Mary Elizabeth Salzmann

Describes how to care for a pet bird and provides a story about a girl named Kim and her pet bird.

Are alligator eggs hard or soft? What color are alligators when they are born? How long do alligators stay with their mother? Kids will learn the answers to all these questions and more when they read Baby Alligators. This book uses photographs and text to help develop and reinforce language and reading skills. A comprehensive quiz will make learning fun and effective. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle...

‘Cats Are Fun!’ gives young children a fun way to practice reading. The main text is, written at guided reading level A and brought to life with full-page color photos of intriguing and adorable pet cats. The book ends with a one-page teacher's guide with tips for adults to help children read and understand the content.

This title is a terrific introduction to flutes for kids. After starting with an overview of the types of flutes like the western concert flute and the ocarina, the general characteristics and uses of the instrument are described. Simple, fun and informative sentences accompany photos of kids and adults playing flutes to provide an understanding of this instrument in the world of music. The title also includes a picture quiz, comprehension quiz and...

This title is a terrific introduction to drums for kids. After starting with an overview of the drumhead and shell, the general characteristics and uses of the instrument are described. Simple, fun and informative sentences accompany photos of kids and adults playing drums to provide an understanding of this instrument in the world of music. The title also includes a picture quiz, comprehension quiz and glossary. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of...

Staying safe is a healthy habit. Wear a Helmet!: Healthy Safety Habits will teach readers all about how to be safe. Wear a helmet riding a bike, wait for the walk signal when crossing the street, use an oven mitt when helping parents bake are some of the ways to keep safe. Simple sentences and charming photos engage young children. A comprehensive and critical thinking quiz will make learning fun and effective. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...

‘Hamsters Are Fun!’ gives young children a fun way to practice reading. The main text is, written at guided reading level A, and brought, to life with full-page color photos of intriguing and adorable, pet hamsters. The book ends with a one-page teacher's guide with tips for adults to help children read and understand the content.

Kids can zoom into the world of air travel and go airborne with the Biggest, Baddest Book of Flight. Readers will get the scoop on helicopters, explore the inside of a jet engine, discover the wackiest aircraft out there, from flying saucers to an inflatable plane and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing.

Being active is a healthy habit. Run! Jump! Play!: Healthy Active Habits will teach readers all about how being active makes them feel good and helps their muscles grow. Running with the dog, sledding down a hill, riding bikes with friends are some of the ways they can stay active. Simple sentences and charming photos engage young children. A comprehensive and critical thinking quiz will make learning fun and effective. Aligned to Common Core Standards...