All About Insects presents comprehensive, high-interest STEM introductions to our world's insects. Each book highlights a specific insect, detailing its anatomy, appearance, and size, as well as its many kinds of species, habitats, diets, behaviors, and life cycles. Vibrant, full-color photos and labels complement the text to show the unique features of each insect.
From chewy bubble gum and yummy ice cream to sunny days and stinky socks, our senses help us understand the world around us. Simple, easy-to-understand text helps readers learn how our senses work and how they help us every day.
Neigh! Quack! Moo! Welcome to the farm! This beginner series introduces young readers to a variety of farm animals. They will learn about the animals' body parts, what they eat, and what they do on the farm. Each title includes a feature highlighting the animal's diet and ends with a feature that summarizes the animal's body parts and daily life alongside a photo glossary. This series is an engaging way for readers to meet familiar farm animals!
Cousins Maria and Mateo are two curious second graders who love experiencing new things, and their school's field trips are the perfect opportunities to do just that. Join these high-spirited cousins as they learn more about themselves and the world around them through field trips to a zoo, a natural history museum, an orchestra, and a flower farm.
Owls hunt at night. Hummingbirds can fly backward. We recognize cardinals and blue jays by their bright colors. North American Birds introduces readers to many common bird species across the continent and explores how they live, find food, build nests, and raise chicks.
With their incredible size and fascinating history, dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures have long captured our imaginations. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago.
Which animals are the best at their roles in nature? Spot a giraffe babysitter, a busy beaver building, and a caring seahorse dad in these first animal guides. Build key vocabulary with Spot's search-and-find format. Picture prompts and an answer key give visual support, making this series a perfect introduction to life science for kindergarten readers.
Set down the screens, step outside, and soak up the sun. Let's explore nature with tech-free outdoor fun! Kid-friendly activities using easily sourced materials make unplugging from screens and plugging into nature exciting. Easy-to-follow instructions paired with lively text, fantastic photos, and engaging illustrations are perfect for curious kids ready to investigate their world.
From fierce wolf packs to bustling ant colonies, many animals use teamwork to survive. This exciting series explores eight kinds of animals that work as teams. Each book focuses on the animals' social lives, their forms of communication, and how individuals help the whole group.
You don't have to play a sport to be part of the team! Readers will learn about different sports professionals who perform off the field, such as coaches and announcers, and what makes their jobs so fun and special. Carefully levelled text and action-packed photos show how each professional does their job as part of the team. A comprehensive Part of the Team back matter feature highlights each careerÎs main duties.
How do you become an animal expert? By learning from the best! Join brilliant biologists in the field to learn all about ants, bears, chickens, and octopuses. Find out where the animals are found, what they eat, how they live, and more. Some day you could be an expert, too!
Siblings are the best. Full of imagination and play, Charlie and Mouse show how kind and cooperative sibling friendships can be. Each chapter is a new adventure, creating an ideal and accessible transition for readers who are just moving into chapter books. With plenty of humour and heart, Laurel Snyder and Emily Hughes paint a lively picture of brotherhood that children will relish.
In Forest Feelings, readers follow along as forest creatures experience and learn to understand and cope with a big or difficult emotion. With a focus on social and emotional learning (SEL), these storybooks illustrate what each emotion looks and feels like and how the forest creatures experiencing them learn to understand and process their feelings right alongside their peers. Tightly controlled vocabulary and bright, fun illustrations that match the storylines enhance self and social awareness.
Dung beetles eat poop. Skunks spray smelly liquid. Snails leave slimy trails. What other gross animals are there? Learn more with these exciting books! Have you read them all?
These beautifully illustrated stories celebrate children's imaginations. Sensitively written and featuring a diverse set of characters, bright, bold illustrations show children using their imaginations to live out their wildest dreams. Writing prompts extend learning and encourage creative thinking. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
When I grow up, I want to lead! How will I do it? Community leaders are responsible for making sure everyone around them is safe and happy. They make their communities the best they can be. Follow along to learn what it takes to be in charge. Fun photos and lively text make social studies curriculum engaging while an inspiring message encourages every young reader to help their community.
What does it mean to Live Well? Explores different aspects of having a healthy lifestyle, including diet, fitness, wellbeing, and more. This series balances scientific information with practical tips to empower young readers to make healthy choices that can make their minds and bodies feel great.
Animals make a wide variety of amazing noises. Oink, ack, and awoo your way through the animal kingdom with this fun and interactive series. Easy-to-use QR codes let readers hear what the animals really sound like!
From balance beams to running tracks, the events of the Summer Olympic Games captivate and inspire people worldwide. Introduce young fans and budding sports enthusiasts to the eight medal-worthy titles in this high-interest nonfiction series. Action photos and elementary-level text examine the featured events, Olympic history, equipment, and individual or team modes of play. Each book also includes a biographical story about a famous competitor or team who made Olympic history.
Some animals are master engineers! From the smallest honeycomb to the largest dam, this series takes beginning readers through the building process of some of natureÎs most spectacular structures. Leveled text and supporting photos describe how the animals plan and build and explore how their work impacts the surrounding environment. Special features highlight the animalÎs building materials and the adaptations that work as their building tools.
Each book in the Animals of the Rainforest series showcases a unique type of animal foundin tropical forests. Readers will learn about the animalÎs body, food, and adaptations, as well as threats to its survival.
Pack your bags and get ready to travel the world in this exciting series! Each title dives into the geography, climate, and culture of a specific country with vibrant images and levelled text. Special features highlight the landscapes, animals, languages, foods, and holidays of each nation. Each title concludes with a country facts profile that summarizes the country and its demographics in a fun, engaging way to help readers become global explorers!
Learn about the lives of people from marginalized communities through the author's experience. Books will explore different religions, abilities, and communities in North America, and the challenges and change the authors and their communities face.
Who better to talk about experiences with disabilities and disorders than the kids who have them? These narrative nonfiction picture books feature real kids and their lives. Beautiful illustrations and a dyslexic-friendly font foster inclusivity. Includes tips for kids about interacting with someone with a disability or disorder.
Who better to talk about experiences with disabilities and disorders than the kids who have them? These narrative nonfiction picture books feature real kids and their lives. Beautiful illustrations and a dyslexic-friendly font foster inclusivity. Includes tips for kids about interacting with someone with a disability or disorder.
Swing for the fences with Sports-Graphics Jr. This series of infographics for young readers breaks down the STEM concepts behind popular sports while enhancing visual literacy. Readers will learn to be strategic to increase basketball scores, dive into the angles behind a perfect crack of the bat, and determine how to make winning guesses based on scoreboards and statistics.
It's an all-out brawl between some of nature's top predators in this high-interest series! Venture deep into the rain forest and to the bottom of the ocean to learn about some of the world's fiercest fighters. Readers will find out about the weapons each animal has, from sharp teeth to super senses, and the moves that finish enemies off. In each title, an action-packed narrative scene imagines a fight between the animals, while profiles offering statistics and charts make comparisons between the competitors. Reluctant readers will love their front-row seats to action with this series!
Join our young explorers on an incredible adventure across diverse biomes to discover the captivating stories of endangered animals, highlighting the unique challenges these animals face. Each book in the series focuses on a specific biome, offering engaging narratives, stunning visuals, and crucial information about the endangered creatures that call these habitats home. Explore, learn, and join the mission to protect the incredible animals that share our world!
