It takes many people to make a community run well! This series for students just starting to read independently explores how different workers contribute to the community. Carefully leveled text and crisp images combine to describe what each worker does and why they are important. Picture glossaries provide reinforcement for the text, and a fact page highlights the tools and duties of each worker.
Dogs are beloved pets, and people have dozens of breeds to choose from. This fun series highlights the history and famous traits of 12 popular dogs, as well as the care and training each type needs.
Healthy habits start early! Help young readers learn how to take care of their whole health from mind to body and everything in between. Colorful photos, cheerful text, and kid-centric examples turn these early life skills into habits in no time!
Kangaroo is one small animal in a big, wonderful world, and each day brings a new adventure. Playful, rhyming text and lively imagery help beginning readers follow along as Kangaroo explores her world and makes friends along the way.
Narwhals swim in icy waters. Hedgehogs roll in a ball to stay safe. Start your first animal books collection with My First Animal Books! Adorable, vibrant photography and tightly controlled text work together to show and teach readers how animals live and act in the wild while providing an engaging and supportive early reading experience. Includes tools for teachers and caregivers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index. A Let's Review! feature proposes a photo and question to help readers review and expand learning on the topic.
Award-winning duo Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal take readers on a thrilling tour of the hidden worlds of Earth's biomes. Under the snow, the ocean, and more, nature's secrets are waiting to be discovered. Lyrical prose and stunning artwork draw readers into the natural world. Now in reinforced library bindings, these books will last for countless circulations.
We the People: State and Local Government at Work explains the ins and outs of state and local governments, from detailing what a mayor and a governor do to what a ballot proposal is. Young readers will also discover how they play a key role in their community. The content of each book supports the C3 Framework for Civics as well as state elementary civics standards. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore each topic.
With engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations, these classic tall tales are retold to introduce a new generation of readers to larger-than-life characters from American history. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Communities are stronger when people help each other. This engaging series introduces readers to many ways that helpers can get involved in their communities, describing what kinds of actions people can take and how those actions can help.
Robots are essential for manufacturing, for the military, and even at home. Our world contains more robots than we think! Readers can explore the various ways we use robots, from hospitals to space. Illuminating photographs, infographics, and a question-and-answer format engage elementary-aged readers. Back matter includes a media literacy lesson to help kids with research.
Every family is different. Titles in Families introduce family members and relationships in accessible ways that allow readers to connect the family dots and identify different family members while developing literacy skills. Vibrant photography and tightly controlled text work together to provide an engaging and supportive reading experience.
People live in all kinds of places, from bustling cities to remote mountains, and from the cold tundra to hot deserts. Our physical environment can affect the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the houses we build, and how we get around. This fascinating series takes readers on a journey around the world. By focusing on familiar, everyday activities, it shows how people's lives can be very different, but also very similar, to our own.
In Math All Around, narrative-driven stories introduce foundational math concepts to young readers in creative ways. Each title combines an interesting story with an important math concept from the Common Core curriculum, while simple language helps build readers' confidence in reading.
The world is full of amazing animals in all shapes and sizes. This series brings these animals to the library and introduces young readers to the wonders of the animal kingdom! Beginning readers will learn about each animal through leveled text and bright, colorful photographs. Special features highlight the range, habitats, life span, food web, and appearance of each animal to help readers retain what they have learned. Students are sure to go wild for these fun books!
Germs may be too small to see, but they are everywhere around us. Follow along with your germy guides to learn about the three main types of germs, where they are, how they spread, and ways we can stay healthy. Colorful illustrations paired with lively photos and engaging text will make this important health topic fun.
Throughout history, there have been different civilizations that dominated the world they lived in. Explore the growth and development of key ancient civilizations, including important leaders, movements, and their eventual downfall. Carefully leveled text paired with dyslexic friendly font and design make this curricular high-interest, low-reading level series approachable. A final infographic and SilverTips for Success help readers review key concepts to reinforce comprehension and support successful test-taking.
