Inside this book, a huddle of penguin chicks will warm your heart as they warm their bodies. The babies need mom, dad, and one another to survive the frigid temperatures of their Antarctic homes. Delight in reading as you watch baby penguins waddle across the pages.

Have you ever seen the future? Many people claim to have this sixth sense. But is extrasensory perception real? Or do we only notice the coincidences? See for yourself in this high-interest read for elementary students.

From Republic to ruins, the city of Rome has a long history! This exciting nonfiction title takes a brief look at important events from Rome’s past through narrative text and vibrant illustrations. A timeline reinforces the text, while special features prepare the reader and ask them to think beyond the text. This chronicle of Rome’s rises and falls is sure to keep beginning readers eagerly turning pages!

The cheerleading squad performs their routine. Their stunts impress the crowd! The leveled title gives beginning readers an introduction to the sport of cheerleading. The main text highlights basic information about the sport including major rules, gear, and more. A facts page visually summarizes the main text. A photo glossary provides helpful context to new words.

Two wrestlers step onto the mat. They wrestle hard. Soon, one pins the other. They win the match! This title introduces beginning readers to the competitive sport of wrestling. Readers will find approachable text that includes many sight words and colorful photos that support the text. Photo labels and a photo glossary help readers understand new terms while a fact page sums up the main points of the text.

Avocados are bumpy fruits used to make many delicious dishes. In this low-level title, leveled text and colorful photos help young readers learn about the avocado’s life cycle. A picture glossary provides support for unfamiliar terms, and special features highlight what avocados need to grow, show how avocados are used, and put the steps of the avocado’s life cycle in one place.

Garbage trucks are important machines! In this informative title, narrative text and colorful photos work together to tell the story of a garbage truck’s day as it goes along its route. Readers can inspect the truck before it heads out, pick up bins from houses, and dump the trash at the landfill at the end of the day. Mission Goals prepare readers for the text while thought-provoking questions encourage them to think beyond the text. Beginning readers will love this inside look at the day...

Take a trip to Tokyo with this fun title! Starting from its humble beginnings as a small fishing village named Edo, readers will visit important periods in Tokyo’s history to learn how it became the city it is today. Vibrant illustrations accompany the narrative nonfiction text, while a timeline summarizes important dates. A Mission Goals feature prepares readers, while questions prompt them to think beyond the text. Beginning readers will love seeing Tokyo’s transformation from village to...

Travel back in time and learn about the dilophosaurus! This hi-lo book uses vivid illustrations to depict the world during the Early Jurassic period. Leveled text engages reluctant readers by describing the body parts and behaviors of the dilophosaurus. Special features such as maps and a size chart share additional facts about this speedy meat-eater!

The pachycephalosaurus, its name meaning “thick-headed lizard,” is known for its thick domed skull! In this hi-lo title, detailed illustrations welcome readers into the Late Cretaceous period. Leveled text shares how the pachycephalosaurus ate, survived, and eventually went extinct. Special features help readers visualize the dinosaur’s diet, size, and more!

The quarterback passes the ball. Touchdown! The team wins the game. This title for beginning readers highlights the basics of football. Carefully leveled text covers the goal of the sport, how it is played, what gear is used, and more. Bright photos with labels reinforce the main text. A facts page summarizes main elements of the sport. A photo glossary helps to visually define words specific to the sport.

Not only are elf owls the smallest owls in the world. They also hold the title for the smallest raptors! Young readers will learn much more about these tiny owls in this fact-filled title. Approachable text helps readers build confidence while coordinating photos add interest and aid in understanding. Features highlight the elf owl’s range, diet, physical features, and more!