Many of Earth's animals are in danger of going extinct. But there are things that can be done to help them. In this series, readers will learn about the threats facing these animals as well as ways that they can be saved. Levelled text and crisp photos bring these animals and the threats they face to the forefront. Special features show the status of the animals, their importance to the environment, and the impact that humans are having on them.
The Discovering Maps series introduces young readers to the world of maps. Each title describes the purposes, uses, and characteristics of a type of map. Engaging text, fascinating images, and stimulating hands-on activities are sure to captivate even the most reluctant reader.
Dogs are beloved pets, and people have dozens of breeds to choose from. This fun series highlights the history and famous traits of 12 popular dogs, as well as the care and training each type needs.
Favourite characters help young readers build confidence as they search busy scenes for hidden objects on their own. The fun continues with even more Look and Find challenges at the back of each book! Look and Find play provides an entertaining, interactive experience for kids while encouraging focus and exploration.
Come see what grows in this explorative nonfiction science series for readers age six and up. Spotlighting plant life such as trees, legumes, and herbs, these books offer up-close studies of the life stages featured plant species go through as they mature. Detailed photos, easy-to-follow text, and life-cycle recaps provide for fascinating botanical experiences.
With their incredible size and fascinating history, dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures have long captured our imaginations. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago.
One girl's tummy flutters with butterflies. ""Have courage,"" says Papa. But, she wonders, what exactly is courage? Papa lets her know that courage is the big, heroic feats--as well as the smaller everyday choices we make. With comforting, lyrical text, this story shows young readers that they too can be courageous every single day. Backmatter includes a note for parents on helping children develop their own sense of courage.
In this beautiful science series, readers will join Mr. Green and his friend and neighbour young Mo in their community garden. As each season passes, Mr. Green and Mo discover how the plants change and how the animals that make the garden their home spend their days, find food, and raise their young. These books are perfect for studying plant and animal life cycles and for building an understanding and appreciation of the natural world. The series also teaches children how we grow food and helps them to build a love of spending time in nature.
Read about the world's greatest athletes and compare their careers in a fun and exciting head-to-head format. Explore their stats and greatest moments, and then choose a winner. Will your favorite come out on top?
This series is full of engaging makerspace projects that combine science and technology with hands-on model making. Build incredible models based on real dinosaurs and pterosaurs, including a bending Brachiosaurus, biting T. rex automaton, and a flying Pteranodon. All projects are made using recycled materials and easy-to-find craft supplies. Each project features fun, bite-size facts about the dinosaurs that inspired them. A perfect series for budding engineers and dinosaur fans alike!
We have many reasons to celebrate in North America, and there are so many gatherings throughout the year to observe. Celebrations provides readers a closer look at the history of these events, the reasons for each holiday, and the ways in which North Americans gather to celebrate them.
Explore the many different Indigenous Nations in North America. Readers will learn about these Indigenous Nations, in the past and present times from authors of these communities. Each book explores the history, language, culture, daily life and current issues facing the community. This highly visual series includes many photos, maps, and infographics.
The Inside Major League Soccer series gives readers an inside look at the soccer teams that play at the highest level in the United States and Canada. Each team's history, uniforms, accomplishments, equipment, key players, coaches, and much more are covered in detail in this exciting series.
Who better to talk about experiences with disabilities and disorders than the kids who have them? These narrative nonfiction picture books feature real kids and their lives. Beautiful illustrations and a dyslexic-friendly font foster inclusivity. Includes tips for kids about interacting with someone with a disability or disorder.
From everything about animals and people to incredible information on buildings and history, how do we know so much about the world? We ask questions! Curious kids will love the fun format of this series that pairs common questions about the world around them with easy-to-understand answers. Fun photos and illustrations make the learning that much more engaging. So, stay curious and ask questions!
All About Insects presents comprehensive, high-interest STEM introductions to our worldÃŽs insects. Each book highlights a specific insect, detailing its anatomy, appearance, and size, as well as its many kinds of species, habitats, diets, behaviours, and life cycles. Vibrant, colour photos and labels complement the text to show the unique features of each insect.
Get ready to celebrate! Whether a holiday is full of fun parties or quiet moments of respect, each holiday is a time to spend with people you care about and love. Simple, easy-to-understand text helps readers learn about each holiday's traditions, symbols, and history.
What animals walked the earth during the last ice age? Readers will find out in this hi/lo series that introduces some of the most famous ice age animals! Engaging text and detailed illustrations show off the animals' body parts, behaviors, interaction with early humans, and more. Features compare each animals' size to a common object, show off favourite foods, highlight a famous fossil find, and compare the animal to a modern relative. Each book ends with a two-page profile that puts important information in one place!
