How do you become an animal expert? By learning from the best! Join brilliant biologists in the field to learn all about ants, bears, chickens, and octopuses. Find out where the animals are found, what they eat, how they live, and more. Some day you could be an expert, too!
Beautifully illustrated picture books with sweet stories captivate children, making reading time fun while teaching important lessons on friendship, kindness, and perspective. With calming imaginary adventures, cats both spooky and bored, and unmonsterlike monsters, there's something for every reader in this charming collection.
From a doorstop to the lid on a jar, simple machines are all around us. These wonders of science help us in everyday life. Explore simple machines with fun photos and clear text grounded in examples from the reader3s world.s
You've heard the talesCnow hear the truth! Integrating science with traditional fairy tales, these funny and charming picture books retell familiar princess stories, augmented by humorous sidebars about real animals and science.
How can we transform the world into the world we want? This inspiring series answers that question by exploring alternative ways of living, building, growing, and powering our lives in ways that are more aligned with nature. These easy-to-read books also feature colorful images, an informational activity, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
You may have seen truck drivers and their vehicles on the road, but what work do they do? Learn all about fuel tanker trucks, car carriers, dump trucks, milk tankers, concrete mixer trucks, and oversize load trucks. Accessible text explains what skills and equipment are needed to load the trucks, drive them, and deliver their loads. These books introduce newly fluent readers to important community helpers who do these important jobs.
Which animals have the cutest babies? Each book in this adorable series compares two baby animals. colourful photos highlight the similarities and differences of each baby. Simple text guides readers through each animal's cutest body parts and behaviors. Special features highlight important facts about each baby and encourage readers to decide for themselves which animal is the cutest. Who is the cuter baby? It3s up to readers!
It's an all-out brawl between some of nature's top predators in this high-interest series! Venture deep into the rain forest and to the bottom of the ocean to learn about some of the world's fiercest fighters. Readers will find out about the weapons each animal has, from sharp teeth to super senses, and the moves that finish enemies off. In each title, an action-packed narrative scene imagines a fight between the animals, while profiles offering statistics and charts make comparisons between the competitors. Reluctant readers will love their front-row seats to action with this series!
Picture book creator and graphic novelist Anne Lambelet presents a fun, factually robust look at some of the most gifted creatures under the sea. This high-interest and informative series is a character-driven tour of marine life of all kinds that will show kids why the sea is so special.
Score a goal with soccer fans age 12 and up in this new Creative Sports series. Since the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, only eight nations have won the coveted championship! Each upper-elementary title introduces the history of one of these national teams, where it plays home games, its big rivals, its star players and coaches, and its World Cup appearances and wins.
This series invites readers to explore the lives and cultures of major tribal nations and cultural groups across North America. Written by Indigenous author and public historian, Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation and first-line descendent Strockbridge-Munsee, this series provides a simple and authentic introduction to the unique cultures and peoples that have made this continent home for thousands of years, and are still here today.
Hop in for an adventure across Canada! Learn about the rich fabric of people, places, events and history that make this country what it is today. Explore traditions, food, wildlife and our unique identity in this great land we call Canada.
It all started when a girl skipped a rock across a pondTand hit a unicorn in the face! This beautifully-drawn comic strip collection follows the unlikely friendship between a somewhat awkward girl, Phoebe, and her magical unicorn, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. Over a series of hilarious adventures, Phoebe discovers just how extraordinary it is to have a unicorn bestie. Now offered in library binding, Dana Simpson3s bestselling series takes on a new shelf-life for comic-lovers everywhere.
The Greatest of All Time series explores the lives of some of the world's best-known athletes. The series features individuals who have overcome major obstacles and have achieved great success in their respective sports.
The Unofficial Guides series explores the various aspects of today's most popular games, including The Legend of Zelda, Super Smash Bros., Super Mario PartyE Mario Kart, and more. Covering topics ranging from basic to advanced, this series is perfect for the hands-on techie.
Explore the magical world of the WEBTOON Originals! A unique blend of fandom exploration, character depth, and step-by-step artistic guidance makes this series an essential guide for fans of WEBTOON, aspiring illustrators, and anyone captivated by the world of webcomics. Learn to draw favorite characters and personalities with easy-to-follow projects and artist's tips. Uncover exclusive behind-the-scenes insights from the creators, and get a sneak peek into the making of these popular webcomics.
Read about the world's greatest athletes and compare their careers in a fun and exciting head-to-head format. Explore their stats and greatest moments, and then choose a winner. Will your favorite come out on top?
Pack your bags and get ready to travel the world in this exciting series! Each title dives into the geography, climate, and culture of a specific country with vibrant images and levelled text. Special features highlight the landscapes, animals, languages, foods, and holidays of each nation. Each title concludes with a country facts profile that summarizes the country and its demographics in a fun, engaging way to help readers become global explorers!
There are many languages around the world. With this series, beginning readers can learn fun words in some of the most widely spoken, from Arabic to Spanish, and more! Readers will be introduced to key phrases including greetings, family words, school words, and other relevant vocabulary. Photos reinforce meanings while features provide pronunciations of each word. Young readers will enjoy learning a new language and discovering new cultures with these fun titles!s
Cluck, Oink, Moo! The farm is full of life. Follow along as squealing piglets grow into oinking adults and little eggs become egg-laying hens. Cute pictures of baby animals and fun illustrations make learning about growing up on the farm fun!
Hop in for an adventure across Canada! Learn about the rich fabric of people, places, events and history that make this country what it is today. Explore traditions, food, wildlife and our unique identity in this great land we call Canada.
Explore with Camilla and Parsley as they discover cartographer skills like map-making and spatial awareness, adapting to new environments, and building communitiesCimportant skills for boars, porcupines, beavers, bees, and kids alike!
Love the excitement of a big game? The roar of a crowd when there's a win? 45th Parallel Press' The Big Game series gives readers the inside scoop on the biggest sporting events from tennis, soccer, baseball, football, horse racing, and basketball. Written as high-interest with struggling readers in mind, this series includes: considerate vocabulary, engaging content and fascinating facts, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos.
From Argentina to Zimbabwe, weird and wild dinosaurs have been discovered all over the world. While we all know about T. Rex and Triceratops, this series of high-interest graphic novels introduces young readers to their lesser-known but equally cool dino counterparts, including Mbiresaurus raathi, Meraxes gigas, Bisticeratops froeseorum, and Yuxisaurus kopchiki. The fun and informative comic book format lets readers get up close and personal with the teeth, claws, and spikes that make these dinos so special.
Calling all cat fans! This series introduces readers to the worldOs wild cats, including what they look like, their behaviors, and their conservation status. Features call out specific body parts, compare big cats to house cats, highlight Favourite foods, profile the catsO babies, and more. Readers who are wild about cats will enjoy this fun and informative series!