Damaging storms, melting ice sheets, rising sea levels - the world is experiencing the results of serious climate change. But what is happening exactly? Bring Earth science to life with this curricular high-interest, low-reading level series. An engaging exploration of climate change keeps struggling readers interested while carefully levelled text paired with a dyslexic-friendly font and design make learning easy
Earth takes care of us in many ways, but we do not always do such a good job taking care of it. Pollution and climate change are harming the planet, but there are things we can do to help! Explore how simple, daily actions can add up to make a big change. Fun illustrations, engaging photos, and simple text help make the problems facing the planet approachable for early readers and teach them learn how they can help.
Learn about the lives of people from marginalized communities through the author's experience. Books will explore different religions, abilities, and communities in North America, and the challenges and change the authors and their communities face.
Come see what grows in this explorative nonfiction science series for readers age six and up. Spotlighting plant life such as trees, legumes, and herbs, these books offer up-close studies of the life stages featured plant species go through as they mature. Detailed photos, easy-to-follow text, and life-cycle recaps provide for fascinating botanical experiences.
Titles in this collection are written by new authors from historically marginalized groups with the intention of recognizing and amplifying new and diverse voices with underrepresented perspectives. By publishing the stories of our OVOS award winners, we hope to reflect authentic experiences and perspectives back to the children and families that share them -- and to our readers at large.
Kids never want to go to bed or brush their teeth. Why should they? This series gives them an answer that's better than "Because I said so!" This funny illustrated take on health topics such as sleep, personal hygiene, and nutrition doesn't preach or bore. It takes "what if" to the extreme, all in the name of health science.
Humans have always had to share the world with other animals, and they haven't always gotten along. This exciting series highlights six dramatic clashes between people and animals, exploring the problems animals cause and what people are trying to do about it.
Join AstroWolf, LaserShark, SmartHawk, and StinkBug on a three-part mission to find a planet fit for human life after weÎve ruined Earth. Full of laugh-out-loud humour, Planet Earth narrates this action-packed space saga with creative illustrations throughout. ChildrenÎs literature legend Jon Scieszka and illustrator Steven Weinberg create a spectacular page-turner for reluctant readers.
This six-book series introduces readers to people who have helped change the world as entertainers, pandemic problem-solvers, and more. Each leveled title in the Change Makers series engages readers with fascinating facts and photos of people throughout history who have been bold enough to make a difference. Featuring names such as Maya Angelou, Beyoncé, Charles Dickens, Frederick Douglass, Malala, Shakespeare, and more, there's sure to be someone to inspire every reader!
Explore some of the world's most impressive structures in this fascinating series. Each book explains when and how one structure was built, as well as the unique features that make it famous.
Jump in the cockpit and take to the skies! In this hi-lo series, reluctant readers will learn about high-powered military aircraft. Features call out specific parts of the aircraft, detail an important piece of its technology, and highlight some of the missions the aircraft has flown. A final two-page spread breaks down the capabilities of the aircraft and highlights some of its specs and equipment. Readers will not want to miss this action-packed, fast-paced series!
From wacky political parties to vicious campaign tactics, On the Campaign Trail explores some of the most surprising facts about American political campaigns. Struggling readers will be drawn into this series by considerate text, engaging photos, and high-interest content.
Did you know that about 75 percent of the world's freshwater is frozen in Antarctica? Or that the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living structure on Earth? Explore the extreme world around us through an engaging design and lively text. A hands-onactivity at the end of each book brings learning about different places and cultures to life. This series focuses on the geography curriculum in a fun way, and is especially helpful for reluctant readers.
Readers become a part of history in this series as they take amazing journeys back in time to learn about the 1989 San Francisco Earthquake, September 11th, World War II, and more.
Children in conflict zones experience life-threatening situations and witness violence. They are killed or injured; some are forced to fight; many are orphaned. This important series helps show the significant ways in which conflicts shape and change children's lives, impacting their families, their physical and mental health, and their futures. Extension questions encourage readers to think critically, make connections, and reflect. Perspectives boxes feature people affected by conflict. Each book highlights efforts by organizations to protect and aid children trapped in conflicts, along with suggestions on ways to support their work. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
Go on campaign in the Middle Ages and live through castle sieges and the fierce battles that changed history, including the Wars of the Roses and the Crusades. Castle defenses, life on campaign, medieval weaponry, and great warriors such as Genghis Khan and Joan of Arc will also be examined.
This engaging series explores the dynamic human and physical geographies of countries around the world. Each book focuses on how a country's landforms, climate, and resources shape human settlement and affect daily life, culture and identity, and the economy. Significant people, places, and events, as well as challenges for the future are featured. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
All teams want to win, but rivals play each other with extra toughness, year after year. Learn about epic rivalries between NFL, UEFA, NCAA Big Ten Football, NHL, NBA, and MLB teams over the decades with iconic games. Full-color photographs and limited text encourage all readers to learn more about these famous sports rivalries.
The Nerd Culture hi-lo series covers popular topics in the nerd community: DIY, fantasy, gaming, Japanese popular culture, role-playing, and science fiction.
Today's technology is sleek, innovative, and advanced. But it hasn't always been this way. How did people manage without Apple's newest iPhone, access to a power plant, or Kelloggs cereal? The history of technology is filled with groundbreaking advancements in computers, transportation, and even pandemic response. With engaging photos and layouts to hook readers, Technology Breakthroughs describes inventors, their designs, and the ways in which technology has changed our world.
Characterized by exciting, fast-paced plots and themes that are relevant for high school students, HorizonÎs Hi-Lo books are both engaging and easy to read. Short chapters, simple sentence structures, and an accessible format make these books perfect for teen reluctant readers. Horizon books are written at a 2nd- to 3rd-grade reading level with an interest level of ages 14 and up.
The United States of America is a complex nation. At various times in its nearly 250-year history, the countryÎs citizens have endured racism, poverty, and gun violence. TheyÎve been split apart and brought together by politics, news media, and ideas about what constitutes a basic human right. In this nonfiction series, early high schoolers will learn the history behind many social studies hot topics, including immigration, voting rights, and LGBTQ+ discrimination; how and why we continue to struggle today; and whatÎs being done to improve those challenging aspects of living in America. Each title includes real-life profiles of people who are living the featured topic, factual sidebars, a glossary, and an index.
Embark on a visual odyssey through America's pristine wilderness with our captivating travel series. Traverse iconic landscapes like Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, and Yosemite through vibrant images and rich narratives. Delve into park histories, weather facts, and wildlife knowledge. Your ultimate guide for visiting, including info on facilities and must-see gems. Uncover nature's treasures today!
Step onto the gridiron, and explore the history of your favourite NFL teams. Each book in this series offers an action-packed look at a team's greatest players, from the legends of the past to the superstars of today. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. Each book also includes informative side bars, a list of team records, a timeline, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.
They are names recognized around the world today: Tesla. Starbucks. Netflix. Google. But how did these companies grow into global giants? Designed for readers age 12 and up, this comprehensive series spotlights flourishing corporations in a range of areas, from automotive and entertainment to beverages and computers, and introduces the key leaders who guided them to prominence. Each title surveys the featured companyÎs history, examining its triumphs and failures, products and innovations, and the impact it has had on the lives of consumers around the globe. A sophisticated resource for business economics studies and STEM units on contemporary technology and industry.
Orca Currents are short, high-interest novels with contemporary themes written specifically for middle and high school students.
Bring on the heavy artillery! Elementary Spanish readers build inquiry skills with these question-and-answer books that guide discovery about how military vehicles work. Conversational questions like "How fast can a fighter jet really go?" and "What's it like to drive a tank?" satisfy kids natural curiosity with text translated into North American Spanish. A "Stay Curious!" feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy.
With large, leathery wings, long necks, and giant, gnashing teeth, dinosaurs and flying reptiles once ruled the earth. Now, they capture the imaginations of readers around the world. Take struggling and reluctant readers on a journey to discover what life was like for these extinct creatures through expertly leveled text, detailed maps, timelines, and other infographics, and action-packed imagery.
