It's time to join the band! But what will you play? Learn how different instruments make noise, the long history of music-making, and how to play specific instruments to find the perfect one for you! Fun illustrations and bright photos paired with lively text make musical magic in All about Instruments.
Each book in the Animals of the Night series explores a species of nocturnal animal. Titles in this series examine the animal's habitat, adaptations, diet, and threats using exciting images and informative visual features.
All kinds of heavy machines are hard at work on the construction site! This series for emergent readers is a must-have for heavy machine lovers. Leveled text and vibrant images allow readers to learn what construction machines are used for and what their main parts do. Special features summarize the main text and reinforce reading comprehension. Photo labels provide visual support for new words. Let's get building with this fun series!
Planet Earth needs you! Join Earth's Eco-Warriors in taking the Planet Promise. Will you promise to rethink what you use and buy? Will you refuse what you don't need, and will you repair broken things? Greta, Bailey, Pietro, and Rocky the dog are on a mission to save planet Earth and teach you how to be an Eco-Warrior. So, take the Planet Promise and save the world!
In Happy and Healthy, readers will learn the fundamentals of developing a sound body and mind. Titles offer simple steps for physical health, such as stretching and choosing nutritious food. The series also explores social-emotional skills, such as showing respect to others and supporting friends in times of need. Relatable photos and engaging layouts support the reader while exploring this valuable content.
Do you have a favorite sport? Do you want to learn more about different kinds of sports? This series introduces beginning readers to the fun world of sports! Each book begins with a playful narrative, putting kids into the action. Levelled text takes readers through basic information about each sport, including how to play, gear used, and more! A sight word feature aids readers in building foundational reading skills. A facts page summarizes the book through simple text and matching photos. Grab your gear, and get ready for some sports fun!
Celebrating a young child's first experience learning about the creatures, people, and objects in their environment, Starting Out narrates the tale of the modern world through a child's eyes. This series employs simple language and a unique first-person perspective to introduce foundational physical concepts as it follows the adorable animal, fascinating person, or cool vehicle through the basic building blocks of their days. The straightforward text and large photos of the subject in its natural environment will both entertain and enlighten as readers learn how the subject's physical features, activities, and surroundings play a role in what makes it so special.
The Unusual Mammals series explore some of the most unique mammals walking, swimming, or flying today. Each title highlights an animal's diet, habitat, behavior, and adaptations. Readers will also learn about the animal's role in the ecosystem and challenges the creature may face today.
Count five arms on a sea star under the sea. Spot five sheep asleep on the farm. Fun settings and vibrant photos bring numbers and counting to life in Count with Me! Beginning readers will count forward and backward to 10 while also learning sight words and early literacy skills. Each page features the written focused number, numeral, and specific number of objects for readers to count.
Embark on an interactive exploration designed to introduce kids to a variety of exciting hobbies. From cooking and writing to music and magic, each title is a gateway to a new world of possibilities. Packed with ideas, roadmaps, and fun facts, Exploring Hobbies encourages young minds to tap into their interests, discover new talents, and ignite a lifelong passion for learning and creativity. Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of hobbies and find the perfect one for you!
Motor vehicles keep people moving. This exciting series describes eight different vehicles and the many ways that people use them.
It's time to get active outdoors! This informational series covers activities and sports readers can try in the great outdoors. Approachable text and matching photos guide readers as they discover different outdoor activities to try, including how they can get started, what gear they need, and how they can stay safe. Features highlight a Favourite place to get active, a gear list, and more. Grab your gear and let's get outdoors!
The world is full of marvels. Our comic-inspired beginning reader series explores diverse topics from animals. 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.
Earth is home to all kinds of enormous animals. This series explores 10 of the world's biggest creatures, describing their life cycles, habitats, and how they survive in the wild.
This collection of illustrated stories includes rhyming stories, fairy tales, family stories, magic, and character-building. Charming illustrations and diverse characters draw children into each story and spark readers' imaginations. Writing prompts extend learning and encourage creative thinking. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
A first guide to community life, this series introduces emerging readers to places they might visit. From the bus station to the library and zoo, build key vocabulary with Spot's search-and-find format. Picture prompts and an answer key give visual support, making this series perfect for kindergarten readers.