From sharp-toothed bull sharks to powerful polar bears, nature is full of fierce predators. This exciting series showcases eight of these deadly creatures, describing their prey, hunting skills, and life in the wild. Each book pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read-text with plenty of colourful photos to make reading engaging and accessible.
Legendary athletes thrill sports fans during their careers, and their legacies live on long afterward. This series looks at some of the most exciting and successful athletes ever to compete in their sports. Each book features a table of contents, a map of where each athlete's biggest accomplishments took place, a list of each athlete's accolades, additional resource links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grades 3-4 and an interest level of grades 3-7.
Journey into the darkest corners of the imagination with this collection of spine-chilling stories. From haunted history to creepy places, each tale keeps you on the edge of your seat while providing just the right amount of fright. Get ready for a thrilling ride into the unknown. Enter if you dare!
The Science Investigations series centers scientific inquiry by providing readers with hands-on experiences with the world around them. These books use scientific and engineering practices to investigate everything from the planet beneath our feet to the forces all around us. Topics include matter and its properties; force, motion, and energy; Earth and space; and organisms and environments. Readers are encouraged to think like scientists as they ask questions, gather information, and conduct experiments.
Your heart is racing, palms are sweaty, and you canÃŽt stop shaking. What is this feeling? ItÃŽs fear! From creepy crawlers to speaking in front of a crowd, this series dives into a circus of fears that gets under peopleÃŽs skin. These hi-lo adventures are a perfect way to explore the science of fear. Struggling readers in grades 6 and 7 wonÃŽt be able to put down these accessible books written at a 3rd and 4th grade reading level.
Explore Earth with this curricular high-interest, low-reading level series about landforms! An approachable look at Earth's most common landforms keeps struggling readers engaged while carefully leveled text paired with dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning easier. Featured infographics and SilverTips for Success guide a review of key concepts from the book to help reinforce comprehension.
Embark on an interactive exploration designed to introduce kids to a variety of exciting hobbies. From cooking and writing to music and magic, each title is a gateway to a new world of possibilities. Packed with ideas, roadmaps, and fun facts, Exploring Hobbies encourages young minds to tap into their interests, discover new talents, and ignite a lifelong passion for learning and creativity. Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of hobbies and find the perfect one for you!
These beautiful books for young readers and nature lovers use stunning photographs to show a 24-hour period in the lives and worlds of some familiar, but sometimes overlooked, animals and plants. Understanding the important role that even a dandelion or worm has to play in its ecosystem is essential in order for young children to understand the science of our natural world. Engaging, carefully leveled text brings the information to life and gives readers the building blocks for reading nonfiction. Each book includes a picture glossary.
Who would win? A crocodile or a hippo? A wolf or a moose? Readers will learn about the skills and techniques animals use both to hunt and to protect themselves in the wild.
This series looks at eight electric athletes who are taking the NHL by storm. All of these players have a different origin story that has led them to their success in the NHL, and this series shows how they became some of the league's biggest stars. Each book features a table of contents, a map of where each athlete's biggest accomplishments took place, a list of each athlete's accolades, additional resource links, a glossary, and an index.
Spend time with some aww-dorable babies in this series for beginning readers! Simple, predictable text and cute, colourful photos support students just starting to read on their own. Readers will learn basic facts about each baby including favourite foods and how they play. Features show the animals at each life stage and reinforce facts from the text. Young readers will love growing with favourite animal babies in this series that is simply too cute!
Hit a home run with young baseball fans in this series from the Creative Sports brand. Each elementary-level nonfiction title introduces the history of the featured Major League Baseball club, where it plays home games, star players and managers, and memorable World Series championships. Vibrant layouts spotlight players of different eras, and an ÌAbout the TeamÊ section recaps important facts.
Buckle up and get ready for a drive! In this hi-lo series, reluctant readers will learn about some of the coolest cars available today. Engaging text provides details about the history, features, and futures of these cars. Crisp images deliver a visual aid for readers to connect with the text. Special features highlight key details about each car, including size, engine type, and top speed.
Where will your next adventure take you? Encourage kids' natural curiosity with an inquiry-based approach to outdoor activities. Fundamental questions share what gear to pack on a camping trip, which lure to use when fishing, and what caves are best for young spelunkers. Perfect for budding adventure seekers. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy.
Human Rights at Risk explores some of the most urgent human-rights issues that challenge nations around the world today. Each book examines the issue, its history, which areas are most affected by it, and what organizations are doing to help. Topics include gender violence, human trafficking, refugee and immigrant rights, reproductive rights, and excessive use of force by police. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, Source Notes, and resources to aid in further research.
In the Garden is a series of four titles to introduce very young children to the natural world. Diverse protagonists discover the sounds and sights, plants and creatures to be found in a garden, and learn the pleasure of growing things. Simple text with rhythm and rhyme and detailed illustrations encourage a love of our environment.
