over a bridge, the excitement builds--but are we there yet? is the question two eager kids keep asking their dad.
From bells that ring to kids with swing, this witty rhyming book relishes the many pleasures of going to school. Clever wordplay and exuberant illustrations capture the rhythms of the school day, from the first bell to the last assembly.
What parade could ever be more exciting than a circus parade? From clowns to elephants, jugglers to acrobats, dancing dogs to prancing ponies, excitement fills the air.
Find out what makes Molly, her baby brother, and her friends happy as they go to the beach, have a play date, and finally go to bed.
Buzzy learns to swim in the ocean and to rebuild his sandcastle after it is washed away.
Hop in and see how rescue helicopters jump into action and bring help fast.
Invites readers to investigate stories about Area 51 through engaging text, vibrant imagery, and clear, simple graphics.
Hop aboard the Rice Bowl food truck with your rice-loving guide Mina as you drive along the road to rice. From the rice paddies, to the rice dishes on tables around the globe, you'll see it all!
How far does salt travel before it makes it on your savory pretzel snack? The answer might surprise you! Follow the journey of salt from behind the wheel of the Dough Knot food truck.
Sugar makes treats sweet. But where does sugar come from? And how does it get in our foods? Hop aboard the Cookie Jar food truck to find out!
Sipping warm tea can make a cold, dreary day a little bit cozier. But how do those tea leaves make it to your mug? Join the Tea Pot food truck to find out!
My puppy is sick. Who helps take care of our furry, feathered, scaly, and slimy friends? A veterinarian does! Read all about these important community helpers.
Explore the apple orchard, from types of apples to tasty treats. The apple orchard makes fall fun.
There's trouble and you need help. Who keeps people safe? Police officers do! Read all about these important community helpers.
Explore the pumpkin patch, from how pumpkins grow, to what kinds of yummy treats you can make from ripe pumpkins. Going to the pumpkin patch makes fall fun!
