Grade 1 - 2

A speedy hunter quietly swims below a group of fish, then jumps up and takes a bite. The mako shark is one of the fastest swimmers in the ocean. It chases other fish for miles until it can… More →

Malala Yousafzai k that girls deserve the same rights to education as boys. Period. She spoke out, survived an attack by the Taliban, and continues to fight for equal rights for all girls.… More →

The flash of color in an African rain forest might not be what you expect. Mandrills have bright faces with long, red noses and blue and cheeks (not to mention the colorful cheeks on their… More →

Marie Curie was an award-winning scientist who dedicated her life to studying radioactivity. Her work changed science and helps people around the world! This inspiring title uses narrative… More →

What makes an animal a marsupial? Its pouch! Learn what these unique animals eat, where they live, how they act, how they raise their joeys, and more in Marsupials. A diagram supplements the… More →

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is an important day. This beginning title uses easy-to-read sentences and crisp photos to explain why the day is meaningful and how people observe it. Simple… More →

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! These are just a few of the many marvelous mammals in the world! This nonfiction title takes readers on a journey to learn about some of the most… More →

From the supersmart bottlenose dolphin, to the tusky walrus, and the long-nosed elephant seal, these mammals are marvelous! Explore these mammals at the aquarium. More →

Whether solid, liquid, or gas, matter is everywhere! We need all states of it to live, from breathing air to drinking liquids. Students can take a closer look at the stuff that makes up our… More →

An unsuspecting fly buzzes around a clump of colorful plants in a swamp. Unaware of any danger, it lands on one of the plants. Snap! The plant's trap snaps shut in less than a second, and the More →

From cars and trucks to buses and boats, mechanics keep the world moving! Take a trip to the garage to read all about these community helpers. More →

From peanuts to oncoming seizures and changes in blood sugar, medical detection dogs can smell it all. These doggy doctors use their super sniffers to keep people safe and give them more… More →