NHL Face-Off examines NHL teams that have found success at the highest level in their sport. Along with exploring a team's history, each title in the series examines the factors that have led to the team's success, including coaches and key players.
Some crawl and thrash, catching prey with powerful jaws filled with sharp teeth. Others climb and change colour, snagging meals with super sticky tongues. Reptiles have incredible abilities and lead amazing lives. Take readers on an adventure through their worlds with expertly levelled text, infographics, and in-your-face photography that shows the animals in action.
Understanding Natural Disasters teaches readers about nature's most destructive phenomena. The books in this series explain what causes natural disasters, how they affect communities, and how people can defend against them. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, Source Notes, and resources to aid in further research.
Meet some of the fascinating animals only found in North America. Each book introduces readers to the animals life, habitat, diet, appearance, and behaviours. Readers will explore what helps each animal survive in its natural habitat and the changes it goes through as it completes a life cycle. Colourful photos, maps, and infographics aid readers in learning more about the animals living on their continent.
Long ago, humans acquired fruits called "Black" that turned humans into sorcerers. Apple Black follows the young sorcerer Sano as he struggles to fulfill his prophesied destiny as the Trinity, the savior of the world. Sano follows his dangerous and challenging quest.
Using concrete examples, relevant facts, and expert commentary, books in this series explore the consequences of climate change. The series examines what changes are taking place (along with where, how, and why); what these changes mean for people, wildlife, and the planet overall; and efforts to address these issues.
Jobs in the hi-tech fields have wide appeal to today's teens. Every book in Exploring Hi-Tech Jobs profiles six jobs in a specific hi-tech field. The books explore what it's like to do these jobs, needed education and training, typical pay, and future prospects. All books feature a Q&A interview with someone who works in the field as well as comments from other industry insiders.
How do I save for college? How do I apply for a job? What is compound interest? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more in these practical guides for financial literacy.
This series examines some of the most prevalent health concerns for teens and young adults. Medical experts provide a comprehensive and sensitive overview of topics using timely and reliable information from leading health organizations.
Each title in the Lightbox Literature Studies series features comprehensive teacher resources, such as rubrics and activityoriented teacher notes, to help guide lesson plans. Historical documents and firsthand accounts provide meaningful context to helpreaders study each work of literature and discoverits relevance today.
The World of Anime and Manga explores the popular Japanese art forms of anime and manga. The series examines the history of anime and manga, the major genres, the important artists, and the impact of these art forms around the world today. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
Canada has participated in battles that have shaped our nation and the world. Explore the history of these battles and learn about ways in which Canada has made a difference in times of conflict. This series honours Canadians who have answered the call in times of need to defend our country.
Across Canada people responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about the important role Canadian workers had in fighting COVID-19. Discover how the research and services they provided kept Canadians safe from coast to coast to coast.
Canadians have many reasons to celebrate, and they enjoy gathering throughout the year to observe many uniquely Canadian holidays. Canadian Celebrations provides readers a closer look at the history of these events, the reasons for each holiday, and the ways in which Canadians gather to celebrate them.
Disaster can strike at any time. Communities across Canada have felt the effects of wildfires, floods, ice storms, and other natural disasters. Disasters in Canada: Prepare and Be Safe teaches readers the science behind these disasters, how Canadian communities prepare for them, and what families can do to stay safe.
Books in this series deliver key information about current issues facing Canadian kids, the impact that it has, and where to turn for help. Emphasis on how to deal with each issue, who to talk to, and what help is available.
Approximately 1.4 million Indigenous people live in Canada today. They come from a large number of communities, each with its own history, language, and cultural practices. Indigenous Canadian Communities in Canada will explore the lives of Indigenous people, both in the past and in current times.
In this series learn more about the vast regions of Canada and what makes them unique. Explore current issues and learn how to respect our biodiversity by being stewards of its future.
All aboard! Discover the differences between different kinds of trains, their uses, and where they can take us in this fun series. Descriptive maps and diagrams illustrate routes, stops, and different train car types, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary.
The world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This series travels the planet to study fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired with accessible text to examine the featured creature’s appearance, habitat, behaviours, and life cycle.
There are some jobs that keep our communities' wheels spinning. Doctors and dentists help us stay healthy and strong. Police officers keep our streets safe. Teachers prepare us for our changing world. Cashiers and delivery drivers make sure we have the supplies we need, while counselors and EMTs take care of our mental and physical health This series explores the community helpers of today and how their work keeps our communities running safely and smoothly.
Featuring favorite Disney friends, Growing Up Stories offer a fresh approach for sharing positive character traits with young children. Social emotional skills are displayed through easy to understand stories about bravery, responsibility, honesty, and more.
Help your youngest readers learn to read with Fun First Concepts! Vibrant, real-life photographs and simple text introduce letters of the alphabet, colors, shapes, and counting concepts to beginning readers. Repetitive text patterns, clear photo/text matches, and labels create a reading experience that is engaging and easy to follow.
This fun introduction to the basics of caring for our planet arrives just in time for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in April 2020. From conserving energy and water or fighting litter and pollution to the history of Earth Day, each book offers simple ways to care for the earth, with fun asides and commentary from your friends on Sesame Street.
Striving readers will love learning about all the biggest stars in pop culture in this energetic series. Solid biographical details are delivered with a high-interest approach in these profiles of gamers, singers, and more.
Entertaining, illustrated stories follow a set of diverse characters as they explore the world around them and make observations of nature. Each book features critical-thinking and recall questions to further reader engagement.
Many legends and stories feature magical creatures. Wouldn?t it be exciting if they could come to life? This imaginative, illustrated series for young readers describes those creatures as if they were real! With fun details, vocabulary, and a quiz, readers will learn and test their knowledge about legendary creatures.
Discover some of the amazing places in our communities-from the post office to the zoo-with the help of friends from Sesame Street. Hands-on back-matter activities help children engage with what they've read.
Join the friendly, but sometimes accident-prone Stickmen as they explore the first steps in science. The Stickmen are science-mad and love to find out how stuff works. What makes stuff move and work or makes them bright and loud or what they are made of. These four books open the door to physics in an easy-to-read and simple-to-grasp format. Fun and simple illustrations are matched with simple text. These are interactive books with simple challenges to reinforce the science in each book.
Do you have a favourite season? This series introduces the four seasons to beginning readers. Readers will learn about each season, including when it takes place, what it is like, and ways to enjoy it. Special features reinforce the main text by showing the order of the seasons in the year and providing visuals for glossary terms. The book ends with a fact page that summarizes key points. Young learners will enjoy discovering what each season is all about with this fun and colourful series!
Each title in You've Got a Friend focuses on a specific emotion, how readers can identify that emotion in others through their actions, words, and body language, as well as how to react to others' feelings, support them, and help them cope. Reinforces empathy and understanding, aiding readers with tips to be mindful so that they can in turn guide their friends and peers and help them channel their emotions.
Vroom! Engines roar and wheels turn in this fun series. Exciting facts about different machines engage beginning readers while simple, predictable text and bright, colourful photos aid them on the first step of their literacy journey. Features including labeled diagrams of the machine’s parts and examples of the machine in action reiterate facts from the main text. This series is sure to get kids revved up about reading!
Math Adventures introduces beginning readers to early math concepts including counting and addition, subtraction, measurements, and odd and even numbers in fun, narrative stories. Each title focuses on a key math concept and the role it plays in everyday settings and interactions. With a focus on math curriculum standards, sight words, tightly controlled vocabulary, repetitive text patterns and sounds, and vibrant illustrations to match the storylines, children will learn key math concepts and develop reading skills.
Math Adventures introduces beginning readers to early math concepts with familiar themes, bright illustrations, and visual equations. Readers will learn the concepts of telling time, counting money, measuring, recognizing shapes and patterns, and solving word problems along with relatable main characters. With a focus on math curriculum standards, sight words, tightly controlled vocabulary, repetitive text patterns and sounds, and vibrant illustrations to match the storylines, children will learn key math concepts and develop reading skills.
Spend time with some aww-dorable babies in this series for beginning readers! Simple, predictable text and cute, colourful photos support students just starting to read on their own. Readers will learn basic facts about each baby including favourite foods and how they play. Features show the animals at each life stage and reinforce facts from the text. Young readers will love growing with favourite animal babies in this series that is simply too cute!
Where in the world can you ride a camel? Or visit gardens filled with bonsai trees? Where might you find the Euphrates River? Each book in All Around the World highlights a specific country and discusses what makes it so interesting to its citizens and visitors. Bright, colourful photographs complement the carefully levelled text to make reading easy and fun.
From huge homeruns to super soccer stats, the world of sports is full of amazing records. Lace up your sneakers and race through the best sports records of all time.
From dealing with the dinosaur's incredible size to figuring out how to feed it, owning a dino is hard work! Before they bring home a T. Rex egg or adopt a full grown Diplodocus, help readers explore what it would take to have a pet dinosaur through humorous text and laugh-out loud imagery.
Buckle up and get ready for a drive! In this hi-lo series, reluctant readers will learn about some of the coolest cars available today. Engaging text provides details about the history, features, and futures of these cars. Crisp images deliver a visual aid for readers to connect with the text. Special features highlight key details about each car, including size, engine type, and top speed.