Claws clash. Teeth bite. It's Battle of the Beasts! Hang onto your seats as the fiercest animals go head to head. Only the fastest, strongest, smartest animals will survive. Who will come out on top?
Bring on the heavy artillery! Early elementary 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. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy.
From cute and cuddly to creepy and kick-butt, manga is taking over! Step-by-step instructions walk aspiring artists through creating lively manga-style warriors, animals, monsters, and more. Alongside the five projects in each book, readers will learn helpful tips, fun facts, and more about manga style throughout. It's true manga mania!
The world is full of marvels. Our comic-inspired beginning reader series explores diverse topics from construction vehicles. Newly fluent readers will delight in up-close images and easy-to-read text while chuckling at the humorous speech bubbles. Labelled image guides and glossaries provide an engaging first experience with nonfiction.
Snakes live in almost every country on the planet! From venomous vipers to coiling constrictors, the snakes in this series are sure to entice young readers. Carefully leveled text and vibrant photos introduce the snakes body parts, habitats, hunting behaviors, babies, and more. Features map their range, highlight favorite foods, and show how to identify each snake. Readers curious about slithering snakes will enjoy these engaging titles!
Go undercover with some of history's greatest spies! In this graphic nonfiction series, readers will follow the daring exploits of spies around the world. Detailed illustrations combined with engaging text and historic quotes to tell the stories of these brave men and women. Timelines, maps, and additional facts provide further historical information about the lives and missions of the extraordinary agents featured in this exciting series.
Score a touchdown with this dynamic nonfiction sports series. Through photo-driven narratives, readers will catch the yard-by-yard action of their favorite NFL teams. Engaging text and thrilling photos capture on-field football action through the years, highlighting superstars, championships, and legendary gridiron moments that middle-grade fans will want to remember. Sidebars add facts about unforgettable plays or players in each team's history.
Why do we need to save the earth? Does recycling really help? Does compost smell bad? These books answer kidsÃŽ questions about the environment with a question-and-answer format that helps build inquiry skills. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages further learning and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson that models inquiry and builds critical thinking skills.
This critically acclaimed early reader series features two unlikely friends 'Fox and Chick' who despite their differences always manage to get along. Each book features three hilarious adventures with comic-style layouts that make them ideal for both the picture book audience and emerging readers. The reinforced library binding will hold up to countless circulations.
Enter the world of extremes. Dive down to the ocean's deepest depths, speed along a winding racetrack, and find poop that makes you go eww! These hi-lo adventures are a perfect way to discover the most amazing extremes of our world. Struggling readers in grades 3 through 5 won't be able to put down these accessible books written at a 1st and 2nd grade reading level.
Dive into the world of mysteries surrounding mythical creatures. From fire-breathing dragons to unicorns with healing powers, learn the legendary tales about what these animals look like, how they live, and what magical powers they have. Then, explore the mythical stories to learn the truth behind some of the most magical beings readers love. Engaging illustrations and lively text bring the mythical fun to life.
What was life like in the past? Uncover the terrible tales, surprising stories, and hard-to-believe history from ancient times. Everything from Greek eyebrow fashion and Egyptian eggshell toothpaste to Roman chicken predictions and a Middle Ages pig lawyer seemed normal back in the day. But now they have us looking back in wonder at some seriously strange history.
Spend time with some aww-dorable babies in this series for beginning readers! Simple, predictable text and cute, colorful photos support students just starting to read on their own. Readers will learn basic facts about each baby including favoritefoods and how they play. Features show the animals at each life stage and reinforce facts from the text. Young readers will love growing with favourite animal babies in this series that is simply too cute!
Meet some of the fascinating animals only found in North America. Each book introduces readers to the animal's life, habitat, diet, appearance, and behaviors. Readers will explore what helps each animal survive in its natural habitat and the changes it goes through as it completes a life cycle. Colorful photos, maps, and infographics aid readers in learning more about the animals living on their continent.
