In Fog, vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text introduce young readers to the formation and characteristics of fog. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different kinds of fog, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about fog online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Fog also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and...

Sedimentary rocks are the only type of rocks that contain fossils! But that's not the only reason sedimentary rocks are important. Scientists study the rocks to learn about Earth's history, while other people collect the rocks for use in construction, farming, and even art. This title introduces readers to these useful rocks, including information about how to identify them, how they form, and how people use them. Special features, including a profile,...

For most of us, igneous rocks are no more than a stone's throw away. These underrated rocks make up more than half of Earth's crust! Not only that, but they have many uses in building, medicine, and other industries. This title dives deep into the properties, types, formation, and uses of igneous rocks. Special features designed to visually engage readers such as a profile, an activity, formation diagrams, and a rock cycle chart, complete this fact-filled...

In Animals in Winter, beginning readers will learn how animal behavior changes during the winter season. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage early readers as they discover how animals deal with the chilly weather conditions. A labeled diagram shows places animals use for shelter during the winter, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about animals in winter online using our safe search...

In Birds in Winter, beginning readers will learn how birds migrate or adapt to survive the winter months. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage early readers as they discover how birds handle the chilly weather conditions. A labeled diagram shows birds that stay put during the winter, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about birds in winter online using our safe search engine that provides...

In Gardens in Spring, beginning readers follow a group of children as they plant a garden. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how people can help seeds grow into plants. A labeled diagram shows tools of gardening, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about gardens in spring using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites....

In Weather in Spring, beginning readers explore spring's changing weather and how it affects people and other living things. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they explore how spring's rain and wind gives them new ways to enjoy being outside. A labeled diagram shows ways to enjoy the weather, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about weather in spring using...

Who Lives on the Prairie? introduces emergent readers to a variety of prairie-dwelling animals while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once. Who Lives on the Prairie? includes tools for teachers as well as introductory nonfiction...

Get ready to get your hands dirty with Gems. With its reader-friendly and interactive approach, this title covers key curriculum Earth science topics in an engaging way. This title explores the natural processes, how geologists study gems, and how gems relate to the reader's daily life. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

Who Lives in a Lake? introduces emergent readers to a variety of lake-dwelling animals while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once. Who Lives in a Lake? includes tools for teachers as well as introductory nonfiction features...