Adaptations to survive have made some animals faster. Some are stronger. Some can regrow their limbs! Learn about amazing animals and their real-life superpowers in this hi/lo series! Each title uses levelled text to highlight how each animal uses their superpower and the special parts that help them. Crisp photos show animals in action from high in the sky to deep in the ocean.s
Rev up struggling and reluctant readers with an exciting hi-lo series about types of motorcycles. Each book covers popular makes and models, top speeds, and vehicle parts. Action photos and exciting infographics draw in visual learners. Young gearheads gain insight about the best use for each bike and how its performance makes for an epic ride.
Rev up struggling and reluctant readers with an exciting hi-lo series about types of motorcycles. Each book covers popular makes and models, top speeds, and vehicle parts. Action photos and exciting infographics draw in visual learners. Young gearheads gain insight about the best use for each bike and how its performance makes for an epic ride.
We experience incredible feats of engineering and design every day! This series guides curious young readers through the steps it takes to build bridges, cars, airplanes, and more. levelled text and labeled photos provide details about the builders and the parts involved. Special features highlight needed materials and famous examples of the structure or machine. The book concludes with the finished result and how it is used.s
Story-led, with humor and heart, this series follows the adventures of Mini and Milo as they navigate friendship and all its ups and downs, such as competitiveness, managing inner voices, learning to listen, and communicating effectively. The Mini and Milo series helps children gain much-needed skills in building relationships and resilience through ""applied emotional intelligence"". The series is authored by a recognized specialist in conflict management, brain-based coaching, and family dispute resolution. The illustrations are by Natashia Curtin, who has previously authored and/or illustrated picture books, including her debut title, Vernon the Penguin.
Climate change is having some serious impacts on our planet3s plants, animals, and environments. But these major problems aren3t without solutions. Learn about some of the incredible entrepreneurs and innovators around the world who are taking action to combat the worst effects of a changing planet. Readers will learn about climate problems alongside real-world solutions. It3s time to save our Earth!s
The Sports Zines series is a cross between Sports Illustrated Kids and Cricket magazines but with a much longer shelf life. This captivating, magazine-style series gives fans of fiction and nonfiction the best of both worlds, with short fiction stories, narrative nonfiction features, trivia, jokes, stats, profiles, and endless delight. The browsable design will pull in even the most reluctant readers.s
Celebrating the life, growth, and development of baby animals, Starting Out narrates the tale of growing up in the wild. This seriesCnow in Spanish as well as EnglishCemploys simple language and a unique first-person perspective to introduce foundational biological concepts as it follows the adorable animal through the start of its young life. The straightforward text and large photos of the animal in its natural environment will both entertain and enlighten as readers learn how the animal3s physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
Why is science so important? It saves lives, connects us with our natural world, and helps us build a brighter future. Each of the hundreds of science fields has its own unique story to tell. The Big Questions Answered series delves into different fields of science, making the stories behind great discoveries accessible and engaging for inquisitive young minds. QR codes link to the Big Question Answered website for comprehensive free resources and fun extras for kids, this beautiful, collectable series will launch a lifelong interest in science.
Nature can be beautiful, but it can also be downright disgusting! Learn how these fascinating members of the animal kingdom live with these Awful Animal Facts. Fun and informative facts will both educate, entertain, and thoroughly gross out readers who dare to open these books.
The world around us is full of elements. Many of them are necessary for life, and many more can be put to use. Which ones and how? The answers are found in the science of chemistry. This series uses encyclopedic-style entries to explore the science behind chemicals and all that they do. From the building blocks of nature to the chemicals we use in our homes every day, discover the materials and reactions that make up our world.s
Buckle up and take an iconic sports car for a spin in this thrilling series. Each book presents readers with fascinating facts about a different car company, giving an overview of the brand3s history, distinct look, and impressive features.
Medieval fantasy collides with prehistoric peril in this roar-some fully illustrated series of chapter books packed with action, drama, and laugh-out-loud humour. The kingdom of Primordia is in terrible peril. Who will protect the innocent and trample on the forces of evil? The Knights of the Stone Table, that3s who! Cheer as they charge into battle atop dinosaurs and mammoths. Can they prevail against treacherous knights, pterodactyl pirates, and the dino-sorcerer?s
Jump into the action of some of the world's greatest sporting events! In this series, older readers will learn the ins and outs of top sports leagues and events through exploration of their formats, histories, and best athletes. Vivid images and thorough text provide details on the progressions and greatest moments in the history of the league or event. Special features provide further insight into how each league works, who is in each league, and what makes top players and teams so good. Fans are not going to want to miss this deep dive into the world of their favourite sports!s
News moves fast, and understanding what3s happening is important for young readers engaging with their world. Explore some of the biggest stories we face today. Carefully leveled text makes the important content approachable for struggling readers at their level while a dyslexia-friendly font and clean design further improve accessibility. Featured quotes from the news help capture the information as it is currently being discussed, and SilverTips for Success review key concepts to reinforce comprehension so readers are sure to understand what they need to know in this curricular hi-lo series.
Brave does not mean fearless. Brave means doing what you know you must do even though you may be frightened to do it. My Name is Brave places a spotlight on the ordinary individuals who became extraordinary by being brave and making a difference where others wouldn3t.
Sports fans will cheer for these exciting titles, which capture some of the most thrilling moments in college and professional sports. From buzzer-beater basketball shots and amazing trick football plays to soccer's World Cup goals and baseball's World Series home runs, these titles are packed with action stories. Readers will also meet each sport's superstars and record holdersCand revel in all the fascinating facts every fan wants to know.
Hi-Lo YA nonfiction. The Amazing Human Body introduces readers to six different systems that work together to support a living, breathing, thinking human being. Readers will learn about the circulatory, digestive, muscular, nervous, respiratory, and skeletal systems. The series identifies each system3s parts, explains how they work together, discusses relevant diseases and injuries, and explores how people can keep the system healthy. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
Apple Black follows the young sorcerer Sano as he struggles to fulfill his prophesied destiny as the Trinity, the savior of the world, recounting how humans acquired fruits called ""Black"" that turned humans into sorcerers. Sano follows his dangerous and challenging quest.
Creativity does not get a lot of attention when people start thinking about careers, but it is the focus of this series. Each book introduces readers to jobs that require creativity and imagination. The chapters describe what those jobs entail, required education and training, and more. Additionally, all books feature quotes from industry insiders.
Holidays and Celebrations Around the World provides a glimpse into five cultures and the holidays and events they honor. These celebrations may be tied to religious observances or linked to other important dates that have helped shape the culture. This series examines the history, traditions, and significance of these special days. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
Explore the lives of legendary music artists who not only top the charts, but also revolutionize the industry with their creativity, innovation, and business acumen. They have the power to unite fans, influence culture, and stir emotions around the world.