How do the smallest animals survive? What roles do they play in their ecosystems? The World's Smallest Animals introduces readers to the tiniest creatures on Earth. Each book highlights a different animal class and explains the importance of its smallest creatures. Vibrant, full-color photos complement the text to show these tiny animals in their habitats.
A Beginner's Guide to Hunting introduces young readers to the exhilarating world of hunting and fishing. It explores the history, techniques, equipment, safety precautions, and rules associated with the different types of hunting.
This exciting series introduces readers to the greatest performers on the biggest stage their sport has to offer. Each book focuses on players who made a major impact during a championship game, series, or event, and what made those players great. Each book features a table of contents, a timeline of the biggest moments featured in the book, championship facts, additional resource links, a glossary, and an index.
Even the world's 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 brands origins, profile important people, highlight sales stats, call out charitable contributions, and more!
We eat, play, and even stay healthy thanks to some brilliant people. But who were the scientists, chefs, and inventors who came up with these big ideas? A mixture of fun illustrations and real-life photos teaches readers how everything from the potato chip to the X-ray first came to be. A hall of fame section at the end of each book showcases these never-ending discoveries and may even inspire some young readers to have brilliant new ideas.
From an airport surrounded by the sea to a rover on another planet, Design Marvels explores some of humanity's most amazing creations. Each STEM-focused title profiles six wonders of engineering, including bridges, buildings, and space technology. The content is rounded out with maps, data-driven graphs, and additional fascinating facts. Bright photos and engaging layouts take readers around the world to learn around these marvels of engineering.
Animal adaptations help animals stay alive by protecting them from predators or making it easier to catch prey. Each book in the Fight for Survival: Predator vs Prey series profiles the habitat, diet, appearance, and behaviors of one predator and one prey. Readers will explore the hunting adaptions of the predator animal and the defense adaptions of the prey as it fights to survive. Beautiful photos and a variety of infographics will aid learning.
Just one furry otter or buzzing bee makes a big impact. Keystone species are vital to the survival of entire ecosystems. But they are facing mounting threats due to climate change. Explore the ways these important species keep other life going, what their loss may mean for the planet, and what people are doing to try and protect them for the future.
Buckle up and get ready for a drive! In this hi-lo series, reluctant readers will learn about some of the coolest cars available today. Engaging text provides details about the history, features, and futures of these cars. Crisp images deliver a visual aid for readers to connect with the text. Special features highlight key details about each car, including size, engine type, and top speed.
Hit a home run with young baseball fans in this series from the Creative Sports brand. Each elementary-level nonfiction title introduces the history of the featured Major League Baseball club, where it plays home games, star players and managers, and memorable World Series championships. Vibrant layouts spotlight players of different eras, and an About the Team section recaps important facts.
Explore Earth with this curricular high-interest, low-reading level series about landforms! An approachable look at Earth's most common landforms keeps struggling readers engaged while carefully leveled text paired with dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning easier. Featured infographics and Silver Tips for Success guide a review of key concepts from the book to help reinforce comprehension.
Twins Austin and Alanna live with their Aunt Kessie. Life is pretty normal, until they find a set of magic face paints. Soon they are setting off on fantastic adventures across space and time! But on their exciting journeys, can they avoid danger and still get home in time?
Rainforests are teeming with anacondas slithering along the forest floor, monkeys swinging from branches, and parrots flying in the canopy. New readers will love this high-interest topic and build key vocabulary with the Spot search-and-find format. Picture prompts and an answer key give visual support, making this series perfect for kindergarten readers.
The Unofficial Guides Junior series explores the various aspects of the enormously popular Minecraft, Fortnite, Roblox, and Pokémon GO programs for younger readers. This collection, covering topics across the games in a clear and concise way, is perfect for the younger hands-on techie.
Who flies silently, can have a wingspan that ranges from just inches to over 6 feet, and has killer talons? Owls! This series introduces early readers to different species of owls. Each page includes leveled text that covers basic information about the owl's behavior, hunting habits, and more. Eye-catching features provide visual reinforcement by highlighting wingspan, physical traits, common prey, and life stages. Brilliant photos keep readers engaged. Early readers will screech over these books!
Your heart is racing, palms are sweaty, and you can't stop shaking. What is this feeling? It's fear! From creepy crawlers to speaking in front of a crowd, this series dives into a circus of fears that gets under people's skin. These hi-lo adventures are a perfect way to explore the science of fear. Struggling readers in grades 6 and 7 won't be able to put down these accessible books written at a 3rd and 4th grade reading level.
