When is Indigenous Peoples’ Day? How do people celebrate? This beginning title answers these questions and more in this basic introduction to the holiday. Students just starting to read independently can learn about the purpose and the traditions of the holiday through simple, predictable text and vibrant photos. A photo glossary and a facts page reiterate and clarify the text. This engaging title supports young readers as they learn about this holiday!
From costumes to candy, Halloween is full of fun! In this beginning title, young readers can learn about the different traditions of this holiday through simple, predictable text and colorful photos. A facts page summarizes information, and a photo glossary aids with difficult words. Students just starting to read independently will find this fun title a real treat!
We light the menorah and play dreidel. It is Hanukkah! This beginning title introduces young readers to the Jewish Festival of Light. Simple, predictable text and crisp photos tell about what the holiday honors, when it takes place, and how people celebrate today. A special feature reinforces the text, while a photo glossary aids with unfamiliar words. This supportive introduction is perfect for students who are just starting to read independently.
Learn how helicopters soar through the sky to transport and rescue in this fact-filled title! Young readers will learn about the uses, inner workings, and future of these powerful machines. Crisp images and leveled text provide engaging descriptions, while special features offer step-by-step visuals for critical helicopter parts and flight mechanics. The book concludes with a question that prompts readers to think about future helicopters.
Time for a shopping trip! This title introduces beginning readers to all that you can find at the grocery store. Leveled text and bright photos guide readers through the different grocery departments and to the checkout lane. Simple diagrams, labels, and a picture glossary help reinforce the text. This simple trip to a common community place is sure to interest young readers.
From Africa to the continental United States, grasslands support a variety of life! This fact-filled title describes this biome and four animals that have adapted to live there. Young readers will enjoy guessing each animal from their stand-out characteristics. Sneak peek images serve as clues, while crisp, colorful photos are used for the big reveal! Special features support and enhance the main text by offering more detailed animal facts, maps, and more!
Giant tortoises face many challenges. How can humans help them? In this title, leveled text and informative photos illustrate the challenges that giant tortoises face and how humans are able to help them survive. Cause and effect features show what is behind the threat to the animal and what the world would be like without them, while other features highlight the range, status, and life span of the tortoise.
Bonjour! Welcome to France! In this title, readers will be introduced to the landscape, wildlife, demographics, and culture of France. Leveled text and vivid photographs will guide readers through every spread, while maps, profiles, and more will further enhance their learning experience!
Learn about the life and influence of the longest-serving president in U.S. history! This book’s leveled text describes Roosevelt’s early life and far-reaching achievements while in office. Historical photos support the main text and detail Roosevelt’s programs that have had a lasting influence on the nation. A profile feature explores the president’s beginnings, and a question feature asks young readers to think about what they have read. This title is full of information about an influential president’s accomplishments during one of the nation’s most trying times!
Geologists study the materials and processes that make Earth! These important scientists find new ways to use minerals, study climate change, and more. In this low-level title, leveled text and on-the-job photos explore the work of geologists in the lab and in the field. Readers will learn what geologists do, what tools they use, and how to become one. Special features profile a notable geologist, show how geologists use STEM, and outline how to become a geologist!
Walk through the forest with some of the animals that call it home! This fact-filled title introduces both boreal and temperate forests and some animals that live in them. Young readers will enjoy guessing the identity of four animal based on their stand-out characteristics and forest adaptations. Sneak peek images serve as clues, while crisp, colorful photos of each animal are used for the big reveal! Special features offer more detailed animal facts with range maps and food photos.
Colorful leaves flutter through the air. It is fall! Beginning readers will eagerly reach for the colorful pages of this title. Topics covered include when fall takes place, what fall is like, and more. A special feature shows readers what seasons come before and after fall. Photo labels reinforce glossary terms used in the main text. This title will show young readers all there is to love about fall!
