When one hears the word “panda” most people immediately think of the large black and white “panda bears.” Yes, giant pandas are a type of bear. Did you know that red pandas are in an animal family of their own? While the two animals may not belong to the same animal family, they do share some similar characteristics like a “thumb wrist” and a reliance on bamboo.
Explore how animals and their offspring are the same and different in this decodable science book for beginning readers. A combination of domain-specific sight words and sequenced phonics skills builds confidence in content area reading. Bold, colorful photographs align directly with the text to help readers strengthen comprehension.
Prairie Animals showcases animals found in a prairie environment, including animals like bison and prairie dogs. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
Rainforest Animals showcases animals found in a rainforest environment, including animals like sloths and tree frogs. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
Swamp Animals showcases animals found in a swamp environment, including animals like alligators and egrets. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
Mountain Animals showcases animals found in a mountainous environment, including animals like alpacas and snow leopards. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
Freshwater Animals showcases animals found in a freshwater environment, including animals like otters and eels. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
Desert Animals showcases animals found in a desert environment, including animals like camels and chameleons. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
Arctic Animals showcases animals found in an arctic environment, including animals like penguins and polar bears. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
Stan sees his bird pal's family grow. Find out more in this hi-lo decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses sequenced phonics skills and sight words to help developing readers. Original illustrations guide readers through the story.
In this Little Blossom Stories book, ravens Pilot and Rosie hatch some beautiful baby birds. Pilot must protect them from danger. Uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and vowel sounds to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding open and closed syllables. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
One child's year is punctuated by the life cycle of the swallows roosting in the eaves of the shed. She watches as they build nests and teach their young to snap up bugs, zipping through the air in loop-the-loops. Winter comes and she imagines their journey south, towards warmer, longer days. And when the swallows return? She greets them open armed as friends. This is a joyful celebration of seasons and life cycles, a lyrical ode to the wonders of nature around us. Back matter includes STEM content on swallows, their life cycle, and migration paths.
Junia is a mule. But she's not just any mule. She's a mule with an important job. Every morning she carries her Book Woman up and down the rugged hills and surrounding woodlands near the Kentucky town of Troublesome Creek. Book Woman is a Pack Horse librarian. She and Junia deliver free books and reading material to the people living in the hills and woods. It's not easy work. Every month they ride hundreds of miles to make their deliveries. They've traveled through sunshine, rain, and snow, up twisting, turning paths where no car or wagon could ever go. But Junia can--steady, sure-footed, bighearted Junia. The library patrons are counting on Book Woman's visits, and Book Woman is counting on Junia. And Junia won't ever let her friend down. Junia, the beloved, spunky mule from the bestselling The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek series, comes to vivid life for young readers in this picture book tribute to Kentucky's Great Depression Pack Horse Library Project.
Get to know the vizsla from the tip of its wet nose to the end of its wagging tail! Young readers will enjoy simple, easy-to-read text and beautiful full-color photographs. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core standards; correlated to state standards.
Get to know the old English sheepdog from the tip of its wet nose to the end of its wagging tail! Young readers will enjoy simple, easy-to-read text and beautiful full-color photographs. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core standards; correlated to state standards.
Get to know the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel from the tip of its wet nose to the end of its wagging tail! Young readers will enjoy simple, easy-to-read text and beautiful full-color photographs. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core standards; correlated to state standards.
Get to know the dalmatian from the tip of its wet nose to the end of its wagging tail! Young readers will enjoy simple, easy-to-read text and beautiful full-color photographs. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core standards; correlated to state standards.
This title will introduce readers to the American Kennel Club's remarkable Working Group. Readers will learn about the history of the Working Group and its wonderful breeds, such as the Siberian Husky and the Bernese Mountain Dog. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards; correlated to state standards.
Get to know the basset hound from the tip of its wet nose to the end of its wagging tail! Young readers will enjoy simple, easy-to-read text and beautiful full-color photographs. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core standards; correlated to state standards.
Get to know the Bernese Mountain dog from the tip of its wet nose to the end of its wagging tail! Young readers will enjoy simple, easy-to-read text and beautiful full-color photographs. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core standards; correlated to state standards.
This title will introduce readers to the American Kennel Club's remarkable Non-Sporting Group. Readers will learn about the history of the Non-Sporting Group and its wonderful breeds, such as the Dalmatian and the Boston Terrier. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards; correlated to state standards.
This title will introduce readers to the American Kennel Club's remarkable Sporting Group. Readers will learn about the history of the Sporting Group and its wonderful breeds, such as the Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards; correlated to state standards.
This title will introduce readers to the American Kennel Club's remarkable Terrier Group. Readers will learn about the history of the Terrier Group and its wonderful breeds, such as the Scottish Terrier and the Russel Terrier. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards; correlated to state standards.
This title will introduce readers to the American Kennel Club's remarkable Toy Group. Readers will learn about the history of the Toy Group and its wonderful breeds, such as the Pug and Chihuahua. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards; correlated to state standards.
This title will introduce readers to the American Kennel Club's remarkable Hound Group. Readers will learn about the history of the Hound Group and its wonderful breeds, such as the Bloodhound and Greyhound. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards; correlated to state standards.