The often complicated world of U.S. elections is uncovered in this accessible civics series for future voters. From campaign strategy to voting day, readers will learn all about the ins and outs of the U.S. elections process. Engaging elections facts help the topic come alive in this timely series.
Learn more about hard-working, awe-inspiring, record-breaking athletes in these profiles packed with action photos and fact-filled text suitable for young readers. This series features overviews of the athletes' upbringings, the accomplishments and statistics that make them special, and how they continue to be heroes off the court.
From the rhythm of Latin music to the smooth tones of jazz, music excites people all over the world. This engaging series explores ten of the most popular musical genres. Each book focuses on a genres key characteristics, history, and place in popular music.
With 8 billion humans and counting, the Planet Human series explores the scale of human impact on the world. From the foods we grow to the clothes we wear, our industries affect the planet. This series breaks down the human impact on the environment over time and around the globe. Each title presents important high-interest natural science nonfiction content with global relevance.
The Racial Justice in America: AAPI Excellence and Achievement series illuminates some of the successes and brilliance of the Asian American Pacific Islander community in America. The series explores and celebrates AAPI achievement and culture, while exploring racism in an honest and age-appropriate way. Series is written by Virginia Loh-Hagan, a prolific author, advocate, and director of the San Diego State University Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Resource Center.
What mysterious and dangerous creatures lurk beneath deep river waters? Alligator gars attack with needle-sharp teeth. Goliath tigerfish hunt in the most turbulent waters. And payara spear prey with two huge fangs! Reel in struggling and reluctant readers as they get a fascinating up-close look at these large predatory fish and other legendary river monsters with expertly leveled text, thrilling photos, and colorful infographics.
The whistle blows. It is time for the match to start! In this hi/lo series, reluctant readers will learn about the world's top soccer leagues. Engaging text and vibrant photos bring the history and play of these leagues to life on the page. Special features highlight the original members of the leagues, the playoff and relegation systems, and the top players in each leagues history. A two-page profile closes each title by highlighting both club and individual records as well as the largest stadium in the league.
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 athletes 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 company's history, examining its triumphs and failures, products and innovations, and the impact it has had on the lives of consumers around the globe. A sophisticated resource for business economics studies and STEM units on contemporary technology and industry.
Orca Currents are short, high-interest novels with contemporary themes written specifically for middle and high school students.
Come see what grows in this explorative nonfiction science series for readers age six and up. Spotlighting plant life such as trees, legumes, and herbs, these books offer up-close studies of the life stages featured plant species go through as they mature. Detailed photos, easy-to-follow text, and life-cycle recaps provide for fascinating botanical experiences.
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 Spanish readers. Back matter includes a media literacy lesson to help kids with research. Translated into North American Spanish.
What's it like to participate in team sports? What should you know before joining a team? Answer kidsÎ common questions about playing sports and build inquiry skills for early elementary readers with these North American Spanish translations. 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.
What mysterious and dangerous creatures lurk beneath deep river waters? Alligator gars attack with needle-sharp teeth. Goliath tigerfish hunt in the most turbulent waters. And payara spear prey with two huge fangs! Reel in struggling and reluctant readers as they get a fascinating up-close look at these large predatory fish and other legendary river monsters with expertly leveled text, thrilling photos, and colorful infographics.
From the Easter Island statues in the South Pacific to the sprawling Great Wall of China, human-made wonders of the world captivate and inspire people worldwide. Introduce young explorers and budding engineers to eight amazing structures with this high-interest set translated into North American Spanish. Vibrant photos and elementary-level text examine each wonder's significance and history, location, how it was constructed and why. Each book also includes an in-depth look at one key feature.
Translated into North American Spanish, this first guide to community life introduces emerging readers to places they might visit. From the bus station to the library and zoo, build key Spanish vocabulary with Spot's search-and-find format. Picture prompts and an answer key give visual support, making this series perfect for early Spanish language readers.
This level 3 guided reader series allows readers to get a close look at some of the most amazing baby animals in the world. Books include intriguing facts and adorable photos. Readers will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning how these baby animals learn and grow, what they eat, and how they socialize with each other.
