This descriptive title shows a carpenter at work, using wood to make a table. Kids can see the process from tree to finished woodwork and the sequence of steps.
The sequential text structure of this title shows the intersection between art and physical science. It provides evidence of the process by which raw material is utilized to make art.
This cause-and-effect nonfiction title gives emergent readers facts about the weather and how and why rain falls. The water cycle is described in a sequential structure.
This explanatory text provides domain-specific vocabulary to describe a spider’s habitat. The function of the web in the environment is shown with strong photo illustrations and close-ups that allow f
This descriptive nonfiction title combines science and art to show specific materials chosen to make an art project. Classifying these materials provides good practice in the scientific process.
Emerging readers immerse themselves in the world of dolphins and their behaviors as they interact with humans and each other. The text structure is descriptive, and the controlled vocabulary provides
This life science title gives children an introduction to an animal’s habitat. Kids witness, through visual evidence, industrious beavers building their dams and homes. Procedural text describes how b
Artist Lorenzo Pace uses his fascination with Douglass’s abolitionist newspaper, The North Star, to create an age-appropriate, sensitive narrative. His nonfiction text and primary-source material, alo
Real-life situations and relatable narratives introduce students to the principles of multiplication and division, an essential part of third-grade math. Age-appropriate language encourages learning,
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 perimeter and are
Working with data is a foundational concept not only for mathematics, but for also understanding the world around us. Readers will gain exposure to principles of measurement, such as perimeter and are
This book will introduce readers to fractions through relatable contexts and clear explanations. Straightforward visuals will help students to fully grasp the concept of fractions as being multiple pa
Real-life situations and relatable narratives introduce students to the principles of multiplication and division, an essential part of third-grade math. Age-appropriate language encourages learning,
Bullying and school violence are two of the greatest issues in the forefront of today’s society. This book will guide readers through understanding how and why bullying happens, as well as how to cope
Fire tucks are common sights on the road, but how do they help firefighters do their job? Readers discover the answer to this question along with many other fun facts about fire trucks and the firefig
Native American culture has been passed on for centuries through the arts and crafts of each group. The Ojibwe made dream catchers, and fringed tunics were made and worn by the Sioux. Readers learn to
This book about working as an animator is sure to be a hit with creative kids. Readers will learn all about the different fields of animation, including television, video games, and movies. In this vo
World War I and World War II both had a huge impact on the modern world. Readers explore the history of these wars in a very creative way—through making crafts inspired by these events in American his
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
Sir Anthony van Dyck was known for his paintings of some of the most important people in 17th century England, including King Charles I and his family. Van Dyck was sent to school to learn to be a pai
This book introduces readers to a deceivingly cute cannibal—the ground squirrel! This science-based text addresses different species of ground squirrels, where they live, and how they socialize with o
Real-life situations and relatable narratives introduce students to the principles of multiplication and division, an essential part of third-grade math. Age-appropriate language encourages learning,
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
Fruit bats are also called flying foxes. In some parts of the world, dangerous ticks have harmed these bats, causing them to get sick and even die. The Tolga Bat Hospital in Australia is a place creat
A forest is an ecosystem with a variety of plant and animal life—from trees to deer. These plants and animals are connected through food chains, or the passing of energy from one living thing to anoth
Earth’s life-enabling atmosphere, unique in the known universe, is the topic of this engaging title. Readers will learn about the atmosphere’s layers, composition, and evolution. The atmosphere’s role
It’s the plot of many sci-fi movies: An asteroid is hurtling toward Earth! But is this really a danger we face? And what exactly are asteroids? This book answers these and many more questions about th
Pluto, once considered the ninth planet in our solar system, is now classified as one of the largest dwarf planets in the Kuiper Belt. But what is a dwarf planet? And what is the Kuiper Belt? This eng
Sound and light aren’t just sensations picked up by our senses—they’re examples of science at work in the wonderful world around us! Budding scientists will delight in the text’s age-appropriate exper
In this stimulating volume, readers learn about the elements of the weather, such as temperature, wind, humidity, clouds, precipitation, and atmospheric pressure. They also examine weather satellites,
One of the most beautiful natural phenomena we can see here on Earth is that of solar and lunar eclipses. Through perfect orbital timing, these events can cause the Sun to disappear and darken the sky
Readers will love exploring the world of bullfrogs. This book introduces readers to these notorious cannibals, helping them gain an understanding of bullfrog diet, life cycle, and anatomy. Readers wil
Life in colonial America differed greatly depending on where you lived. Colonists in New England were often close to cities and centers of trade. Many colonists in the South lived on or around plantat
The Civil War was a difficult time in American history, as the North and South fought each other over slavery and other divisive issues. The history of this conflict is explained to readers through in
Readers learn how to make their own cowboy hats, gold nugget pouches, and woven baskets as they explore the history of the American West! These crafts and more are shown to readers through step-by-ste
In this Britannica guide to the human brain, the complex biology behind thought and sensation is explained in a way that is clear and comprehensive for lower elementary readers. Each part of the brain