These fun activity books integrate active nonfiction with STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Step-by-step instructions and colourful photos guide readers through hands-on activities and inspire them to develop a maker mindset.
Why do dogs wag their tails? Can birds talk? Adorably cute, pets are a constant source of entertainment and fun. Engage kids? natural curiosity about pet behaviour, body language, and even training in a fun Q&A format that reinforces inquiry skills. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy.
Is there any proof of Bigfoot? What do ghosts look like? Build on kids natural curiosity about the high-interest topic of paranormal with a fun question-and-answer format. Reinforce inquiry skills with questions on appearance, behaviour, and sightings that help answer the big question-what?s the proof? A Stay Curious! feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy.
How do animals survive in their habitats? How do mountains form? What causes volcanoes and earthquakes? Our planet is full of amazing things to explore and question. Get out your magnifying glass and notebook. It’s time to search for the facts and become Earth Detectives.
Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Industry pollutes land, air, and water. Agriculture uses up clean water. In the Enviro-Graphics Jr. series, young readers examine these and other environmental issues from many angles, all portrayed through visual elements. Books encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet.
Acuras zip past at hyper speeds. Superleggeras amaze with their power and beauty. i8s race to top speed on electric power. These exotic and epic cars rule the road. Hop into the driver's seat and peek beneath the hood to discover just how they do it.
Where can you find Earth’s different biomes? Which biomes are the coldest, wettest, and warmest? Learn about the climate, geology, geography, wildlife, and resources of each biome in this high-interest STEM series. Each book highlights a specific biome, highlighting its vital role on Earth and the importance of protecting and preserving it.
What two things can Garfield never eat for breakfast? Lunch and dinner! Laugh your way through Garfield-themed jokes in popular formats such as riddles, puns, and tongue twisters, along with jokes on Garfield's favourite topics (including food!).
People are connected to the environment in many important ways. This series examines how humans have affected our planet, along with the actions people are taking to help protect the environment.
Inventors and engineers have long taken inspiration from the natural world to develop new technologies and innovate solutions. Discover how biomimicry shapes the world around you from vehicles and medical technology to buildings and machines.
Who better to talk about experiences with disabilities and disorders than the kids who have them? These narrative nonfiction picture books feature real kids and their lives. Beautiful illustrations and a dyslexic friendly font foster inclusivity.
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In this Hi-Lo series, readers will learn key physical science concepts and how they apply to real life. Exciting images and simple text engage and support understanding of the concept. Each book features a description of a STEM job, an experiment to try, and a spotlight on a famous scientist.
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an important part of early education, providing a foundation for kids to succeed in school and in life. This series breaks down the components of SEL education so young readers can further reflect and develop their skills in each category. Writing and critical thinking prompts help readers reflect on their own lives and experiences. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think, create, guess, and ask questions around the content.
Join award-winning science author Sandra Markle as she sheds light on some of the most fascinating scientific investigations in the animal kingdom. Solve real-life science mysteries alongside the teams of scientists dedicated to saving vanishing species or discovering new ones.
Human actions have had a large impact on the world around us. This series explores how people have harmed our planet in the past, and how we can make changes to protect Earth in the future.
This series takes a in-depth look at key areas of elementary science, full of factual tidbits on sciences from geology to astronomy! Designed for students to enjoy and as a helpful resource for teachers planning science lessons, these books encourage students to ask questions and then answer them using investigations and experiments. The pages offer discussion topics and critical thinking questions, while high-impact, accessible designs and beautiful imagery provide a fresh approach to curriculum science.
Whether you enjoy writing, performing, dancing, or cooking, making art can be healing and rewarding. Creating art can help relieve stress and increase mindfulness. With its reader-friendly and interactive approach, The Art of Mindfulness introduces readers to a variety of artistic activities to mindfully engage in, while emphasizing social and emotional learning (SEL).
The Sky's the Limit helps readers create constructive attitudes, build confidence, and foster positive peer networks. Each title empowers the reader, detailing specific practices and mindfulness activities they can participate in daily to help achieve their goals, while reinforcing the concepts of social and emotional learning (SEL).
The Unofficial Guides Junior series explores the various aspects of the enormously popular Minecraft™, Fortnite, Roblox, and Pokémon GO programs for younger readers. This collection, covering topics across the games in a clear and concise way, is perfect for the younger hands-on techie.
With more than 3 million copies sold, the Words Are CATegorical® series is back to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Featuring a fresh design, updated back matter, and new Try It! features, the series offers even more support for budding grammarians.
This inspiring series explores the lives of amazing women who have changed the world, from scientists and activists to writers and artists. Each illustrated graphic novel takes young readers through the hardships and triumphs of real women, featuring Rosa Parks, Marie Curie, Ida B. Wells, Dolly Parton, Amelia Earhart, and Shirley Chisholm.
