Synopsis: Powerful weather, bursting volcanoes, sparkling gemstones, and more will fascinate science and fact-hungry kids. Experience the whirl of a hurricane, dig deep and learn about the rocks that make up our planet, and discover the amazing feeling of a rainstorm. National Geographic Kids brings readers some of their reader's favorite science topics in one convenient package. Fascinating science information is accompanied by wonderful photographs to…

Synopsis: Get ready to be amazed by the super speed, epic strength, and jaw-dropping powers of some of the planet’s most awesome animals!From lifting stupendous weights to jumping unbelievable heights, superpowers aren’t just in the movies: they’re really real. This new Level 2 reader features dozens of fascinating animals and their amazing abilities that seem too incredible to be true. Learn about leafcutter ants that can carry 50 times their weight; the…

Synopsis: Rainforests cover only a small amount of the planet, but they have more unique plants and animals than anywhere else on Earth.Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this new Level 2 reader reveals the layers of rainforests, the difference between temperate and tropical rainforests, and some of the amazing animals that live in these ecosystems.National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach…

Synopsis: Animals hide to avoid being eaten or to sneak up on animals they want to eat. This amazing book introduces children to some basic science concepts and vocabulary such as predator, prey, and camouflage. Fascinating photographs feature animals that can change color and those that have different shapes and patterns, so that they can blend in with their surroundings. A special section also features animals that do not need to hide. Sharp quills or…

Synopsis: Phonics Readers is a recognized leader in helping you teach phonics and phonemic awareness, within the context of content-area reading. Content area focus: Rain forest animals Phonics Skills: long i (i, igh, y), soft g

Synopsis: An illustrated presentation of the rainforest and its creatures and plants, and covers its products, such as soap, chocolate, bananas, and kawakawa, and the destruction of the lush habitat that results in extinction of animals such as the Bali tiger.

Synopsis: Repetitive, predictable story lines and illustrations that match the text provide maximum support to the emergent reader. Engaging stories promote reading comprehension, and easy and fun activities on the inside back covers extend learning. Great for Reading First, Fluency, Vocabulary, Text Comprehension, and ESL/ELL!

Synopsis: The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what's involved in each occupation. Young readers learn to respect the importance of doing a job well and appreciate the contributions these workers make to our life and the world around us. These books are perfect for reading alone or…

Synopsis: Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny, cheesy adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is fast-paced with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.Geronimo Stilton gets caught up in the World Karate Championships, thanks to the efforts of Bruce Hyena and Piccolo Tao, Bruce's super-sporty cousin. Geronimo only has a week to become real champion material! Will Geronimo manage to overcome his fears in…

Synopsis: In the latest installment of Nancy Krulik's popular George Brown, Class Clown series, George is preparing for picture day, and his friend Alex is preparing to break the Schminess World Record for the largest ABC (Already Been Chewed) gumball. While George is selecting his outfit, Alex is busy becoming famous. Can George learn to be a supportive friend, despite the jealousy he feels, or will the super burp ruin his best friend's chances of fame…

Synopsis: For use in schools and libraries only. Splat The Cat is back in New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Rob Scotton's beginning reader Splat The Cat: Up In The Air At The Fair. In this My First I Can Read Book, Splat, Spike, and Plank can't wait to go to the fair. But when Kitten can't come, the friends are determined to bring her back the perfect gift. Beginning readers will delight in Splat's hilarious attempts to find the perfect…

Synopsis: Text and photographs introduce fighter planes, their parts, and the pilots who fly fighter planes.

Synopsis: Simple text and photographs present ambulances, their parts, and how emergency crews use ambulances.

Synopsis: Text and photographs describe the lives of baby robins, also known as chicks, from birth to early maturity.

Synopsis: These books move children beyond their home neighborhood to places they may learn about or visit with their families. Books focus on the experience of being in parks, beaches, lakes and woods.

Synopsis: Text and photographs introduce military helicopters, their parts, and the crew that flies on military helicopters.