Synopsis: Water moves from the air to ground and back again.

Synopsis: Do you know what -zooed out- and -goofy- mean? Can you figure out which sports use ropes and which need headgear? Learn about various extreme sports and the gear needed to do them. Text Type: Expository, ExplanationTheme/Topic: Sports, Adventure, Exploration

Synopsis: Handcuffs, prison doors, ropes, and chains- people still find a way to escape. How do they do it? This book takes a look at a variety of different -escape- stories - from Colditz to Alcatraz, Houdini to the Great Wall. Text Type: Expository, ExplanationTheme/Topic: Human History, Conflict and Challenge

Synopsis: Why does a band sound so good together? Each instrument has its own special sound. Discover the various properties of sound in this title.

Synopsis: Blackout! Castle Under Siege! Wackiest Machines Ever! These books take an exciting new approach to physical science curriculum topics, including materials and their properties, simple machines, energy, forces and motion, electricity, sound and light, and gravity. Raintree Fusion is high-interest nonfiction aligned with curriculum, at a reading level accessible to struggling readers.

Synopsis: Using an orange as an example, this book demonstrates how color is perceived by the eye, what a spectrum is like, and how colors can be mixed to create different colors.

Synopsis: Blackout! Castle Under Siege! Wackiest Machines Ever! These books take an exciting new approach to physical science curriculum topics, including materials and their properties, simple machines, energy, forces and motion, electricity, sound and light, and gravity. Raintree Fusion is high-interest nonfiction aligned with curriculum, at a reading level accessible to struggling readers.

Synopsis: Read 'Food' to discover how food gets from a farm to the grocery store. Learn how food waste can be recycled, the benefits of buying food that is grown locally, and how to reduce your own food waste.

Synopsis: Differentiate text for: Approaching-one grade below, On-Level-at grade level Beyond- one grade above, ELL-English Language Learners. Each reader features a main selection accompanied by a paired piece with the same theme. Nonfiction titles are differentiated in readability but identical in design. Excite students with myths, legends, folktales, informational texts, and many more genres.

Synopsis: Featured in Elmer's World of Glue Teaching Guide Winner: 2016 Montana Treasure State Award. Nominee: NY State Charlotte Award list, 2015-16. Alabama Camellia Award list 2014-15, Grade 2-3 Division. Although Matty's art teacher has warned him that too much glue never dries, Matty loves glue. After all, he and his dad make oodles of glue projects at home. One day during art class, Matty finds the fullest bottles of glue, and the fun begins. With a…

Synopsis: Girls and boys ages 3 to 7 can read about Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and all the characters from Disney Frozen in this Step into Reading leveled reader collection featuring five stories in one softcover book!

Synopsis: Show your teachers how much you appreciate them with this colorful book of thanks starring The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Perfect for National Teacher’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, the end of the school year, or just because! Thank you, teacher,For helping me reach new heightsAnd for teaching me to Care about our world. Say “Thank You” to teachers everywhere with help from the world’s favorite caterpillar! This heartwarming book filled with…

Synopsis: Uses an advice-column format to define respect for others, respect for property, and respect for oneself, and demonstrates how respect is used in daily situations.

Synopsis: Laurie Berkner, “the queen of children’s music,” (People) pairs the lyrics of her beloved hit with Ben Clanton’s whimsical illustrations in this winning, adorable picture book—a must-have for fans of Laurie, dinosaurs, and all things cute.We are the dinosaurs Marching, marching We are the dinosaurs Laurie Berkner’s chart-topping, beloved hit “We Are the Dinosaurs” is now a picture book! Featuring an adorable cast of characters and vibrant,…

Synopsis: Growing up in the ocean, Kelp has always assumed that he was a narwhal like the rest of his family. Sure, he's always been a little bit different-his tusk isn't as long, he's not as good of a swimmer, and he really doesn't enjoy the cuisine. Then one night, an extra strong current sweeps Kelp to the surface, where he spots a mysterious creature that looks just like him! Kelp discovers that he and the creature are actually unicorns. The…

Synopsis: Share in the antics and adventures of Olivia, everyone's favorite hyperactive piglet, as she spins tall tales about lion taming and tight-rope walking, plays amateur detective, starts her own one-pig band, saves Santa from being cooked in the fireplace, and creates more than her fair share of havoc that will amuse and delight listeners of all ages.

Synopsis: When you wake up for school you'll get dressed, really cool with your sneakers and socks and your lunch in a box . . . Kindergarten's begun. Big kids say that it's fun. But is that really true? Will it be fun . . . for you? Celebrate all the familiar milestones and moments shared by every kid entering kindergarten in this charming second-person narrative. Whether it's early-morning jitters or becoming familiar with new classroom…

Synopsis: Follow a day in the life of the panda cubs at China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda at the Wolong Nature Preserve, the largest research facility for giant pandas in China. Cubs are raised together in a protected setting—dubbed panda kindergarten—where they grow strong and learn skills that will help prepare them to be released into the wild when they are older. With spare text by veteran nonfiction writer Joanne Ryder and…

Synopsis: Facts about caterpillars and the metamorphosis process through which they turn into butterflies.