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Doughnuts

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648341106

Doughnuts are an all-time favorite treat! This low-level title teaches young readers how this sweet treat came to be, from its beginnings in the Netherlands to the maritime origin of its famous middle hole. Features such as a timeline and an origin map provide a visual aid for learning, while recipes will teach readers how to make their own doughnuts!

Argentinosaurus

Rebecca Sabelko (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648341458

Boom! Footsteps echo through the forest. Here comes an Argentinosaurus! In this high-interest text, readers will explore the life of this enormous dinosaur, from what it ate and where it lived to how it went extinct. Maps show off the dinosaur’s range and where its fossils have been found, while other features illustrate the dinosaur’s size and diet. The book concludes with a full-spread profile that highlights key information about the Argentinosaurus. This title will inspire readers to explore the world of dinosaurs!

Ships

Amy McDonald (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648340710

From crossing the sea to circling the world, ships are machines that go places! In this title, vibrant photos and light text help young readers learn about these amazing vessels, including their parts to their jobs. Features such as a picture glossary, photo labels, and a labeled diagram offer additional support for students just getting their sea legs in the wide ocean of reading.

Dump Trucks

Amy McDonald (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648340703

Beep! Beep! Here comes a dump truck! Young students can learn basic facts about these load-bearing machines through simple text and colorful photos in this beginning title. Photo labels, diagrams, and picture glossaries clarify and reinforce the text to support readers who are just starting out.

Cranes

Amy McDonald (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648340697

Look up! A crane is building a skyscraper! This beginning title examines these tall machines, from their jobs to their parts. Features use images and labels to clarify and reinforce the text, while short sentences and numerous sight words support readers who are just starting to read independently.

Backhoes

Amy McDonald (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648340680

Backhoes are ready to get the job done! Young students can learn about the different abilities of these machines, from digging holes to carrying dirt, through carefully leveled, supportive text. Crisp photos, numerous sight words, and simple features such as labels and diagrams further aid beginning readers as they learn about these busy machines.

Bears

Emily Green (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612110004

Bears are large, tough animals. They can be quite intimidating when seen up close! This title introduces readers to the characteristics of bears, what they eat, and where they live. Blastoff! Series

The Sun

Betsy Rathburn (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681036038

The Sun’s outermost layer, the corona, is only visible to the naked eye during a total solar eclipse! This important star impacts our daily lives, from providing the necessities of life to affecting our means of communication. Studying the Sun provides information about the galaxy and beyond. This title is one shining star young readers will not want to put down!

Planets

Betsy Rathburn (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681036021

In 2014, exoplanet Kepler-186f was found in the habitable zone of its system’s star. It is just one of 40 discovered exoplanets providing information about the potential for life outside Earth. From masses of rock to gas and ice giants, planets can tell us a lot about the rest of the universe. This title takes readers through the beginnings of these celestial bodies, why we study them, and much more!

Moons

Betsy Rathburn (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681036014

Ganymede, one of Jupiter’s 53 moons, is the largest moon in the solar system. It is even larger than the planet Mercury! Moons are found throughout the solar system and beyond, circling planets and asteroids. In this book, reluctant readers will find the answers to how moons form, where they are found, and so much more!

Galaxies

Betsy Rathburn (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681036007

On the darkest of nights, the white sparkle spanning the sky provides a glimpse at the far reaches of the Milky Way galaxy. But there are trillions more just in the observable universe! This title allows readers to explore these collections of stars, planets, and space debris that span across light-years of space.

Comets

Betsy Rathburn (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681035994

What has a nucleus, coma, and two tails? Why, a comet, of course! The wonder and mystery of comets has excited humans for centuries, and they continue to provide valuable information about the solar system and the creation of the galaxy. This title will introduce striving readers to comets with thought-provoking information, fascinating facts, and engaging images.

John Deere

Sara Green (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681031736

Plows in the 1830s were not suitable for sticky sod, so John Deere invented a smooth, steel plow that worked for many farmers. He continued to press on by creating his own company and building a brand that is well-known today. In this title, young readers can discover more about this inspiring innovator and his company.

Beetles

Colleen Sexton

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612111681

With estimates between 5 and 8 million, beetles have more species than any other insect. Beetles can live in almost all habitats, using their strong jaws, legs, and other body parts to find food and defend themselves from predators. Eager readers will discover beetles of all shapes, sizes, habits, and colors! Blastoff! Series

Frogfish

Colleen Sexton

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612111360

Frogfish rarely swim. Instead, they "walk" on their fins, crawling along the sea floor. This book teaches children how frogfish look, how they travel underwater, and that they wiggle to catch prey. Blastoff! Series

Passenger Trains

Christina Leighton (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034034

Passenger trains have all kinds of cars—baggage cars, lounge cars, dining cars, and sleeper cars. They often need to keep riders comfortable for multi-day trips. This title shows beginning readers a train type that works day and night to take passengers long distances.

Freight Trains

Christina Leighton (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034003

The average freight car can hold 200,000 pounds. This is equal to the weight of 15 male bush elephants! Early readers will be impressed by the powerful freight trains in this book moving heavy loads of food, coal, oil, and more!

Monorails

Christina Leighton (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034027

Ever ride a train on an elevated track around a zoo, an airport, or an amusement park? If so, you’ve traveled by monorail. In this book, new readers will see many scenic aerial views offered by the off-the-ground trains that move on single rails.

Zamboni Ice Resurfacers

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033648

Hockey players and figure skaters wouldn’t be able to perform their best without Zamboni ice resurfacers. The famous ice polisher machines smooth ice by shaving it, washing it, squeegeeing it, and more! In this title, beginning readers will watch Zamboni machines make loops around ice rinks.

Helicopters

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033624

Helicopters are among the most mission-oriented machines. They often get their rotors spinning to pick up a sick or injured person, to a military zone, or to help with a wildfire. In this book, helicopters lift off, spin, and land for early readers.

Earth Movers

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033617

The first step of any construction project is preparing the site for building. The job requires earth movers to rip, dig, level, and move ground. This children’s title, grounded in facts, lets young readers dig into learning about the action-packed work of earth movers.

Concrete Mixers

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033600

A drum and a chute make a concrete mixer unique from other construction equipment. The first part has a spiral-shaped inside for mixing concrete. The second part shoots concrete out of the machine. Beginning readers will want to turn the pages of this title about concrete mixers!

Wolf Pack vs. Moose

Nathan Sommer (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681037462

Wolves are apex predators in their habitat, but that does not mean they don’t fear the awesome strength of a bull moose! This action-packed title looks at both animals to compare battle advantages and methods of attack. Features include size comparisons and stat-packed profiles, while a fight narrative wraps up the book. Who will be the victor today?

Virtual Reality

Betsy Rathburn (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681037523

Many people know that virtual reality is used in video games. But this cutting-edge technology is also used to train doctors, pilots, and more! This high-interest title introduces readers to the past, present, and future of virtual reality through engaging text and vibrant photos. A diagram shows off how virtual reality works, a pro/con comparison examines the technology of VR, and a graph explores how many people use this fascinating technology!

Teleportation

Blake Hoena (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681037271

Are we there yet?! You’ve been in the car for hours. If only you could teleport to your destination. One day, it might be possible! Through leveled text and engaging photos, this title introduces readers to the exciting possibilities of teleportation. It highlights the use of teleportation in fiction, describes the science behind the superpower, and explores how teleportation may one day be possible! Additional features provide visual support to the text by profiling a popular superhero with the power, showing how teleportation would affect the human body, and more!