For young people, building strong social and emotional skills is an essential part of their development. This series provides crucial survival tools to help teens better manage their world and, in turn, their mental health. Each book explains ten key skills that help young people navigate relationships, self-management, social awareness, and self-awareness in all parts of life, from friendships and families through school, college, work, and the wider community. Teen-relevant scenarios highlight how the tools help people overcome problems, and recaps of tools discussed in each chapter are provided, along with supporting studies into teen mental health. This is an ideal series for anyone navigating the teen years.
The Thinking Critically series introduces students to the complex issues that dominate public discourse and challenges them to become discerning readers, to think independently, and to engage and develop their skills as critical thinkers. Chapters are organized in a pro/con format, in which a single author synthesizes the predominant arguments for and against an issue into clear, accessible discussions supported by details and evidence including relevant facts, direct quotes, current examples, and statistical illustrations.
In hip-hop music, the artist3s voice is front and center. This pop culture collection for age 12 and up showcases the lives and genius of rappers, singer-songwriters, and vocalists such as Cardi B, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar. Song lyrics accompany biographical tales, spotlighting the themes and styles that define each artist3s impact on the diverse world of hip-hop.
Throughout history women have shaped the culture, politics, and people of the land we know as Canada. The women in this series have had a lasting impact on our daily lives. Explore their stories and learn how they have made a difference.
Hop in for an adventure across Canada! Learn about the rich fabric of people, places, events and history that make this country what it is today. Explore traditions, food, wildlife and our unique identity in this great land we call Canada.
African Safari introduces beginning readers to some of Africa3s most fascinating animals. From elephants to leopards and giraffes to rhinos, this captivating series engages young readers through easy-to-read text, vibrant photos, and interesting facts about each animal3s characteristics and behaviours.
Soft and colorful, speckled and spotted, animals are covered in some pretty spectacular ways. But what do fish scales or feline fur do to help the animals out? WhatÎs the point of carrying around a hard home or being covered in fluffy feathers? Young learners fascinated with animals will find the answers in these fun and engaging books. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text covers everything you want to know about animal coverings.
All kinds of heavy machines are hard at work on the construction site! This series for emergent readers is a must-have for heavy machine lovers. levelled text and vibrant images allow readers to learn what construction machines are used for and what their main parts do. Special features summarize the main text and reinforce reading comprehension. Photo labels provide visual support for new words. LetÎs get building with this fun series!
Count five arms on a sea star under the sea. Spot five sheep asleep on the farm. Fun settings and vibrant photos bring numbers and counting to life in Count with Me! Beginning readers will count forward and backward to 10 while also learning sight words and early literacy skills. Each page features the written focused number, numeral, and specific number of objects for readers to count.
Pack your bags and get ready to travel the world in this exciting series! Each title dives into the geography, climate, and culture of a specific country with vibrant images and levelled text. Special features highlight the landscapes, animals, languages, foods, and holidays of each nation. Each title concludes with a country facts profile that summarizes the country and its demographics in a fun, engaging way to help readers become global explorers!
Draw Manga Style is a collection of easy-to-follow drawing guides with a variety of step-by-step lessons. Learn to draw characters in all manga styles, including chibi, kawaii, anime, and more. Whether you're just a beginner or looking for tips on how to draw in different styles, this series is a great resource. Each title includes lessons on developing different styles in your characters, as well as food, everyday items, and more. Recreate the step-by-step projects and learn to create your own version and style.
Flowing rivers, towering mountains, and sandy dunes. Earth is covered in many amazing features. Explore key landforms, including how they form, where they can be found, how living things interact with these environments, and more. Breathtaking photos paired with carefully leveled text explore Earth3s many magnificent shapes and forms.
Can you tell a bear track from a turkey track? Do you know what poison ivy leaves look like? Readers will learn to identify different objects and sights in nature in this fun, interactive series! Carefully leveled text provides defining details for each plant, cloud, rock, fungi, animal, or animal sign, while accompanying photos show identifying features. A comprehensive back matter feature quizzes readers, asking them to match names and images. Each book also includes picture labels, reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, an index, and a picture glossary.
There are many languages around the world. With this series, beginning readers can learn fun words in some of the most widely spoken, from Arabic to Spanish, and more! Readers will be introduced to key phrases including greetings, family words, school words, and other relevant vocabulary. Photos reinforce meanings while features provide pronunciations of each word. Young readers will enjoy learning a new language and discovering new cultures with these fun titles!s
How do we experience the world around us? With our senses, of course! Explore the science of how we hear, see, smell, taste, and touch our way through the world. Carefully leveled text makes this key curricular content approachable while inviting examples from the childÎs world and colorful photos make learning fun. It just makes sense!
It’s time to get active outdoors! This informational series covers activities and sports readers can try in the great outdoors. Approachable text and matching photos guide readers as they discover different outdoor activities to try, including how they can get started, what gear they need, and how they can stay safe. Features highlight a favorite place to get active, a gear list, and more. Grab your gear and let’s get outdoors!
The world is full of marvels. Our comic-inspired beginning reader series explores diverse topics from construction vehicles. Newly fluent readers will delight in up-close images and easy-to-read text while chuckling at the humorous speech bubbles. Labelled image guides and glossaries provide an engaging first experience with nonfiction.
The world is full of marvels. Our comic-inspired beginning reader series explores diverse topics from farm animals to rescue vehicles, in Spanish as well as English. Newly fluent readers will delight in up-close images and easy-to-read text while chuckling at the humorous speech bubbles. Labeled image guides and glossaries provide an engaging first experience with nonfiction.
Meet the Community Helpers! introduces beginning readers to a day in the life of community helpers with fun, simple storylines and bright illustrations. Each title focuses on one kind of community helper, highlighting roles and responsibilities, equipment and machinery they use, and the safety rules they follow. These fully-illustrated books provide a supportive educational fiction reading experience with a focus on sight words, tightly controlled vocabulary, repetitive text patterns and sounds, and fun illustrations to match the storylines and enhance imagination.
Learn more about some of the world3s best-known dog breeds in the My Dog series. Each title introduces young readers to physical features, personalities, and needs of these incredible dog. With captivating facts and vibrant images, the My Dog series is sure to engage even the most reluctant reader.
Narwhals swim in icy waters. Hedgehogs roll in a ball to stay safe. Start your first animal books collection with My First Animal Books! Adorable, vibrant photography and tightly controlled text work together to show and teach readers how animals live and act in the wild while providing an engaging and supportive early reading experience. Includes tools for teachers and caregivers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index. A Let's Review! feature proposes a photo and question to help readers review and expand learning on the topic.
