"Michelle Obama became First Lady on January 20, 2009. But before she lived at the White House, she was a powerful lawyer. Learn about her childhood, education, and goals as first lady of the United S
Bald eagles, bees, and bats all fly. But a bee is an insect. A bat is a mammal. And a bald eagle is a bird! Why are these animals sorted into different groups? Let’s investigate animal classification!
Bald eagles, bees, and bats all fly. But a bee is an insect. A bat is a mammal. And a bald eagle is a bird! Why are these animals sorted into different groups? Let’s investigate animal classification!
A seed falls from a plant. A mouse eats the seed. An owl eats the mouse. Each animal gets energy from its food. How does energy flow from one living thing to another? Let’s investigate food chains and
Some animals live in water. Some animals live on land. The land that animals live on can be very different. What makes a place the right home for an animal? Let’s investigate habitats!
A pencil is stiff. A rubber band is bendable. Why are some objects stiff and others bendable? Find out in this series about materials and their properties. Informative, at-level text and engaging phot
A rubber duck floats in the tub. A rock sinks to the bottom of a lake. Why do some objects float and others sink? Find out in this series about materials and their properties. Informative, at-level te
A person needs to get a hospital quick! What vehicle can get them there fast? An ambulance! Ambulances carry the equipment needed to help people in an emergency. Young readers will find out about ambu
Smoke pours out of a window. Call 911. A fire truck is on its way! Fire trucks carry the equipment needed to put out fires and help people in emergencies. Young readers will find out about fire trucks
Lights flash and sirens sound! A police car is on its way! Police cars keep our roads and neighborhoods safe. Police cars are fast and carry equipment for fighting crime. Young readers will find out a
A car breaks down on the highway. It won’t go. What vehicle can help? A tow truck! Tow trucks carry broken vehicles to repair shops so they can be fixed and get back on the road. Young readers will fi
A diamond is shiny. A brick wall is dull. Why are some objects shiny and others dull? Find out in this series about materials and their properties. Informative, at-level text and engaging photographs
A nail is hard. A cotton ball is soft. Why are some objects hard and others soft? Find out in this series about materials and their properties. Informative, at-level text and engaging photographs help
A bowling ball is heavy. A feather is light. Why are some items heavy and others light? Find out in this series about materials and their properties. Informative, at-level text and engaging photograph
Día de los Muertos is a special holiday to remember and celebrate loved ones. It is a Mexican tradition held to honor those who have died. Some people dress up and go to parades. Others sing, dance, a
Kwanzaa is about celebrating! It honors African American heritage. Some people mark the holiday by lighting the kinara. Families and friends gather to eat a big feast. Readers will discover how a shar
Treat kids to a seek-and-find field trip to the zoo. Penguins, pandas, porpoises, and countless other animals make finding the hidden objects in the full-color photo puzzles a delightfully furry and f
What does a city mayor do? Learn about the duties of a city mayor and how the mayor serves people in the city. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout definitions work togeth
What does a state governor do? Learn about the duties of a state governor, who can be a state governor, where they work, and how state governors are elected. Descriptive main text, full-color photos,
What does a jury do? Discover how a jury forms, its duties, and its importance in the court system. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to suppo
A fire station helps keep our community safe. Community helpers work hard to keep a fire station running smoothly. Readers will learn about who works at a fire station, what the workers do, and what m
The library is a very important place in our community! Lots of community helpers work at libraries. Readers will learn about who works at a library, what the workers do, and what makes a library spec
Anacondas are the heaviest snakes in the world! These big snakes use their bodies to squeeze their prey. Anacondas can be as long as a bus and can stay underwater for a long time while hunting. Slithe
Have you ever seen a hole in the ground and wondered what's beneath it? It could be a prairie dog! These cute little mammals build communities of underground tunnels. Get all the facts about prairie d
Playgrounds, supermarkets, and libraries are just a few of the places kids might visit in a day. Bring these location words to young learners, and watch their vocabularies grow! Words are carefully ma
Our farmers' market is a busy place! Lots of community helpers work at the farmers' market. Readers will learn about who works at a farmers' market, what the workers do, and what makes a farmers' mark
Flamingos, jack-o'-lanterns, and six other fun, non-standard measuring units demonstrate the math concept of height. Through the use of whimsical composite photos and a hint of text, pre-readers learn
Llamas, hot dogs, and six other silly, non-standard measuring units demonstrate the math concept of weight. Pre-readers learn the weight of a car, a hummingbird, a burger, and more through the use of
Schools are busy places! Lots of community helpers are needed to make a school run smoothly. Readers will learn about who works at a school, what the workers do, and what makes a school special. Simpl
Parks are important places in our community. It takes many community helpers to keep a park clean and beautiful. Readers will learn about who works at a park, what the workers do, and what makes a cit
The post office is an important place in our community. Many community helpers work at the post office. Readers will learn about who works at a post office, what the workers do, and what makes a post
Eight outside-the-box measuring units, from ducks to donuts, introduce pre-readers to the math concept of volume. Wonderous composite photos and a dash of text illustrate the volume of a bus, a bathtu
The law enforcement center is an important part of our community. Many community helpers work together at a law enforcement center. Readers will learn about who works at a law enforcement center, what
Introduce pre-readers to the math concept of length with eight goofy, non-standard measuring units, including kittens, toy airplanes, and gumballs. Delightful composite photos and a sprinkling of text
Did you know you can make ice cream in a bag? This book shows you how! Using simple materials and easy step-by-step instructions, young readers can explore the science behind this fun and delicious pr
You can feel the air rush against you on a windy day. How can you measure the wind's speed? This book shows you how to make your own wind speed meter. Using simple materials and easy step-by-step inst
A spinning column of air reaches down from a thunderstorm. As it touches the ground, a tornado is formed. Tornadoes can travel more than 60 miles per hour, and they destroy everything in their path. F
