It was a battle that divided the country in a painful war. But what were the causes and who were the key players of the Civil War? Explore the battle between North and South with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding that aids comprehension....

A sloth makes its way across a branch. Time for a nap! These slow creatures do not travel very far. But they thrive in their rain forest home! In this fun title, readers will explore the physical and behavioral adaptations that help sloths survive.

In this book, readers will learn about the incredible transformation the tiniest joey makes into a full-grown kangaroo. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about the incredible stages of the life cycle of a kangaroo. An infographic illustrates the key stages of the life cycle of a kangaroo, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the life...

In this book, readers will learn about the incredible transformation of an egg to a chicken. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about every incredible stage of the chicken's life cycle. An infographic illustrates the key stages of the life cycle of a chicken, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the life cycle of a chicken using our...

The sun gives us light and warmth during the day. That's energy! But we can use energy from the sun to power things like lights, cell phones, or even our homes! Learn all about energy from the sun through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images as you power up with energy! Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Do you ever wonder where the energy you use comes from? Learn all about the different sources of energy including where we...

Explore the amazing science behind auroras.

Since cars started rolling off assembly lines in the early 1900s, there have been some people who wanted more than just ordinary cars. They wanted more power, more speed, and more style. Enter the sports car. Although sports cars grew out of racing, today sports cars are seen cruising the streets as well as mastering the tracks. Open readers' eyes to the sports car world as they discover the defining models of sports car history and how today's manufacturers...

Howler monkeys are loud! Their calls help them stand out in the noisy rain forest. This adaptation is one of many described in this fun title for beginning readers. Leveled text describes how howler monkeys survive the forest and colorful photos show them.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn how the bald eagle came back from the brink of extinction and serves as an important species in its environment. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the animal's habitat, diet, behaviors, and current status, as well as how conservation efforts helped these majestic birds make a comeback. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding,...

"We pump this invisible gas from the ground and use it to heat our homes and dry our clothes. But what do you know about natural gas? Learn all about energy from natural gas through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images as you power up with energy!"--