From balance beams to running tracks, the events of the Summer Olympic Games captivate and inspire people worldwide. Introduce young fans and budding sports enthusiasts to the eight medal-worthy titles in this North American Spanish translated series. Action photos and elementary-level Spanish text examine the featured event's Olympic history, equipment, and individual or team modes of play. Each book also includes a biographical story about a famous competitor or team who made Olympic history.
Which animals are the best at their roles in nature? Translated into North American Spanish, this series features a giraffe babysitter, a busy beaver building, and more. Build key vocabulary with Spot's search-and-find format. Picture prompts and an answer key give visual support, making this series a perfect introduction to life science for early Spanish readers.
Translated into North American Spanish, this installment of our popular series highlighting real-life stories of real kids delves into family topics that affect countless kids: grief, divorced parents and blended families. Foster understanding and empathy with these narrative nonfiction books featuring real kids and their lives. Expressive illustrations and a dyslexic-friendly font foster inclusivity.
Hello, fun! Our popular Seedlings titles are written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and feature text crafted for the youngest of readers. Each title closes with a labeled-image guide for further review. As introductions to informational text, these titles will plant the seeds of knowledge!
LetÎs dive into a watery world. Move in, out, and all around with the water of tides and currents. Then, swim through life below the waves and learn the role people play in keeping the water clean. Engaging photos paired closely to lively text make a splash with this key science curriculum.
When music starts playing, when paint hits a canvas, when food hits your tongue, your senses of hearing, sight, smell, touch, and taste spring into action! Explore the science behind these everyday interactions in this informative, easy-to-read series. Learn through diverse photos and simple diagrams how the human body works to help you engage with the world around you, and how to care for these super senses.
Time for errands! We drop off books at the library and send letters at the post office. Places like these keep our communities running! This series takes students who are just starting to read independently into familiar places in their communities. Simple, predictable text and bright, colorful photos introduce each place, while features such as diagrams and labels reinforce the text. Take a walk around your community with this fun series!
Neigh! Quack! Moo! Welcome to the farm! This beginner series introduces young readers to a variety of farm animals. They will learn about the animalsÎ body parts, what they eat, and what they do on the farm. Each title includes a feature highlighting the animalÎs diet and ends with a feature that summarizes the animalÎs body parts and daily life alongside a photo glossary. This series is an engaging way for readers to meet familiar farm animals!
Come along it's game day! Follow young athletes preparing to play their favorite sports. Simple, narrative text brings readers along for the excitement while colorful pictures capture all the action. This series is a slam dunk for reluctant readers as well as sports superfans.
These beautifully illustrated stories celebrate children's imaginations. Sensitively written and featuring a diverse set of characters, bright, bold illustrations show children using their imaginations to live out their wildest dreams. Writing prompts extend learning and encourage creative thinking. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
When I grow up, I want to lead! How will I do it? Community leaders are responsible for making sure everyone around them is safe and happy. They make their communities the best they can be. Follow along to learn what it takes to be in charge. Fun photos and lively text make social studies curriculum engaging while an inspiring message encourages every young reader to help their community.
Favorite characters help young readers build confidence as they search busy scenes for hidden objects on their own. The fun continues with even more Look and Find challenges at the back of each book! Look and Find play provides an entertaining, interactive experience for kids while encouraging focus and exploration.
Start your engine and get ready for a day of work! In this fun nonfiction series, narrative text and colorful illustrations come together to tell about a day in the life of different machines. Emerging readers can race through city streets with a fire truck, plant crops with a tractor, and travel the world with an airplane. Question prompts, fun facts, summary infographics, and other features further engage young readers with these high-interest books!
Who better to talk about experiences with disabilities and disorders than the kids who have them? These narrative nonfiction picture books feature real kids and their lives. Beautiful illustrations and a dyslexic-friendly font foster inclusivity. Includes tips for kids about interacting with someone with a disability or disorder.
Animals make a wide variety of amazing noises. Oink, ack, and awoo your way through the animal kingdom with this fun and interactive series. Easy-to-use QR codes let readers hear what the animals really sound like!
Owls hunt at night. Hummingbirds can fly backward. We recognize cardinals and blue jays by their bright colors. North American Birds introduces readers to many common bird species across the continent and explores how they live, find food, build nests, and raise chicks.
Hello, Ankylosaurus! Young learners are introduced to this large armored dinosaur in a beginning STEM reader that's perfect for curious kids. Dynamic images and carefully levelled, clear text highlight how the extinct herbivore from the Late Cretaceous Period looked, what it ate, and how it used its clubbed tail.
Which animals are the best at their roles in nature? Spot a giraffe babysitter, a busy beaver building, and a caring seahorse dad in these first animal guides. Build key vocabulary with SpotÎs search-and-find format. Picture prompts and an answer key give visual support, making this series a perfect introduction to life science for kindergarten readers.
Young horse lovers will enjoy comparing popular horse breeds from Appaloosas to Thoroughbreds with these levelled readers. A search-and-find feature teaches new vocabulary about horse body parts and behavior. Carefully levelled text and gorgeous photography will captivate early readers.
The world is full of delicious dishes, and Quincy wants to try them all! Explore night markets and festivals with this hungry foodie and learn about some of the worldÎs richest cultures through their cuisines. Gather recipes from around the globe with Quincy and bring the not-so-far-away flavors into your own kitchen through step-by-step instructions. Food brings the many tastes and traditions of the world across languages and bordersÑjust take a bite and travel!
Kids never want to go to bed or brush their teeth. Why should they? This series gives them an answer thatÎs better than ÌBecause I said so!Ê This funny illustrated take on health topics such as sleep, personal hygiene, and nutrition doesnÎt preach or bore. It takes Ìwhat ifÊ to the extremeÑall in the name of health science.
We are all part of communities big and small. Learn about what we can find in each place, from our city to our planet. Then, examine the relationship between people, places, and the environment to explore geographic concepts and skills. This key social studies curriculum is made fun with lively text and engaging photos. It's time to learn all about the world around us!
A massive great white shark bursts from the water, attacking a helpless seal. Meanwhile, in the oceanÎs depths, a goblin shark waits to snag prey on needle-sharp teeth. Sharks are fearsome predators that rule the oceans. Through infographics, powerful photography, and a nonfiction beginning reader format, early/fluent readers can dive into the habitats, life cycles, and behaviors of these incredible animals.
World of Whales introduces beginning readers to our oceans' different whale species. Learn about each marine mammals distinct features, diets, habitats, and behaviors. Bright, color photographs complement the carefully levelled text to make reading for understanding easy and fun.
Learn about some of the world's most beloved pets in All About Dogs. Each title introduces the history and features of one of the world's most popular dog breeds. Young readers will love the stunning visuals and fun facts in All About Dogs.
All About Insects presents comprehensive, high-interest STEM introductions to our worldÎs insects. Each book highlights a specific insect, detailing its anatomy, appearance, and size, as well as its many kinds of species, habitats, diets, behaviors, and life cycles. Vibrant, full-color photos and labels complement the text to show the unique features of each insect.
From balance beams to running tracks, the events of the Summer Olympic Games captivate and inspire people worldwide. Introduce young fans and budding sports enthusiasts to the eight medal-worthy titles in this high-interest nonfiction series. Action photos and elementary-level text examine the featured eventÎs Olympic history, equipment, and individual or team modes of play. Each book also includes a biographical story about a famous competitor or team who made Olympic history.
