Young readers will discover what it means to recycle waste and be more eco-friendly. Introduces readers to the fact that not everything we throw away is garbage. Some things can be reused or made into
Young readers will discover what nature is, what lives in nature, and how they can care for nature. Introduces beginning readers to the idea of caring for the environment and what their part is in pro
Christmas is about celebrating! It is a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus. Some people mark the holiday with Christmas trees and other decorations. People gather with family and friends
Diwali is about celebrating! It honors the Hindu story of Rama and Sita. To celebrate this Festival of Lights, people light lamps, watch fireworks, and dance. Others might exchange cards and presents.
Eid al-Adha is about celebrating! It is a Muslim festival remembering the sacrifice made long ago by Ibrahim for his son. People mark the festival with prayer, visiting family, and gifts. Some people
Hanukkah is about celebrating! Often called the Festival of Lights, the eight-day celebration honors a war Jewish people won. This allowed them to freely practice their religion. During Hanukkah, peop
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
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 dogs are black. Other dogs are brown. Some plants have purple flowers and others have white flowers. Living things have different traits that they pass onto their offspring. Let’s investigate tra
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 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
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 piece of silk is smooth. Tree bark is rough. Why are some objects smooth and others rough? Find out in this series about materials and their properties. Informative, at-level text and engaging photo
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
Biomes are home to unique animals and plants. Introduce beginning readers to the African Savanna biome! Readers will get an up-close look at the characteristics of the land and weather and how zebras,
Biomes are home to unique animals and plants. Give beginning readers an introductory look at the Amazon rain forest! Readers will get an up-close look at the characteristics of the land and weather an
Biomes are home to unique animals and plants. Give beginning readers an introductory look at the Arctic tundra! Readers will get an up-close look at the characteristics of the land and weather and how
Biomes are home to unique animals and plants. Introduce beginning readers to the Great Barrier Reef! Readers will get an up-close look at the characteristics of the reef and how corals, fish, anemones
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
You need to get to another part of a big city quickly. What can you do? Take the city bus! City buses take people where they need to go day after day. They help people get to workplaces, stores, and m
Delivery trucks carry millions of packages around the country each day. In New York City alone, 1.5 million packages are delivered every day! Young readers will learn about the types of delivery truck
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
Did you know that the average American produces about 4.5 pounds of waste every day? That’s a lot of garbage! Garbage trucks are hard at work picking up this garbage. They carry the trash to landfills
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
Whoosh! Snow flies into the air as a snowplow pushes it out of the way. These big machines help keep drivers safe. Besides moving snow, they can put sand and salt on roads to make them safer. Young re
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
Indigenous Peoples' Day is about celebrating! The second Monday in October is a day to honor Native American people, their histories, and cultures. People mark the day with food, dancing, and songs. R
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us. Kids are bound to have plenty of questions about the disease. Expertly leveled text and vibrant photos will help kids learn to recognize the disease and h
Head lice is a common childhood problem. The bugs can spread from child to child easily, but they are just as easy to get rid of. Expertly leveled text and vibrant photos will help young readers learn
Each year, the influenza virus causes illness in people around the world. The virus can spread quickly, but there are ways to help keep it at bay. Expertly leveled text and vibrant photos will help ki
The common cold causes sniffles and sneezes across the globe each year. Although the virus that causes this annoying illness spreads easily, there are things we can do to prevent it. Expertly leveled
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
