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 levelled 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.
The Discover American Holidays explores the history, symbols, and significant people associated with an important U.S. national holiday. Each book features vibrant images and engaging content to encourage a love of reading.
Favorite characters help early learners explore the pages all on their own, which builds confidence as they step into reading! As kids search busy scenes for hidden objects, they'll build skills like searching, pointing, matching, and making comparisons. Then, turn to the last pages of the book for even more Look and Find activities that caregivers and children can enjoy together.
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 cats, dogs, horses, and rabbits. 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.
The world is full of marvels. Our comic-inspired beginning reader series explores diverse topics from farm animals to rescue vehicles, in Spanish as well as English. Newly fluent readers will delight in up-close images and easy-to-read text while chuckling at the humorous speech bubbles. Labeled image guides and glossaries provide an engaging first experience with nonfiction.
Four friends and their sidekicks create a SMART (Sidekicks, Maya, Arthur, Rita, Tobias) adventuring team. Working together, each of the kids uses their unique skills—from creative thinking to wilderness survival—to solve the mystery presented in each story. Readers can solve the puzzles along with the characters while learning map skills that support geography standards. Humorous dialogue will engage readers. Includes an answer key.
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 leveled text relays information about both animals and asks readers 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. A See and Compare feature shows both animals side by side, labeling their body parts so readers can easily compare their physical similarities and differences, while a Quick Facts feature lists information about each animal's size, behavior, and habitat. Each book also includes picture labels, reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, an index, and a picture glossary.
Imagine what it would be like to walk with woolly mammoths, play baseball with dodo birds, or hunt with dire wolves with this fun series! Each book presents a main character who imagines meeting an extinct Ice Age animal in a fun, fictional story. Readers will learn about the Ice Age animals' appearances, behaviors, and diets and how they lived during the Ice Age. Colorful, actionpacked illustrations match storylines to bring fiction to life, enhancing both imagination and reading skills. Each title includes a labeled diagram of the featured animal, a picture glossary, an index, a table of contents, and tools for teachers and caregivers.
Big machines drive, lift, push, and more. Learn where construction vehicles work, what their parts are called, and see how they help build our communities in this exciting series. Machines on the Move introduces the earliest readers to construction vehicles while helping them develop literacy skills. Vibrant photography and tightly controlled text work together to provide an engaging and supportive reading experience. Titles include 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 poses a photo and question to help readers review and expand learning on the topic.
Young monsters may not be known for their manners, but they are always excited to learn new things. Join these monsters on their journey to learn how to have good manners, wherever you are. This playful series teaches important skills by using colorful illustrations and simple language suitable for those just starting their reading journey.
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!
An easy guide to colorful animals, this series introduces emerging readers to the variety of colors that animals can be. From red foxes to yellow canaries to blue whales, build key vocabulary with Spot’s search-and-find format. Picture prompts and an answer key give visual support, making the series perfect for kindergarten readers.
There are so many different people on Earth. They look different, act differently, and live different lives. While some are near and others are far away, but we are all connected! It is time to learn about our communities, how to take care of one another, and take care of our world. Lively photos and engaging text will make learning these important early life skills fun.
From the Empire State Building to the Taj Mahal, the world is full of stunning architecture! In this series, young readers will learn about the history of famous buildings around the world. Alongside vibrant photographs and leveled text, this series is packed with special features such as maps, size comparison charts, building supplies lists, and profiles of unique parts of famous buildings. This series is sure to excite young builders and architects!
Nature can be beautiful, but it can also be downright disgusting! Learn how these fascinating members of the animal kingdom live with these Awful Animal Facts. Fun and informative facts will both educate, entertain, and thoroughly gross out readers who dare to open these books.
These books introduce readers to the many animals that can be found in and around the backyards of North America.
When did the first McDonald’s open? Who invented Barbie and why? Six new titles in our popular Curious about Favorite Brands series answer kids’ burning questions. Fact-based answers take elementary 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.
When the Earth is invaded by extra-mean extraterrestrials and ginormous monsters, Zoe and her kid brother Pablo think things can’t get any crazier. But then their school gets infiltrated by aliens and Pablo gets turned into a massive monster himself. This funny, action-packed comic story will delight fans of Dog-Man and Bunny Versus Monkey. Parents and kids alike will thrill to the anarchic humor and fast-paced storytelling in this big-hearted tale of sibling friendship and triumph over adversity.
This exciting series highlights eight types of vehicles that militaries around the world use to find, fight, and spy on enemy forces. Each book describes one machine's history, key features, and roles in battle. Each book also includes historic images, a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.
Welcome to the wild world of Zoobooks! Enchant young animal learners with a child’s guide to the most fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles and insects. Packed with captivating images, diagrams, and text, this popular series delves into the lives of creatures around the world, answering elementary kid’s curiosity about animal anatomy, habitat, socialization, and reproduction in a vibrant, easy-to-understand way.
Each region of the United States has its own unique topography, culture, and cities. In this series, readers will explore every region of the United States and learn what makes each of them special through leveled text and vibrant images. Special features include maps, profiles on landmarks, lists of places to visit, and a breakdown of a major industry in the region. A final closing spread provides a quick overview of the region including famous faces, sports teams, largest cities, and more. Young geography buffs will not want to miss this series!
Soccer is one of the most popular and universal sports in the world. Dive into the soccer teams that have championships and memorable players alike!