Discover the stories of groundbreakers in Black history, from astronauts and athletes to poets and presidents. Each book features ten main biographies of significant Black men and women. Smaller biographies introduce six more people and their contributions. Both written and illustrated by people of Black heritage, each title is fully illustrated with vibrant and engaging artwork throughout.
Adventure abroad! This series takes young explorers on a world tour. Readers will stop at famous landmarks, meet new people groups, and experience unique customs and holidays. To further celebrate cultural diversity, these books teach how to speak foreign words, cook staple foods, and play traditional games.
Encourage readers to become medical detectives with this high-interest series that explores strange ways people have died. Written with a sense of humour, these books discover what might have happened in these disastrous deaths and how to avoid letting it happen to you!
Earth in Danger is a series that visits topics that are grabbing worldwide attention because of climate change. Waste and Recycling, Climate Change, Pollution, Sustainable Living, Future Living, and Habitat Destruction look at environmental issues around the world and focus on what needs to be done to clean up our planet. Discover how climate change is causing droughts and floods and how habitat destruction is endangering animals. Learn how science and sustainable living and alternative future energy can help save our planet. Stunning photographs alongside sensitively written text shows how we can all help to make a difference. It’s a must-read series for young kids.
With greenhouse gas emissions warming Earth and climate change increasing natural disasters, people and governments must reduce their dependence on nonrenewable fossil fuels and move to clean, renewable energy sources. This series provides a comprehensive overview of six energy technologies that will protect and power Earth's future.
Humans have a complex relationship with the planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Industry pollutes land, air, and water. Agriculture uses up clean water. In the Enviro-graphics series, readers will examine these and other environmental issues from many angles, all portrayed through visual elements. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way. Books in the series include an activity, glossary, index, suggested books and websites, and a bibliography.
This high-interest, low reading level series explores famous families in entertainment, music, and sports. Each book features one family, exploring their shared traits, values, and talents that have led to success.At just 32 pages, Full Tilt Fast Reads help striving middle school readers build reading stamina and stay engaged with high-interest, low-level content and dynamic topics.
Having a solid understanding of current events is more important than ever. This timely series explores some of the most high-profile topics in today's news. Each book offers a history of the topic, an analysis of the people and events that shaped it, and an overview of the debates and controversies surrounding the topic.
This series introduces readers to eight of the major Greek gods and goddesses, explaining their powers and roles in myths and legends, as well as how they were worshipped in ancient Greece. Each book pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read-text with plenty of colourful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Hi-Tech Health Care examines the latest advances in several areas of health care. Readers will learn the history of these developments, how doctors are helping patients today, and what the future of research might hold. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
This high-interest low-level series focuses on teens taking the world by storm. Each book tells the life story of one teenager, explaining their field and detailing the challenges they have overcome to become the exemplary person they are.
Every day, NASA learns a little bit more about our nearest neighbour, Mars. No planet besides Earth has been explored more! Students will look at Mars's geology and what may lie beneath the planet's rocky surface And discover the lessons learned from past launches to the planet and the technological advances made since then. Readers will learn what stands between us and Mars, and what the journey there would be like. What would humans need for a successful voyage? What dangers might await brave explorers? Mission: Mars makes the leap from the first flyby in 1965 to the not-so-distant future of humans exploring the Red Planet.
Throughout time, people have told tales of wondrous creatures! This high-interest series bewitches readers as it uncovers the histories, legends, and powers of mythical creatures through levelled text and fantastical photos. Features such as origin maps, media mentions, timelines, and cultural comparisons add even more astonishing information to this legendary series.
From the pioneers of the 1950s to the global superstars of today, the NBA has always been home to supremely talented players. Get to know the best of the best from your favorite teams through the years. This compelling series is sure to hook readers from the start.
Humans have negatively affected many of Earth’s species. Fortunately, human ingenuity can help care for these animals. This series examines six animal species that are in danger and investigates the various ways that people are attempting to protect them.
From causes and consequences to solutions and more, readers will learn up-to-date information about an important and evolving topic: climate change. A back matter feature encourages kids to take action against climate change.
The Unofficial Guides series explores the various aspects of today's most popular games and programs including Apex Legends, Fortnite, Minecraft, and LEGO Mindstorms. Each collection covers topics ranging from basic to advanced.
Create filters, use special effects, and more, while learning building blocks of code. Page Plus links to hands-on coding activities are included. These project-based titles are created in partnership with Vidcode, an online coding platform for grades 4 and up.
Students will be amazed to learn that some insects and ocean animals make their own light, the amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some creatures dangle a lighted lure to find prey, while others glow to scare off predators or attract mates. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescence-and get ready for a glow show!
