In Yellowstone National Park, leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs introduce Yellowstone National Park and all it has to offer. Readers will learn about the park's location, geography, climate, wildlife, history, conservation, and attractions, including places to hike and camp. Strong STEM connections promote multi-subject learning. An infographic and What Do You Think? sidebars encourage deeper inquiry. Features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, activity, and index.
In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs introduce Great Smoky Mountains National Park and all it has to offer. Readers will learn about the park's location, geography, climate, wildlife, history, conservation, and attractions, including places to hike and camp. Strong STEM connections promote multi-subject learning. An infographic and What Do You Think? sidebars encourage deeper inquiry. Features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, activity, and index.
In Grand Canyon National Park, leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs introduce Grand Canyon National Park and all it has to offer. Readers will learn about the park's location, geography, climate, wildlife, history, conservation, and attractions, including places to hike and camp. Strong STEM connections promote multi-subject learning. An infographic and What Do You Think? sidebars encourage deeper inquiry. Features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, activity, and index.
In Everglades National Park, leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs introduce Everglades National Park and all it has to offer. Readers will learn about the park's location, geography, climate, wildlife, history, conservation, and attractions, including places to hike and camp. Strong STEM connections promote multi-subject learning. An infographic and What Do You Think? sidebars encourage deeper inquiry. Features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, activity, and index.
In Acadia National Park, leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs introduce Acadia National Park and all it has to offer. Readers will learn about the park's location, geography, climate, wildlife, history, conservation, and attractions, including places to hike and camp. Strong STEM connections promote multi-subject learning. An infographic and What Do You Think? sidebars encourage deeper inquiry. Features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, activity, and index.
This colorful atlas of the world makes it easy for readers to locate specific information such as famous landmarks, festivals around the world, farming facts, food and drink, natural wonders, ancient wonders, and much more. Divided by continents and regions, this engaging book uses maps, images, and a numbering system to present fascinating information, facts, and figures in an easy-to-absorb fashion.
Have you ever wanted to visit outer space? It takes a lot of work to get ready for the journey, and there’s even more work when you get there! Find out what it takes to become an astronaut, and as well as the qualities and training needed. Features outline a day’s activities, chart a career path, and profile an important person in the field. Readers will snap up this high-interest title about a job that is truly out of this world!
Thousands of years ago, royals gathered in the luxurious Palace of Knossos. Today, the palace is in ruins. Though bright frescoes still decorate its walls, the walls themselves are crumbling. What happened here? This high-interest title explores just that! Engaging text, colorful photos, maps, graphs, and other features combine to tell the gripping story of the Palace of Knossos and its fall to ruin.
A group of tourists crowds into a dusty room with brightly painted walls. They have entered King Tut’s tomb! Priceless artifacts once filled every chamber of the tomb. Now they are in museums across the world, carrying on King Tut’s legacy thousands of years after his death! This high-interest title uses vivid photographs, timelines, graphs, and profiles of important discoveries to introduce readers to the fascinating world of this ancient Egyptian ruler.
Lights, camera, and a lot of action! Stunt performers throw themselves into danger every day. But each move is carefully planned to be as safe as possible. Find out what an average day looks like for stunt performers, and the skills and crews they need to keep themselves safe in the face of danger. Sidebars introduce a leader in the field as well as the training and experience needed to succeed. Get ready to live life on the edge in this this title for striving readers!
Although its the second smallest continent on Earth, Europe has the third largest population. Rich in history, literature, and art, European culture has been a far-reaching influence all over the globe. Give students the opportunity to discover how Europe stands out in this fascinating title!
A child learns about several shark species and then goes on a cage diving adventure to meet a great white shark.
In Ecologist, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take early fluent readers on an informational interview with a real life scientist. Readers learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of this career and the things they can do now to prepare for work as an ecologist. An infographic illustrates the tools of the trade, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about ecologists online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Ecologist also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Computer Programmer, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take early fluent readers on an informational interview with a real life programmer. Readers learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of this career and the things they can do now to prepare for work as a programmer. An infographic illustrates the tools of the trade, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about programmers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Computer Programmer also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Meteorologist, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take early fluent readers on an informational interview with a scientist. Readers learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of this career and the things they can do now to prepare for work as a meteorologist. An infographic illustrates the tools of the trade, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about meteorologists online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Meteorologist also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Environmental Engineer, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take early fluent readers on an informational interview with a scientist. Readers learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of this career and the things they can do now to prepare for work as an environmental engineer. An infographic illustrates the tools of the trade, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about environmental engineers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Environmental Engineer also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Botanist, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take early fluent readers on an informational interview with a real life scientist. Readers learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of this career and the things they can do now to prepare for work as an botanist. An infographic illustrates the tools of the trade, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about botanists online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Botanist also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Geologist, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take early fluent readers on an informational interview with a life scientist. Readers learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of this career and the things they can do now to prepare for work as an geologist. An infographic illustrates the tools of the trade, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about geologists online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Geologist also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Through bright images, charts and graphs, and informational text, this nonfiction title provides readers with enlightening facts about what it takes to work in this exciting and unique profession. Featuring a glossary of terms, an index, a list of helpful websites, and an interview with a real-life deep sea fisher, children will be engaged from cover to cover!
Uh-oh! A leaky pipe has turned the basement into a flood. Time to call a plumber! These community helpers work on pipes to help keep buildings safe and dry. This informative title introduces readers to plumbers and the tools and skills that they need to do their job!
Chilly adventures! Learn about Arctic climate, animals, and about the differences between the Arctic and the Antarctic. If you think all penguins live in the Antarctic, think again! Stories by Jodi Wheeler-Toppen, Susan E. Quinlan, Tim Davis, and Randi Lynn Mrvos.
Big animals! Find out about the biting career of a zoo animal dentist. Learn about ways in which people cure, respect, and preserve big cats in Africa and California. Stories by Pamela S. Turner, Highlights for Children, Nina Kidd, and David Richardson.
Australian and arctic animals! Meet a scientist who studies wombats and another who studies arctic foxes. Enjoy a fun story about animals having a jumping competition and another about animals having a special grown-up birthday party. Stories by L.E. Carmichael, Ph.D., Douglas McInnis, Karen Steiner, and Highlights for Children.
Food! Make a breakfast that will make you smile, then help Biddle Bear count as he eat many types of food. Crack the code of what is in the Garbage Stew. Learn about the colorful lunches children eat in Japan. Stories by Heidi Bee Roemer, Sarah Zelle, Marilyn Kratz, and Teresa V. Mitchum.
Fun at the beach! Alex packs toys for a beach trip. Duck and Goose have try a new sport at the lake. Emma realizes that the wild animals should be free, no matter how small. Learn a safe and easy trick for examining sea creatures up close. Stories by Larry Dane Brimner, Dagmar Kost, Marianne Mitchell, and Les Ewen.
