All About Arachnids introduces readers to the world's most interesting spiders. With a high-interest STEM approach, each book focuses on a specific arachnid, detailing its anatomy, many kinds of species, habitats, diets, and behaviors. Vibrant, full-color photos and labels complement the text to show the unique features of each arachnid. Take a Look! infographics provide additional information, such as detailed body diagrams, range maps, and the molting process. Each title also includes sidebars, a glossary, a table of contents, an index, and a STEM activity.
Every child with autism is different. But they struggle with many of the same things: language, motor skills, sensory processing, perception, executive functioning, and socialization. These fictional stories show how diverse autistic characters cope with the daily challenges created by neurodiversity. Designed for elementary-aged kids, this series encourages understanding and acceptanceÑessential parts of social-emotional learning (SEL).
Bigfoot loves to explore new places, but he must be sneaky. He has a mysterious reputation to maintain! Join Bigfoot in this early chapter book series as he goes behind the scenes at the coolest places and gives you the inside scoop, all while not getting caught.s
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!
Uncle Bug Belly is ingenious! He's inventive! But he can never resist a bug for his belly! Will his penchant for tasty snacks lead him and the tadpoles astray, straight into the hungry jaws of Old Pike, Heron, or Sneaky Snake? Luckily, no one in Top Pond has better plans than Uncle Bug Belly.
A small acorn becomes a mighty oak tree. A cold ice cream cone is a treat on a hot day. Opposites are everywhere! Carefully leveled text and vibrant photos introduce beginning readers to opposites we encounter in our world through this series. Each book contains a list of sight words that provide familiarity and help readers gain confidence. A fact page summarizes the main text. Readers will have fun spotting opposites throughout this engaging series.
Are you the sort of kid who knows it all? Do you want to be? This informative series will explain all there is to know about bears, insects, sharks, and snakes. Impress your friends and family by becoming a Genius Kid! These books also feature full-color photos, must-know facts, a table of contents, a quiz, a glossary, and an index.
From pigeons perching in parks to squirrels scurrying across streets, cities are full of critters! In this fun series, beginning readers will learn how common urban animals find food, make homes, and get along with humans in their downtown homes. Features list the species commonly found in cities, highlight favorite foods, and call out places they use for homes. Young students will love this fact-filled introduction to the cosmopolitan creatures found just down the block!
Are you the sort of kid who knows it all? Do you want to be? This informative series will explain all there is to know about earth wonders, oceans, the solar system, and weather. Impress your friends and family by becoming a Genius Kid! These books also feature full-color photos, must-know facts, a table of contents, a quiz, a glossary, and an index.
Bats, corpses, and dragon blood! You'll find them all in this elementary-level series about strange, exotic plants. Readers will discover how the plants got their names, how they grow, and what makes them unique. With vibrant photography, insightful life-cycle recaps, and a captivating story linked to each species, these science books offer an educational (and sometimes smelly) journey into the world of unusual plants.
Explore the incredible lives of six awesome sea creatures! Dive into the features, diets, underwater habitats, and family life of these animals with easy-to-read text and simple visual comparisons that are just right for early elementary readers. Vibrant photography and a fun, engaging layout help bring these ocean creatures to life.
Told in charming verse with the signature bunny characters, this series celebrates unique relationships and the love they share!
How does a little acorn turn into a giant oak tree or a small seed turn into a round pumpkin? Watch and learn how small seeds grow into sprouting seedlings and then larger plants. Then, see the plant cycle complete and start over. Colorful photos paired with carefully leveled text make learning fun. Get ready, get set, and grow!
Every four years, the international Winter Olympic Games amaze and inspire the world. This revised sports series introduces elementary-level readers to eight competitive snow and ice events, from skiing and skating to curling and snowboarding. Action photos and straightforward text examine the featured event's Olympic history, equipment, modes of play, and select medalists. Also includes a brief biography of a notable athlete or team.
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!
The Code Breakers: State Championship series brings an action-packed adventure to decodable text for older readers. As readers advance through the series, the accelerated phonics skills sequence increases in complexity, providing foundational skills practice with a page-turning mystery perfect for older readers still building foundational literacy skills.
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 leveled 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!
Some of the most wonderful animals in the world are in danger of becoming extinct. Understanding these animals' life cycles is an important step toward finding ways to protect them. Inspire the next generation of animal conservationists with Endangered Life Cycles. These informative books also feature a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Rev up struggling and reluctant readers with an exciting hi-lo series about types of motorcycles. Each book covers popular makes and models, top speeds, and vehicle parts. Action photos and exciting infographics draw in visual learners. Young gearheads gain insight about the best use for each bike and how its performance makes for an epic ride.
Indigenous Peoples have inhabited the land we now know as North America long before the arrival of European explorers. Learn what makes each Nation unique by learning about their culture, daily life, celebrations and more. Explore the Indigenous experience past and present written by authentic voices.