From the Easter Island statues in the South Pacific to the sprawling Great Wall of China, human-made wonders of the world captivate and inspire people worldwide. Introduce young explorers and budding engineers to eight amazing structures with this high-interest set. Vibrant photos and elementary-level text examine each wonder's significance and history, location, how it was constructed and why. Each book also includes an in-depth look at one key feature.
Explore the waters of the ancient world in this hi-lo series for reluctant readers! Readers will discover giant turtles, enormous sharks, and more through engaging text and colorful illustrations. Along the way, features highlight fun facts, animaldiets, fossil maps, and more. Readers will love going back in time to discover some of the world’s most fascinating prehistoric creatures!
It's an all-out brawl between some of nature's top predators in this high-interest series! Venture deep into the rain forest and to the bottom of the ocean to learn about some of the world's fiercest fighters. Readers will find out about the weapons each animal has, from sharp teeth to super senses, and the moves that finish enemies off. In each title, an action-packed narrative scene imagines a fight between the animals, while profiles offering statistics and charts make comparisons between the competitors. Reluctant readers will love their front-row seats to action with this series!
Some animals are master engineers! From the smallest honeycomb to the largest dam, this series takes beginning readers through the building process of some of natureÎs most spectacular structures. Leveled text and supporting photos describe how the animals plan and build and explore how their work impacts the surrounding environment. Special features highlight the animalÎs building materials and the adaptations that work as their building tools.
From fierce wolf packs to bustling ant colonies, many animals use teamwork to survive. This exciting series explores eight kinds of animals that work as teams. Each book focuses on the animals' social lives, their forms of communication, and how individuals help the whole group.
Join our young explorers on an incredible adventure across diverse biomes to discover the captivating stories of endangered animals, highlighting the unique challenges these animals face. Each book in the series focuses on a specific biome, offering engaging narratives, stunning visuals, and crucial information about the endangered creatures that call these habitats home. Explore, learn, and join the mission to protect the incredible animals that share our world!
The Animals of the Desert series showcases some of the world's most fascinating desert animals. Each title gives readers the opportunity to learn more about a specific animal, exploring its physical features, diet, and natural habitat, and the challenges it faces.
Each book in the Animals of the Rainforest series explores a species of animal found in tropical forests. Titles in this series examine the animalÎs habitat, adaptations, diet, and threats using exciting images and informative visual features.
You donÎt have to play a sport to be part of the team! Readers will learn about different sports professionals who perform off the field, such as coaches and announcers, and what makes their jobs so fun and special. Carefully levelled text and action-packed photos show how each professional does their job as part of the team. A comprehensive Part of the Team back matter feature highlights each careerÎs main duties.
How do you become an animal expert? By learning from the best! Join brilliant biologists in the field to learn all about ants, bears, chickens, and octopuses. Find out where the animals are found, what they eat, how they live, and more. Some day you could be an expert, too!
These fascinating biographies explore remarkable Black athletes whose talent and character paved the way for future generations. Each book focuses on an athleteÎs life, career, struggles against discrimination, and work for social justice.
What happens in your brain when you feel strong emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, and fear? Combining social and emotional learning (SEL) and STEM concepts covering psychology and neurology, Brainpower explores what happens in the brain and body when we feel certain emotions and how readers can manage emotions more effectively.
Amazing things are possible with STEM! This series for beginning readers explores the fascinating careers that use science, technology, engineering, and math every day. Levelled text and on-the-job images explore the daily tasks and education required for each career, while additional features introduce a famous person in the field, tell how each career uses STEM, and explain the steps to begin each career. This series is sure to inspire ambitious young readers!
Pack your bags and get ready to travel the world in this exciting series! Each title dives into the geography, climate, and culture of a specific country with vibrant images and levelled text. Special features highlight the landscapes, animals, languages, foods, and holidays of each nation. Each title concludes with a country facts profile that summarizes the country and its demographics in a fun, engaging way to help readers become global explorers!
Get ready to craft on the clock! Groovy projects made from easily-sourced and upcycled materials provide fast fun in this hands-on creating adventure. Easy-to-follow instructions paired with step-by-step photos are perfect for any makerspace or creative kid on a time crunch. Fits perfectly in a class time block or a busy kid at home. It’s far out fun!
WhatÎs it like to participate in a sport? What should you know before joining a team or club? Answer kidsÎ common questions about playing sports and build inquiry skills for early elementary readers. Conversational text shares facts about game play, rules, uniforms, practices, positions, and more. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy.
From tracking scents to pulling sleds, people train dogs to do all kinds of work. This series pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read text with colorful photos to help readers explore these jobs and the training they require.
Explore some of the world's most impressive structures in this fascinating series. Each book explains when and how one structure was built, as well as the unique features that make it famous.
From chewy bubble gum and yummy ice cream to sunny days and stinky socks, our senses help us understand the world around us. Simple, easy-to-understand text helps readers learn how our senses work and how they help us every day.
All aboard! LetÎs go full STEAM ahead to make hands-on learning fun. Engaging projects and yummy recipes made from easily-sourced materials take science, technology, engineering, art, and math to the next level. Easy-to-follow instructions paired with step-by-step photos are perfect for any makerspace or creative kid.
Explore your creative side and get crafty! Readers will discover new skills from sewing to printmaking to making art from duct tape, recyclables, and nature. Each book includes an introduction to the subject and several projects with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and illustrations. The series aids struggling and reluctant readers with engaging content, carefully chosen vocabulary, and simple sentences.
Dung beetles eat poop. Skunks spray smelly liquid. Snails leave slimy trails. What other gross animals are there? Learn more with these exciting books! Have you read them all?
Earth takes care of us in many ways, but we do not always do such a good job taking care of it. Pollution and climate change are harming the planet, but there are things we can do to help! Explore how simple, daily actions can add up to make a big change. Fun illustrations, engaging photos, and simple text help make the problems facing the planet approachable for early readers and teach them learn how they can help.
Learn about the lives of people from marginalized communities through the author's experience. Books will explore different religions, abilities, and communities in North America, and the challenges and change the authors and their communities face.
Cutting-Edge Technology delivers an in-depth look at today's hottest technology trends. Each book explores the science behind the technology, current applications of the technology, potential dangers of the technology, and the future of the technology. This engaging, awe-inspiring series is sure to get readers excited about technology.
In this series, readers will learn about animals that are adorable, weird, and especially awesome! Eye-catching photos closely align with clear, descriptive text to take readers into the wild world of awesome animals. These delightful, informative books will quickly become children's favorites.
Come see what grows in this explorative nonfiction science series for readers age six and up. Spotlighting plant life such as trees, legumes, and herbs, these books offer up-close studies of the life stages featured plant species go through as they mature. Detailed photos, easy-to-follow text, and life-cycle recaps provide for fascinating botanical experiences.
Loved Ones With explores what it's like to watch loved ones go through unique and often difficult circumstances. Written in kid-friendly language, this social-emotional learning series supports readers' empathetic understanding of these experiences not only for their loved ones, but also for themselves. Guided exploration of topics in 21st Century Junior Library's signature style help readers to Look, Think, Ask Questions, Make Guesses, and Create.
Friendships are hard, and relationships change as kids grow up. How would you respond? Each of these choose-your-own ending books allows the reader to make choices that lead to different outcomes, supporting social-emotional learning.
The NFL at a Glance series is bursting with information, bright photos, and creative layouts that highlight the most popular sport in the United States. Time-honored traditions, legends of the game, and amazing trivia are just some of the valuable information the series provides. Each book features a different topic, explored through six jam-packed chapters that teach readers all about the NFL.
This action-packed series introduces young readers to the hottest teams in the National Hockey League. Each book provides an inside look at the team's history, from its formation up to the present day, while highlighting the team's greatest players and key moments. Each book includes a table of contents, team facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books series is aligned to a reading level of grade 4 and an interest level of grades 4-7.