Record-Breaking Animals introduces beginning readers to the biggest, smallest, fastest, slowest, smartest, and strongest creatures in the animal kingdom. Learn about the impressive feats of a wide variety of animals.
In this fact-filled series, young readers can explore the growth of common fruits, vegetables, fungi, and more! Through simple text and bright photos, readers will study the subject from seed or spore to fully grown product. Special features highlight the subjectÎs life cycle, uses, and what is needed to grow, and a picture glossary helps readers visualize unfamiliar terms. See common plants and fungi grow along with studentsÎ reading ability in this fun series!
From a doorstop to the lid on a jar, simple machines are all around us. These wonders of science help us in everyday life. Explore simple machines with fun photos and clear text grounded in examples from the reader3s world.s
Which animals are the best at their roles in nature? Spot a giraffe babysitter, a busy beaver building, and a caring seahorse dad in these first animal guides. Build key vocabulary with SpotÎs search-and-find format. Picture prompts and an answer key give visual support, making this series a perfect introduction to life science for kindergarten readers.
A first guide to motorsports, this series introduces emerging readers to vehicles, tracks, and paint jobs they might see at a race, car show, or event. From Indy cars to monster trucks and more, build key vocabulary with Spot3s search-and-find format. Picture prompts and an answer key give visual support, making this series perfect for kindergarten readers.
Celebrating the life, growth, and development of baby animals, Starting Out narrates the tale of growing up in the wild. This seriesCnow in Spanish as well as EnglishCemploys simple language and a unique first-person perspective to introduce foundational biological concepts as it follows the adorable animal through the start of its young life. The straightforward text and large photos of the animal in its natural environment will both entertain and enlighten as readers learn how the animal3s physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
You may have seen truck drivers and their vehicles on the road, but what work do they do? Learn all about fuel tanker trucks, car carriers, dump trucks, milk tankers, concrete mixer trucks, and oversize load trucks. Accessible text explains what skills and equipment are needed to load the trucks, drive them, and deliver their loads. These books introduce newly fluent readers to important community helpers who do these important jobs.
Which animals have the cutest babies? Each book in this adorable series compares two baby animals. colourful photos highlight the similarities and differences of each baby. Simple text guides readers through each animal's cutest body parts and behaviors. Special features highlight important facts about each baby and encourage readers to decide for themselves which animal is the cutest. Who is the cuter baby? ItÎs up to readers!
What kinds of different homes can we live in? What are some differences between towns and cities? World Around Us introduces the earliest readers to the land, homes, neighbourhoods, and communities around them while helping them develop literacy skills. Vibrant photography and tightly controlled text work together to provide an engaging and supportive reading experience.
Our world is full of plenty of plants. But what do you know about delicious crops, towering trees, and beautiful flowers? Learn the basics about plant parts, what it takes for different plants to grow, and how humans interact with the growing, green world. Then, check what youÎve learned with a quick matching game before going out to explore the plants outside your window.
Nature can be beautiful, but it can also be downright disgusting! Learn how these fascinating members of the animal kingdom live with these Awful Animal Facts. Fun and informative facts will both educate, entertain, and thoroughly gross out readers who dare to open these books.
All About Arachnids introduces readers to the world3s most interesting spiders. With a high-interest STEM approach, each book focuses on a specific arachnid, detailing its anatomy, many kinds of species, habitats, diets, and behaviors. Vibrant, colour photos and labels complement the text to show the unique features of each arachnid. Take a Look! infographics provide additional information, such as detailed body diagrams, range maps, and the molting process. Each title also includes sidebars, a glossary, a table of contents, an index, and a STEM activity.
Throughout history, there have been different civilizations that dominated the world they lived in. Explore the growth and development of key ancient civilizations, including important leaders, movements, and their eventual downfall. Carefully leveled text paired with dyslexic friendly font and design make this curricular high-interest, low-reading level series approachable. A final infographic and SilverTips for Success help readers review key concepts to reinforce comprehension and support successful test-taking.
Explore the waters of the ancient world in this hi-lo series for reluctant readers! Readers will discover giant turtles, enormous sharks, and more through engaging text and colourful illustrations. Along the way, features highlight fun facts, animal diets, fossil maps, and more. Readers will love going back in time to discover some of the world’s most fascinating prehistoric creatures!
Some animals are master engineers! From the smallest honeycomb to the largest dam, this series takes beginning readers through the building process of some of natureÎs most spectacular structures. levelled text and supporting photos describe how the animals plan and build and explore how their work impacts the surrounding environment. Special features highlight the animalÎs building materials and the adaptations that work as their building tools.
Adaptations to survive have made some animals faster. Some are stronger. Some can regrow their limbs! Learn about amazing animals and their real-life superpowers in this hi/lo series! Each title uses levelled text to highlight how each animal uses their superpower and the special parts that help them. Crisp photos show animals in action from high in the sky to deep in the ocean.s
Each book in the Animals of the Night series explores a species of nocturnal animal. Titles in this series examine the animals' habitat, adaptations, diet, and threats using exciting images and informative visual features.
Ever wonder what inspired your favourite role model to rise to the top? This series introduces readers to some of the most inspiring people in recent times. Young people will learn about the lives and accomplishments of amazing people who reached for the stars and never gave up on their dreams. Each book contains information on the early lives of these role models as well as the inspirations and struggles they faced on their journeys to reach their goals.
How do you become an animal expert? By learning from the best! Join brilliant biologists in the field to learn all about ants, bears, chickens, and octopuses. Find out where the animals are found, what they eat, how they live, and more. Some day you could be an expert, too!
Build incredible makerspace models based on real spacecraft, space experiments, and scientific instruments, including an air-powered rocket, orbiting orrery, and an incredible telescope. Projects are made using recycled materials and easy-to-find craft supplies. Step-by-step photographs and clear instructions make each project easy to follow, while handy QR codes link to downloadable templates and videos to show moving models in action. Each project features fun facts about space and the science that inspired them. The perfect series for budding engineers and space fans by renowned animations children's author Rob Ives.
We have many different types of relationships with the people in our lives, from friends and family to classmates and adults. How can we strengthen these relationships and show others we care? What happens when a relationship begins to change? Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts help readers build social awareness and social skills. Vibrant, colour photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about building and maintaining different types of relationships.
Damaging storms, melting ice sheets, rising sea levelsÑthe world is experiencing the results of serious climate change. But what is happening exactly? Bring Earth science to life with this curricular high-interest, low-reading level series. An engaging exploration of climate change keeps struggling readers interested while carefully levelled text paired with a dyslexic-friendly font and design make learning easy
The wild world of animal life is full of vibrant colours. These beautiful shades play an important role in survival, from camouflage to scaring away predators to attracting a mate. Some animals can even change their colours to send messages. Take a tour of the animal kingdom through a rainbow of colourful creatures.s
Powerful boxing bouts. Intense MMA grappling. Quick wrestling takedowns. Combat sports of all kinds are a thrill to watch. Both casual fans and aspiring athletes will read about the dedication and training it takes to compete in each of these sports. Exciting infographics and in-your-face photos make this hi-lo nonfiction series a knockout for reluctant readers.