Anime and manga originated in Japan, but they are enjoying unprecedented, global popularity. The All About Anime and Manga series discusses the art, the artists, origins and evolving styles, and the legions of devoted fans who keep anime and manga at the forefront of popular culture.
Dealing with Addiction discusses several forms of addiction, from dependency on drugs and alcohol to the overuse of things such as social media and smartphones. The series explores the science behind addiction, how it affects people’s lives, and how treatment can help. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
Exploring Jobs in the Gig Economy introduces readers to different careers in the gig economy. The books examine gig work in different industries, the rise of gig work, pros and cons of gig work compared to traditional careers, and the future of this new style of work. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
When Emily Dickinson died at her home in Amherst, Massachusetts, in 1886, she left a locked chest with hand-sewn notebooks and papers filled with nearly 1,800 unpublished poems. Four years later, her first collection was published and became a singular success. Today Dickinson is revered as one of America’s greatest and most original poets. Using primary source materials, including the poet’s own letters and poems, Quiet Fire presents the life and art of Emily Dickinson to a new generation.
Sometimes, painful experiences happen. It Happened to Me explores painful life crises that affect many young people through poignant diary entries from composite teens who have experienced these situations, supported by informational text. Every year, more and more young people face life-changing situations, from drug and alcohol abuse to eating disorders, family breakups, and homelessness. Being young has never been more challenging. Using a unique in-their-own words approach, this series will strike a chord with many young people who are struggling with complex issues, and help those around them better understand how and why it has happened to them.
Our Solar System takes readers on a tour of the planets, moons, and other objects found in Earth’s neighbourhood in space. The series explains where these bodies are, what they look like, and how scientists study and explore them. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
Teen Guide to Social and Emotional Skills informs teen readers about the benefits of using social and emotional skills at school, at home, with friends, and in the community. The books explore several of these skills, using engaging narratives and vivid examples to show how practicing them can help teens lead healthy and happy lives. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
Understanding Disorders teaches readers about mental health disorders and their symptoms. Books in this series examine the history of these disorders and how they affect everyday life. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
#MeToo and You includes essential terminology, from consent to assault, from just plain yes to just plain no. Author Halley Bondy explores the nuances of emotions, comfort, and discomfort in sexually charged and emotionally abusive situations. Detailed scenarios, both real and hypothetical, provide valuable examples of what's acceptable and what is not, along with tools to help everyone treat others appropriately and to stand up for themselves and their peers.
This series explores what it is to be LGBTQ in the United States today. All books feature personal accounts and quotes from people whose experiences add insight into the book topics. Thoughtful secondary source quotes, studies, and polls are also used.
At a time when environmental issues are being hotly debated, it is more important than ever that young people be fully informed. These titles invite advanced readers on a journey to explore the history of environmental affairs like never before. Each volume features a sophisticated design peppered with arresting photographs and relevant, compelling examples to clarify potentially complicated subjects. Multiple side bars provide fodder for additional discussion and thought, and numerous resources are listed to encourage further interaction.
Teenagers today are taking a stand on many important societal issues. This series explores what they are doing and why, how they are going about it, and what they hope to achieve. It also offers guidance on some of the tools and knowledge that young people will need if they want to take stands on issues that matter to them. In all books in the series, teen activists and others share their experiences on the front lines of activism.
Today's teens face and are expected to deal with a wide array of personal, social, and other issues involving home-life, school, dating, major life transitions, finances, social responsibility. These guides help motivate, inform and teach them. These books include many fully documented quotes from teens as well as an annotated list of resources.
Teen Problems explores the various struggles teens face in today’s society. Readers will learn about challenges for LGBTQ teens, suicide, anxiety, cyberbullying, depression, and sexual violence. Each book includes source notes, a graphic that presents key information visually, and an annotated bibliography to facilitate deeper research.
In the blink of an eye, the world as we know it has changed. Friends and loved ones have died lonely, painful deaths. Once-robust economies have disintegrated, costing millions their jobs. Schools, forced to close their doors, have resorted to distance learning. Social interaction has been replaced with social distancing. The new series Understanding the COVID-19 Pandemic examines the origins of the virus that causes the disease; how different countries responded; how the virus spreads, sickens, and kills; the challenges of the new normal; the race to develop vaccines; and the inspiring stories of ordinary people performing extraordinary acts in a time of crisis.
Exploring Jobs in the Gig Economy introduces readers to different careers in the gig economy. The books examine gig work in different industries, the rise of gig work, pros and cons of gig work compared to traditional careers, and the future of this new style of work. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
When Emily Dickinson died at her home in Amherst, Massachusetts, in 1886, she left a locked chest with hand-sewn notebooks and papers filled with nearly 1,800 unpublished poems. Four years later, her first collection was published and became a singular success. Today Dickinson is revered as one of America’s greatest and most original poets. Using primary source materials, including the poet’s own letters and poems, Quiet Fire presents the life and art of Emily Dickinson to a new generation.
