Synopsis: Sixteen small but MIGHTY sharks battle it out in a huge fight! Who will be the small shark champion? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts 16 small but savage sharks. Readers will learn about each shark's unique features, behavior, and more. Then, compare and contrast the battling animals before finally discovering the winner!This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations. It includes a range of mammals,…

Synopsis: The heroic hound is send to jail in the sixth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey.Is Dog Man bad to the bone? The canine cop is sent to the pound for a crime he didn't commit! While his pals work to prove his innocence, Dog Man struggles to find his place among dogs and people. Being a part of both worlds, will he ever fully fit in with one?Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages…

Synopsis: A vibrant and sturdy word book starring fruits and vegetables from around the world from Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Lois Ehlert. Features upper- and lowercase letters for preschoolers just learning language. Each turn of the page reveals a mouth-watering arrangement of foods: Indian corn, jalapeno, jicama, kumquat, kiwifruit and kohlrabi. Lois Ehlert's lively watercolors paired with bold easy-to-read type make for a highly…

Synopsis: If you know the 26 letters of the alphabet, can count to 99, and understand that there is more than one way to make 25 cents out of coins, you have obviously just finished reading Tana Hoban's brilliant 26 Letters and 99 Cents. Whichever end you start at is only the beginning!This innovative book is two books in one! First, learn the alphabet, then turn the book over and count from 1 to 99 using combinations of coins.

Synopsis: - Large type; ample spacing between lines - Easy-to-follow layout; text appears at same place on every page - Print separated from photos - Simple sentences - Digraphs, consonant blends - Long and short vowel sounds - Introduces multisyllabic and compound words, simple adjectives, and inflectional endings - Common "picture words" list helps reader decode text - Word repetition reinforces learning - Photos assist reader with word recognition and…

Synopsis: An excellent vocabulary builder with names of objects in English and Spanish and accompanying illustrations grouped by topics such as colors, toys, animals, and tools. ----------Un excelente constructor de vocabulario, con nombres de objetos en Inglés y en Español, acompañados por ilustraciones, agrupados por tópicos como colores, juguetes, animales y herramientas.

Synopsis: The vice president of the Dinosaur Society and science illustrator Barlowe join forces to create a unique ABC book which, through lush artwork and simple text, brings the exciting world of the dinosaurs roaring to life. Includes skeletal renderings and a detailed guide to dinosaurs. Color and b&w illustrations.

Synopsis: Responding to the call of educators for easy-to-read nonfiction for younger students, Lerner created the Pull Ahead Books series. With higher-level thinking questions built into each text, this innovative series engages new readers in their own learning. A map activity, animal-body diagram, short glossary, and Hunt-and-Find (pre-index skills) section are included. Supports the national science education standards Unifying Concepts and Processes:…

Synopsis: This Springboard into Science Series shows young children that every living thing goes through a cycle of development and growth that is unique to its species. Life Cycles introduces young readers to the fascinating series of life changes for plants and animals as familiar as green beans and chickens and as elusive as hummingbirds and jumping spiders. Full-color, close-up photographs and straightforward, easy-to-understand text help bring each…

Synopsis: Sight, smell, taste, hearing, and touch—our five senses teach us about our world. Beloved author-illustrator Aliki’s simple, engaging text and colorful artwork show young readers how they use their senses to smell a rose or play with a puppy.Now rebranded with a new cover look, this bestselling picture book invites young readers to use each of their five senses to explore the world around them. Both text and artwork were expert-reviewed for…