Synopsis: This title introduces young readers to a selection of the most interesting poisonous animals including snakes, scorpions, kimodo dragons, jellyfish and spiders. This book explains the difference between poison and venom, and how various creatures use deadly substances to either catch and kill other animals to eat, or to protect themselves from predators.

Synopsis: Much that we all thought we knew about U.S. presidential elections went out the window with the historic Bush-Gore campaign of 2000. But that wasn't the only unusual election in United States history--merely a recent and surprising contest. The previous edition of Syl Sobel's Presidential Elections was a great introduction to past presidential campaigns for kids. The updated edition is even better! Young readers will find all kinds of…

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: 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: Goosebumps now on Disney+!Fright-master R.L. Stine invites you on an all-new, all-terrifying adventure!Britney Crosby thinks her cousin Ethan is pretty weird--and she happens to be right. Ethan won't stop tormenting Britney with an old ventriloquist's dummy. And the puppet has plans for Britney, too!Next, someone will be offered a vacation at a popular "scream park." An entire week for free? You'd have to be a real dummy to refuse that! But some…

Synopsis: A chronological narrative of one of the most destructive storms in US history. Hurricane Katrina was one of the worst hurricanes the United States has ever experienced. At the Tenth Anniversary of this tragic event this child-friendly account investigates the science behind the storm. A time line of events describes the lead-up to the hurricane, the subsequent floods and subsiding waters, and the rescue operations. Heroes and survivors tell…

Synopsis: Serafina's defeat of the Man in the Black Cloak has brought her out of the shadows and into the daylight realm of her home, Biltmore Estate. Every night she visits her mother in the forest, eager to learn the ways of the catamount. But Serafina finds herself caught between her two worlds: she's too wild for Biltmore's beautifully dressed ladies and formal customs, and too human to fully join her kin. When a mysterious series of attacks test…

Synopsis: The state of Florida comes to life in this illustrated journey through its amazing history, geography, and landmarks. Kids will learn fascinating facts about everything that makes Florida the unique state it is, from Cape Canaveral and the Space Shuttle to the white-sand beaches of the coast, the alligators of the Everglades, and, of course, Disney World. All of Florida?s natural and man-made wonders are discussed and delightfully illustrated in…

Synopsis: An instant New York Times bestseller! The sequel to the bestselling The Wild Robot, by award-winning author Peter Brown Shipwrecked on a remote, wild island, Robot Roz learned from the unwelcoming animal inhabitants and adapted to her surroundings--but can she survive the challenges of the civilized world and find her way home to Brightbill and the island?From bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Peter Brown comes a heartwarming…

Synopsis: Ancient Earth was alive with creatures that have long since died out. Discover these strange dinosaurs, and the flying, swimming, creeping reptiles that shared their world.

Synopsis: An easy-to-read biography of one of the NFL's hottest stars! It's Tebow Time! With an incredible amount of talent and the ability to win huge games, Tim Tebow is the player that every football fan is talking about. Follow Tim from his early high school years, his highly successful college career, through his recent trade to theNew York Jets in this easy-to-read story filled with photographs and fun facts.

Synopsis: An introduction to maps, geography, and ecological regions accompanies maps with small pictures of characteristic people, places, animals, and things, and the locations of the capitals of the countries of the world.

Synopsis: Meet cuttlefish that can camouflage themselves, octopuses that outsmart their predators, and squid that patrol the deep in this cool fact-filled reader. Learn everything you've ever wanted to know about cephalopods, from inking, to hunting, to coconut carrying. Squish along with squid, camouflage with cuttlefish, and marvel at magnificent octopuses.