Young children are natural problem solvers and always looking for answers, especially when it involves animals. The Guess What series provides young curious readers with striking visual clues and simply written hints. Using the photos and text, readers rely on visual literacy skills, reading, and reasoning as they solve the animal mystery. Clearly written facts give readers a deeper understanding of each animal.
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.
The My Dinosaur Adventure series introduces early readers to the coolest creatures in history. With the help of their new prehistoric pals, readers will explore the Jurassic world and dig up facts along the way. Content is made approachable through simple sentences which help develop world recognition and improve reading skills. Easy enough for the earliest of paleontologists! Each book in this series includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.
The My Favorite Animal series lets the earliest readers explore the animal kingdom. Each book examines the characteristics and habitats of an interesting animal in a simple way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.
Each book in the My Friendly Neighborhood series is written for the earliest readers and dedicated to describing a neighborhood worker. Simple sentence structure and word usage help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.
Early readers will explore Earth's different habitats in this series. From their unique features to the creatures that inhabit them, these books examine each habitat in simple sentences that help develop word recognition and improve reading skills. Includes glossary and index. ATOS below 2.
This series provides the earliest of readers a foundation in financial literacy. Topics range from spending and saving to managing money. Simple sentence structure and word usage help readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.
The My Guide to the Planets series introduces early readers to the planets in our solar system. Each book is told from the planet's perspective, providing a unique and fun approach to science learning. Technical facts are made approachable for emerging readers through simple sentences which help them develop word recognition and improve their reading skills.
The My Guide to the Solar System series takes readers on a trip through our solar system and beyond! Technical facts are made approachable for emerging readers through simple sentences which help them develop word recognition and improve their reading skills. Books include table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.
The My Healthy Habits series provides the earliest of readers a foundation in developing healthy habits. Topics range from brushing your teeth to getting exercise. Simple sentence structure and word usage help readers develop word recognition and reading skills.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. These books examine the lives of famous historical men and women in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.
Explore the life cycles of creatures large and small, from the simple mayfly to Africa's proud lion. Told from the creature's perspective, early readers get a first-hand experience of their life stages. Simple sentences help develop word recognition and improve reading skills. Each book in this series includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.
Get to know the emotions you might encounter each day of your life in the My Many Emotions series. Personified into Colorful characters, emotions become easily recognizable to kids. This series complements any social-emotional curriculum to help early readers understand and grow their emotional intelligence. From mindfulness practices to talking to a trusted adult, kids will know how to express their emotions in a healthy way when they come to visit. Simple sentences help develop word recognition and improve reading skills.
Early readers are introduced to a foundation of daily mindfulness practices in the My Mindful Day series. Books encourage social emotional learning, empathy, compassion, and personal peace and mindfulness. This engaging early approach to mindfulness helps readers develop word recognition and reading skills.
Each book in the My Science Fun series includes a simple experiment for the earliest readers. Books feature step-by-step instructions on fun experiments while encouraging further exploration on the topic. Simple sentence structure and word usage help children develop word recognition and reading skills.
The My World of Science series provides the earliest readers with background on key STEM concepts, from the solar system to plant cycles. Simple sentence structure and word usage help readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.
Fall is a fun time of year! From picking apples and visiting the pumpkin patch to participating in fall sports, lively images along with engaging text teach young readers about fall. This engaging, simple nonfiction series celebrates the season.
Spring is a fun time of year! From picking flowers and enjoying warm weather to kicking around a soccer ball, colorful images along with lively text teach young readers about spring. This engaging, simple nonfiction series celebrates the season.
Winter is a fun time of year! From sledding and celebrating the holidays, to enjoying winter weather. Colorful images along with lively text teach young readers about winter. This engaging, simple nonfiction series celebrates the season.
The Smart Choices series gives readers an age-appropriate look at the causes and consequences of choices they make every day at school, at home, and beyond. Each title includes activities encouraging students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE. Colorful photos embrace diversity and backmatter encourages further learning on the topic.
Some planets are covered in giant cliffs and craters. Others are home to wicked winds and scorching heat. Inspire beginning and reluctant readers to explore the vast beauty of their solar system through carefully levelled text, fast facts, and engaging graphics that explore each planet’s incredible features, size, and atmosphere.
This level 3 guided reader series allows children to get a close look at the variety of foods available to eat and some of the health benefits associated with them. Content encourages balance and making healthy choices. Information is based on the U.S. government's diet recommendations. Readers will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the food they eat and maintaining a healthy diet. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biographies, and word list for home and school connection.