Score a goal with soccer fans age 12 and up in this new Creative Sports series. Since the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, only eight nations have won the coveted championship! Each upper-elementary title introduces the history of one of these national teams, where it plays home games, its big rivals, its star players and coaches, and its World Cup appearances and wins.
How can I start coding? What is Raspberry Pi? Coding is essential for computer programming, controlling robots, and more! Even elementary students can begin learning about coding with our new Curious About series. Build on kids3 natural curiosity with nine Q&As that outline the types of robots, programs, and technology that students can code. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy.
Bring on the heavy artillery! Early elementary readers build inquiry skills with these question-and-answer books that guide discovery about how military vehicles work. Conversational questions like ÌHow fast can a fighter jet really go?Ê and ÌWhatÎs it like to drive a tank?Ê satisfy kidsÎ natural curiosity. A ÌStay Curious!Ê feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy.
Hang on for this wild ride! In this action-packed series on rodeo sports, elementary-aged readers build inquiry skills with a question-and-answer format. Feed kids3 curiosity with facts about competitive rodeo events, animals, rules, equipment, and more. A -Stay CuriousR feature models research skills while simple infographics encourage visual literacy.
Are psychics real? Are there UFOs at Area 51? Four new books in this popular series answer kids3 burning questions. Conversational questions and answers share facts about each paranormal mystery. Infographics support encourage visual literacy and a Stay Curious! feature models research skills.
Rev up struggling and reluctant readers with an exciting hi-lo series about types of motorcycles. Each book covers popular makes and models, top speeds, and vehicle parts. Action photos and exciting infographics draw in visual learners. Young gearheads gain insight about the best use for each bike and how its performance makes for an epic ride.
How do skateboarders use physics to do flips in the air? Why are BMX racing bikes made with lightweight metal? Each book in Extreme Sports highlights a different adrenaline-packed sport and the STEM concepts that help these athletes succeed. Each title includes a STEM Take a Look! infographic, sidebars, a glossary, a table of contents, an index, and an activity. Beautiful, crisp, colour photographs complement the text and aid readers3 comprehension.
Get ready to become a master magician. Uncover the secrets to wowing an audience with terrific tricks, learn about famous magicians throughout history, and so much more. Easy-to-follow activities and engaging bios make magic fantastic. So, put on your cape, find an audience, and get ready to say the magic words. YouÎll be a master in no time.
Animal adaptations help animals stay alive by protecting them from predators or making it easier to catch prey. Each book in the Fight for Survival: Predator vs Prey series profiles the habitat, diet, appearance, and behaviours of one predator and one prey. Readers will explore the hunting adaptions of the predator animal and the defense adaptions of the prey as it fights to survive. Beautiful photos and a variety of infographics will aid learning.
The human body is made of many different parts and piecesCbut we need each of them to stay healthy. Learn how to care for the mind, the body, and everything in between. Explore human health with this curricular high-interest, low-reading level series. Learn about this key curricular content presented with an accessible dyslexia-friendly font and design that will help readers ace their next test. Featured infographics help recap key concepts for visual learners and SilverTips for Success reinforce comprehension for what readers need to know.s
Holidays and Celebrations Around the World provides a glimpse into five cultures and the holidays and events they honor. These celebrations may be tied to religious observances or linked to other important dates that have helped shape the culture. This series examines the history, traditions, and significance of these special days. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
We experience incredible feats of engineering and design every day! This series guides curious young readers through the steps it takes to build bridges, cars, airplanes, and more. levelled text and labeled photos provide details about the builders and the parts involved. Special features highlight needed materials and famous examples of the structure or machine. The book concludes with the finished result and how it is used.s
In this series, readers have the chance to explore celebrations like never before, taking a journey around the globe to see how young people experience important celebrations in their lives and the lives of their family and community. Through the lens of young people from around the world, one from the United States, and three others from places across the globe, readers will experience the excitement and joy of cultural and community traditions that bring people together. This narrative nonfiction series uses considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers and includes sidebars that support geography, world history, and world cultures curriculum.
What does a physical map show us? What do the symbols in a map key mean? Let3s Read Maps! introduces readers to the many kinds of maps, the information each tells us, and how to read and use them. Aligning with Grade 2 Social Studies standards, each book features a specific kind of map, outlining its many features and variations. All titles include local and world maps, explanations of symbols, a compass rose, map keys, scales, and all features on the maps, including latitude and longitude, how we read them, and what they help us do or learn.
Cluck, Oink, Moo! The farm is full of life. Follow along as squealing piglets grow into oinking adults and little eggs become egg-laying hens. Cute pictures of baby animals and fun illustrations make learning about growing up on the farm fun!
Learn about lowriders and Mexican-American slang with a loveable trio of friends who pursue their dreams in this lighthearted graphic novel series. Inked with science facts and coloured with true friendship, the bold illustrations and funny storylines keep reluctant readers engaged all the way through. With a glossary at the back to provide definitions for Spanish and science terms, this delightful series will educate and entertain in equal measure.
The Our World series takes readers on a worldwide tour to discover diverse countries from around the globe. Learn about each country3s land and climate, plants and animals, history, arts and entertainment, sports, politics and government, and much more!
What mysterious and dangerous creatures lurk beneath deep river waters? Alligator gars attack with needle-sharp teeth. Goliath tigerfish hunt in the most turbulent waters. And payara spear prey with two huge fangs! Reel in struggling and reluctant readers as they get a fascinating up-close look at these large predatory fish and other legendary river monsters with expertly levelled text, thrilling photos, and colourful infographics.
The ocean is a big place, and so many animals call it home! Climb aboard for a tour with your seagull guides to learn all about what ocean animals look like, where they live, and how they survive. Exciting photos and fun illustrations make it fun to see all you can sea!s
Snakes live in almost every country on the planet! From venomous vipers to coiling constrictors, the snakes in this series are sure to entice young readers. Carefully levelled text and vibrant photos introduce the snakesÎ body parts, habitats, hunting behaviors, babies, and more. Features map their range, highlight favourite foods, and show how to identify each snake. Readers curious about slithering snakes will enjoy these engaging titles!
The whistle blows. It is time for the match to start! In this hi/lo series, reluctant readers will learn about the world's top soccer leagues. Engaging text and vibrant photos bring the history and play of these leagues to life on the page. Special features highlight the original members of the leagues, the playoff and relegation systems, and the top players in each leagueÎs history. A two-page profile closes each title by highlighting both club and individual records as well as the largest stadium in the league.