Sometimes, painful experiences happen. It Happened to Me explores painful life crises that affect many young people through poignant diary entries from composite teens who have experienced these situations, supported by informational text. Every year, more and more young people face life-changing situations, from drug and alcohol abuse to eating disorders, family breakups, and homelessness. Being young has never been more challenging. Using a unique in-their-own words approach, this series will strike a chord with many young people who are struggling with complex issues, and help those around them better understand how and why it has happened to them.
Our Solar System takes readers on a tour of the planets, moons, and other objects found in Earth’s neighbourhood in space. The series explains where these bodies are, what they look like, and how scientists study and explore them. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
Teen Guide to Social and Emotional Skills informs teen readers about the benefits of using social and emotional skills at school, at home, with friends, and in the community. The books explore several of these skills, using engaging narratives and vivid examples to show how practicing them can help teens lead healthy and happy lives. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
Understanding Disorders teaches readers about mental health disorders and their symptoms. Books in this series examine the history of these disorders and how they affect everyday life. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
This series provides a picture book approach to personal, social, health, and economic issues that will help children understand and cope with upsetting situations they might face. Bullying, divorce, bereavement, and adoption are difficult concepts to understand and this series provides advice and guidance for both parents and children. The stories will enable children to talk about their own situations and express how they are feeling, while notes for parents and teachers will help caregivers provide answers and support children in the best way possible.
Dinosaurs big and small gather to decorate, eat, and even compete in party festivities like only prehistoric carnivores and herbivores would. Lisa Wheeler and Barry Gott-creators of the enormously popular Dino-Sports picture books-team up to create celebrations of epic proportions!
Fairytale Friends brings fairytales into the modern day and features scenarios young children can relate to and learn from. Readers will enjoy spotting characters from other books and recognizing key elements of the original fairytale while enjoying the new twist.
The Georgie Dupree series is for new and emerging readers, featuring a vibrant Black elementary student, a loving Black family that reminds you of your own, and classmates of all backgrounds and abilities. The series teaches children how to solve their own problems in everyday situations. Georgie is a character that children want to root for because her stories are relatable and there are valuable lessons weaved in. Readers are introduced to Georgie when she moves to a new city and taps into a creative passion to make new friends. The books teach resilience, self-confidence, and the power of positivity.
Chico Bon Bon can build or fix just about anything. The adventures of this quirky monkey hero will show readers there is an inventive way out of every problem-if you have the right tools. These picture books inspired the Chico Bon Bon Netflix series!
From a town full of puppies to Old MacDonald's farm, there are fun things to find just about everywhere! Seek and Find activities empower pre-readers, and matching and comparing are important early math skills. These books are perfect for exploring alone or sharing together.
Lantana Inclusive Picture Books are stories celebrating every kind of child and family, because all children deserve to see themselves in the books they read. With a focus on #ownvoices authors from under-represented groups, these stories make a diverse range of lived experiences accessible to young readers, so that children of all races, ethnicities, genders, abilities and orientations can get to love, cherish and identify with the books they read.
Starting school brings more than one change for Max. Meeting new friends and choosing a new name help Max reveal his identity as a trans boy. Join Max and his friends on their fun adventures!
Derek thinks he might be falling in love. The problem is, he hasn't been entirely honest with his online boyfriend. Derek sent Ethan a photo taken before he got depressed and gained eighty pounds. Derek hasn't been honest with his employer either. When he lied about his age and experience to get a job with disabled adults, the last thing he expected was to meet a woman like Aaliyah. Smart, prickly and often difficult, Aaliyah challenges Derek's ideas about honesty and trust. Derek has to choose whether to risk telling the truth or to give up the most important relationship in his life.
Derek thinks he might be falling in love. The problem is, he hasn't been entirely honest with his online boyfriend. Derek sent Ethan a photo taken before he got depressed and gained eighty pounds. Derek hasn't been honest with his employer either. When he lied about his age and experience to get a job with disabled adults, the last thing he expected was to meet a woman like Aaliyah. Smart, prickly and often difficult, Aaliyah challenges Derek's ideas about honesty and trust. Derek has to choose whether to risk telling the truth or to give up the most important relationship in his life.
Space 8, a Hi-Lo nonfiction series for young adults, reads like an infinity of facts. This series is full of high-interest topics that grab readers from the first page. Each book features stories about fascinating people and places and engages readers with compelling information.
The lives of Cason Martin and Davis Channing intersect in a powerful way. Both are struggling to survive life-threatening diseases. Neither feels in control of their lives. Can they be brave enough to beat the odds?