ItÎs time to explore with trailblazers who took to the seas, the skies, and beyond. Learn what it takes to be one of the first people to set out into the unknown with these inspiring mini-bios all about people who went on some of humankindÎs greatest adventures. Colorful illustrations paired with real photos make the journey even more engaging!
With their incredible size and fascinating history, dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures have long captured our imaginations. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago.
An exciting, gamified approach makes it fun to play with food! Empower young readers to identify food groups on their plates so they can make smart food choices. These colorful books combine photos and illustrations of everyday meals. Let’s help readers make informed food choices. It’s time to pick a plate!
Some planets are covered in giant cliffs and craters. Others are home to wicked winds and scorching heat. Inspire beginning and reluctant readers to explore the vast beauty of their solar system through carefully levelled text, fast facts, and engaging graphics that explore each planet’s incredible features, size, and atmosphere.
This series explores the lives and careers of some of the greatest athletes alive. The books use short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and colorful photos to showcase these exciting athletes.
Swing for the fences with Sports-Graphics Jr. This series of infographics for young readers breaks down the STEM concepts behind popular sports while enhancing visual literacy. Readers will learn to be strategic to increase basketball scores, dive into the angles behind a perfect crack of the bat, and determine how to make winning guesses based on scoreboards and statistics.
What would it take to make it out alive from an alien invasion or zombie apocalypse? Join the hi-lo adventure of children fighting monsters to imagine what it would be like if the supernatural creatures of your nightmares were real . . . and were taking over the planet. Learn the lore of creatures rising from the grave, wrapped in bandages, and coming to Earth from another world.
If you think making your bed and getting your homework done is tough, imagine what it must have been like to live in a time with no toilets or where you have to start training as a soldier when you were just seven! The past is full of tough times to be a kid. Learn what it was like to live amongst the pyramids, sail in a Viking ship, and more in this high-interest series that will have you grateful for your life in the modern day.
From land and sea to space, at home, and around the world, theU.S. Armed Forces defend and serve the American people. Howdo they train? What are their coolest tools and technologies?HereÎs a top-secret sneak peek inside the Air Force, Army, CoastGuard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force.
The past has always shaped the present. Ace U.S. history curriculum with an easy-to-understand breakdown of important historical events presented using carefully levelled text and dyslexic-friendly font and design. This curricular high-interest, low-reading level series also features a final infographic and SilverTips for Success to help readers review key concepts from the books to reinforce comprehension.
The Unofficial Guides series explores the various aspects of today's most popular games and programs including Apex Legends, LEGO Mindstorms, Fortnite, Minecraft, Animal Crossing, Among Us and more! Each collection covers topics ranging from basic to advanced. This series is perfect for the hands-on techie.
This fascinating series examines the history and importance of a variety of American landmarks. Filled with engaging facts about the landmarks as well as details about the visitor experience, this series is sure to appeal to armchair travelers.
Help students get the concepts they need to know while building foundational reading skills with The Breakdown. Each title layers decoding strategies with comprehension skills to ensure students can access the text as they build content knowledge. With Weird Space Science: The Breakdown, older struggling readers and beginning English Language Learners can explore the science of space while building reading fluency.
This fun, illustrated series explores how colors can make us feel different feelings based on what we are seeing. A page for caregivers and teachers in every book suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
From rampaging scavengers to deadly predators, nature is full of fierce and fascinating creatures. This engaging series highlights eight of these wild animals, describing where they live, what they eat, and how they have adapted to their habitats.
Nothing screams high-interest like a set of squealing tires. Engage struggling and reluctant readers with a topic they love, and give them reading practice with content they can succeed with. Carefully Levelled text paired with accessible infographics and in-your-face photos will have readers racing back for more.
The Wild Wicked Wonderful Express series explores the fascinating world of the animal kingdom. Who are the gutsy daredevils? Which animal pairs have amazing partnerships? Young readers will learn an abundance of wild, wicked, and wonderful animal facts. Series aids struggling and reluctant young readers with engaging high-interest content, considerate text, and clear visuals.
From infamous despots to famous philosophers, key characters and facets of the ancient world come alive in this hi-lo series for struggling readers. Written with reluctant readers in mind, considerate text, engaging stories, and intriguing sidebars and photographs will help open readers' eyes to the wonders of the ancient world.
It's an all-out brawl between some of nature's top predators in this high-interest series! Venture deep into the rain forest and to the bottom of the ocean to learn about some of the world's fiercest fighters. Readers will find out about the weapons each animal has, from sharp teeth to super senses, and the moves that finish enemies off. In each title, an action-packed narrative scene imagines a fight between the animals, while profiles offering statistics and charts make comparisons between the competitors. Reluctant readers will love their front-row seats to action with this series!
Humans have always had to share the world with other animals, and they havenÎt always gotten along. This exciting series highlights six dramatic clashes between people and animals, exploring the problems animals cause and what people are trying to do about it.
Each title helps readers explore an ecosystemÎs plants and animals, how the ecosystem is important to humans, and which threats face the ecosystem today.
Even the worldÎs most popular brands had to start somewhere! This series introduces readers to the history of some of the most recognizable brands in the world. Engaging, fact-filled text combines with crisp photos to explore each brand, including important milestones, influential people, and groundbreaking products from the past and present. Special features map the brandÎs origins, profile important people, highlight sales stats, call out charitable contributions, and more!
Damaging storms, melting ice sheets, rising sea levelsÑthe world is experiencing the results of serious climate change. But what is happening exactly? Bring Earth science to life with this curricular high-interest, low-reading level series. An engaging exploration of climate change keeps struggling readers interested while carefully levelled text paired with a dyslexic-friendly font and design make learning easy
In folklore, there are many different types of made-up creatures, such as vampires, as well as what are known as cryptids animals which may or may not exist such as sea monsters. This highly entertaining series takes a serious look at the possibilities of existence for a number of legendary creatures. Special sections look at their origin stories, where in the world they are thought to exist, a timeline of their history and recorded sightings, and their place in literature and popular culture. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
The Earth's Systems series provides readers with an in-depth look at the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere, examining how these four Ìspheres work individually and together to form the dynamic system that is Earth.
Explore some of the world's most impressive structures in this fascinating series. Each book explains when and how one structure was built, as well as the unique features that make it famous.
This thrilling series showcases the dramatic jobs that bring scientists to remote and risky locations. Each book highlights a different type of research, explaining the dangers it involves, the discoveries it has led to, and the specialized skills it requires. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make each book engaging and accessible.
Would you have the guts to surf a huge wave or parachute off a cliff? Extreme sports are full of thrills, adventures, and no shortage of dangers. Struggling and reluctant readers get detailed knowledge of the skills and equipment needed to succeed at these sports. Action-packed photography, levelled text, and infographics galore make for high-interest pleasure reading.
All teams want to win, but rivals play each other with extra toughness, year after year. Learn about epic rivalries between NFL, UEFA, NCAA Big Ten Football, NHL, NBA, and MLB teams over the decades with iconic games. Full-color photographs and limited text encourage all readers to learn more about these famous sports rivalries.
In this deep-diving series from our 21st Century Skills Library, readers go beyond oft-repeated stories about historical events to learn the truth. Detailed investigations explore what really happened and how reality was hidden over time. Primary sources encourage readers to develop historical inquiry and media literacy skills as they learn the ins and outs of separating fact from fiction.
How Nature Works books employ vivid photography and text (3,000 – 4,000 words) to ask questions of the natural world. These inquiry-based books, designed to stimulate active minds, include two Junior Library Guild selections, starred reviews, three NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books of the Year, and an Audubon Magazine Editor’s Choice."
