"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to basset hounds. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Shares facts about alligators and pythons, comparing their behavior and physical characteristics to determine who would win in a fight.

In Different Interests, beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the great variety of interests people have. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they draw inferences about how diversity makes our society stronger and more interesting. An activity helps readers identify and appreciate their own unique interests, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children...

¿Regalas detalles de San Valentín a tus familiares o amigos? Aprende acerca de esta celebración de amor y descubre cómo la gente muestra su afecto en este día especial. Las fotografias llenas de color y el texto cuidadosamente organizado en niveles hacen de este ejemplar una útil introducción a este día especial. Las preguntas de pensamiento crítico a nivel apropiado ayudan a desarrollar habilidades de lectura informativa. Do you give valentines...

Where did the caterpillar go? It seems to have disappeared, but it hasn't. It has turned into a butterfly! From the time a caterpillar first hatches, it eats so fast that its skin can't keep up. It sheds its skin several times as it grows bigger and bigger. Eventually it forms a shell around itself called a chrysalis. Nothing seems to happen for a long time. But then one day the chrysalis splits open, and a beautiful butterfly emerges. What a magical...

A Step 3 reader introducing trains of all shapes and sizes doing what they do best: hauling freight, carrying passengers, and zooming at speeds close to 400 miles per hour! Readers will encounter the Jacobite—a Scottish train that plays the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films. They will learn about the great steam locomotives that crossed the United States, joining east and west in 1869. And they will learn about the different technologies­­—steam,...

In an urban setting, where there are no apple trees, but there are farmers' markets with lots of apples; an American family tradition of making applesauce is celebrated in the crisp, sunny days of Fall. Includes a recipe.

The respiratory system is the breathing control center of the body. With engaging text, fun facts, and infographics, learn how oxygen goes from your lungs to your cells.

Everybody sneezes, whether its because of smoke, a cold, allergies, or too much pepper in food. Readers learn the science behind sneezing. Also addressed is why it's important to good health to cover the mouth when sneezing. Vibrant photographs and diagrams help readers further understand the scientific yet relatable narrative.