Nonfiction

Learn how to improve your projects by building and revising prototypes. Readers will learn how to start making a new idea a reality without putting their effort or resources to waste. Photos, sidebars, and callouts help readers draw connections between...

Learn intermediate HTML5 skills with these interesting activities. With this companion to Web Design with HTML5, makers can take their computer skills to the next level. Photos, sidebars, and callouts help readers draw connections between new concepts in...

Learn how to design, carry out, and present the results of a science project. Students will use relevant prior knowledge of scientific experiments to present their ideas in a new way. The domain-specific vocabulary helps students grow deeper in their...

Learn how to collect information from books and other sources by taking notes. Students will learn organizational techniques that act as foundational skills for all present and future areas of study.

Learn how to gather, organize, and present information using slideshow software on your computer. Students will use relevant prior knowledge of technology to present their ideas in a new way. The domain-specific vocabulary helps students grow deeper in...

Complete a variety of fun craft projects using pipe cleaners. Crafters practice reading comprehension as they follow the steps for each project. The easiest crafts are at the beginning, to allow the reader to practice scaffolding their knowledge as they...

Complete a variety of fun craft projects using modeling clay. Crafters practice reading comprehension as they follow the steps for each project. The easiest crafts are at the beginning, to allow the reader to practice scaffolding their knowledge as they...

Make your own sock puppets and a stateso you can put on shows for your friends and family. Crafters practice reading comprehension as they follow the steps for each project. The easiest crafts are at the beginning, to allow the reader to practice...

Learn how to weave colorful rubber bands together and createyour own jewelry. Crafters practice reading comprehension as they follow the steps for each project. The easiest crafts are at the beginning, to allow the reader to practice scaffolding their...

Learn how to make your own clothes and other items by sewing. Crafters practice reading comprehension as they follow the steps for each project. The easiest crafts are at the beginning, to allow the reader to practice scaffolding their knowledge as they...

Nothing screams high interest like watching stock cars zoom down the speedway, inches from each other. With custom engines, aerodynamic designs, and carbon fiber bodies, they are anything but ordinary. Engage struggling and reluctant readers with a topic...

Lightweight and fast, sports cars accelerate quickly and handle turns with ease for an exciting drive. Style and performance are key as drivers wind through twisty roads or even compete in races. Engage struggling and reluctant readers with a topic kids...

Grab your helmets and get ready to see some dirt fly! Nothing screams high interest like the thrill of motocross cycles. Knobby tires grip the dirt tracks as racers speed around corners and do high-flying tricks over ramps. Engage struggling and...

With giant tires, superstrong frames, and a ton of horsepower, nothing screams high interest like the ROAR of monster trucks! These huge machines take a beating every time drivers perform mind-boggling stunts, like back flips, wheelies, and huge leaps...

The race is on! Karts zoom down the track bumper to bumper on lightweight chassis and glide through hairpin turns with smooth racing tires. Nothing screams high interest like a set of these squealing tires. Engage struggling and reluctant readers with a...

Flashy paint jobs, modified parts, and roaring engines--nothing screams high interest like hot rods. Traditional hot rods are smooth and stylish, but top fuel hot rods are built for ultimate power. Blazing speeds reach over 300 miles per hour and races...

No roads? That's no problem for ATVs! Four thick tires roll over rocks and branches and the engine powers through uphill climbs with ease. Nothing screams high interest like all-terrain vehicles. Engage struggling and reluctant readers with a topic kids...

Hang on tight! Go on an off-road adventure with 4x4 vehicles that are built to handle the roughest terrain. Rocks, sand, and snow are no problem for these four-wheel-drive trucks. Hardworking engines and body-on-frame construction also give them the...

The great game of hockey is introduced from A to Z using simple language for the youngest reader. Topics include fans, goalie, ice, and jersey. Detailed artwork brings the game's action to these sturdy, boardbook pages.

Readers will meet the fascinating main characters featured in many myths and legends. Award-winning children's book author and former U.S. Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis not only examines creatures of popular legends such as mummies,...

The My Guide to the Solar System series takes readers on a trip through our solar system and beyond! In this book, meet an asteroid and learn what makes them special. Through simple sentences, emerging readers will learn technical facts and develop word...

Take a closer look at your tiny neighbors! Beginning readers will learn all the cool things ants can do! The series uses the whole language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition that builds recognition and confidence. The...

Take a closer look at your tiny neighbors! Beginning readers will learn all the cool things butterflies can do! The series uses the whole language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition that builds recognition and confidence...

Take a closer look at your tiny neighbors! Beginning readers will learn all the cool things walking sticks can do! The series uses the whole language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition that builds recognition and confidence...

Take a closer look at your tiny neighbors! Beginning readers will learn all the cool things fireflies can do! The series uses the whole language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition that builds recognition and confidence. The...

Take a closer look at your tiny neighbors! Beginning readers will learn all the cool things dragonflies can do! The series uses the whole language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition that builds recognition and confidence...

Take a closer look at your tiny neighbors! Beginning readers will learn all the cool things ladybugs can do! The series uses the whole language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition that builds recognition and confidence. The...

Take a closer look at your tiny neighbors! Beginning readers will learn all the cool things honey bees can do! The series uses the whole language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition that builds recognition and confidence...

Food can be weird. How does meatless meat taste like meat? What's the difference between natural and artificial sweeteners? In Weird Science: Food, readers will explore the science behind food. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to...

The human body can be weird. What's the purpose of snot? How does skin regenerate? In Weird Science: The Human Body, readers will explore the science behind how the human body works. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid...

This book provides a peek into the career of a florist. It covers the history behind the career, the process behind their floral creations, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also...

This book provides a peek into the career of a leatherworker. It covers the history behind the career, the process for making leather products, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book...

This book provides a peek into the career of a pastry chef. It covers the history behind the career, the process behind their sweet creations, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book...

This book provides a peek into the career of a cheese maker. It covers the history behind the career, the process of making cheese, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight...

This book provides a peek into the career of a blacksmith. It covers the history behind the career, the process for forging, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight key...

This book provides a peek into the career of a potter. It covers the history behind the career, the process for creating pottery, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight...

This book provides a peek into the career of a woodworker. It covers the history behind the career, the process for carving wood, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight...

This book provides a peek into the career of a glass blower. It covers the history behind the career, the process for making blown glass, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also...

Originally imported to United Kingdom for their fur, the American mink has wiped out native species. This series highlights the innovative technology scientists use to track and control this invasive population. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage...

The rosy wolf snail was imported to help control the population of the African land snail, but the cannibal snail has quickly become a problem. This series highlights the innovative technology scientists use to track and control this invasive population...