How did Los Angeles become the film capital of the world? Curious readers can dive into the California city’s history from the time of the Tongva to the World War II boom. Narrative text and eye-catching illustrations engage beginning readers while a timeline reinforces facts from the text. Mission goals prepare the reader for learning, and question prompts ask the reader to think beyond the text. Take a trip to the City of Angels in this fun title!

Beijing has been a capital for thousands of years! Through narrative text and vibrant illustrations, young readers can explore this ancient city’s past, from the unification of China to hosting the Olympics. A timeline recaps key events while mission goals set readers up for success. Beginning readers will love this introduction to this northern capital!

Up in the icy north, Moscow is a city full of history! Interested readers can travel across the world and dive into the Russian capital’s storied past through narrative text and colorful illustrations. Mission goals prepare readers for learning, a timeline recounts important events mentioned, and question prompts inspire readers to think creatively about what they’ve learned. Beginning readers will love this trip through Moscow’s history!

Lima is one of South America’s largest cities! In this fun title, narrative text and colorful illustrations take young readers on a trek through important events in this coastal city’s history. Fun facts add information outside of the narrative while a timeline summarizes main events. Mission goals highlight information to look for, and question prompts encourage readers to think creatively. Fly down to Peru to learn more about this fascinating city in this title for beginning readers!

The basilosaurus was a giant whale with sharp teeth and a strong bite! In this hi-lo title, reluctant readers will go back in time to discover the life of this prehistoric creature. Leveled text combines with colorful illustrations to draw readers in, while special features highlight the animal’s size and diet, map the world when the basilosaurus lived, and show off fossil discoveries. The book ends with a two-page spread that puts important information about the basilosaurus in one place....

The livyatan was an ancient sperm whale that ruled Earth’s ancient oceans! In this hi-lo title, reluctant readers can learn about the animal’s body parts, behaviors, and extinction through leveled text and colorful illustrations. Features highlight the livyatan’s size and diet, profile a famous fossil find, and map the world during the livyatan’s time. A two-page spread concludes the book by putting important stats about the livyatan in one place!

Step back in time to when armored fish filled Earth’s waters! This hi-lo title introduces the life, behaviors, and body parts of the dunkleosteus to reluctant readers through carefully leveled text and vibrant illustrations. Special features highlight the animal’s size, show off its favorite foods, profile a famous fossil find, and more. A two-page profile puts important information about the dunkleosteus in one place.

Orthocones were ancient animals with cone-shaped shells. In this hi-lo title, reluctant readers will learn about orthocones body parts, behaviors, and extinction through leveled text and detailed illustrations. Additional features highlight the size and favorite foods of orthocones, show off fossil finds, and more. The book concludes with a two-page spread that puts important information about orthocones in one place.

What was the Cold War, and why did it happen? This hi-lo title digs deep into the important facts about this tense time in history, including the causes, key events, and lasting impact. Features map out the countries involved, profile important leaders, and give details on the feared hydrogen bomb. Reluctant readers curious about this influential part of the twentieth century will find answers in this engaging title.

The United States wouldn’t be a country without the brave fighters of the American Revolutionary War! This exciting hi-lo title tells the story of this important time in history, from the Boston Tea Party to the surrender at Yorktown. Features call out important leaders on each side, map out enemies and allies, and highlight major events with a timeline. Reluctant readers will love following the United States from colonies to country with this fact-filled title!

Though united today, America has not always stood together. This hi-lo title looks at the war that split the country apart. Engaging text takes reluctant readers from Fort Sumter to Appomattox and all the major battles in between while discussing the cause of the war, strategies involved, and hardships faced. Features map out which states were on either side, highlight influential leaders, and visually display the costs of war. This look into one of America’s bloodiest wars will keep young...

Sea horses are masters of disguise! These coral reef creatures can change colors to hide from the many predators that lurk near their homes. In this title, colorful images and leveled text will help readers better understand the physical and behavioral adaptations that help sea horses thrive. Special features visually showcase the adaptations, highlight favorite foods, and more.