Do you have a favorite season? This series introduces the four seasons to beginning readers. Readers will learn about each season, including when it takes place, what it is like, and ways to enjoy it. Special features reinforce the main text by showing the order of the seasons in the year and providing visuals for glossary terms. The book ends with a fact page that summarizes key points. Young learners will enjoy discovering what each season is all about with this fun and Colorful series!
Grab your umbrella, because it looks like rain is in the forecast! In this series, young readers will learn about different parts of the weather and how they can change the world around us. Each title features exciting special features to help readers understand the weather. Diagrams show how each weather event forms, and activity lists help readers see how weather affects people each day. A concluding question helps readers reflect on what they have learned!
From ghosts to Bigfoot sightings, paranormal topics and urban legends captivate even the most reluctant of readers. With clear text and simple graphics, this series safely introduces children to mysterious topics and invites them to investigate the things that might make their world just a little bit spooky.
Growing up in the animal kingdom isn't easy, but it is adorable. Through Colorful photography, growth charts and other infographics, and engaging text, this series takes readers on an adventure through the firsts of some of the world's most adorable animals.
Taking classic tales and giving them a silly spin is the name of the game in this super series. Aesop's fables have never been this funny.
Militaries around the world use aircraft to defend and attack. Huge bombers take out the enemy. Fighter jets hide from radar. With hi/lo text and powerful infographics, readers will soar along with the fastest and most powerful military aircraft in the air today.
From huge homeruns to super soccer stats, the world of sports is full of amazing records. Lace up your sneakers and race through the best sports records of all time.
What is your favorite animal? Do you like furry mammals, or feathery birds? In this nonfiction series, emerging readers can learn about different animal classes through narrative text and Colorful illustrations. Each title goes around the world to find famous and fun examples of each class, from butterflies to sharks, and explores what makes the classes different. Features including question prompts, fun facts, and summary infographics engage young readers with the text and offer even more information about the animal kingdom!
Many of Earth's animals are in danger of going extinct. But there are things that can be done to help them. In this series, readers will learn about the threats facing these animals as well as ways that they can be saved. Levelled text and crisp photos bring these animals and the threats they face to the forefront. Special features show the status of the animals, their importance to the environment, and the impact that humans are having on them.
From finding food to how to play, baby animals have a lot to learn. Readers will learn right along with them through levelled text, charts and other infographics, and up-close photography.
Readers will enjoy exploring hidden aspects of their personality in the Best Quiz Ever series, an engaging set of quiz books. Written in the high-low format, this series has a HIGH interest level to appeal to a more mature audience but maintains a LOW level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Best Quiz Ever includes fun questions to share with friends as well as trivia throughout the books. Perfect for the classroom, library, sleepovers, or reading resource rooms.
The Better Together series presents an introductory look at some of nature's most exciting cooperative pairs. Each book explores the close mutualistic relationship between the two creatures or plants. Side Bars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research.
Birds of prey rule the skies with watchful eyes and sharp talons, and it’s no surprise they capture the imaginations of readers everywhere. With an engaging design that features Colorful infographics that support visual literacy and carefully levelled text, reluctant and beginning readers will soar right along with their favorite birds.
Told in narrative nonfiction, this series teaches young readers how to build their social skills and self-awareness. These books help build a foundation for students to develop into capable and compassionate individuals and, through examples, show them how to make the choices that will let them grow their soft skills. All books in the 21st Century Junior Library encourage readers to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE.
Nature is full of animal look-alikes, and this series will equip readers with all the knowledge they need to avoid misidentifying animals commonly mistaken for each other. With conversational text, witty comparisons, fun facts, and humorous imagery, this series is sure to have even the most reluctant readers laughing and learning.
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!
Owning a pet is a huge responsibility, especially when that pet breathes fire or bursts into flames! Putting a spin on classic pet guides, this series details how to care for magical pets through witty, conversational text that explores life cycles, how much food and exercise, and special care each pet needs along with information about the joys and potential hazards each pet brings. With humorous imagery that works hand in hand with the text, this series is sure to spark young readers' imaginations and prove that reading can be fun.
From dealing with the dinosaur's incredible size to figuring out how to feed it, owning a dino is hard work! Before they bring home a T. rex egg or adopt a full grown Diplodocus, help readers explore what it would take to have a pet dinosaur through humorous text and laugh-out loud imagery.