Women's basketball has exploded in popularity, and this exciting series introduces readers to 12 teams in the WNBA. Each book explores the team's history while highlighting its star players and most memorable moments. Each book features a table of contents, informative sidebars, a Superstar Profile special feature, a Quick Stats page, a glossary, links to additional resources, and an index.
Ancient Civilizations introduces early fluent readers to six remarkable societies that thrived in historic times. In these fun and engaging books, readers will learn about each culture and what a day in the civilization looked like. Bright, fun illustrations match the storylines to enhance imagination, and tightly controlled text helps children enhance reading skills while learning about history's most intriguing ancient societies. Titles include tools for teachers and caregivers, a table of contents, and a glossary to reinforce new vocabulary. Additional features include a timeline and map of the ancient civilization.
The body is made up of many amazing parts. They work together in different body systems that keep us moving, feeling, and living. How does the brilliant body do this? It's time to explore the body's systems with this curricular high-interest, low-reading level series. Learn about this key curricular content presented with an accessible dyslexia-friendly font and a clean design that will help readers ace their next test. Featured infographics help recap key concepts for visual learners and SilverTips for Success reinforce comprehension for what readers need to know.
On the gridiron, they were simply the best. From Jim Thorpe and Jerry Rice to Joe Montana and Rondé Barber, NFL Hall of Famers brought unmatched passion and skill to their positions. Revisit football history’s greatest professional athletes in this stat-filled, photo-driven sports series for middle-grade readers that showcases star linebackers, defensive linemen and backs, quarterbacks, pass catchers, and running backs.
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.
Speedy cheetahs. Huge whales. Venomous jellyfish. The world is full of incredible creatures! Which ones are the fastest, strongest, smartest, and most amazing? Elementary readers find out which animals and dinosaurs rank at the top and what makes them the greatest in their category. Including facts about habitats and traits, this series is perfect for fans of Guinness World Records and animal extremes.
The Unofficial Guides series explores the various aspects of today's most popular games, including The Legend of Zelda, Super Smash Bros., Super Mario Party, Mario Kart, and more. Covering topics ranging from basic to advanced, this series is perfect for the hands-on techie.
The Acadia Files is a fun introduction to the wonders of science, using real-world scenarios to make scientific inquiry relatable and understandable. Parents and educators can use The Acadia Files to let kids discover for themselves what it's like to be curious about the world and to satisfy that curiosity with scientific thinking.
In this series, readers have the chance to explore celebrations like never before, taking a journey around the globe to see how young people experience important celebrations in their lives and the lives of their family and community. Through the lens of young people from around the world, one from the United States, and three others from places across the globe, readers will experience the excitement and joy of cultural and community traditions that bring people together. This narrative nonfiction series uses considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers and includes sidebars that support geography, world history, and world cultures curriculum.
What are some of the United States' most iconic phenomena? Middle-grade students can celebrate American culture while learning about iconic battles, monuments, natural wonders, and more. Each book highlights 12 American things, places, or events, sharing compelling photos and fascinating facts about what makes each of these things uniquely American. Stat boxes, maps, and -Think About It- features support critical thinking skills and help comprehension.
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 team's history, uniforms, accomplishments, equipment, key players, coaches, and much more are covered in detail in this exciting series.
From the Jazz Age to the Information Age, a lot has happened in the past century! Each title in this series for older readers digs deep into a specific decade, exploring the major events, attitudes, and cultural phenomena. Spreads highlight popular music, scientific innovations, fashion trends, and more! Features introduce slang from the decade, compare prices, offer a playlist of popular songs, and lay out important events in a timeline. With this engaging and informative series, time travel is just a page turn away!s
In hip-hop music, the artist’s voice is front and center. This pop culture collection for age 12 and up showcases the lives and genius of rappers, singer-songwriters, and vocalists such as Cardi B, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar. Song lyrics accompany biographical tales, spotlighting the themes and styles that define each artist’s impact on the diverse world of hip-hop.
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!
What makes each generation unique, and what are their contributions to the world around us? In Defining the Generations, readers will dive into the four major generations and learn about their impact and importance.
Computer gaming is fun, but it’s also serious business! Level up and learn about Fortnite, Minecraft, Rocket League, and other video games and online game platforms that have forever changed the world of play. For readers age 12 and up, each title explores what the featured technology property is, its development history, programming innovations, and impact on everyday players and esports competitors alike.
When there was a battle to be fought, these warriors were there: gladiators, conquistadors, ninjas, Vikings . . . From Roman arenas to the lawless high seas, this series for readers age 12 and up spotlights the world’s most fearsome combatants. Each title surveys the history of a fighting group, examining key leaders, weapons, skills, rules of warfare, and reasons for existing.
