Grade 1

We light the menorah and play dreidel. It is Hanukkah! This beginning title introduces young readers to the Jewish Festival of Light. Simple, predictable text and crisp photos tell about what More →

In Hanukkah, early readers will learn about the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers More →

In this title, emergent readers are introduced to the celebrations, traditions, and symbols behind the Hanukkah holiday. Carefully crafted text with high-frequency words, repetitive sentence… More →

What's special about tonight? It's Hanukkah! This title uses a repetitive sentence pattern and strong visual cues to help young students read independently. This 16-page book features… More →

Happy helps emergent readers recognize the emotion of happiness and the actions that define it while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted… More →

Let's celebrate! This series for beginning readers introduces basic facts about popular holidays from around the world, including when they happen and why. Simple, predictable text and… More →

In this fun, colorful series, beginning readers will learn all about popular holidays. The expertly crafted text uses a repetitive sentence pattern along with strong visual cues to support… More →

Harper the hare is overcome with joy as she jumps in the fall leaves with her forest friends. Follow along as Harper experiences joy and shares this emotion with Scout the squirrel, who is at More →

On the gleaming white ice, a little seal pup dozes in the sun. Her fluffy white fur camouflages her and helps her stay hidden from enemies. Soon the pup's mother will return from her fishing… More →

In Harp Seal Pups, emergent readers learn how harp seal pups are born white to blend in with snow and ice and how they grown up to swim and catch fish in the Arctic. Carefully crafted text,… More →

When Harry S. Truman became president in 1945, he faced tough decisions. He needed to bring an end to one of the deadliest wars in history--but how? In this fascinating introduction, young… More →

Learn about the busiest time of year on the farm. From crops to festivals, harvests make fall fun! More →