They deliver everything from bills to Christmas cards and brighten our day with their courtesy and care. Letter carriers help us communicate with people around the world and work in sunshine, rain, and snow to see to ensure that the mail arrives on time. Readers get a peek at this important profession and learn how the men and women who deliver the mail keep our community connected. Colorful photos and engaging text in this series help kids learn...

Prepare for takeoff! Being a pilot means having to stay calm under pressure and make critical decisions thousands of feet above the ground. Filled with engaging text and colorful pictures, this title takes children behind the scenes of air travel to learn about the people in control. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, a Think-About-It section,...

When your car brakes down, it can be a big problem! But don't worry--a mechanic can have you back on the road in no time. Filled with colorful pictures, this book takes young readers behind the scenes at an auto garage and teaches them about the skilled professionals who help keep our vehicles running. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index,...

During the school year, we often spend more time with our teachers than anyone else. But how much do we really know about the men and women behind report cards and recess? This title uses exciting photos and informative text to provide a comprehensive overview of the special people who help them learn. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index,...

Thank-you, and come again! Restaurant owners have some big responsibilities--it's hard to keep customers happy and to make sure that each employee is treated fairly. Exciting photographs and informative text take kids behind the scenes of restaurant management and introduce them to the hard work involved in running a business. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further...

Coaching a sports team requires talent, dedication, and the ability to keep players motivated in good times and in bad. Victory is sweet, but there's a lot of work behind taking a team to the top. Find out more about coaching in this fun-to-read book! Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, a Think-About-It section, and an introduction to the...

What Can I See in the Fall? uses a curriculum based approach to get children comfortable with reading and give an introduction to seasons. This book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition and confidence. Bold, colorful photographs help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at...

The Learning About Animals series uses a curriculum based approach to get children comfortable with reading. Each book in this series uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition and confidence. Bold, colorful photographs help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate...

Early on, kids are taught the importance of taking care of their teeth. Dentists play a pivotal role in helping children maintain good hygiene, as well as protecting their pearly whites for years to come. Engaging pictures and easy-to-read text introduce children to the world of dentistry and help them see their own dentists in a new light! Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources...

Seeing Tan in the Learning My Colors series uses a curriculum-based approach to get children comfortable with reading and recognizing the color tan. This book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition and confidence. Bold, colorful photographs help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy...