Grade 1 - 2

It's early morning in the Amazon rain forest. A large monkey is climbing through the branches of a tall tree. Suddenly, there's a flash of white and black feathers. An enormous harpy eagle… More →

In Hawks, beginning readers will learn about different kinds of hawks, as well as the physical features that help these raptors catch their prey. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully… More →

How is a rain forest plant from Madagascar used to cure cancer? What part of a willow tree has been used as a painkiller for thousands of years? Which large plant has long, spiky leaves that… More →

Is it possible to make heat by rubbing your hands together? Why does an ice cube melt when you hold it? In this title, students will conduct experiments to help them understand what heat is.… More →

Something prickly is moving in the forest! What could it be? People often confuse hedgehogs and porcupines, but there are a lot of differences between these cute critters! From spines to… More →

In Hedgehog or Porcupine?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these prickly mammals. Carefully leveled text relays what the animals look like and how they behave.… More →

Engage your earliest readers with these nonfiction animal introductions! In Hedgehogs, emergent readers learn how hedgehogs live in the forest and use their quills to stay safe. Carefully… More →

What do ladybugs usually eat? Mainly they feed on other insects that are harmful to farmers' crops. In fact, some farmers have put ladybugs in their fields to protect their fruits and… More →

A hippo's mouth is huge, measuring about four feet (1.2 m) from top to bottom when open. That's big enough for a six-year-old kid to fit inside! These big mouths make a lot of noise. Hippos… More →

With their big, barrel-shaped bodies, hippopotamuses can really make a splash! When they're not resting in rivers to stay cool, hippos could be grazing in grasslands or spending time with… More →

In Hippopotamus Calves in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby hippopotamuses as they grow up in Africa. Follow along as hippo calves join the herd and learn from their moms.… More →

In Animal Homes, beginning readers will learn to identify different animal homes in nature. Carefully leveled text provides defining details for each animal home and where to find it, such as More →