This series provides readers with a look at the history, uniforms, and star players of one of the greatest MLB teams. Each title features engaging text, colorful photographs and maps, and a timeline detailing major milestones in the team's history.
From stage to screen, celebrities dazzle audiences with their talent. This engaging series showcases the lives and work of six famous stars in the spotlight. Each book highlights a major actor or musician, explaining their early life, rise to fame, and most influential work. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make each book engaging and accessible.
The Countries of the World series takes readers on a worldwide tour to discover diverse countries from around the globe. Learn about each country's land and climate, plants and animals, natural resources, goods and services, indigenous peoples, cultural groups, arts and entertainment, sports, politics and government, and much more!
Who says history is boring? Gross and weird facts about pirates, cowboys, and mummies will grab struggling and reluctant readers' attention as they learn about the Wild West, ancient Rome, the American Civil War, and more! Closely levelled text paired with a high-interest dose of humour will have kids laughing and learning awesome facts they will rush to share with their friends.
Characterized by exciting, fast-paced plots and age-appropriate themes, Harbor'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 tween reluctant readers.
The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores issues, histories, and achievements specific to the Indigenous community in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Written by historian and public scholar Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and a first-line descendent Stockbridge Munsee, the series reaches children of all races and encourages them to approach race issues with open eyes and minds.
Through fact-driven text, key photos, and engaging layouts, Turning Points explores many pivotal moments in the rich history of the United States. There are moments of celebration. There are also moments of crisis. Each important moment shaped the US into the country it is today. Readers will explore US history from the Boston Tea Party through the Civil Rights movement in this enlightening and well-balanced series.
Put on your hiking boots and get ready to explore mountains, canyons, coastlines, and more! This series takes readers on a trip to some of the most popular national parks in the United States. Along the way, levelled text and crisp photographs introduce the formation, human history, animals, and activities of each park. Special features include animal profiles, diagrams, maps, lists of top sites, and more. Each book concludes with a full-spread list of stats, an animal food web, and a timeline!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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. 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 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 companyÃŽs 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.
Kids never want to go to bed or brush their teeth. Why should they? This Spanish translation of our What Would Happen If... series gives kids 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.
Who says history is boring? Gross and weird facts about pirates, cowboys, and mummies will grab struggling and reluctant readersÃŽ attention as they learn about the Wild West, ancient Rome and Egypt, the American Civil War, and more! Closely leveled text, translated into Spanish, paired with a high-interest dose of humor will have kids laughing and learning awesome facts they will rush to share with their friends.
Score a touchdown with this dynamic nonfiction sports series. Through photo-driven narratives, readers will catch the yard-by-yard action of their favorite NFL teams. Engaging text and thrilling photos capture on-field football action through the years, highlighting superstars, championships, and legendary gridiron moments that middle-grade fans will want to remember. Sidebars add facts about unforgettable plays or players in each teamÃŽs history.
Where will your next adventure take you? Encourage kidsÎ natural curiosity with an inquiry-based approach to outdoor activities. Spanish questions and answers share what gear to pack on a camping trip, which lure to use when fishing, and what caves are best for young spelunkers. Perfect for budding adventure seekers. A ÌStay Curious!Ê feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy. Translated into North American Spanish.
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, Spanish translated text, and infographics galore make for high-interest pleasure reading.
A first guide to biomes and ecosystems, this series introduces new readers to the plants, animals, and land features of each area. Spot a lily pad in a pond, a whale in the ocean, and a sand dune in the desert. Build key Spanish vocabulary with SpotÃŽs search-and-find format. Picture prompts and an answer key give visual support, making this series perfect for kindergarten Spanish readers.
It takes many people to make a community run well! This series for students just starting to read independently explores how different workers contribute to the community. Carefully leveled text and crisp images combine to describe what each worker does and why they are important. Picture glossaries provide reinforcement for the text, and a fact page highlights the tools and duties of each worker.
