From paws to claws to hooves, many animals have adapted to tackle the mountains! Four animals are introduced in this engaging, fact-filled title. Young readers will enjoy guessing each animal from their stand-out behaviors and body parts. Sneak peek images serve as clues, while crisp, colorful photos are used for the big reveal! Special features offer more detailed animal facts with range maps and food photos.
Meteorologists predict the weather! They learn to study conditions to forecast storms and warn people in the path. They may work on TV, in government organizations, and more! This leveled title introduces young readers to the work of meteorologists, including their daily tasks, the tools they use, and how to become one. Special features profile a famous meteorologist, highlight the use of STEM in the career, and tell readers how they can become a meteorologist!
Mantis shrimp and lionfish are two coral reef predators with special weapons. Dive into the pages of this book to find engaging leveled text and colorful photography that highlights these unique ocean creatures. Profiles show off their weapons and habitats, and a final battle scene will keep readers gripping the pages until the very end. Can you guess who will come out on top?
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! These are just a few of the many marvelous mammals in the world! This nonfiction title takes readers on a journey to learn about some of the most interesting mammals on the planet, from tiny mountain pikas to huge blue whales in the oceans. Vibrant illustrations accompany narrative text in this low-level title. A special feature summarizes need-to-know information, and questions push readers to connect with the text. Young readers will love learning about mammals both fuzzy and ferocious in this fun title!
Who is climbing that tree? Could it be a salamander? Or is it a lizard? This title guides readers through the different traits of each animal with simple text and crisp, vibrant pictures. The book concludes with an engaging side-by-side comparison that will help readers identify exactly which creature is which.
Would you like to visit Mars? What about Venus? This nonfiction title teaches kids about the rocky inner planets of the solar system. Narrative text takes readers from planet to planet, while colorful illustrations show off each planet’s features. Fun facts offer bonus information, while an infographic sums up important information about the planets. Questions engage readers and ask them to think creatively, making this a journey that is both fun and educational!
Hovering at backyard flowers, hummingbirds are a bright and exciting sight! Their fast-flapping wings allow them to move unlike any other bird. In this book, beginning readers will find fun text and colorful photos that highlight the appearance, behaviors, and homes of hummingbirds. Features highlight additional information including relatives, foods, and calls!
Get ready for an insect adventure! This nonfiction title uses narrative text and bright images to introduce readers to all kinds of insects that fly, chirp, and buzz! Young learners will fly with butterflies in the Amazon and search for hidden orchid mantises in Asia. A special feature reinforces important insect traits, and questions prepare readers for learning and encourage deeper engagement with the text. This fun, low-level title is a perfect introduction to some of the many incredible insects on Earth!
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.
Great Smoky Mountain National Park is home to hiking trails, forests, waterfalls, and more! In this title, young readers will explore key details of the park, from its formation and early human history to its wildlife, popular activities, and more. Along the way, crisp photos support the leveled text and interesting features highlight climate, animal species, landmarks, and more. The book concludes with a full-spread list of facts, a timeline, and an animal food web.
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.
The Grand Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world! Grand Canyon National Park preserves it. In this title, leveled text and crisp photos combine to take readers on a journey through the canyon. They’ll discover the Grand Canyon’s plants and wildlife, human history, geology, activities, and more. Special features profile animals, highlight the canyon’s climate, and point out important landmarks. At the end, a timeline, fact list, and animal web put all of the most important information in one place.
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.
The ocean reaches depths that even the sun cannot reach. Yet people still journey into the dark! In this title about exploring the deep sea, engaging text and vibrant photos show readers what it takes to be an underwater explorer. Special features highlight preparation for the journey, detail obstacles, profile a famous deep sea explorer, and more. Dive in to explore this dangerous journey!
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!
Strap on your snorkel and get ready to dive into the fascinating world of fish! In this nonfiction title, narrative text and colorful illustrations take young readers from freshwater lakes to coral reefs to learn all about different kinds of fish. A sidebar summarizes important information, and questions encourage engagement and connection with the text. This fun, low-level title shows just how many fantastic fish there are in the sea!
Humans have only just begun to explore the vastness of space. In this hi-lo title, readers will learn about what it takes to venture into this uncharted territory. Descriptive text with an emphasis on STEM teaches readers about the obstacles explorers face in space. Special features highlight the preparation for space travel, introduce a famous explorer, and more. This fascinating title is sure to engage young readers!
Unexplored mysteries lie deep in the jungles of the Amazon Rain Forest. Engaging text and vibrant photos highlight the dangers of traveling into the Amazon. Special features map the Amazon’s location in the world, highlight preparation for the journey, profile a famous explorer, and detail a risk that explorers face. What mysteries await in the rain forest?
Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth! In this title, engaging text introduces the dangers of scaling Everest as well as how explorers prepare for the journey. Special features highlight the peak’s place in the world, profile a famous explorer, and explore a danger posed by the journey. Readers’ skills will climb as they journey through this thrilling book about climbing to the top of the world!
Antarctica is the last unpopulated continent on Earth. In this hi-lo title, readers will learn what is needed to survive a journey into the freezing temperatures of one of the coldest places in the world. Special features highlight a famous explorer and teach readers about what is needed to explore Antarctica. Vibrant photos bring the dangers of Antarctica to life. Do you have what it takes to survive the cold?
Deep inside the earth lie undiscovered wonders that have never seen the light of day. In this title, readers will learn how bold explorers venture into the darkness of caves. Vibrant photos show readers what it is like to explore caves, while special features map a well-known cave, highlight the preparation needed to explore caves, introduce a famous cave explorer, and more. Readers will be eager to explore more after finishing this exciting adventure!
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!
Many people are familiar with Pluto, but what about the other dwarf planets in our solar system? This nonfiction title takes beginning readers to the solar system’s different dwarf planets. Narrative text and playful illustrations identify what makes each one unique, and fun facts add bonus information. A special feature includes moons and size rankings, while questions encourage readers to think beyond the text. This fun title takes young readers on a learning adventure!
