Grade 3

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

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Valentine's Day, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it,… More →

In Vampire Bats, beginning readers will learn about the physical features, behaviors, and habitats of vampire bats. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young… More →

Vampire bats are the world's smallest bats! They live off the blood of prey. Elf owls might be tiny, but they can snatch prey out of midair with their talons. In this book, these animals… More →

When Hurricane Katrina raced toward the Gulf of Mexico, the animals at the Oceanarium in Gulfport, Mississippi stood in the path of one of nature's most vicious storms. Soon, the aquarium's… More →

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Did you know that the wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago? Vehicles have come a long way since then. The fastest train today can go more than 280 mph (450 kph). And there's a jet… More →

Why are helicopters used for search and rescue? How do fire trucks work to put out fires? Find answers to your questions about emergency vehicles in Machines to the Rescue! A diagram… More →

A small dinosaur catches prey with its long, sharp claws. What is this creature? It is a velociraptor! In Velociraptor, readers learn all about this dinosaur's appearance, behavior, and how… More →

The velociraptor was a fierce predator. Though it stood less than 2 feet tall, it was capable of taking down much larger prey. But how did it hunt? What did it eat? This fascinating text… More →

Venezuela is a land of striking beauty. Angel Falls, the highest waterfall in the world, plunges more than 3,000 feet in the Guiana Highlands. Lake Maracaibo, the largest lake in South… More →

With reflective clouds, Venus appears to be the brightest planet in the night sky. Young students will read about the discovery of Venus, its harsh environment, and the ways it has been explored. More →