Every family is different. Titles in Families introduce family members and relationships in accessible ways that allow readers to connect the family dots and identify different family members while developing literacy skills. Vibrant photography and tightly controlled text work together to provide an engaging and supportive reading experience.
Let’s celebrate! This series for beginning readers introduces basic facts about popular holidays from around the world, including when they happen and why. Simple, predictable text and bright, colorful photos take readers through the traditions of each celebration, including decorations, activities, and foods. Features highlight favourite activities and important aspects of each holiday. Students just starting to read independently will be ready to celebrate with this festive series!
Healthy habits start early! Help young readers learn how to take care of their whole health from mind to body and everything in between. Colorful photos, cheerful text, and kid-centric examples turn these early life skills into habits in no time!
The field is set. The whistle is blown. The ball is in play. Game on! Learn about the positions, actions, and scoring it takes to win in I Can Play Sports!
Meet ordinary kids who go to school and who live with special needs and conditions including cancer, diabetes, autism, learning disabilities, Down syndrome, and ADHD. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
How do we experience the world around us? With our senses, of course! Explore the science of how we hear, see, smell, taste, and touch our way through the world. Carefully leveled text makes this key curricular content approachable while inviting examples from the childÃŽs world and colorful photos make learning fun. It just makes sense!
The world is full of marvels. Our comic-inspired beginning reader series explores diverse topics from construction vehicles. Newly fluent readers will delight in up-close images and easy-to-read text while chuckling at the humorous speech bubbles. Labelled image guides and glossaries provide an engaging first experience with nonfiction.
Narwhals swim in icy waters. Hedgehogs roll in a ball to stay safe. Start your first animal books collection with My First Animal Books! Adorable, vibrant photography and tightly controlled text work together to show and teach readers how animals live and act in the wild while providing an engaging and supportive early reading experience. Includes tools for teachers and caregivers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index. A Let's Review! feature proposes a photo and question to help readers review and expand learning on the topic.
From Mount Olympus to the universe's most disgusting planet, there are fun things to find just about everywhere! Seek and Find activities empower readers as they search busy scenes for hidden objects, and matching and comparing are important math skills. These books are perfect for exploring alone or sharing together.
Blast off into space with a search-and-find adventure through our solar system. Young astronomers discover new vocabulary and get a close-up view of the eight major planets. Low level text builds reading success with incredible images to captivate early readers.
Can you spot the differences? Readers will learn to distinguish common animals while learning about their appearances, habitats, and behaviors with this fun, interactive series! Carefully levelled text relays information about both animals and asksreaders to name which is shown in the photos. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning easy and fun.
Spend time with some aww-dorable babies in this series for beginning readers! Simple, predictable text and cute, colorful photos support students just starting to read on their own. Readers will learn basic facts about each baby including favoritefoods and how they play. Features show the animals at each life stage and reinforce facts from the text. Young readers will love growing with favourite animal babies in this series that is simply too cute!
Flying friends, gentle giants, and even teeny tiny insects are on the move! Why? It has to do with weather. Learn about the migration of animals that are spurred on to travel by changes in the weather. Colorful photos and carefully levelled text guide readers along on the journey.
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.
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, color photos and labels complement the text to show the unique features of each insect.
People grow up in all kinds of families, which all have their own dynamics, challenges, and perspectives. This series describes several types of families and offers young readers ways of processing their families’ experiences and accepting their classmates’ situations.
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!
Earth is home to all kinds of astonishing creatures. This series uses short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and colorful photos to showcase some of the animal kingdom's weirdest looks, wildest behaviors, and most impressive adaptations.
Many types of animals travel long distances during their lives, often for food or breeding. This informative series highlights eight kinds of migration, exploring the great journeys of our natural world.
Claws clash. Teeth bite. It's Battle of the Beasts! Hang onto your seats as the fiercest animals go head to head. Only the fastest, strongest, smartest animals will survive. Who will come out on top?
The titles in the Be an Active Citizen series encourage readers to take an active role in their community. The titles explore what it means to be an active citizen and how to participate respectfully in the democratic process.
