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Rabbits are adorable animals, but how do they grow from baby bunnies to the adults seen hopping around our backyards and parks? Readers find the answer through this age-appropriate guide to a rabbit's life cycle. Using simple and accessible terminology, elementary readers are introduced to the life cycle stages every rabbit goes through, helping them gain a stronger understanding of essential life science concepts. As they read, full-color photographs...
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Imagine being able to set up a race between two of the fasted land animals on Earth, the cheetah and the springbok, which is a type of antelope. Of course, these two would never meet in the wild, much less a racetrack! In this book, though, readers get to see this epic match up, among others, and decide just who the fastest is. Written in a playful tone and including age-appropriate facts in each animal's profile, the main content is engaging for...
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Cute kittens grow up to be cool cats, and readers follow along on this journey of growth and development as they learn about the essential science topic of life cycles. They discover facts about this popular pet with the help of text that presents beginner biology concepts in a way that's easy for early learners to understand. In addition, fact boxes give readers extra insight into the ways cats live, grow, and play. Clearly-labeled diagrams of the...
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What is a baby kangaroo called? Why does a kangaroo live in its mother's pouch? When can it come out? The answers to these questions and more are found in this helpful guide to a kangaroo's life cycle. This engaging and essential life science topic is presented to readers through concise main text that clarifies complex concepts. Fact boxes provide additional information in an eye-catching way, and diagrams with clear and informative labels enhance...
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From early democracy to the Olympics, the contributions of ancient Greece are still very much a part of today's world. However, this ancient civilization dissolved thousands of years ago. How and why did this impressive civilization fall? The answer to that question is found within the pages of this book, written especially for elementary readers. Historical images and important dates support social studies content, including the rise in the power...
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At its height, ancient Rome stretched from modern-day Great Britain in the west to modern-day parts of Asia to the east. Many social studies students know that ancient Rome was powerful and contributed much to future world civilizations, but what's often less clear is why and how this huge empire fell so spectacularly. Your readers will investigate this exact idea, including the invasions the Roman Empire faced, the overextension of the Roman military,...
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Where does the salmon we eat come from? A salmon's life starts as an egg, and the journey only gets more exciting from there! Readers are able to follow along with the many stages of a salmon's life cycle thanks to engaging text that breaks down this essential biology topic in a clear and concise way. Helpful fact boxes provide additional information about this popular fish. These important facts are presented alongside vibrant, full-color photographs...
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The Shang Dynasty was the earliest recorded dynasty in China. It was in power for less than 600 years, but they ruled during great advances in math, art, astronomy, and military technology. If life was so great during this time, why did the Shang Dynasty end? Invasion is one main reason that readers learn about in this compelling volume, full of information about the civilization the Shang Dynasty created and about ancient China. Historical images...
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Ancient Egypt is known for powerful pharaohs, hieroglyphics, and a complex mythology. However, their contributions to modern civilization happened centuries ago. So, why didn't the ancient Egyptians thrive longer than they did? From a lack of needed resources and famine to civil war and invasions, the reasons the empire of ancient Egypt fell are varied. With this compelling volume, readers investigate why this impressive empire isn't around anymore,...
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Dogs are beloved members of many families around the world, but how much do young readers really know about how they live and grow? With the help of clear and concise text and fun fact boxes, they discover essential details about dogs at every stage of their life cycle. From puppies to older dogs, full-color photographs show these adorable pets in action, and detailed diagrams with helpful labels break down the life cycle of man's best friend. This...
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There is nothing more important when driving a motorcycle than staying safe and wearing the right gear. These vehicles can be very dangerous. So, when a kid is interested in driving one someday, a book all about their parts, how they work, and more, is a perfect fit! This fun, colorful title introduces young readers to the specifics of motorcycles and motorcycle driving in age-appropriate detail, incorporating STEM content along the way. A friendly...
12) Feeling Afraid
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Young readers explore the complex feeling of fear in this age-appropriate and accessible volume. They meet the colorful character Agent Afraid, who displays fearful emotions throughout the relatable main text. Readers are able to connect with the material easily and pinpoint things that cause their own feelings of fear. Through recognizing these feelings, they also learn ways to navigate them to help them feel safe and secure. The dazzling comic book...
13) Feeling Sad
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Many things cause us to become sad, but what's important is to know how to deal with sad feelings in a healthy way. In this charming, age-appropriate book, young learners have the pleasure of meeting the colorful character Dr. Gloom. They are taken on a journey alongside Dr. Gloom through the captivating main text, which is presented in a fun comic book design that is filled with vibrant, full-color photographs and illustrations. While learning about...
14) Feeling Mad
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Young readers are introduced to healthy ways to deal with anger in this engaging book, which explores the feelings one gets when they get mad. They meet a colorful character named Raging Raccoon, who helps them understand this emotion. Through the engaging main text, eye-catching comic book design, and full-color photographs and illustrations, they learn what causes anger and how to properly approach dealing with those feelings. This important subject...
15) Feeling Excited
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Young learners are introduced to the colorful and charismatic Can't-Wait A-Gator in this age-appropriate and accessible book about experiencing feelings of excitement. Through this essential material they learn how to connect with and embrace their own feelings of excitement and express themselves in a healthy manner. This fun look at feelings features a unique comic book design, vibrant photographs, and adorable illustrations, which draw in readers...
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Crabs are fascinating animals that grow and develop in unique ways. How do they mature from an egg to the creatures seen on beaches around the world? Readers explore the life cycle of a crab through accessible main text that presents basic biology facts in a fresh way. As readers discover essential information about each life cycle stage, they're presented with vibrant, full-color photographs and helpful diagrams that introduce them to the physical...
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Jellyfish have a very unique and complex life cycle that is explained to young readers in this age-appropriate and achievable look at beginner biology concepts. Through clear and concise main text and fun fact boxes, readers explore each stage of a jellyfish's life cycle and learn new vocabulary words along the way. Additional science terms are introduced in colorful diagrams that have clear labels and correspond closely to the text. Featuring full-color...
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Readers trace the life cycle of a sheep from its birth to old age in this fun and fact-filled guide to an essential beginner biology topic. As readers explore the age-appropriate text that explains important science concepts and provides cool facts about this popular animal, they also discover full-color photographs of cute lambs and fluffy sheep. This engaging look at life science features fact boxes that enhance the learning experience and clearly-labeled...
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Embarrassment is a difficult but common emotion for children to deal with, so it is important for readers to learn about being embarrassed and how to handle it in a healthy way. They are given the tools to do so through the cute illustrated character Shrinking Violet, who displays elements of embarrassment and how this affects her. The main text is presented in a fun comic book style that combines full-color photographs and charming illustrations....
20) Feeling Lonely
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Readers will learn about experiencing feelings of loneliness and how to deal with them in a healthy way. As they are introduced to the colorful, adorable character The Lone Furball, they find tips on dealing with loneliness through this relatable and age-appropriate main text. Readers uncover strategies for approaching their own lonely emotions in a constructive way to turn gloomy feelings into positive ones. The eye-catching comic book style, engaging...
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