Dive into the world of cats with this cute series. Each book describes the origins, physical traits, and personality of a different breed. Readers learn the unique needs of each breed, along with important information about care and grooming. Each book also includes colorful images, a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.
Hang on for this wild ride! In this action-packed series on rodeo sports, elementary-aged readers build inquiry skills with a question-and-answer format. Feed kids’ curiosity with facts about competitive rodeo events, animals, rules, equipment, and more. A “Stay Curious” feature models research skills while simple infographics encourage visual literacy.
The world is full of marvels. Our comic-inspired beginning reader series explores diverse topics from farm animals to rescue vehicles, in Spanish as well as English. Newly fluent readers will delight in up-close images and easy-to-read text while chuckling at the humorous speech bubbles. Labeled image guides and glossaries provide an engaging first experience with nonfiction.
Dive into the world of mysteries surrounding mythical creatures. From towering giants to humans that turn to wolves at the full moon, 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 Sports Zines series is a cross between Sports Illustrated Kids and Cricket magazines but with a much longer shelf life. This captivating, magazine-style series gives fans of fiction and nonfiction the best of both worlds, with short fiction stories, narrative nonfiction features, trivia, jokes, stats, profiles, and endless delight. The browsable design will pull in even the most reluctant readers.
Can owls spin their heads all the way around? How do spiders make silk? How do dogs communicate? These and other questions are answered by the author, along with some extra information provided by the creatures themselves in THE TRUTH ABOUT series.
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!
Powerful boxing bouts. Intense MMA grappling. Quick wrestling takedowns. Combat sports of all kinds are a thrill to watch. Both casual fans and aspiring athletes will read about the dedication and training it takes to compete in each of these sports. Exciting infographics and in-your-face photos make this hi-lo nonfiction series a knockout for reluctant readers.
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!
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.
Who are the top leaders in business? How have activists impacted the world? In this biography series, readers will discover answers to these questions and more. Each book includes detailed text and crisp images that highlight standout people in fields such as science, business, entertainment, and sports. Facts sidebars collect important stats about each person’s life, timelines highlight notable events, and lists show off awards, inventions, and other achievements. These books are sure to inspire readers to learn more!
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 talents and leadership. The one-page, mini biographies are paired with portraits created by female and nonbinary artists from all around the world.
Technology is everywhere these days. It3s how we entertain ourselves, communicate, do work, and even order food and clothes. How can tech-savvy teens stay safe and protect themselves online? With relevant tips and topics in a Q&A format, this hi-lo series provides middle graders and high schoolers with the basics needed be a smart consumer of media and technology.
The Planets of Our Solar System explores the eight planets of the solar system as well as the major dwarf planets. The books in this series provide information about the main physical characteristics of each planet, discuss the discovery and study of the planet before the space age, and detail what people have learned by exploring the planet using spacecraft. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
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 worldÎs 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.
Americas 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 multicultural language arts series highlights the lives and talent of some of the world's most influential poets. From Shakespeare's love sonnets to Hughes's songs of the Black experience, each newly designed title introduces high school readers to a distinct literary voice by featuring full-length poems, or excerpts from larger works, and examinations of the writer's style and thematic material.
Written in both Spanish and English, Books about Me helps readers see how capable they already are as they grow into the best "me" they can be. Short scenarios show early learners how they can act kindly and confidently to help themselves and their communities.
Four friends and their sidekick create a SMART (Sidekick, Maya, Arthur, Rita, Tobias) adventuring team. Working together, each of the kids uses their unique skills--from creative thinking to math--to navigate around the city. Translated into North American Spanish, this book will help readers learn map skills that support geography standards. After school, Maya and her friends go on an adventure around town to create a surprise gift for her nana's birthday. Using GPS to navigate around the city, they collect photographs of nana's dog in different places for a photo album. Readers can practice their map skills by solving puzzles alongside the characters. Includes an answer key.
Are goblins friendly? Were the giants real? Six new titles in our popular series about the legends of mythical creatures invite elementary readers to build their inquiry skills. Translated into North American Spanish, a conversational question-and-answer format highlights creatures from popular mythology. Infographics encourage visual literacy and a Stay Curious! feature models research skills.
When did the first McDonald’s open? Who invented Barbie and why? Translated into North American Spanish, six new titles in this popular series answer kids’ burning questions. Fact-based answers take elementary 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.
Powerful boxing bouts. Intense MMA grappling. Quick wrestling takedowns. Combat sports of all kinds are a thrill to watch. Both casual fans and aspiring athletes will read about the dedication and training it takes to compete in each of these sports. Exciting infographics and in-your-face photos make this hi-lo nonfiction series a knockout for reluctant readers. Text has been translated into North American Spanish.
Translated into North American Spanish, this is an easy guide to colorful animals. This series introduces emerging readers to the variety of colors that animals can be. From red foxes to yellow canaries to blue whales, build key Spanish vocabulary with Spot’s search-and-find format. Picture prompts and an answer key give visual support, making the series perfect for kindergarten readers.
The world is full of marvels. Our comic-inspired beginning reader series explores diverse topics from farm animals to rescue vehicles, in Spanish as well as English. Newly fluent readers will delight in up-close images and easy-to-read text while chuckling at the humorous speech bubbles. Labeled image guides and glossaries provide an engaging first experience with nonfiction.