Imagine a RAINBOW without colour, or FLAMINGOS, or RED SHOES. What about a ZEBRA? Oh . . . hmmmm. This whimsical, layered exploration though colour celebrates that variety, diversity, and difference creates joy. Christopher Nielsen invites you to imagine a world with colour . . . and without. Cleverly juxtaposing illustrations, he shows how colour makes our world wonderful. Deceptively simple, this is a book that can spark discussion about difference and the richness and depth it adds to life.
Love the excitement of a big game? The roar of a crowd when there's a win? 45th Parallel Press' The Big Game series gives readers the inside scoop on the biggest sporting events from tennis, soccer, baseball, football, horse racing, and basketball. Written as high-interest with struggling readers in mind, this series includes: considerate vocabulary, engaging content and fascinating facts, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos.
Why is science so important? It saves lives, connects us with our natural world, and helps us build a brighter future. Each of the hundreds of science fields has its own unique story to tell. The Big Questions Answered series delves into different fields of science, making the stories behind great discoveries accessible and engaging for inquisitive young minds. QR codes link to the Big Question Answered website for comprehensive free resources and fun extras for kids, this beautiful, collectable series will launch a lifelong interest in science.
How did a baking mistake create the chocolate chip cookie? Which candy and cereal companies stole recipes from one another? The History of Foods answers these questions and reveals America3s food industry secrets, all while introducing readers to the chefs, inventors, and taste testers behind the brand names. The History of Foods explore popular foods and signature snacks throughout the decades, introducing how and when they were first invented, company rivalries for the best treat, and tricks that helped market these foods as staples around the world.
What effects can positivity have? With a reader-friendly and interactive approach, The Power of Positivity helps readers understand the mental and physical benefits of positive actions, thoughts, and outlooks. Each title empowers readers, detailing the neurology and psychology of positive mindsets, such as gratitude and kindness, and how these mindsets can counteract negative emotions or responses, such as stress and anger. Utilizing infographics and diagrams to aid in understanding, these STEM and SEL books will help readers learn to recognize what happens in their brains.
How can we transform the world into the world we want? This inspiring series answers that question by exploring alternative ways of living, building, growing, and powering our lives in ways that are more aligned with nature.
On countless occasions, animals have come to the rescue of humans. Displaying amazing feats of courage, these animals--ranging from small parrots to large horses--have risked their lives to protect people in need. Readers' hearts will grow as they devour this collection of moving, first-hand accounts.
The Unofficial Guides Junior series explores the various aspects of the enormously popular Minecraft™, Fortnite, Roblox, and Pokémon GO programs for younger readers. This collection, covering topics across the games in a clear and concise way, is perfect for the younger hands-on techie.
From Argentina to Zimbabwe, weird and wild dinosaurs have been discovered all over the world. While we all know about T. Rex and Triceratops, this series of high-interest graphic novels introduces young readers to their lesser-known but equally cool dino counterparts, including Mbiresaurus raathi, Meraxes gigas, Bisticeratops froeseorum, and Yuxisaurus kopchiki. The fun and informative comic book format lets readers get up close and personal with the teeth, claws, and spikes that make these dinos so special.
Potato chips might be your favourite snack, but do you know how they3re made? Our Who Made My Lunch? series highlights the journey of common foods from farm to factory to table. With clear process explanations and charming illustrations, this narrative nonfiction series will give elementary-aged readers an appreciation of the work it takes to make the food they eat.
Calling all cat fans! This series introduces readers to the worldOs wild cats, including what they look like, their behaviors, and their conservation status. Features call out specific body parts, compare big cats to house cats, highlight Favourite foods, profile the catsO babies, and more. Readers who are wild about cats will enjoy this fun and informative series!
In the world of Norse mythology, humans revere the mighty gods and fear the mystical, nature-wielding Jotuns, and Gunhild is a fire Jotun. Abandoned by her own kind and raised in a human girls' orphanage, Gunhild wishes to prove to her peers that she's more than a little troublemaker. Every step of the way, it becomes clear that Gunhild must fight for what's right and follow her own sense of justice, seeing as no one else will fight for her. Her travels lead mainly to many foes, but a few enemies become friends, persuaded by Gunhild's unwavering determination and burning passion for her own cause. Being a tiny Jotun against a big, powerful world, Gunhild must fight smart and learn a trick or two from Loki to earn the title of godhood.
Read about the world's greatest athletes and compare their careers in a fun and exciting head-to-head format. Explore their stats and greatest moments, and then choose a winner. Will your favourite come out on top?
It's an all-out brawl between some of nature's top predators in this high-interest series! Venture deep into the rain forest and to the bottom of the ocean to learn about some of the world's fiercest fighters. Readers will find out about the weapons each animal has, from sharp teeth to super senses, and the moves that finish enemies off. In each title, an action-packed narrative scene imagines a fight between the animals, while profiles offering statistics and charts make comparisons between the competitors. Reluctant readers will love their front-row seats to action with this series!
The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields who know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do. From auto mechanics to nurse practitioners, the expert knowledge these professionals employ is indispensable.
Buckle up and take an iconic sports car for a spin in this thrilling series. Each book presents readers with fascinating facts about a different car company, giving an overview of the brand3s history, distinct look, and impressive features.
From hair and nails to jewelry and accessories, there are many ways to create your own personal style! This series lets readers express themselves through a wide variety of styling crafts. Step-by-step instructions, materials lists, and photographs guide readers through each craft. Each book also includes tips to help readers enhance their designs and make their next big fashion statement!
From an airport surrounded by the sea to a rover on another planet, Design Marvels explores some of humanityÎs most amazing creations. Each STEM-focused title profiles six wonders of engineering, including bridges, buildings, and space technology. The content is rounded out with maps, data-driven graphs, and additional fascinating facts. Bright photos and engaging layouts take readers around the world to learn around these marvels of engineering.
Jump into the action of some of the world's greatest sporting events! In this series, older readers will learn the ins and outs of top sports leagues and events through exploration of their formats, histories, and best athletes. Vivid images and thorough text provide details on the progressions and greatest moments in the history of the league or event. Special features provide further insight into how each league works, who is in each league, and what makes top players and teams so good. Fans are not going to want to miss this deep dive into the world of their favourite sports!s
Focus on Artificial Intelligence examines how artificial intelligence (AI) technology has captured news headlines in the 2020s. This series provides readers with a realistic look at what AI is like today, how it is likely to develop in the future, and the impact AI will have on society.
The Greatest of All Time series explores the lives of some of the worldÎs best-known athletes. The series features individuals who have overcome major obstacles and have achieved great success in their respective sports.
