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What do I need?

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778792048

What do people and other living things need to survive? Numerous images with simple labels show children all the things we need to live and be happy, from water and food to shelter and love. An activity asks young readers to describe how they have fun.

I can do it!

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778791928

Engaging photographs help children explore their different skills and abilities, from reading and singing to helping care for younger siblings. By naming the things they can do, children will feel empowered and motivated to continue learning and growing. An activity asks children to name five things they do well and what other things they would like to try to learn.

I move like this

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778791942

Over, under, behind, betweenthis action-packed title uses images of children moving to help young readers understand words describing types of movement, position, and direction. A simple activity asks readers to match the children on the page to descriptions of movements.

My healthy body

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778791966

Images of children getting exercise and eating healthful foods help show young readers the things that their bodies need to stay healthy. Simple text encourages children to make healthy decisions, including brushing after meals and getting regular checkups at the dentist and doctor. It also teaches children how to wash their hands thoroughly, while singing the Happy Birthday song.

Night animals

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427196651

Owls, raccoons, bats, and fireflies are featured in this intriguing book about nocturnal animals. Simple text introduces children to these nighttime hunters and the special senses they possess that help them find food in the dark. It also acquaints children with animals such as red foxes, which hunt both in the day and at night. An activity asks readers to identify which animals they see during the day and which animals come out at night.

I am growing and changing

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778791911

Young readers are introduced to the many changes children experience in their early years. The simple text takes readers on a journey from the day a child is born through the first six years of life. An interactive activity asks them how old they were when they reached their own growth milestones of first teeth, first steps, and first day of school.

Arms and legs, fingers and toes

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778791867

This entertaining book teaches young readers about the different body parts they use to move and play. Body parts are labeled on the photos showing how elbows, knees, ankles, and fingers bend. Repetitive text structure and close picture-to-text match makes the concept relatable to children.

Dinosaur Alphabet

David West (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427193209

"A is for Alioramus." Dinosaur fans will love this simple book featuring a dinosaur name (and pronunciation) or dinosaur-related word for each letter of the alphabet.

Vehicles on the Farm

Lynn Peppas (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427195715

Vehicles on the Farm takes readers on an exciting tour of the kinds of hard-working vehicles that are found on a farm. This new title uses large, vibrant images and clear text to introduce readers to combines, harvesters, and other common farm vehicles and the important jobs they do.

Tractors at Work

Lynn Peppas (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427195708

Young readers will really dig this exciting new title that looks at different kinds of tractors. Tractors at Work uses detailed photographs and decodable text to introduce readers to different tractor models and the kinds of work different tractors can do.

Mighty Tanks

Paul Challen (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427195692

Children will delight in learning about military tanks. Mighty Tanks introduces readers to the different parts that make up a tank and explains how these mighty armored vehicles move over rough terrain.

Fighter Jets: defending the skies

Lynn Peppas (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427199317

For kids who love airplanes, it doesn't get any more exciting than fighter jets! Young readers will be fascinated to learn about the different kinds of modern fighter jets, how they operate, and their purpose during wartimeto fight the enemy in the air and control the skies.

Powerful Armored Vehicles

Lynn Peppas (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427199331

Young readers will be amazed by the photos of armored fighting vehicles, or AFVs, in this informative book. Military vehicles protected with plating, such as tanks, artillery, and personnel carriers, are featured along with explanations of how they work and how their armor plating protects them.

Hovering Helicopters

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427195685

Engaging photographs and easy-to-read text combine to give young readers a close-up look at different kinds of helicopters. Hovering Helicopters describes the way a helicopter operates, different kinds of helicopters, and how these amazing machines can go places and do things that other vehicles cannot.

Monster Trucks

Lynn Peppas (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427180582

Monster trucks are recreational, sports entertainment vehicles that are pick-up trucks with enormous wheels and suspension. People watch them in races and jumps, or tractor pulls and car-crushing derbies. Kids will learn about the design of this enormous vehicle!

Military Helicopters: flying into battle

Lynn Peppas (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427199324

Dynamic photos and simple text explain the different roles helicopters play in the military. Young readers will discover which kinds of helicopters are used by the military for rescue, to carry personnel, and to carry out missions. The special features of each kind of helicopter are described.

Road Makers and Breakers

Lynn Peppas (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427180599

What are the machines and vehicles that tear through tough material, then make our roads smooth and safe? Find out about back hoes and pounders, rollers and pavers; the work these vehicles do; how theyre made; and who can use them!

What is taste?

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427192134

Taste buds on our tongue let us taste foods that are salty, sweet, sour, or bitter. This vibrant title explores the sense of tastefrom how our taste buds work to the different types of tastes. Readers also discover how our sense of taste is closely related to our sense of smell.

What is sight?

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427192158

This book investigates how our sense of sight works, how it helps keep us safe, and how we can take care of our sense of sight. Interesting information and vivid images also explain how some insects and other animals see the world differently.

What is smell?

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427192172

From the sweet smell of cookies baking to the stinky smell of a skunk's spray, our sense of smell helps us learn about the world around us. This inviting title explains how the nose senses odors, how our sense of smell is related to our sense of taste, and how some animals use their sense of smell.

What is hearing?

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427192165

From a quiet whisper to a blaring siren, our ears keep us tuned in to the sounds around us. This engaging new title explains how our sense of hearing works, how it helps us learn about our surroundings, and how we can protect this important sense.

What is touch?

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427192141

Is it smooth or rough? Is it hot or cold? Is it sharp or dull? Our sense of touch helps us learn about the things around us. This engaging title uses captivating images and accessible text to explain the sense of touch, including how our skin senses the world, how different sensations warn us of danger, and how animals use their sense of touch.

How do we know it is spring?

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427192097

Warmer temperatures, budding plants, and baby animals are just some of the signs that spring is in the air! This informative new title examines the unique characteristics of spring and the changes the season brings.

How do we know it is winter?

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427192127

Engaging photographs and informative text combine to support readers as they discover the wonders of winter! Readers learn about the characteristics of the winter season and its effects on weather, plants, animals, and people.

How do we know it is fall?

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427192110

Why is fall the most appropriately named season? Readers will learn the answer to this question and much more in this captivating new title. From cooler temperatures and fewer daylight hours to colorful leaves and warmer clothing, readers will discover the many signs of the fall season.