High-speed trains get their speed and their nickname from their bullet-like shape. Their long, curved noses cut through air easily to allow speeds much faster than 100 miles per hour! This quick read will get elementary students turning pages and on track for reading success.

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.

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.

It is time to welcome spring with color and family! This title for beginning readers uses easy-to-read text and colorful photos to introduce the Hindu holiday of Holi, from when it happens to how people celebrate. Photo labels support the text while simple features reinforce the information presented. Students just starting to read on their own will love learning about this joyful holiday!

Hockey is a fast-paced team sport played on an ice rink. The team that scores the most goals wins the game! In this book, fun and informative text introduces beginning readers to the fast-paced sport of hockey. Vibrant photos and labels provide text support. Bolded glossary terms and a photo glossary highlight unfamiliar terms. A fact page summarizes the main text with photos and straightforward phrases.

Will spring come early? We will find out on Groundhog Day! In this low-level introduction to the holiday, simple, predictable text and engaging photos teach about when Groundhog Day takes place, who celebrates it, and some favorite traditions of the day. Features reinforce the text, while a photo glossary helps define difficult words. This fun title is perfect for students taking their first steps into reading independently.

Monarch butterflies make long migrations. These orange and black butterflies can travel thousands of miles in one trip! But monarchs face many threats. Leveled text and vibrant photos bring the butterflies to life on the page in this title for young readers. Special features highlight the home range and life span of the butterflies, show the importance of monarchs in their ecosystems, and highlight some of the threats that monarchs face.

The amargasaurus lived during the Early Cretaceous period. Its neck and back sported two rows of distinctive spines! In this hi-lo title, readers are immersed in the world of dinosaurs with detailed illustrations. Leveled text shares how the amargasaurus ate and survived in South America. Special features help readers visualize the dinosaur’s diet, size, and more!

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!

Great horned owls are some of the most well-known owls in North and South America. Many people recognize their hoot! In this carefully leveled early reader, kids will learn all about great horned owls’ appearance, hunting strategies, and young. Special features draw attention to the owls’ diet, life cycle, and more. A table of contents, glossary, and index help readers practice nonfiction reading skills.

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!

Roses are known for their colorful blooms. But how do these fragrant flowers grow? In this title, readers follow the growth of roses from seeds to blooms through vibrant photos and leveled text. Special features highlight what roses need to grow, show how people use roses, and put the steps of a rose’s life cycle in one place. A picture glossary provides support for unfamiliar terms. Readers will enjoy learning about these beautiful flowers!