Learn about verbs through easy, engaging text and colorful photographs. Additional features to aid comprehension include logical narratives, bolded key words, detailed photographs, an answer key, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Simple text about cats and repetition of the letter 'a' help readers learn how to use the 'short a' sound. Large type, vivid full-page color photos, and a word list all aid in developing reading skills. An explanatory note to parents and educators, as well as an introduction to the author, are also included.
Simple text and repetition of the letter blend 'ch' help readers learn how to use this sound. Also included are a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author.
A child finds a caterpillar in a field one day and brings it home, where she watches it undergo an amazing transformation.
Learn about onomatopoeia through easy, engaging text and colorful photographs. Additional features to aid comprehension include logical narratives, bolded key words, detailed photographs, an answer key, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Simple text and repetition of the letter blend 'bl' help readers learn how to use this sound. Also included are a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author.
A boy meets a wish-for dinosaur who agrees to be his pet for the day.
A farmer's hat blows away and is used by many animals on and around a farm until it once again comes to rest back on the farmer's head.
Four funny apes help a child find shapes in the objects around her, including a circle in a doughnut, a triangle in a kite, and a rectangle in a door.
A child enlists the help of a variety of animals to find Mama Kangaroo's baby, but they all get so sleepy they hop in Mama's pouch for a nap.
How do you say rabbit in sign language? Learn the signs for a wide variety of animals, ranging from the tiniest mouse to the most gigantic elephant.
Introduces readers to Amanda's day of practicing a fire drill at school. Discusses the best fire drill practices and ways to stay safe. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Common Core questions and activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to Alex's day of healthy eating. Discusses the benefits of eating bright, healthy foods. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Common Core questions and activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.
A child goes for a ride with a dragon in a wagon and they continue traveling by a great variety of transportation modes and greet a great variety of creatures along the way.
Readers learn colors as they help Color Clown pick the correct shades to paint a fire engine, truck, and steam shovel.
Learn about nouns through easy, engaging text and colorful photographs. Additional features to aid comprehension include logical narratives, bolded key words, detailed photographs, an answer key, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Introduces readers to Abe's day of building a birdhouse. Discusses the benefits of making a birdhouse and explains how to build a birdhouse from household materials. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Common Core questions and activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to Abby's day of flying a kite. Discusses the concept of wind through Abby's kite-flying experience. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Common Core questions and activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to Ruth's day at a family reunion. Discusses the concept of family by showing Ruth with many family members, including her grandparents, her aunt, and her sisters. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Extended Learning activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.
Simple words accompany descriptive illustrations in this read-alone book. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities for further learning, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
All the Sound Box characters join together for a parade that features the letters of the alphabet. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities for further learning, and a note to parents and educators.
Little x, y, and z all have adventures with items beginning with their respective letter's sound, such as x-rays, yellow yo-yos, and zippy zebras at the zoo. Additional features to aid comprehension include rebus icons for word recognition, a word list for review, activities for further learning, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
Little v has an adventure with items beginning with her letter's sound, such as violets, a veil, and lots of velvet valentines. Additional features to aid comprehension include rebus icons for word recognition, a word list for review, activities for further learning, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
Little w has an adventure with items beginning with her letter's sound, such as woodpeckers, a wolf, a wishing wand, some watermelons, and wonderfully wiggly worms. Additional features to aid comprehension include rebus icons for word recognition, a word list for review, activities for further learning, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
Little t has an adventure with items beginning with his letter's sound, such as a toad, two turtles, and a tiger with tooth troubles. Additional features to aid comprehension include rebus icons for word recognition, a word list for review, activities for further learning, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