Most things have a beginning and end that are easily identified. But what about all the steps in between? Each title in this low-level series allows early readers to follow a product's path from start to finish! Maps point out where each product begins its journey, while another feature displays the important elements needed to get a finished product. Life cycle charts offer readers a visual summary of what they have learned, and impact features highlight how each product affects the world.
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.
We have many different types of relationships with the people in our lives, from friends and family to classmates and adults. How can we strengthen these relationships and show others we care? What happens when a relationship begins to change? Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts help readers build social awareness and social skills. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about building and maintaining different types of relationships.
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!
Would you like to travel to ancient Rome? What about visiting Manhattan before there were any skyscrapers? This fun series takes readers on a journey through different eras in the history of some of the worldÃŽs biggest cities. Narrative text shares historical facts while colorful illustrations show off buildings and people from the time period. Thought-provoking questions, bonus facts, and a timeline add even more to make this series a real trip!
Communities are stronger when people help each other. This engaging series introduces readers to many ways that helpers can get involved in their communities, describing what kinds of actions people can take and how those actions can help.
How do YouTubers make money? How many Pokemon are there really? Answer kids' burning questions about their favorite brands and build inquiry skills for early elementary readers. 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.
Why do we need to save the earth? Does recycling really help? Does compost smell bad? These books answer kidsÎ questions about the environment with a question-and-answer format that helps build inquiry skills. A ÌStay Curious!Ê feature encourages further learning and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson that models inquiry and builds critical thinking skills.
Bring on the heavy artillery! Early elementary 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. A ÌStay Curious!Ê feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy.
Do all dragons breathe fire? Where do fairies live? Where do these stories come from? Survey the legends and folklore about these fantasy creatures in a fun question-and-answer format. Reinforce how to apply inquiry skills to the high-interest topic of myths and legends. A Stay Curious! Learn More feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy.
Robots are essential for manufacturing, for the military, and even at home. Our world contains more robots than we think! Readers can explore the various ways we use robots, from hospitals to space. Illuminating photographs, infographics, and a question-and-answer format engage elementary-aged readers. Back matter includes a media literacy lesson to help kids with research.
WhatÃŽs it like to participate in a sport? What should you know before joining a team or club? Answer kidsÃŽ 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.
Where will your next adventure take you? Encourage kidsÎ natural curiosity with an inquiry-based approach to outdoor activities. Fundamental questions share what gear to pack on a camping trip, which lure to use when fishing, and what caves are best for young spelunkers. Perfect for budding adventure seekers. A ÌStay Curious!Ê feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy.
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 expertly Levelled text, captivating infographics, and in-your-face photography that will have them squirming as they turn the pages.
Dogs are beloved pets, and people have dozens of breeds to choose from. This fun series highlights the history and famous traits of 12 popular dogs, as well as the care and training each type needs.
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.
This exciting series showcases the scientists and rescue workers who brave storms and fires to do research and save lives. Each book highlights a different dramatic career, as well as the tasks and training it involves.
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.
How Does It Work?: Farm Tech offers a high-interest STEM introduction to farm equipment and practices, introducing readers to the science, technology, engineering, and physics behind these helpful agricultural tools and how they are revolutionizing farming to help farmers raise livestock, grow and harvest crops, and process produce efficiently. Beautiful, crisp, color photographs complement the text and aid readersÃŽ comprehension. Detailed infographics reinforce specific machines and processes.
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.
Make science learning easy and fun with this curricular high-interest, low reading level series all about chemistry. An engaging exploration of the chemical world around us keeps struggling readers interested while carefully levelled text paired with a dyslexic-friendly font and design make learning easy. Featured infographics and SilverTips for Success guide a review of key concepts from the book to reinforce comprehension and help readers ace their next test.
