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Big Whales, Small World

Mark Leiren-Young (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459825031

In Big Whales, Small World you will meet whales from around the world. This rhyming photographic picture book visits the oceans of places like New Zealand, Russia and South America. Writer, filmmaker and orca activist Mark Leiren-Young introduces young readers to blue whales bigger than dinosaurs and tiny vaquitas who swim close to shores.

Louisiana Purchase

Christopher Forest (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781645274360

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of the Louisiana Purchase. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this important event in American history. An infographic enhances understanding of the Louisiana Purchase, and What Do You Think? sidebars encourage deeper inquiry. A timeline highlights key events and dates. Louisiana Purchase also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

Immigration Through Ellis Island

Christopher Forest (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781645274339

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of immigration through Ellis Island. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this important part of American history. An infographic enhances understanding of immigration through Ellis Island, and What Do You Think? sidebars encourage deeper inquiry. A timeline highlights key events and dates. Immigration Through Ellis Island also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

Farm Machines

Tessa Kenan (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781645275268

In Farm Machines, beginning readers will follow a farmer throughout the year, learning about the many ways he or she uses a tractor to pull different farm equipment, such as plows, planters, and balers, to combining in the fall. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn what each piece of farm machinery is called and what it does. Photos and further detailed descriptions of different equipment help introduce the content, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about farm equipment online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Farm Machines also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.

Farm Plants

Tessa Kenan (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781645275282

In Farm Plants, beginning readers will learn what about the major crops that grow on a farm, as well as the many vegetables and herbs that grow in farm gardens. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn what major crops are called and what their fields look like. Photos and further detailed descriptions of major crops help introduce the content, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about farm plants online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Farm Plants also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.

Farm Buildings

Tessa Kenan (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781645275220

In Farm Buildings, beginning readers will learn about the many buildings on a farm and their uses. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to daily life on the farm. An interactive feature asks readers to match items and animals with which building they go in, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about farm buildings online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Farm Buildings also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.

Farm Jobs

Tessa Kenan (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781645275244

In Farm Jobs, beginning readers will follow a farmer throughout the day, learning about the many jobs he or she does on the farm, from feeding and milking animals, to planting, harvesting, and helping deliver newborn farm animals. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to daily life on the farm. Photos and further detailed descriptions of daily duties help introduce the content, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about farm work online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Farm Jobs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.

Farm Animals

Tessa Kenan (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781645275206

In Farm Animals, beginning readers will learn about the many animals on a farm. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to the sounds farm animals make and where they call home on the farm. An interactive feature asks readers to match each farm animal with its sound, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about farm animals online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Farm Animals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.

Zoos and Animal Parks

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634403917

Where can you go to see lions, and tigers, and bears? You can go to the zoo! A trip to the zoo can be very exciting. A trip to the zoo is also a great way to learn about animal habitats in faraway places.

Amusement Parks and Water Parks

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634403887

Today's amusement parks are filled with amazing, high-tech rides. Some even take the fun to the water! Amusement parks of the past were exciting places as well. Amusement parks have been around for hundreds of years. Readers discover the history of these fun-filled places!

An Arctic Food Web

Imogen Kingsley (author) Howard Gray (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781645490845

Journey north to the cold tundra and discover how animals and plants in the Arctic survive in an interconnected food web in this illustrated narrative nonfiction. How do animals and plants survive in the coldest ecosystem on earth? Easy—it’s not always so cold! Highlighting both the summer and winter seasons in the Arctic, elementary readers will explore the animals and plants that thrive in the tundra. Vibrant artwork illustrates the link between producers, consumers, and apex predators while carefully leveled text weaves a cohesive story that explains the importance of each element in the ecosystem, which allows some animals to live there year-round.

A Grassland Food Web

Cari Meister (author) Howard Gray (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781645490821

Take an illustrated narrative nonfiction journey to a North American prairie and discover how animals and plants in a grassland survive in an interconnected food web. The wide-open prairie is home to many grass-grazing herbivores, including the prairie dog and bison. Sneaky predators, like black-footed ferrets and wolves, have to work extra hard to catch their next meal. Vibrant artwork illustrates the link between producers, consumers, and apex predators while carefully leveled text weaves a cohesive story that explains the importance of each element in the ecosystem.