This series takes readers behind the scenes of some of the worldÎs worst spills, fires, and explosions. Readers learn the causes and impacts of each type of disaster, as well as how people are working to prevent future damage. Each book pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read-text with plentiful photos and includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.
What animals walked the earth during the last ice age? Readers will find out in this hi/lo series that introduces some of the most famous ice age animals! Engaging text and detailed illustrations show off the animalsÎ body parts, behaviors, interaction with early humans, and more. Features compare each animalÎs size to a common object, show off favorite foods, highlight a famous fossil find, and compare the animal to a modern relative. Each book ends with a two-page profile that puts important information in one place!
The Inside Major League Soccer series gives readers an inside look at the soccer teams that play at the highest level in the United States and Canada. Each teamÎs history, uniforms, accomplishments, equipment, key players, coaches, and much more are covered in detail in this exciting series.
What does it mean to Live Well? Explores different aspects of having a healthy lifestyle, including diet, fitness, wellbeing, and more. This series balances scientific information with practical tips to empower young readers to make healthy choices that can make their minds and bodies feel great.
From winning the championship ring to hoisting the Stanley Cup, sports teams give fans plenty to celebrate. This action-packed series showcases eight of the world’s biggest sports events, describing their history and growth, the path teams and athletes take to reach them, and some of their most exciting moments.
Jump in the cockpit and take to the skies! In this hi-lo series, reluctant readers will learn about high-powered military aircraft. Features call out specific parts of the aircraft, detail an important piece of its technology, and highlight some of the missions the aircraft has flown. A final two-page spread breaks down the capabilities of the aircraft and highlights some of its specs and equipment. Readers will not want to miss this action-packed, fast-paced series!
People use an incredible variety of materials to make life easier. Each book in this fascinating series examines how a material was first developed, how it is produced today, and the ways that people use it.
This series explores several Native American groups, from their past traditions and history to how people live today and how they push for freedom. Each title highlights a unique element of the groupÎs culture. A map showcases their original lands, while a chart explains their government organization. Young readers looking to learn more about the cultures of North America will find this series a welcome introduction to the many people groups that have called North America home for thousands of years!
From the pioneers of the 1950s to the global superstars of today, the NBA has always been home to supremely talented players. Get to know the best of the best from your favorite teams through the years. This compelling series is sure to hook readers from the start.
From playing in arcades to gaming on smartphones, people have enjoyed video games in many ways over the years! In this hi/lo series, readers are introduced to the history of some of the most popular video games. Each spread is filled with vibrant photos and leveled text. Titles are packed with timelines, profiles, graphs, fun facts, and other special features to help readers stay engaged and retain what they have learned. This series is sure to help reluctant readers level-up their learning experience!
Make some tasty treats and hang up decorations. It is time to party! In this series, readers will learn how to make fun and unique drinks, snacks, games, and decorations to celebrate holidays throughout the year. Each craft includes facts that highlight the history, symbols, and traditions associated with each holiday. Additional tips and tricks will help readers make their crafts shine. Readers are sure to enjoy creating festive party crafts all year long!
Some crawl and thrash, catching prey with powerful jaws filled with sharp teeth. Others climb and change color, snagging meals with super sticky tongues. Reptiles have incredible abilities and lead amazing lives. Take readers on an adventure through their worlds with expertly levelled text, infographics, and in-your-face photography that shows the animals in action.
Journey into the darkest corners of the imagination with this collection of spine-chilling stories. From haunted history to creepy places, each tale keeps you on the edge of your seat while providing just the right amount of fright. Get ready for a thrilling ride into the unknown. Enter if you dare!
Compelling entries in this encyclopedic-style series reveal the secrets of space. Extraordinary photos are paired with comprehensive text in an engaging yet manageable format perfect for browsers or book report writers. From the moon to the outer reaches of our galaxy and beyond, travel farther than you can possibly imageÑand all without leaving planet Earth.
Books about animals have nearly universal appealÑespecially when the spotlight is placed on the wild families that make up the natural world. Spotlight on Nature is tailored for readers wanting to know more about their favorite creatures than a simple picture book or encyclopedia article can tell them, and the narrative feature interspersed throughout the informational text will attract fans of classic nature shows. Each title also underscores the importance of conservation, pointing out where people can see the animal in both captivity and the wild.
Each title in the Understanding Geology series introduces a different type of rock or mineral and shows why it is a special part of our planet. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Explore some of today's top video games in this crowd-pleasing series. Each book gives a basic overview of a popular video game genre, its history, and the types of games it involves. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with colorful photos to making reading simple and fun.
Did you know that about 75 percent of the world's freshwater is frozen in Antarctica? Or that the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living structure on Earth? Explore the extreme world around us through an engaging design and lively text. A hands-onactivity at the end of each book brings learning about different places and cultures to life. This series focuses on the geography curriculum in a fun way, and is especially helpful for reluctant readers.
Have you heard of the dam so massive it actually added a fraction of a second to every day? Or seen the bridge that literally disappears below the ocean? Explore these extreme feats of engineering and more through an engaging design and lively text written with a sense of humour. A hands-on activity at the end of each book brings learning about engineering concepts to life. This series features STEM curriculum made fun and is especially wonderful for reluctant readers.
These fascinating biographies explore remarkable Black athletes whose talent and character paved the way for future generations. Each book focuses on an athlete's life, career, struggles against discrimination, and work for social justice.
This six-book series introduces readers to people who have helped change the world as entertainers, pandemic problem-solvers, and more. Each leveled title in the Change Makers series engages readers with fascinating facts and photos of people throughout history who have been bold enough to make a difference. Featuring names such as Maya Angelou, BeyoncÄ, Charles Dickens, Frederick Douglass, Malala, Shakespeare, and more, thereÎs sure to be someone to inspire every reader!
Children in conflict zones experience life-threatening situations and witness violence. They are killed or injured; some are forced to fight; many are orphaned. This important series helps show the significant ways in which conflicts shape and change children's lives, impacting their families, their physical and mental health, and their futures. Extension questions encourage readers to think critically, make connections, and reflect. Perspectives boxes feature people affected by conflict. Each book highlights efforts by organizations to protect and aid children trapped in conflicts, along with suggestions on ways to support their work. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
Go on campaign in the Middle Ages and live through castle sieges and the fierce battles that changed history, including the Wars of the Roses and the Crusades. Castle defenses, life on campaign, medieval weaponry, and great warriors such as Genghis Khan and Joan of Arc will also be examined.
This engaging series explores the dynamic human and physical geographies of countries around the world. Each book in this engaging series focuses on how a countryÎs landforms, climate, and resources shape human settlement and affect daily life, culture and identity, and the economy. Significant people, places, and events, as well as challenges for the future are featured. Free downloadable Teachers Guide available.
For more than 100 years, Black filmmakers have made incredible contributions to American cinema and culture. These groundbreakers created thought-provoking stories about the experiences of Black people to broaden perspectives and increase awareness. This series examines their lives and innovative work.
The Inside Major League Soccer series gives readers an inside look at the soccer teams that play at the highest level in the United States and Canada. Each teamÎs history, uniforms, accomplishments, equipment, key players, coaches, and much more are covered in detail in this exciting series.
Investigating Body Systems uses full-color photos and diagrams to introduce readers to the main organ systems of the human body. The science that makes each system function is clearly explained, and new research on the body's processes are explored. Fact-check boxes help separate fact from fiction, and key figures in the development of the scientific method are identified. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
For hundreds of years, martial arts have offered people exciting ways to fight, compete, and build skills. This series highlights six popular styles of martial arts, tracing each one from its historical origins to the ways it is practiced today. Each book pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read-text with plentiful photos and includes a table of contents, fun facts, side bars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.
The Nerd Culture hi-lo series covers popular topics in the nerd community: DIY, fantasy, gaming, Japanese popular culture, role-playing, and science fiction.
From wacky political parties to vicious campaign tactics, On the Campaign Trail explores some of the most surprising facts about American political campaigns. Struggling readers will be drawn into this series by considerate text, engaging photos, and high-interest content.
TodayÎs technology is sleek, innovative, and advanced. But it hasnÎt always been this way. How did people manage without AppleÎs newest iPhone, access to a power plant, or KelloggÎs cereal? The history of technology is filled with groundbreaking advancements in computers, transportation, and even pandemic response. With engaging photos and layouts to hook readers, Technology Breakthroughs describes inventors, their designs, and the ways in which technology has changed our world.
The climate crisis is already impacting every part of the United States. This comprehensive series examines the typical climates of different US regions, how climate change is affecting them, and ways those regions can fight against and adapt to the climate emergency.
From players no one believed in to teams no one thought could win, Underdogs: Sports Champions covers some of history's greatest underdogs. Written in a strong narrative nonfiction style, the storytelling in these books will captivate readers. The series includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos. Educational sidebars include extra fun facts and information.
From the American Revolutionary War to the Cold War, conflict has been present throughout much of history. Through levelled text and vibrant, accurate images, this engaging series introduces readers to different wars and how they changed the world. Each title is packed with special features that highlight maps, life on the home front, key battles, important technology, and more. These books will make young historians eager to learn more!
All around the world, there are sites where the horrors of the past have left a permanent mark. The dark and disturbing histories leave a lasting impression that visitors can still feel to this day. Explore the true stories of some of the most frightening places around the worldÑones with strange tales of ghosts, poltergeists, and other unexplainable phenomena. Engaging, chilling imagery alongside true stories bring the terror to life. Where do you dare not go?
Introduce young basketball fans to the extraordinary history of the WNBA's Atlanta Dream with a photo-laden narrative of the team's greatest successes. Beginning with the franchise's early years, readers get the highlights of the team's superstars and memorable seasons as well as its playoff runs. A colorful layout drives home the action, and sidebars capture unforgettable moments and players, such as Angel McCoughtry and Tiffany Hayes. Middle grade sports fans experience their favorite professional women's basketball teams like never before in this title from the Creative Sports series.
Each title in the Lightbox Literature Studies series features comprehensive teacher resources, such as rubrics and activityoriented teacher notes, to help guide lesson plans. Historical documents and firsthand accounts provide meaningful context to helpreaders study each work of literature and discoverits relevance today.
The United States of America is a complex nation. At various times in its nearly 250-year history, the country's citizens have endured racism, poverty, and gun violence. They've been split apart and brought together by politics, news media, and ideas about what constitutes a basic human right. In this nonfiction series, early high schoolers will learn the history behind many social studies hot topics, including immigration, voting rights, and LGBTQ+ discrimination; how and why we continue to struggle today; and what's being done to improve those challenging aspects of living in America. Each title includes real-life profiles of people who are living the featured topic, factual sidebars, a glossary, and an index.
Embark on a visual odyssey through America's pristine wilderness with our captivating travel series. Traverse iconic landscapes like Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, and Yosemite through vibrant images and rich narratives. Delve into park histories, weather facts, and wildlife knowledge. Your ultimate guide for visiting, including info on facilities and must-see gems. Uncover nature's treasures today!
Step onto the gridiron, and explore the history of your favourite NFL teams. Each book in this series offers an action-packed look at a team's greatest players, from the legends of the past to the superstars of today. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. Each book also includes informative side bars, a list of team records, a timeline, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.
They are names recognized around the world today: Tesla. Starbucks. Netflix. Google. But how did these companies grow into global giants? Designed for readers age 12 and up, this comprehensive series spotlights flourishing corporations in a range of areas, from automotive and entertainment to beverages and computers, and introduces the key leaders who guided them to prominence. Each title surveys the featured company's history, examining its triumphs and failures, products and innovations, and the impact it has had on the lives of consumers around the globe. A sophisticated resource for business economics studies and STEM units on contemporary technology and industry.
Some of history's most mysterious phenomena involve tales so incredible that they blur the lines between fact and fiction. Odysseys in Mysteries invites advanced and curious readers along on a journey to explore legendary sites and creatures like never before. Encounters, rumors, and hoaxes are laid out along with scientific facts, official investigations, and real events, allowing for fascinating examination of the creature or location in question. These titles feature a sophisticated design peppered with eye-catching photographs and illustrations, sidebars, and colored callouts, encouraging readers to decide for themselves: could this mystery be solvable? The truth is out there-for someone to find!
Empower young people to become informed citizens with a journalistic view into the people, events, and issues affecting our world. Each volume takes a comprehensive dive into its topic, providing advanced readers with a depth of knowledge and insights, and encouraging further research and study. The sophisticated design features striking photos and multiple sidebars provide relevant examples for additional discussion and thought. The informational text promotes critical thinking and awareness of global issues.
At a time when environmental issues are being hotly debated, it is more important than ever that young people be fully informed. These titles invite advanced readers on a journey to explore the history of environmental affairs like never before. Each volume features a sophisticated design peppered with arresting photographs and relevant, compelling examples to clarify potentially complicated subjects. Multiple side bars provide fodder for additional discussion and thought, and numerous resources are listed to encourage further interaction.
First introduced more than 40 years ago, Opposing Viewpoints still sets the standard for current-issue studies. With almost 300 volumes covering nearly every controversial contemporary topic, Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source of current-issue materials for libraries and classrooms. Each book delivers pro/con expert opinions selected from highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications.
Readers become a part of history in this series as they take amazing journeys back in time to learn about the 1989 San Francisco Earthquake, September 11th, World War II, and more.
This series takes readers on amazing journeys into zany worlds where squirrels go skiing, animals take over the zoo, a very stinky smell causes chaos, and more.
Join AstroWolf, LaserShark, SmartHawk, and StinkBug on a three-part mission to find a planet fit for human life after weÎve ruined Earth. Full of laugh-out-loud humour, Planet Earth narrates this action-packed space saga with creative illustrations throughout. ChildrenÎs literature legend Jon Scieszka and illustrator Steven Weinberg create a spectacular page-turner for reluctant readers.
In the Aesop's Fables by AV2 series, classic fables are given a lighthearted twist. These familiar tales are performed by a troupe of animal players whose endearing personalities bring the stories to life.
Celebrating All Friends provides a supportive educational fiction reading experience for young readers. With a focus on social and emotional learning (SEL), tightly controlled vocabulary, and bright, fun illustrations to match the fictional storylines and enhance empathy, children will learn about inclusion while developing reading skills. Each book focuses on a child who has a unique condition, disability, or experience and how their friends show support. Familiar, everyday settings, such as school, a birthday party, and a playground, reinforce ways to be a great friend.
Loosely based on the artistÎs childhood in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this graphic novel centers on Carlos Gomez and his family-the only Mexican family in their Midwestern town. (This graphic novel encompasses the intersectionality of LatinX, LGBTQ, and disability.)
Siblings are the best. Full of imagination and play, Charlie and Mouse show how kind and cooperative sibling friendships can be. Each chapter is a new adventure, creating an ideal and accessible transition for readers who are just moving into chapter books. With plenty of humour and heart, Laurel Snyder and Emily Hughes paint a lively picture of brotherhood that children will relish.