From the power in our homes, to the forces that keep us moving, physics is a part of daily life. Explore this key curricular content presented in a way that is accessible for struggling readers so they can ace their tests alongside their classmates. Dyslexia-friendly font and a clean design make content accessible. A featured infographic helps recap key concepts for visual learners and SilverTips for Success reinforce comprehension for what readers need to know.
A pilot steers her plane over enemy land. A soldier dodges a bullet during battle. Members of the United States’ mighty military work day and night to keep the country safe. With carefully levelled text and age-appropriate content, these nonfiction beginning reader books are full of action-packed photography and fascinating facts.
Moneywise introduces young readers to the concept of money and how it affects our everyday lives. With engaging illustrations and simple text, the books look at the basics of how money works and how we use it. Readers will learn how to distinguish between needs and wants, manage their money, and make sound financial decisions.
Dive into the world of mysteries surrounding mythical creatures. From fire-breathing dragons to unicorns with healing powers, learn the legendary tales about what these animals look like, how they live, and what magical powers they have. Then, explore the mythical stories to learn the truth behind some of the most magical beings readers love. Engaging illustrations and lively text bring the mythical fun to life.
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.
Award-winning duo Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal take readers on a thrilling tour of the hidden worlds of Earth's biomes. Under the snow, the ocean, and more, nature's secrets are waiting to be discovered. Lyrical prose and stunning artwork draw readers into the natural world. Now in reinforced library bindings, these books will last for countless circulations.
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!
Snakes live in almost every country on the planet! From venomous vipers to coiling constrictors, the snakes in this series are sure to entice young readers. Carefully leveled text and vibrant photos introduce the snakesÃŽ body parts, habitats, hunting behaviors, babies, and more. Features map their range, highlight favorite foods, and show how to identify each snake. Readers curious about slithering snakes will enjoy these engaging titles!
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.
The world is full of amazing animals in all shapes and sizes. This series brings these animals to the library and introduces young readers to the wonders of the animal kingdom! Beginning readers will learn about each animal through leveled text and bright, colorful photographs. Special features highlight the range, habitats, life span, food web, and appearance of each animal to help readers retain what they have learned. Students are sure to go wild for these fun books!
Movies and television shows have turned people of all ages into dinosaur fanatics. But what were these prehistoric creatures really like, and what wiped them out? This high-interest series explores the lives of world-famous dinosaurs, from diets to defenses, and examines what drove these great beasts to extinction. Maps, size comparisons, and other special features help bring the exciting world of dinosaurs to life!
Germs may be too small to see, but they are everywhere around us. Follow along with your germy guides to learn about the three main types of germs, where they are, how they spread, and ways we can stay healthy. Colorful illustrations paired with lively photos and engaging text will make this important health topic fun.
What do carpenters build? What skills do electricians and mechanics need to fix everyday objects? Each title in this series explores an important trade career, the education and apprenticeships required, the tools and equipment needed to get the job done, and a snapshot of what a day working in the trade looks like.
Meet some of the fascinating animals only found in North America. Each book introduces readers to the animal's life, habitat, diet, appearance, and behaviors. Readers will explore what helps each animal survive in its natural habitat and the changes it goes through as it completes a life cycle. Colorful photos, maps, and infographics aid readers in learning more about the animals living on their continent.
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.
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.
Throughout history, there have been different civilizations that dominated the world they lived in. Explore the growth and development of key ancient civilizations, including important leaders, movements, and their eventual downfall. Carefully leveled text paired with dyslexic friendly font and design make this curricular high-interest, low-reading level series approachable. A final infographic and SilverTips for Success help readers review key concepts to reinforce comprehension and support successful test-taking.
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.
Claws clash. Teeth bite. It's Battle of the Beasts! Hang onto your seats as the fiercest animals go head to head. Only the fastest, strongest, smartest animals will survive. Who will come out on top?
Even the worldÃŽs 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 brandÃŽs origins, profile important people, highlight sales stats, call out charitable contributions, and more!
These fascinating biographies explore remarkable Black athletes whose talent and character paved the way for future generations. Each book focuses on an athleteÃŽs life, career, struggles against discrimination, and work for social justice.