Experience the thrill and adventure of extreme sports like never before! Designed for readers age 12 and up, this nonfiction action sports series examines adrenaline-pumping disciplines such as BASE jumping, big wave surfing, cave diving, and the world of full-contact mixed martial arts. The origins, growth, controversies, and star athletes of each sport are profiled.
Wild animals are mysterious and even scary, but they are also fascinating creatures. Designed for readers age 12 and up, this nonfiction life science series provides an in-depth exploration of different mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and fish that inhabit the planet. Each book details the life cycle, diet, anatomy, and habitat of the featured animal, giving readers a greater appreciation for wildlife and the natural world.
Teen Guide to Mental Health discusses ADHD, social anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and helping someone in crisis. The books in this series define the mental health issue, explain how it affects teens daily lives, and provide ways teens can find support. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
America's Ethnic Diversity explores six of the major ethnic groups that have made the United States their home. The series provides background about each groups history, culture, religions, achievements, and challenges. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
History’s most enduring mysteries and legends involve tales so incredible that they blur the line between fact and fantasy. This nonfiction series for age 12 and up examines current evidence surrounding Bigfoot, alien activity, and other mythical creatures and sites, as well as related conspiracy theories, cover-ups, hoaxes, and famous sleuths. The truth is out there—uncover it!
Characterized by exciting, fast-paced plots and themes that are relevant for high school students, Horizon's 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.
Meet the professional soccer (association football) giants of the world. Designed for readers ages 12 and up, this sports series gets into the stadiums and onto the pitch with FIFA cup champions from Bayern Munich to Real Madrid. Each title delves into team history, highlighting star players, key coaches, and fan-favorite game moments.
Tales of daring covert operations and antiterrorism plots are not just the stuff of movies. Real spies are at work around the world every day. Designed for readers age 12 and up, this nonfiction series investigates the espionage agencies of six countries, tracking their history of intelligence gathering and spotlighting famous secret missions. Pop culture spies are contrasted with real-life agents.
Combining biographical profiles with poetry selections, this revised and updated selection of Voices in Poetry highlights the extraordinary lives and talent of some of the world's most influential poets. From Shakespeare's classic love sonnets to Hughes's songs of the African American experience, this series introduces readers to unique poetic voices from multicultural perspectives by featuring full-length poems or excerpts from larger works and examinations of the author's style and thematic material.
Build the perfect library for beginning readers with the perfect building blocks. My First Books introduce early learners to simple words and crucial concepts through bright illustrations.
Speedy cheetahs. Huge whales. Venomous jellyfish. The world is full of incredible creatures! Which ones are the fastest, strongest, smartest, and most amazing? Elementary readers find out which animals and dinosaurs rank at the top and what makes them the greatest in their category. Including facts about habitats and traits, this series is perfect for fans of Guinness World Records and animal extremes. Text is translated into North American Spanish.
On the gridiron, they were simply the best. From Jim Thorpe and Jerry Rice to Joe Montana and Rondé Barber, NFL Hall of Famers brought unmatched passion and skill to their positions. Revisit football history’s greatest professional athletes in this stat-filled, photo-driven sports series for middle-grade readers, translated into North American Spanish, that showcases star linebackers, defensive linemen and backs, quarterbacks, pass catchers, and running backs.
Are psychics real? Are there UFOs at Area 51? Four new books in this popular series answer kids' burning questions. Conversational questions and answers share facts about each paranormal mystery. Infographics encourage visual literacy and a Stay Curious! feature models research skills.
Every child with autism is different. But they struggle with many of the same things: language, motor skills, sensory processing, perception, executive functioning, and socialization. Translated into North American Spanish, these fictional stories show how diverse autistic characters cope with the daily challenges created by neurodiversity. Designed for elementary-aged kids, this series encourages understanding and acceptanceCessential parts of social-emotional learning (SEL).
Every four years, the international Winter Olympic Games amaze and inspire the world. This revised sports series, translated into North American Spanish, introduces elementary-level readers to eight competitive snow and ice events, from skiing and skating to curling and snowboarding. Action photos and straightforward text examine the featured event’s Olympic history, equipment, modes of play, and select medalists. Also includes a brief biography of a notable athlete or team.
Explore the incredible lives of six awesome sea creatures! Dive into the features, diets, underwater habitats, and family life of these animals with easy-to-read Spanish text and simple visual comparisons that are just right for early elementary readers. Vibrant photography and a fun, engaging layout help bring these ocean creatures to life in this North American Spanish translation.
Rev up struggling and reluctant readers with an exciting hi-lo series about types of motorcycles. Each book covers popular makes and models, top speeds, and vehicle parts. Action photos and exciting infographics draw in visual learners. Young gearheads gain insight about the best use for each bike and how its performance makes for an epic ride. Text has been translated into North American Spanish.