Learn about the lives of people from marginalized communities through the authorÎs experience. Books will explore different religions, abilities, and communities in North America, and the challenges and change the authors and their communities face.
News moves fast, and understanding what3s happening is important for young readers engaging with their world. Explore some of the biggest stories we face today. Carefully leveled text makes the important content approachable for struggling readers at their level while a dyslexia-friendly font and clean design further improve accessibility. Featured quotes from the news help capture the information as it is currently being discussed, and SilverTips for Success review key concepts to reinforce comprehension so readers are sure to understand what they need to know in this curricular hi-lo series.
This series invites readers to explore the lives and cultures of major tribal nations and cultural groups across North America. Written by Indigenous author and public historian, Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation and first-line descendent Strockbridge-Munsee, this series provides a simple and authentic introduction to the unique cultures and peoples that have made this continent home for thousands of years, and are still here today.
Discover the world of technology in this comprehensive encyclopedic series full of surprising facts and stunning photographs. Highly visual entries capture the most influential pieces of technology from our past alongside the latest innovations that are taking us into the future. From technology that is making us healthier to things that keep us on the move and provide us with endless entertainment, explore true marvels of technology.
What is glowing in the waves? How did that stone get from here to there? Nature is filled with mystery! Through engaging text and images, this hi-lo series explores many of natureÎs mysterious phenomena. Readers learn how each phenomenon has been explained across different time periods and cultures. Then, readers dive deep into todayÎs science surrounding the subject. Special features supplement carefully levelled text through profiles, comparisons, and more. Get ready to explore the many mysteries of nature!
This series explores several Native American groups, from their past traditions and history to how people live today and how they push for freedom. Each title highlights a unique element of the groupÎs culture. A map showcases their original lands, while a chart explains their government organization. Young readers looking to learn more about the cultures of North America will find this series a welcome introduction to the many people groups that have called North America home for thousands of years!
The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores issues, histories, and achievements specific to the Indigenous community in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Written by historian and public scholar Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and a first-line descendent Stockbridge Munsee, the series reaches children of all races and encourages them to approach race issues with open eyes and minds.
The Ready, Set, Go! series takes young readers into the thrilling world of motor racing. Each book highlights a different type of racing, featuring straightforward text and dynamic images that bring the excitement of the track to life. From drag racing to rally cars, this series is perfect for budding motorsport enthusiasts.
In this series learn more about the vast regions of Canada and what makes them unique. Explore current issues and learn how to respect our biodiversity by being stewards of its future.
Climate change is having some serious impacts on our planet3s plants, animals, and environments. But these major problems aren3t without solutions. Learn about some of the incredible entrepreneurs and innovators around the world who are taking action to combat the worst effects of a changing planet. Readers will learn about climate problems alongside real-world solutions. It3s time to save our Earth!s
Launch readers into space with this exciting series. From far-away universes glimpsed by the James Webb Space Telescope to scientists' efforts to redirect asteroids, readers will learn about cutting-edge space technology.
This series examines the history and science of space exploration. It also delves into the careers and technological advancements associated with this exciting field of study.
The Sports Zines series is a cross between Sports Illustrated Kids and Cricket magazines but with a much longer shelf life. This captivating, magazine-style series gives fans of fiction and nonfiction the best of both worlds, with short fiction stories, narrative nonfiction features, trivia, jokes, stats, profiles, and endless delight. The browsable design will pull in even the most reluctant readers.s
Sports fans will cheer for these exciting titles, which capture some of the most thrilling moments in college and professional sports. From buzzer-beater basketball shots and amazing trick football plays to soccer's World Cup goals and baseball's World Series home runs, these titles are packed with action stories. Readers will also meet each sport's superstars and record holdersCand revel in all the fascinating facts every fan wants to know.
What was life like in the past? Uncover the terrible tales, surprising stories, and hard-to-believe history from ancient times. Everything from Greek eyebrow fashion and Egyptian eggshell toothpaste to Roman chicken predictions and a Middle Ages pig lawyer seemed normal back in the day. But now they have us looking back in wonder at some seriously strange history.
Get set for the trip of a lifetime in this fun and fact-filled series that reveals our planet's amazing rock cycle! Each book is packed with information that explains the science behind the rock cycle and is full of case studies that take readers on a tour of the best places to see this amazing process in action. The Rock Cycle Road Trip is the ultimate ride through a world that rocks!
From the Jazz Age to the Information Age, a lot has happened in the past century! Each title in this series for older readers digs deep into a specific decade, exploring the major events, attitudes, and cultural phenomena. Spreads highlight popular music, scientific innovations, fashion trends, and more! Features introduce slang from the decade, compare prices, offer a playlist of popular songs, and lay out important events in a timeline. With this engaging and informative series, time travel is just a page turn away!s
Some events are so momentous that they change the course of a nation. Each book in this dramatic series explores an event in US history, providing an engaging overview of how it unfolded and the legacy it left behind. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make each book engaging and accessible.
The Unofficial Guides series explores the various aspects of today's most popular games and programs including Apex Legends, LEGO Mindstorms, Fortnite, Minecraft, Animal Crossing, Among Us and more! Each collection covers topics ranging from basic to advanced. This series is perfect for the hands-on techie.
In hip-hop music, the artist3s voice is front and center. This pop culture collection for age 12 and up showcases the lives and genius of rappers, singer-songwriters, and vocalists such as Cardi B, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar. Song lyrics accompany biographical tales, spotlighting the themes and styles that define each artist3s impact on the diverse world of hip-hop.
Explore the magical world of the WEBTOON Originals! A unique blend of fandom exploration, character depth, and step-by-step artistic guidance makes this series an essential guide for fans of WEBTOON, aspiring illustrators, and anyone captivated by the world of webcomics. Learn to draw favorite characters and personalities with easy-to-follow projects and artist's tips. Uncover exclusive behind-the-scenes insights from the creators, and get a sneak peek into the making of these popular webcomics.
Many teens have no idea what jobs or careers they want to pursue. This series shows them one way to make a start. By thinking about their favourite subjects, personal interests, hobbies, and passions, they might find a path toward a future career. Each book in the series profiles six jobs in areas of interest, such as history, science, and the arts. The books explore what the jobs entail, education and training, working conditions, pay, and future outlook. Featured quotes and interviews add insight and interest to every book.
Teens are fascinated by the possibility that something interestingCsomething unprovable and mysteriousCmight lie beyond the world we know. This series explores all aspects of the spirit world. All books include personal accounts (both historic and contemporary) of those who have encountered ghosts as well as those who seek them out for study or for personal connection. The views of believers and skeptics are discussed.
