Grade 1

Did you know the Beetle was Volkswagen's first model? In Volkswagen, beginning readers learn about this car brand, when and where the cars were first made, what its logo looks like, and some… More →

Loud and quiet are measures of sound. A lion's loud roar can be heard miles away. A house cat's purr is quiet. In this book, beginning readers are introduced to the opposites of loud and… More →

Loud and Soft helps emergent readers understand and differentiate between these opposites while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text… More →

The new moon is here. It is Lunar New Year! This beginning title introduces basic facts about this popular holiday, from common foods to favorite traditions. Simple, predictable text and… More →

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

Lunch gives you the energy to get through your day. But there are so many options for this midday meal. What's on your plate? Empower young readers to identify healthy choices with this… More →

After the assassination of President Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson became president. He was an influential leader who fought for civil rights and led the country through one of history's most… More →

What do wheels and axles help us do? How does a pulley work? Why does an inclined plane make carrying a load easier? Each book in Machines and Motion highlights and explains one of the six… More →

Start your engine and get ready for a day of work! In this fun nonfiction series, narrative text and colorful illustrations come together to tell about a day in the life of different… More →

How do machines help us work? What jobs are these large vehicles built for? Large pictures of cool vehicles and tightly controlled vocabulary make this series appropriate for the youngest of… More →

Big machines drive, lift, push, and more. Learn where construction vehicles work, what their parts are called, and see how they help build our communities in this exciting series. Machines on More →

How do planes help put out forest fires? What are the different kinds of tow trucks? Find answers to your questions about emergency vehicles in Machines to the Rescue! A diagram supplements… More →