Explains that plants can live in a variety of biomes as long as they get water and sunlight to make food, and describes such habitats for plants as forests, grasslands, deserts, and water.
Explains how space probes work, and provides examples of famous probes--including Mariner 4, Pathfinder, and Cassini--that were sent into space to gather data about the solar system.
Chronicles the life of the aviator who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and who disappeared while attempting to fly around the world in 1937.
Explains that many plants grow from seeds, and shows different types of seeds and the plants that grow from them, including apple seeds, peanuts, acorns, and coconuts.
Explains what sort of supplies people use to create works of art, including pencils to draw, paper to make an origami bird, and a camera to take photographs.
My Shopping Trip is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.K.2 and Literacy.L.K.1. A full-page image of a tantalizing, delicious pie starts off th
Peter's Pets is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.K.5 and Literacy.L.K.1. Full-page photographs are paired with descriptive text, which expla
Gavin Volunteers! is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.1.8 and Literacy.L.1.5. Large color photographs of children raking leaves, serving foo
Water on Earth is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.1.6 and Literacy.L.1.1. Large color photographs of streams, lakes, rivers, vapor water, a
Matt Does Math at the Ball Game is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.1.7 and Literacy.L.1.5. Large color illustrations of baseball-related ad
Real-life situations and relatable narratives guide math students through the fundamentals of algebra, which is an essential part of second-grade math. Readers will learn the skills needed to fluently
Working with data is a foundational concept not only for mathematics, but also for understanding the world around us. Readers will gain exposure to principles of measurement, such as measuring length
Real-life situations and relatable narratives guide math students through the fundamentals of algebra, which is an essential part of second-grade math. Readers will learn the skills needed to fluently
Working with data is a foundational concept not only for mathematics, but also for understanding the world around us. Readers will gain exposure to principles of measurement, such as measuring length
Making Things Move: Force and Motion is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.2.2 and Literacy.L.2.5b. Readers are introduced to simple physics l
Freshwater or Salt Water? is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.2.5 and Literacy.L.2.5a. Readers learn the differences between freshwater and
The Science of Dams is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.3.8 and Literacy.L.3.2e. The science behind dams is fascinating, and readers learn h
My Allowance is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.3.6 and Literacy.L.3.1i. Readers learn about how to responsibly use and save an allowance i
A Day in Mexico is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.2.6 and Literacy.L.2.1c. A trip to Mexico allows readers to explore the vibrant culture
Examines the life and accomplishments of a female biologist and writer, who wrote a book warning about the dangers of pesticides which led to laws protecting the environment.
Life of a Honey Badger is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.3.9 and Literacy.L.3.5b. Honey badgers are fierce and fearsome animals, and reade
Follows major events in the life of Jackie Robinson, while introducing a legendary baseball player and trailblazing figure in the civil rights movement.
Know Your Leaves is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.2.4 and Literacy.L.2.1e. Readers will explore the leaves of different plants, gaining a
Wings, Shells, and Fur: Surviving in the Wild is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.3.3 and Literacy.L.3.2g. Readers learn about how certain a
A Close Look at Soil is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.2.7 and Literacy.L.2.4c. Readers learn about different kinds of soil, how it is for
Caterpillars and Butterflies is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.2.4 and Literacy.L.2.4b. This book explains how caterpillars change into bu
