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1) Tornadoes
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to tornadoes. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
2) Blizzards
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Whipping wind blows snow into tall drifts across the road. Will cars be able to pass? This dilemma is just one effect of the powerful storms discussed in this low-level title. Engaging text and vibrant photos combine to tell readers how blizzards form, how they are forecast, and what damage they can cause. Special features such as a map, a formation diagram, a windchill chart, and a notable blizzard profile add to readers' understanding of this brutal...
3) Tsunamis
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A tall wave speeds towards shore. As it approaches, it grows even bigger. A tsunami is near! These huge ocean waves cause immense destruction. But how do they form? Can they be prevented? This low-level text answers those questions and more using engaging text, vibrant photos, and descriptive photo labels. Additional features such as a map, a formation diagram, an intensity scale, and a tsunami profile give readers an even closer look at this natural...
4) Hurricanes
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Batten down the hatches! A hurricane is on the move. These powerful storms start in the ocean, but they quickly make their way to the coast. Their winds turn debris into dangerous projectiles. Their rains cause flooding in low-lying areas. But can this damage be prevented? This low-level title introduces readers to hurricanes, including how they form, how meteorologists predict them, and what damage they cause to affected areas. Special features such...
5) Earthquakes
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The world starts shaking. Cups and plates rattle in cupboards. Books fall off of shelves. It's an earthquake! These natural disasters do billions of dollars' worth of damage every year. But scientists still cannot predict them. This low-level text introduces how earthquakes form, the damage they cause, and how their damage can be prevented. Special features such as a map, a formation diagram, and a Richter scale chart introduce the key concepts of...
6) Volcanoes
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A volcano explodes to life! Lava shoots into the air. A plume of smoke and ash is visible for miles around. But why did the volcano erupt? This low-level title uses engaging text and colorful photos to bring readers up close to these powerful natural disasters. Readers will learn why volcanoes erupt, what damage they cause, and how eruptions are predicted. Special features including a map, an eruption diagram, an eruption severity chart, and a profile...
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Deep inside the earth lie undiscovered wonders that have never seen the light of day. In this title, readers will learn how bold explorers venture into the darkness of caves. Vibrant photos show readers what it is like to explore caves, while special features map a well-known cave, highlight the preparation needed to explore caves, introduce a famous cave explorer, and more. Readers will be eager to explore more after finishing this exciting adventure!...
8) Eels
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From their long bodies to their sharp teeth, eels are fascinating undersea creatures! This low-level title introduces beginning readers to eels, from their body parts to their diet. Colorful photos and easy-to-read text support readers just starting out, while features highlight body parts and favorite foods. Take a trip to the coral reef with this fun title!
9) Orcas
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A tall fin cuts through the water, but it's not a shark. It's an orca! Readers just starting out can learn all about killer whales, from their body parts to what they eat, in this easy introduction to the mammals. Simple, predictable text pair with crisp photos, and features including diagrams and a photo glossary help support readers. Take a swim with these ocean predators in this fun title!
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It is another day at the mine! Young readers can learn all about mining dump trucks, from their parts to the jobs they have, in this low-level title. Narrative text accompanied by vibrant illustrations follows one dump truck through the course of a day, while fun facts add bonus information. Questions offer ways for students to connect more deeply with the text and encourage curiosity. Machine-loving kids will enjoy this fun read!
11) West Virginia
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Welcome to West Virginia! This state, covered by the Appalachian Mountains, is full of beautiful landscapes, interesting history, and fun traditions. In this fact-filled title, readers will explore the Mountain State through informative text and colorful photos. Along the way, maps show off the location of landforms and cities, profiles introduce the Native American population, and a recipe highlights a favorite food. There is a lot to discover in...
12) Michigan
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Welcome to the Great Lakes State! Michigan is known for its lakes, but this state has plenty more to offer. In this title, engaging text and vivid photos combine to show off Michigan's landscape, history, and culture. Features help place the state's landforms and cities, introduce Native American tribes, show off wildlife, and even highlight a famous sports team and a favorite recipe! There is a lot to discover about Michigan in this fact-filled title!...
13) South Dakota
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South Dakota is famous for being the home of Mount Rushmore, but there is plenty more to explore in this state! This fact-filled title introduces readers to South Dakota's history, landscape, industry, and culture through informative text and vibrant photographs. Along the way, special features highlight Native American tribes, call out wildlife, introduce South Dakotan inventions, and even teach readers how to make a favorite food!
14) Idaho
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Idaho is full of natural beauty! Through fact-filled text and vibrant photos, this title explores all that makes the Gem State unique. Readers will learn about Idaho's landscape, history, wildlife, industry, celebrations, and more. Maps show Idaho's cities and landforms, while other features highlight the state's wildlife, inventions, and Native American people. There is a lot to learn about Idaho in this fun book!
15) Ohio
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Ohio is full of fascinating history, beautiful landforms, and fun celebrations. In this fact-filled title, readers will discover all of this and more through engaging text and vibrant photographs. Special features highlight the state's history, Native American tribes, wildlife, sports teams, and favorite foods. The book concludes with a two-page feature that puts all of Ohio's important stats in one place. Get ready for a trip to the Buckeye State!...
16) Indiana
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From its beautiful landscape to its fun celebrations, there is a lot to discover in Indiana! This title uses fact-filled text and colorful images to introduce the history, culture, and industry of the Hoosier State. Special features highlight the state's landforms and cities, introduce Native American tribes, show off an animal species, introduce a tasty recipe, and more. Find out all that Indiana has to offer in this informative title!
17) Rhode Island
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Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but it has plenty to explore! Readers of this fact-filled title will discover the state's history, landscape, culture, and traditions through engaging text and vivid photographs. Features highlight the state's landforms, introduce its native peoples, show off its famous inventions, and even introduce a tasty recipe. Get ready for a trip to Little Rhody!
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