Nonfiction

If there's something that binds most cultures together, it's a respect for holidays, both solemn and joyous. This high-interest book explains the characteristics and traditions of numerous holidays such as Hanukkah, Dia de los Muertos, and Juneteenth...

Traditions are powerful expressions of a culture. Celebrations, myths and legends, clothing, music, and foods are all traditions. Sometimes their purposes and meanings are clear, but often traditions are so ingrained in daily lives that people rarely...

Did you know that elephants have come to the rescue of humans? Rescued by an Elephant presents a collection of true stories that will warm readers' hearts, including one about a young elephant that saves a girl from a tsunami! Each compelling story...

Did you know that whales have come to the rescue of humans? Rescued by a Whale presents a collection of true stories that will warm readers' hearts, including one about a whale that protects a diver from a shark! Each compelling story features colorful...

Did you know that parrots have come to the rescue of humans? Rescued by a Parrot presents a collection of true stories that will warm readers' hearts, including one about a parrot that protects its owner from an attacker! Each compelling story features...

Did you know that horses have come to the rescue of humans? Rescued by a Horse presents a collection of true stories that will warm readers' hearts, including one about a herd of horses that protects their owner from a coyote attack! Each compelling...

Did you know that dogs have come to the rescue of humans? Rescued by a Dog presents a collection of true stories that will warm readers' hearts, including one about a rescue dog that saves his family from a fire! Each compelling story features colorful...

Did you know that cats have come to the rescue of humans? Rescued by a Cat presents a collection of true stories that will warm readers' hearts, including one about a cat that protects his owner from a burglar! Each compelling story features colorful...

Who has won the WNBA finals? How did they make it happen? Filled with high-interest text written with struggling readers in mind, this series includes fun facts, intriguing stories, and captivating play-by-plays from this culmination of the WNBA season.

Who has won the Stanley Cup? How did they make it happen? Filled with high-interest text written with struggling readers in mind, this series includes fun facts, intriguing stories, and captivating play-by-plays from one of hockey's most well-known...

Who has won the Olympic Winter Games? How did they make it happen? Filled with high-interest text written with struggling readers in mind, this series includes fun facts, intriguing stories, and captivating play-by-plays from the world's most famous...

Who has won the Little League World Series? How did they make it happen? Filled with high-interest text written with struggling readers in mind, this series includes fun facts, intriguing stories, and captivating play-by-plays from the world series of...

Who has won the Final Four? How did they make it happen? Filled with high-interest text written with struggling readers in mind, this series includes fun facts, intriguing stories, and captivating play-by-plays from the final four games of NCAA's March...

Who has won the Boston Marathon? How did they make it happen? Filled with high-interest text written with struggling readers in mind, this series includes fun facts, intriguing stories, and captivating play-by-plays from one of the most famous marathons...

Shoe savvy was prized way back when and it still is now! Take a look at the modern and historical trends and fads that have come and gone in the world of footwear. Readers of these hi-lo books will be surprised by various trends and fads that will keep...

Makeup worked its magic way back when and it still does now! Take a look at the modern and historical trends and fads that have come and gone in the world of makeup. Readers of these hi-lo books will be surprised by various trends and fads that will keep...

Jewelry brought joy way back when and it still brings joy now! Take a look at the modern and historical trends and fads that have come and gone in the world of jewelry. Readers of these hi-lo books will be surprised by various trends and fads that will...

The newest hairstyles were hot way back when and they're still hot now! Take a look at the modern and historical trends and fads that have come and gone in the world of hair. Readers of these hi-lo books will be surprised by various trends and fads that...

Hats were hyped way back when and they're still hyped now! Take a look at the modern and historical trends and fads that have come and gone in the world of hats. Readers of these hi-lo books will be surprised by various trends and fads that will keep...

Clothes were cool way back when and they're still cool now! Take a look at the modern and historical trends and fads that have come and gone in the world of what to wear. Readers of these hi-lo books will be surprised by various trends and fads that will...

Is it living or nonliving? This concept can be difficult for young students to grasp. This book explains what to look for to decide if something is living or nonliving.

In this title, students will learn that all animals have different kinds of body parts and behaviors that have changed over time. They will understand that these changes are called adaptations and that adaptation helps all animals survive.

Snocross is as extreme as it gets when racing in the snow. These machines weigh up to 500 pounds and go over 150 miles per hour. It takes skill, concentration, and nerve to operate a snowmobile. Young readers will find excitement in reading about...

Get ready, mountain bike lovers; there's a crazy sport coming your way. Imagine taking your bike to the top of a mountain and then racing to the bottom as fast as you can go. Now imagine doing it with 20 other racers doing the same thing.

If you are afraid of heights, this sport is not for you. Imagine racing a souped-up motorcycle up a hill that is so steep it defies gravity. And if you don't reach the top, you risk a long, hard fall to the bottom.

Battery-operated vehicles have instant speed. Their batteries power up to speed much quicker than the traditional race engine. Many of the automakers have taken these powerful batteries and put them to use in racing. Several categories of e-racing now...

What do you do if a cheetah, the fastest animal on Earth, is chasing you? You have to outwit it! Follow along as the cheetah's prey cleverly uses different ways to throw the cheetah off its tracks. Readers will get a thrill from this vibrant, nonfiction...

Polar bears are deadly predators. Their white fur makes them almost invisible on the snow and ice. They can swim a hundred miles without stopping to rest. They rip apart flesh with their curved, sharp claws. What chance does a seal have when a polar bear...

Arrooooo! The sound of a howl echoes through the skies. It is an alpha wolf calling its pack. They are on the scent of a moose. Can the moose get the better of the pack of wolves? Readers will get a thrill from this vibrant, nonfiction series designed to...

A hyena's bite is seven times stronger than a human's. Its speed and deadly bite make it a skilled killing machine. In this book, though, its prey has some clever tricks to avoid being hyena dinner--meet the meerkat! Readers will get a thrill from this...

One spray of this animal's horrific, stinky butt perfume is enough to ward off any predator--except for the great horned owl. It is hungry, and it needs to feed its owlets. Find out how a fellow forest dweller helps the skunk escape to spray another day...

One has strong claws and sharp teeth that slice and crunch. The other is hairy and highly poisonous. Who will get out alive in this vicious matchup between a coati and a deadly spider? Readers will get a thrill from this vibrant, nonfiction series...

Freeze, flight, or fight. A sambar deer has to think quickly and choose what to do when it realizes one of Asia's super predators, a Tiger, has caught it in its crosshairs. Readers will get a thrill from this vibrant, nonfiction series designed to look...

One rules the oceans as a sleek and powerful predator. The other is one of that predator's favorite foods. Who will outwit the other in this watery chase between a great white shark and a cape fur seal? Readers will get a thrill from this vibrant,...

Crocodiles roamed the Earth with dinosaurs. They have had 65 million years to hone their hunting skills. They are one of the deadliest predators on Earth. Will the prey escape an attack from a crocodile? Readers will get a thrill from this vibrant,...

A Burmese python is one of the most giant snakes in the world. It has wide jaws and sharp teeth, and it can kill with a hug. Surely, a rat is no match for the Burmese python. Find out what happens when a Burmese python tries to make this tasty rat his...

When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last yellow-tipped Oahu tree snail, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it and, what can be done to protect our...

When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last Tasmanian tiger, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it and, what can be done to protect our incredible...

When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last Rabbs' tree frog, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it and, what can be done to protect our incredible...

When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last Pyrenean ibex, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it, and what can be done to protect our incredible...