Cats are always a popular topic. These titles dig into each breed's personality, appearance, and care needs. A quiz at the end will help readers determine if this is the cat for them.
Each book in the Celebrating Diversity in My Classroom series takes an age-appropriate look at the culture of a particular country/heritage. Countries covered include top immigrant groups in America to foster empathy in students and a multicultural community in the classroom. Books include coverage on geography, language, religion, food, and culture, as well as backmatter, glossary, and index to aid further learning.
Our minds are full of Color. But what do you do when one Color shines brighter than the others? This series is the ultimate mindfulness toolkit packed with tips and activities that help readers manage strong emotions. Beautiful and engaging visuals replicate a hand-drawn doodle style while the content aids in self-awareness and personal development for young children, allowing them to find their own ways of dealing with anger, sadness, excitement, and nervousness.
Buckle up and get ready for a drive! In this hi-lo series, reluctant readers will learn about some of the coolest cars available today. Engaging text provides details about the history, features, and futures of these cars. Crisp images deliver a visual aid for readers to connect with the text. Special features highlight key details about each car, including size, engine type, and top speed.
They're creepy, they're crawly, and this series brings readers up close and personal with them. Through infographics, gross fun facts, and carefully levelled text, readers will learn about the lives of these creatures and the important roles they play in nature.
From wide-eyed aye-ayes to massive elephant seals, the world is full of curious creatures with strange adaptations. Explore their unique features and exceptional lives through colorful spreads bursting with infographics, vibrant photography, and carefully levelled text that introduces reluctant and beginning readers to the animals’ life cycles, diets, habitats, and threats to survival.
Millions of years ago, giant dinosaurs and flying reptiles ruled the earth. Travel back in time, and discover what life was like for these amazing creatures.
From huge long-necks to flying reptiles, prehistoric animals were amazing. Compare and contrast their features to see which ones were the strongest, fastest, and hungriest! Includes statistics charts and diagrams.
Dig into geology with this high-interest low-reading level series. An engaging exploration of rocks, minerals, and fossils will keep struggling readers interested. Covering such curricular topics as how rocks are formed, where they can be found, and how we use them. Featuring infographics and SilverTips for Success, readers will review key concepts from the books to reinforce comprehension followed by test-taking tips.
From rescue missions to nighttime attacks, special forces are always ready to protect and serve. With engaging text and detailed infographics, explore the high-tech gear and grueling training that makes these soldiers elite warriors.
Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Industry pollutes land, air, and water. Agriculture uses up clean water. In the Enviro-Graphics Jr. series, young readers examine these and other environmental issues from many angles, all portrayed through visual elements. Books encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet.
Acuras zip past at hyper speeds. Superleggeras amaze with their power and beauty. i8s race to top speed on electric power. These exotic and epic cars rule the road. Hop into the driver's seat and peek beneath the hood to discover just how they do it.
Readers are invited to explore careers available in a variety of workplaces. Colorful side bars encourage children to think, create, guess, and ask questions about careers.
Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished, providing age-appropriate content, aligned to curriculum standards, and adds colorful side bars encouraging students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, or CREATE. Additionally, this series includes directions for a simple activity at the end of each book, serving as an example of covered principles.
This Level 1 guided reader series explores feelings. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about their feelings.
Tech and innovation are at the forefront of luxury supercars. This series explores the cool features that make these high-performance vehicles some of the best in the world. From the history of the brand, to fast facts, and awesome photos--these books have enough to keep any car enthusiast engaged. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers.
Books in the Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient World series explore the fascinating drama, love stories, and destruction of that world. Each title includes history, myths, and a family tree. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension.
Books in the Growing Character series teaches young readers about strong character and important values. All books in the 21st Century Junior Library encourage readers to think critically and creatively, and use their problem-solving skills. Book includes table of contents, sidebars, glossary, index, activities, and author biography.
From noble knights to stealthy ninjas, history is full of incredible warriors who went through gruelling training and led daring lives. Through labeled images, maps, and other graphics, this series brings history to life and takes readers back in time to see how some of the world's greatest warriors lived and fought.
It's time to take your celebrating to the next level. Impress your friends and family with delicious holiday treats. They're as fun to make as they are to eat.