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!
From stage to screen, celebrities dazzle audiences with their talent. This engaging series showcases the lives and work of six famous stars in the spotlight. Each book highlights a major actor or musician, explaining their early life, rise to fame, and most influential work. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make each book engaging and accessible.
Did you know that animals can have disabilities just like people? With the right kind of care from their human helpers, these animal champs can surviveÑand thrive! In this inspiring series, readers will learn how adaptable animals really are, and how, with a little bit of help, anything is possible.
The Countries of the World series takes readers on a worldwide tour to discover diverse countries from around the globe. Learn about each country's land and climate, plants and animals, natural resources, goods and services, indigenous peoples, cultural groups, arts and entertainment, sports, politics and government, and much more!
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The Earth's Systems series provides readers with an in-depth look at the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere, examining how these four ÃŒspheres work individually and together to form the dynamic system that is Earth.
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.
Who says history is boring? Gross and weird facts about pirates, cowboys, and mummies will grab struggling and reluctant readersÃŽ attention as they learn about the Wild West, ancient Rome, the American Civil War, and more! Closely levelled text paired with a high-interest dose of humour will have kids laughing and learning awesome facts they will rush to share with their friends.
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."
People live in all kinds of places, from bustling cities to remote mountains, and from the cold tundra to hot deserts. Our physical environment can affect the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the houses we build, and how we get around. This fascinating series takes readers on a journey around the world. By focusing on familiar, everyday activities, it shows how people's lives can be very different, but also very similar, to our own.
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 animalsÃŽ body parts, behaviors, interaction with early humans, and more. Features compare each animalÃŽs 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!
Enter the world of extremes. Dive down to the oceanÃŽs deepest depths, speed along a winding racetrack, and find poo that makes you go eww! These hi-lo adventures are a perfect way to discover the most amazing extremes of our world. Struggling readers in grades 3 through 5 wonÃŽt be able to put down these accessible books written at a 1st and 2nd grade reading level.
From cute and cuddly to creepy and kick-butt, manga is taking over! Step-by-step instructions walk aspiring artists through creating lively manga-style warriors, animals, monsters, and more. Alongside the five projects in each book, readers will learn helpful tips, fun facts, and more about manga style throughout. ItÃŽs true manga mania!
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 National Park Adventures series lets readers explore some of the most amazing places in the United States. From the tallest places to the deepest caverns and caves, each title takes a cross-country trip to find the places that connect us all.
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 groupÃŽs 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!
The stadium is packed! The crowd roars as people cheer on their favorite team. In this hi-lo series, reluctant readers will learn about the history and culture of every team in the National Football League. Engaging text and vibrant photos bring some of the teams' greatest moments to life. Special features highlight each team's history by showing their accomplishments, all-time greats, and a timeline of key events. Other features highlight the team's location, stadium, and logos and colors. Readers will love rooting for their favourite team with this fun series!
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.
Nutrients in food help our bodies function properly. This informative series explores the importance of various nutrients, describing how they work and how to include them in a balanced diet.
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!
They live in the shadows and lurk in the dark. But how do legendary creatures come to be? Explore paranormal life cycles! These hi-lo adventures are a perfect way to face your fears from the very beginning. Struggling readers in grades 6 and 7 wonÃŽt be able to put down these accessible books written at a 3rd and 4th grade reading level.
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!
Inspire and empower girls to dream big with stories of real-life extraordinary women from all around the world. Each book features 25 stories of women and girls who have dazzled the world with their leadership skills, athleticism, love for the environment, and success in business. Make the world a better, more inclusive place.
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!
Gives children an introduction to some of the key themes in STEM, with focuses on different topics such as the environment or technology.
In this Hi-Lo series, readers will learn what it takes to be an athlete in a lead position on a sports team. Exciting images and simple text engage reluctant readers. Each book features a glossary, comprehension questions, and a list of the top 10 athletes in that position. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
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.