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"Almost nothing is more naturally magical than seeing a butterfly alight on a flower in your garden before it flutters away. From the lovely orange of the monarch to the blues of the pipevine swallowtail, butterflies are found all over North America and are often one of the bugs young readers are able to identify on sight."--
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"There are so many kinds of beetles. From the odd-looking rhinoceros beetle to the familiar ladybug and the lovely firefly, beetles can be found all over the world in all kinds of environments. Young readers will learn cool details about these interesting bugs, including about their body structure, how they reproduce, and the ways they stay busy."--
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"There are thousands of species of bees, and not all are yellow and black. However, the telltale yellow and black of the honeybee and bumblebee are the best known. Beginning readers explore the world of bees and find out what keeps them busy all day. From flying from flower to flower to making honey, the details in this book are both familiar and new to curious future entomologists."--
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"Spiders have a bad reputation based solely on their appearance, which many find creepy or unnerving. However, these helpful bugs eat many other pests and lead interesting, busy lives. Facts such as how spiders hunt, what their homes are like, and how they grow will fascinate young readers eager to learn more about the many kinds of spiders found around the world."--
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It takes a lot of hard work and years of practice to become a professional football player. Lots of people dream of getting drafted, but early readers learn that they can do anything if they dream big enough. From backyard football games with friends to football practices, readers learn how to pursue their football dreams. Full-color photographs provide strong picture-text correlation, and accessible text lays basic literacy skills and a foundation...
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Money and its worth are an important part of the elementary math curriculum and a perfect way to review both numbers and addition. This accessible volume examines the value of coins?as the narrator wonders if there's enough money to buy an ice cream treat. Colorful photographs illustrate the bright text, while the story succeeds in making math fun for the reader. Full-Color Photographs, Index, Picture Glossary.
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In this entertaining narrative, arithmetic and weather are connected topics. The story opens as the narrator wonders how to dress for a trip to the zoo. The reader reviews weather concepts as well as addition word problems through accessible text and helpful photographs. This valuable volume is a perfect addition to any elementary science and math collection. Full-Color Photographs, Index, Picture Glossary.
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Readers head into the forest and learn about just a few of the fascinating life-forms that call it home. Young forest rangers will learn to spot oak and maple seeds, how ants help forests grow, and more cool facts about this remarkable biome. Appealing low-ATOS text is coupled with perfectly chosen photographs to further engage readers. This charming book is a great resource to support the elementary science curriculum.
12) Moscas =: Flies
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"If it's summer and there's trash around, there are bound to be flies. But house flies are only one of many kinds of flies, and they're all fascinating bugs. Beginning readers ascend into the world of the fly in this fun introduction. Fly bodies and behavior are discussed in age-appropriate, low-ATOS text, supported by photographs that closely correlate with the narrative. From what they eat to how they are born, the details will leave readers mesmerized...
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For those who've wondered what fish can lay claim to the title fastest and largest, this vibrant volume has the answers. A trip to the aquarium is the lens through which the reader becomes acquainted with such water-dwelling animals as alligators, whale sharks, and sea turtles. They'll learn fun facts about each, marvel at the impressive photographs, and most of all, find out that aquariums are perfect places to nurture a love for freshwater and saltwater...
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"Weather is a science concept that the youngest meteorologists can understand. In fact, like real-life scientists, they can investigate the weather simply by looking out the window. Readers of this valuable volume will consider how certain activities are paired with kinds of weather. They'll review weather words while realizing there's lots of fun to be had in all sorts of weather! Full-color photographs and a picture glossary aid in reading comprehension."--...
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Grab your bike-it's time to ride. That's the fun activity that begins this inviting book. The narrator looks for wheels in a ride around town, adding them as he goes and encouraging readers to do the same. He encounters friends on bikes with training wheels, a unicycle, and even a policeman on a motorcycle. Math is everywhere, even on wheels. Full-Color Photographs, Index, Picture Glossary.
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Math and toys-a perfect combination. This volume, full of high interest and familiar toys, demonstrates to young readers how they can see mathematical concepts even in the midst of playtime. They'll review Common Core math standards such as counting, sorting, comparing sizes, and identifying shapes and two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects. The bright, at level text is mirrored by colorful photographs. Full-Color Photographs, Index, Picture...
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Every day, we're faced with mathematical situations, so much so that we don't even recognize them. This fun volume opens readers' eyes to the math in their world through a walk in the park. They'll find shapes, use numbers, compare sizes, and identify the positions of objects with help from a friendly narrator. Carefully selected photographs support the comprehensible text. Full-Color Photographs, Index, Picture Glossary.