Volunteers and workers do many different jobs. Each of these international groups is important in its own way. Around the world people are working to provide disaster relief, urgent medical care, and immunizations. Others help give children access to education, treat disease outbreaks, and supply food. Learn more about many people who help in your community and around the world.
The humour shines in this witty series about tricking, teasing, and tickling some of the worst characters you could meet. Reluctant readers will find much to love in these quirky titles.
Sometimes all it takes to begin perfecting a new skill is a nudge in the right direction. Clearcut explanations, diagrams, and photos help readers follow along with the activities in these books, allowing them to develop the abilities they need to complete future projects of their own.
This series will examine the contributions of Indigenous Peoples to Canada, in the topic areas given. The books will touch on the contributions of individuals, such as famous or noteworthy Indigenous People who contributed in these areas, as well as more general ideas or events, such as the sport of lacrosse in the Sports book.
Hilarious graphics, creative illustrations, and fun facts work together to bring jokes about everything from pirates to pets to pterosaurs to life. With directions on how to make original jokes, this Colorful, engaging series will have reluctant and beginning readers laughing out loud, rushing to share the jokes with their classmates, and asking for more.
Rocket makerspace to a whole new level with this series as it details how to make awesome crafts and explores all of the fun that goes with them. With friendly, step-by-step instructions, clear imagery, and helpful hints, this series will lead readers to finished products they'll be proud of.
The Makers as Innovators Junior series looks at the Makers movement for young readers and addresses topics from computer programing and 3D printing to starting your own Makerspace. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will the art of innovation. Large, colorful images show students how to complete activities. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.
From the monarch butterfly to the humpback whale, Earth's creatures, both big and small, travel hundreds of miles each year on magnificent journeys. Follow their trails from beginning to end in the Marvellous Migrations series. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Books include table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
From drones and robots to top-secret surveillance gear, militaries use cutting-edge technologies to complete their missions. But how do these technologies work? With this hi-lo series, readers will find out! Each book explores the science behind the military’s top tools, including their future possibilities. Profiles highlight examples of each technology, timelines explore their histories, and diagrams explain how they work.
Natural disasters happen all around the world. From wicked winds to scorching lava, take a look at some of the most dangerous events in human history.
From the interesting and intriguing to the weird and wonderful this Odd Jobs series is HIGH interest combined with a LOW level of complexity to help struggling readers along. The carefully written, considerate text will hold readers' interest and allow for successful mastery, understanding, and enjoyment of each Odd Job title.
Olympic athletes are the best of the best. But some have risen to legendary status. Meet some of the world's most amazing Olympians.
The world is full of mysterious stories. A monster in Loch Ness? Ghosts in graveyards? No one knows if the stories are true. But hunting for answers is spooky fun.
It's time to take fun fact and trivia books to a whole new level with awesome, disgusting, and unusual facts that kids will rush to share with their friends. Through closely levelled text, readers will find themselves laughing and learning.
The Outdoor Explorers books lets young readers investigate surrounding nature through a fun, regional nature hike. The series supports the development of reading skills as they introduce students to vocabulary and content they will use for a lifetime. Let your young readers discover the joy of reading for information as they build reading fluency.
Stories about mythical creatures and ghastly ghouls have been around for centuries. And they still captivate the imaginations of readers today. Inspire readers to take their interest in the paranormal to the next level with these conversational, goofy guides that illustrate how to search for these creatures through colorful designs, witty text, and critical thinking questions.
Hit a home run with this new hi/lo series. Profiling the very best of today's pro athletes Player Profiles is perfect for all your sports fans. Excellent choices for hitting CCSS standards in reading and math. Jam-packed with infographics, stats, and fun facts, these titles will have readers developing critical thinking skills while simply enjoying a fun book.
There are creatures all over, out there roaming the planet. Good friends like Steve and his bestie named Janet make learning fun. Whether talkin' bout the body, outer space, or your school, rapping is the way to learn and also stay cool.
Why are flamingos pink? How does a blue-footed booby use its blue feet? Find these answers and more about some of nature's most colorful creatures in Science Behind the Colors. Each book highlights a specific animal, detailing how and why the animalgets its colors, how so and if they change, and what purpose the colors serve. Bright, full-color photographs complement the carefully leveled text to make reading for understanding easy and fun. Each title includes Diagrams, Side Bars, Photo Labels, Activity, Glossary, and Index.