In Forest Feelings, readers follow along as forest creatures experience and learn to understand and cope with a big or difficult emotion. With a focus on social and emotional learning (SEL), these storybooks illustrate what each emotion looks and feels like and how the forest creatures experiencing them learn to understand and process their feelings right alongside their peers. Tightly controlled vocabulary and bright, fun illustrations that match the storylines enhance self and social awareness.
Learn about lowriders and Mexican-American slang with a loveable trio of friends who pursue their dreams in this lighthearted graphic novel series. Inked with science facts and colored with true friendship, the bold illustrations and funny storylines keep reluctant readers engaged all the way through. With a glossary at the back to provide definitions for Spanish and science terms, this delightful series will educate and entertain in equal measure.
Cousins Maria and Mateo are two curious second graders who love experiencing new things, and their schoolÎs field trips are the perfect opportunities to do just that. Join these high-spirited cousins as they learn more about themselves and the world around them through field trips to a zoo, a natural history museum, an orchestra, and a flower farm.
Theater kids Maria and Mateo are two talented second graders who love the spotlight. But they soon find that theater is not only fun©it can also teach important life lessons. Join these high-spirited cousins as they learn how to improvise through lifeÎs plot twists to shine both onstage and off.
Introduce little ones to the wonderful world of reading with adorable picture books! Simple language focusing on early-learning staples such as rhyming, counting, and colors paired with sweet, inviting illustrations encourages kids to learn literacy basics along with their animal friends. From bears and babies at bedtime to kittens and puppies at playtime, there's a story for every time of day in this collection.
Titles in this collection are written by new authors from historically marginalized groups with the intention of recognizing and amplifying new and diverse voices with underrepresented perspectives. By publishing the stories of our OVOS award winners, we hope to reflect authentic experiences and perspectives back to the children and families that share them -- and to our readers at large.
These beautifully illustrated picture books with sweet and silly stories will captivate children, making reading time fun while teaching important lessons on dreaming, curiosity, and self-expression. From a boy finding comfort in color to a Boston terrier finding her calling, thereÎs something for every reader in this charming collection.
Set down the screens, step outside, and soak up the sun. LetÎs explore nature with tech-free outdoor fun! Kid-friendly activities using easily sourced materials make unplugging from screens and plugging into nature exciting. Easy-to-follow instructions paired with lively text, fantastic photos, and engaging illustrations are perfect for curious kids ready to investigate their world.
Decodables by Jump! begins with the very basics of phonetically decodable reading. Starting with the earliest step of CVC words (consonant, vowel, consonant) and building on this combination slowly, the reader follows a prescribed format supported by the science of reading to encourage reading development. This systematic and sequential approach supports most phonics programs.
The In Bloom series are curriculum-based chapter books that ease younger readers into reading. Each book uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and vowel sounds to raise recognition and confidence. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Cecilia Minden, Ph.D., a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education, created the text and format. Books include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Characterized by exciting, fast-paced plots and themes that are relevant for high school students, HorizonÎs Hi-Lo books are both engaging and easy to read. Short chapters, simple sentence structures, and an accessible format make these books perfect for teen reluctant readers. Horizon books are written at a 2nd- to 3rd-grade reading level with an interest level of ages 14 and up.
In this queer, female-led YA cyberpunk adventure, heiress-turned-smuggler Asa and gunslinger Riven are forced to vie for leadership of an underworld faction after a mysterious hacker turns the city against them; meanwhile, a captured crew member must ally with an old enemy to find his way home.
They creep. They crawl. And they kill! These dangerous bugs wreak havoc around the world, and they intrigue readers with their gross features and amazing abilities. Bring readers up close and personal with these creatures through North American Spanish text, captivating infographics, and in-your-face photography that will have them squirming as they turn the pages.
Bring on the heavy artillery! Elementary Spanish readers build inquiry skills with these question-and-answer books that guide discovery about how military vehicles work. Conversational questions like "How fast can a fighter jet really go?" and" What's it like to drive a tank?" satisfy kids natural curiosity with text translated into North American Spanish. A "Stay Curious!" feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy.Bring on the heavy artillery! Elementary Spanish readers build inquiry skills with these question-and-answer books that guide discovery about how military vehicles work. Conversational questions like ÌHow fast can a fighter jet really go?Ê and ÌWhatÎs it like to drive a tank?Ê satisfy kidsÎ natural curiosity with text translated into North American Spanish. A ÌStay Curious!Ê feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy.
How do YouTubers make money? How many Pokémon are there really? Answer kids’ burning questions about their favorite brands and build inquiry skills for early elementary readers in these North American Spanish translations. Fact-based answers take readers behind the scenes to explore these iconic companies and their products that kids love. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy.
With large, leathery wings, long necks, and giant, gnashing teeth, dinosaurs and flying reptiles once ruled the earth. Now, they capture the imaginations of readers around the world. Take struggling and reluctant readers on a journey to discover what life was like for these extinct creatures through expertly leveled text, detailed maps, timelines, and other infographics, and action-packed imagery.
A massive great white shark bursts from the water, attacking a helpless seal. Meanwhile, in the ocean’s depths, a goblin shark waits to snag prey on needle-sharp teeth. Sharks are fearsome predators that rule the oceans. Through infographics, powerful photography, and a nonfiction beginning reader format, early/fluent readers can dive into the habitats, life cycles, and behaviors of these incredible animals. Translated into North American Spanish.
From balance beams to running tracks, the events of the Summer Olympic Games captivate and inspire people worldwide. Introduce young fans and budding sports enthusiasts to the eight medal-worthy titles in this North American Spanish translated series. Action photos and elementary-level Spanish text examine the featured event's Olympic history, equipment, and individual or team modes of play. Each book also includes a biographical story about a famous competitor or team who made Olympic history.
Which animals are the best at their roles in nature? Translated into North American Spanish, this series features a giraffe babysitter, a busy beaver building, and more. Build key vocabulary with Spot's search-and-find format. Picture prompts and an answer key give visual support, making this series a perfect introduction to life science for early Spanish readers.
Blast off into space with a search-and-find adventure through our solar system. Young astronomers discover new Spanish vocabulary and get a close-up view of the eight major planets. Low level text has been translated into North American Spanish to help build reading success with incredible images to captivate early readers.
Hi-tech cameras. Hidden messages. Secret missions. There's nothing more high-interest than the jobs federal workers do in secret to keep U.S. citizens safe. In this North American Spanish translated series, leveled text and detailed infographics help struggling and reluctant readers find out what goes on behind the scenes when keeping Americans safe from enemies.
Nothing screams high-interest like a set of squealing tires. Engage struggling and reluctant readers with a topic they love, and give them reading practice with content they can succeed with in this North American Spanish series. Carefully translated text paired with accessible infographics and in-your-face photos will have readers racing back for more.
Hola, Apatosaurus y Triceratops. Hola, T. rex y Velociraptor. ¡Hola, ... divertido! Plant the seeds of knowledge with text crafted for young readers who love dinosaurs and the prehistoric world. Dynamic images paired with friendly text translated into North American Spanish touch on each extinct animal’s looks and behavior, all based on scientific research for early STEM learning. Includes information about the first fossil discoveries. Labeled image guides and glossaries enhance this introduction to nonfiction reading.
Get to know the furry, feathery, scaly wild animals with whom we share our planet! Translated into North American Spanish, this in-depth, middle-grade nonfiction series profiles mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and fish with vivid photos and facts about their life cycles, diets, and habitats. Built on solid life science with the aid of sidebars, a range map, and a glossary, each title also includes a folk tale about the featured creature, adding a cross-curricular cultural layer to the text.
Meet and learn about animals around the world! First, read the stories in English. Then, flip to the next page and read them again in Spanish. Comparing words in both languages helps early readers with comprehension and literacy. Plus, bright animal illustrations encourage a love of storytime.