Synopsis: Butterflies are all around us. It's hard to believe these majestic insects with impressive wingspans and beautifully colored and patterned wings were once creepy crawly caterpillars. How in the world does this transformation happen? This Level 1 Reader gives kids an up-close look at exactly how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. With bonus information including different types of butterflies and poisonous caterpillars, this reader is one of a…

Synopsis: All kinds of food have a different taste. We like food that tastes good. Some food tastes too sweet or too sour. What kind of food is good for you? Which food do you like best?

Synopsis: Fisher-Price, a leader in early childhood development and education, has teamed up with Reader's Digest to create a premier beginning-to-read series. Not only is Fisher-Price the leading brand of toys for toddlers and preschoolers, it is also a name parents trust. Now parents can turn to Fisher-Price for all their children's developmental needs -- including learning to read.

Synopsis: Find out more about this famous Founding Father! With his face on the ten-dollar bill and an award-winning musical about his life, it's clear that Alexander Hamilton's story is one worth telling. Despite feeling like an outsider, Hamilton fought hard to form a united nation with a strong central government--and many of his ideas are still relevant today! With this illustrated leveled reader, kids can learn more about the man who, in many ways,…

Synopsis: Newbery Honor recipient and New York Times bestselling author Marion Dane Bauer teaches beginning readers about the sun in this shining Level 1 Ready-to-Read.There are no clouds in the sky. The sun is shining! How does the sun bring us such warm, bright days? Just open this book and read about the wonders of the sun…

Synopsis: Newbery Honor recipient and New York Times bestselling author Marion Dane Bauer teaches beginning readers about rainbows in this bright Level 1 Ready-to-Read.What is that colorful arc in the sky? It is a rainbow. Rainbows are always pretty to look at, but where do they come from? The answer is at your fingertips. Just open this book and read about the wonders of rainbows…

Synopsis: Charlie Brown is on a mission to impress the Little Red-Haired Girl in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read based on the brand-new Peanuts movie! The Peanuts gang bursts onto the big screen November 6, 2015 in an all new feature film from Twentieth Century Fox!Charlie Brown will go to any lengths to impress the Little Red-Haired Girl! Performing a magic act in the school talent show is bound to do the trick, but if that fails, he’ll try learning to dance…

Synopsis: Rudyard Kipling's beloved adventure stories, set in the Indian jungle, have captivated children for over a century. With unforgettable characters that range from a little boy raised by wolves to a curious mongoose who saves the day by scaring away a deadly snake, Kipling's classic work has timeless appeal. Previously published as individual chapter books and now gathered into a single volume for the first time!

Synopsis: This Mexican folktale tells the story of a beautiful bird named Cuckoo, who loves to sing all night and day. When the other birds in the forest need help planting seeds, Cuckoo does not help them, but continues to sing instead. After the planting, the birds sleep deeply and do not notice the fire in the woods, threatening to burn all the seeds. Cuckoo sacrifices her beautiful singing voice and colorful feathers to save the seeds. The birds of…

Synopsis: Hop on that big red truck for a real adventure! Being a firefighter takes a lot of hard work. Early elementary readers learn about the important responsibilities it takes to be a firefighter--from the fire equipment to living in the fire station. With vivid photos and images, a timetable of firefighting history, informational text, and intriguing facts, this book will have readers engaged and eager to learn all about this stimulating occupation.

Synopsis: Kids can practice their reading skills with Pokémon in this fun Level 2 Reader. Join Ash and Pikachu on a sweet adventure in this Level 2 Reader! This easy-to-read book features a cake decorating contest where Trainers partners with Alcremie, the Cream Pokémon--and a battle where Pikachu eats more cream than it can handle!With full-color illustrations on every page, this exciting but simple story is based on an episode from the hit animated TV…

Synopsis: Come to Scout Camp with Dean Bob and Lou Tweet.And all the kids from Bonefish Street.Lou and Dean are team captains-they hike and canoe.When they get lost in the woods, will they know what to do?Lou Tweet, Dean Bob and all of their friends from Bonefish Street are going away to Scout Camp! Leaving the messy Bobs and the neat Tweets behind proves to be challenging--for the adults! But the kids quickly start enjoying hiking, singing, canoeing, and…

Synopsis: From Dav Pilkey, creator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Dragon, the heartwarming hero adored by Dav's youngest readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and…

Synopsis: An all-new nonfiction series featuring DreamWorks Dragons! Hiccup, Toothless, and other exciting characters from DreamWorks Dragons help readers discover the real-life science and history behind volcanoes! Filled with full-color photos and lots of fun facts, these 80-page books based on JumpStart's School of Dragons online game are the perfect way to help young readers soar into the world of nonfiction.

Synopsis: Lin Mills and Jill Finn are excited to spend six days at camp. Except, they cannot stand each other. And this could turn out to be a disaster. When things get out of control, Jill and Lin are forced to work things out on their own. Can these girls be able to overcome the past and become friends?Scope and Sequence Analysis: Explore detailed scope and sequence and read a sample chapter for each title on Simple Words Books' website. Step: #5…

Synopsis: Jack Mills and Max Finn are excited to spend six days at camp. Except, they cannot stand each other. And this could turn out to be a disaster. When things get out of control, Jack and Max are forced to work things out on their own. Can these boys be able to overcome the past and become friends?Scope and Sequence Analysis: Explore detailed scope and sequence and read a sample chapter for each title on Simple Words Books' website. Step: #5 Novice…

Synopsis: 1997 Steck-Vaughn Pair-It Books Emergent Stage 1, Pair-It Book: Peas and Potatoes 1, 2, 3 -- A Smiling Salad (P) by Michael K. Smith ***ISBN-13: 9780817264130 ***Pages: 8

Synopsis: Combining photographs, lively illustrations, and engaging, age-appropriate stories, DK Readers capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. Homes around the World looks at some of the world's most unusual human residences, including pueblos, floating homes, tree houses, portable yurts, and eco-friendly houses.