Hi-Lo YA nonfiction. Learn Media Literacy Skills provides readers with the tools they need to navigate today3s media platforms. Readers will learn to tell fact from opinion, identify bias, evaluate sources, spot false information, and detect online scams and predators. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
Creativity does not get a lot of attention when people start thinking about careers, but it is the focus of this series. Each book introduces readers to jobs that require creativity and imagination. The chapters describe what those jobs entail, required education and training, and more. Additionally, all books feature quotes from industry insiders.
Even in an age when science holds sway, fascination with the occult has not diminished. Social media, books, and news stories are filled with tales of ghost and angel encounters, monster hunters, clairvoyants, and witchcraft practitioners. The Exploring the Occult series explores both history and present-day experiences with the occultÑbuilding on the sense of wonder that keeps these topics fresh and alive.
Brave does not mean fearless. Brave means doing what you know you must do even though you may be frightened to do it. My Name is Brave places a spotlight on the ordinary individuals who became extraordinary by being brave and making a difference where others wouldn3t.
Compelling entries in this encyclopedic-style series reveal the secrets of space. Extraordinary photos are paired with comprehensive text in an engaging yet manageable format perfect for browsers or book report writers. From the moon to the outer reaches of our galaxy and beyond, travel farther than you can possibly image and all without leaving planet Earth.
For young people, building strong social and emotional skills is an essential part of their development. This series provides crucial survival tools to help teens better manage their world and, in turn, their mental health. Each book explains ten key skills that help young people navigate relationships, self-management, social awareness, and self-awareness in all parts of life, from friendships and families through school, college, work, and the wider community. Teen-relevant scenarios highlight how the tools help people overcome problems, and recaps of tools discussed in each chapter are provided, along with supporting studies into teen mental health. This is an ideal series for anyone navigating the teen years.
Hi-Lo YA nonfiction. The Amazing Human Body introduces readers to six different systems that work together to support a living, breathing, thinking human being. Readers will learn about the circulatory, digestive, muscular, nervous, respiratory, and skeletal systems. The series identifies each system3s parts, explains how they work together, discusses relevant diseases and injuries, and explores how people can keep the system healthy. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
The Thinking Critically series introduces students to the complex issues that dominate public discourse and challenges them to become discerning readers, to think independently, and to engage and develop their skills as critical thinkers. Chapters are organized in a pro/con format, in which a single author synthesizes the predominant arguments for and against an issue into clear, accessible discussions supported by details and evidence including relevant facts, direct quotes, current examples, and statistical illustrations.
Explore with Camilla and Parsley as they discover cartographer skills like map-making and spatial awareness, adapting to new environments, and building communities—important skills for boars, porcupines, beavers, bees, and kids alike!
Medieval fantasy collides with prehistoric peril in this roar-some fully illustrated series of chapter books packed with action, drama, and laugh-out-loud humour. The kingdom of Primordia is in terrible peril. Who will protect the innocent and trample on the forces of evil? The Knights of the Stone Table, that3s who! Cheer as they charge into battle atop dinosaurs and mammoths. Can they prevail against treacherous knights, pterodactyl pirates, and the dino-sorcerer?s
What would it take to make it through a freezing ice age or explosive volcanic eruption? Find your way out of these disaster zones and become a survival expert. Join the hi-lo adventure to learn how to make it through nature's most dangerous threats. Struggling readers in grades 5 and 6 won't be able to put down these accessible books written at a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level.
High-flying hijinks. Delightful detours. Epic explanations. Welcome to the wonderfully wacky world of celebrated author/illustrator duo Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, where a notoriously (and hilariously) unreliable narrator explains his outrageous adventures. Detail-rich illustrations bring to life the unbelievable oddness of each story. Now in reinforced library bindings, these fantastically fast-paced tales will hold up to countless circulations as young readers revel in the over-the-top antics.
Now in the most durable library binding, these four books from bestselling duo Sherri Duskey Rinker and AG Ford bring the excitement of the construction site to library readers everywhere. Playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, with themes of friendship and working together, make these books a surefire favorite for construction fans of all ages.
It all started when a girl skipped a rock across a pondTand hit a unicorn in the face! This beautifully-drawn comic strip collection follows the unlikely friendship between a somewhat awkward girl, Phoebe, and her magical unicorn, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. Over a series of hilarious adventures, Phoebe discovers just how extraordinary it is to have a unicorn bestie. Now offered in library binding, Dana Simpson3s bestselling series takes on a new shelf-life for comic-lovers everywhere.
You've heard the talesCnow hear the truth! Integrating science with traditional fairy tales, these funny and charming picture books retell familiar princess stories, augmented by humorous sidebars about real animals and science.
Ben B, Ben Y, Jordan J, and Javier are divergent thinkers. They struggle with reading, but with the help of Ms. J., they band together to take over the school newspaper, deal with social-emotional troubles, and embrace their different types of intelligence. This funny, clever novel-in-verse series tells honest, heartfelt stories about friendship, family, and personal identity that will encourage struggling readers to embrace their own 'divergent' self.
Kids never want to go to bed or brush their teeth. Why should they? This series gives them an answer thatÎs better than ÌBecause I said so!Ê This funny illustrated take on health topics such as sleep, personal hygiene, and nutrition doesnÎt preach or bore. It takes Ìwhat ifÊ to the extremeÑall in the name of health science.
An eerie mix of science fiction, mystery and drama, these stories will be sure to keep the reader thinking long after finishing each book. Created for tweens, each storyline is unique and mysterious. Each chapter book is written at a reading level no higher than a 3.5. Tweens will enjoy getting pulled into the storyline written at an accessible reading level and then love puzzling over the book after they finish reading.
Apple Black follows the young sorcerer Sano as he struggles to fulfill his prophesied destiny as the Trinity, the savior of the world, recounting how humans acquired fruits called ""Black"" that turned humans into sorcerers. Sano follows his dangerous and challenging quest.
Join AstroWolf, LaserShark, SmartHawk, and StinkBug on a three-part mission to find a planet fit for human life after weÎve ruined Earth. Full of laugh-out-loud humour, Planet Earth narrates this action-packed space saga with creative illustrations throughout. Children's literature legend Jon Scieszka and illustrator Steven Weinberg create a spectacular page-turner for reluctant readers.
Should you encounter any of the plants in this book, do not treat them lightly. They can kill you. Or cause you unbearable agony. Or land you in jail. Consider yourself warned. Science, history, mystery, and horror intersect in a brilliantly illustrated compendium that explains how certain plants evolved to avoid being eaten...and how their toxic chemicals have been used by humans for medicine, warfare, and sinister acts of foul play. Award-winning science writer Rebecca E. Hirsch shines an informative and entertaining light on Mother Nature's ghoulish garden, from a hallucinogenic fungus linked to the Salem Witch Trials (ergot), to the weed that killed Abe Lincoln's mother (white snakeroot).