An Ocean Food Web

Cari Meister (author) Howard Gray (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781645490852

Dive into the deep open Pacific Ocean and discover how animals and plants survive in an interconnected food web in this illustrated narrative nonfiction. Just below the surface of the ocean, millions of plants and animals flourish. From the microscopic phytoplankton to the giant blue whale, life comes in all shapes and sizes. Vibrant artwork illustrates the link between producers, consumers, and apex predators while carefully leveled text weaves a cohesive story that explains the importance of each element in the ecosystem.

A Freshwater Food Web

Cari Meister (author) Howard Gray (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781645490814

Take an illustrated narrative nonfiction journey to a wetland in the northern United States and discover how animals and plants in a freshwater ecosystem survive in an interconnected food web. Splash! The wetland is home to many water-loving animals. Ducks and frogs munch on bugs and plants, while a heron and snake lurk in the reeds. All animals keep an eye out for the top predator: the bald eagle! Vibrant artwork illustrates the link between producers, consumers, and apex predators while carefully leveled text weaves a cohesive story that explains the importance of each element in the ecosystem.

A Desert Food Web

Cari Meister (author) Howard Gray (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781645490807

Take an illustrated narrative nonfiction journey to the hot southwestern United States and discover how animals and plants in the Sonoran Desert survive in an interconnected food web. A cactus soaks up some sun. A squirrel dashes across the sand. A rattlesnake stalks its next meal. Life in the desert is never boring as animals and plants try to survive in the hot and dry climate. Vibrant artwork illustrates the link between producers, consumers, and apex predators while carefully leveled text weaves a cohesive story that explains the importance of each element in the ecosystem.

A Rainforest Food Web

Cari Meister (author) Howard Gray (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781645490838

Take an illustrated narrative nonfiction journey to South America and discover how animals and plants in the Amazon Rainforest survive in an interconnected food web. Hot and humid, the Amazon is home to a diverse range of animals and plants. Toucans, monkeys, tapirs, and caimans all thrive in this gigantic rainforest. Watch out for the green anaconda and jaguar! Vibrant artwork illustrates the link between producers, consumers, and apex predators while carefully leveled text weaves a cohesive story that explains the importance of each element in the ecosystem.

Sea Otters

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681518398

This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a sea otter’s arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors.

Reindeer

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681518381

This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a reindeer’s arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors.

Polar Bears

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681518374

This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a polar bear’s arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors.

Scientists Study Our World

Harold Morris (author)

Publisher: Blue Door Education ISBN: 9781950825103

Science is in every part of our lives. Where there is science, there are scientists. Learn about areas of science you like and might someday be your career. Great for STEM and content literacy.

What Does an Engineer Do?

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427122643

Read about the kinds of jobs that people do as engineers, and how they use math, science, and creative thinking to solve problems.

Many Kinds of Engineers

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427124609

Could an engineer that builds roads fix a problem on an airplane? Read about how different kinds of problems are solved by different kinds of engineers.

Let's Go to the Hospital

Katrina Streza (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781623953065

This level 1 reader takes a realistic look at what happens when a child visits the hospital. Simple sentences, rhyme, and photographs will help prepare children and early readers will learn more about medicine in this beginning level book.

Sharks at the Aquarium

Mia Coulton (author) Mia Coulton, Amy Musser (illustrator)

Publisher: MaryRuth Books ISBN: 9781625442864

Sharks live under the water and breathe through their gills. They also have very sharp teeth. Read about sharks at the aquarium.

Welders

Betsy Rathburn (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781618917744

Welders help fix the world! These strong helpers work hard to repair car parts, bridges, and other metal objects. In this title, full-color photos appear alongside leveled text to give readers an inside look at the important work of welders. Special features show off welder skills and gear, and photo labels and a picture glossary reinforce the meanings of important words.