Easter is the most important holiday for Christians! Young readers can find out why and learn about some of the holiday’s traditions in this beginning title. Simple, predictable text and colorful photos teach about when Easter is celebrated and what makes the day special. A facts page summarizes information from the text, while a photo glossary visually defines key terms. Students just starting to read on their own can hop on over and learn all about Easter with this fun title!
The electric guitar brings a unique sound to many music genres. But how does this instrument work? This fact-filled title explores the science behind the sound as well as the future of electric guitar technology. Colorful photos and special features introduce readers to the parts of an electric guitar and the equipment that makes its sound possible. The book concludes with a question that encourages readers to think about how they would play an electric guitar!
From the bustling city of London in the south to the moorlands in the north, England has something to offer for everyone! In this title, early readers will be introduced to England with leveled text and lively, colorful photographs. Special features including maps, profiles, and more will further support their learning experience!
Everybody likes Ike! With this title, dive into the details of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The book’s leveled text begins with Dwight’s early years, from his education to his rise through the U.S. Army. Historical photos support the main text and highlight events like World War II, integrating Little Rock, and forming NASA. Special features and a question about Eisenhower’s leadership will help young readers engage with some of our nation’s most pivotal moments in history!
On Earth Day, we care for the Earth! This title for readers who are just starting out introduces the holiday through simple, predictable text and bright photos. Young students will learn when Earth Day is, why people celebrate, and some ways people enjoy the day. A facts page reinforces the text, while a photo glossary illustrates topic-specific vocabulary. This low-level title is sure to be a hit with growing readers!
Diwali honors good defeating evil! Students just starting to read on their own can learn all about the Hindu Festival of Lights in this beginning title, including when it happens and who celebrates it. Vibrant photos accompany easy-to-read text to highlight special traditions, while a facts page reinforces the information learned. This low-level title will shine a light on this favorite holiday!
People dressed as skeletons parade through the streets. It is not Halloween. It is Day of the Dead! This title for beginning readers introduces the date, meaning, and traditions of this important Mexican holiday through easy-to-read text and vibrant photos. A facts page reinforces important information, and a photo glossary offers visual support for difficult words. Students just starting to read independently will love this fun introduction to this colorful holiday!
Discover the identities of four featured desert animals! Leveled text will introduce the desert and explore how each animal has adapted to life in the desert heat. Young readers will enjoy guessing each animal from their stand-out characteristics. Sneak peek images serve as clues, while crisp, colorful photos of each animal are used for the big reveal! Special features support and enhance the text by offering more detailed animal facts, maps, and more!
Have you ever wondered how clouds form? This book introduces emergent readers to clouds using vibrant images alongside leveled text. Special features such as a diagram, activity list, and question will keep readers engaged as they discover the wonders of clouds!
Community centers are places where people gather. People can take classes, play sports, and go to meetings! In this book, beginning readers will learn the ins and outs of community centers and all that goes on in them. Low-level text combines with bright photos to introduce key facts, while diagrams, labels, and a picture glossary reinforce the contents. This simple title will give readers a new appreciation for their local community center!
Computer programmers code new apps, games, and more! This low-level title explores the jobs of computer programmers, including their daily tasks, their tools, and how they use STEM. The book concludes with a chapter about how to become a computer programmer. Special features highlight a famous computer programmer, show off the results of computer programming in real life, and more. Readers will be inspired to explore this exciting STEM career!
China is home to incredible wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and over one billion people! In this title, readers will explore this and more with the help of leveled text and bright, colorful images. As they read, maps, profiles, greetings and more will further help students discover more about this fascinating country.
From giving gifts to attending church, Christmas is a favorite holiday for many. This beginning title introduces basic facts about the holiday to young students just starting to read independently. Simple, easy-to-read sentences and colorful photos combine to discuss the holiday’s date, meaning, and traditions. A facts page reinforces the text, and a photo glossary aids with difficult words. Young readers can learn why this holiday is full of joy!
