Betsy Rathburn

"On Veterans Day, we thank those who have served our country! This low-level title explains the meaning behind this holiday, as well as some of the traditions for the day. Predictable sentences and colorful photos guide beginning readers, while simple features reinforce main ideas, and a photo glossary offers visual aids. Students just starting to read independently will find a lot of support with this engaging title!"--Provided by the publisher.

"Saint Patrick's Day is a fun holiday for Irish and non-Irish alike! In this beginning title, young readers will learn about the history and traditions of the holiday through simple, predictable sentences and colorful photos. Helpful features reinforce main ideas from the text while a photo glossary visually defines more difficult words. Readers who are just starting out will feel lucky to have this engaging title!"--Provided by the publisher.

Simple text and photographs introduce beginning readers to earthquakes.

A tall fin cuts through the water, but it's not a shark. It's an orca! Readers just starting out can learn all about killer whales, from their body parts to what they eat, in this easy introduction to the mammals. Simple, predictable text pair with crisp photos, and features including diagrams and a photo glossary help support readers. Take a swim with these ocean predators in this fun title!

Simple text and photographs introduce beginning readers to tsunamis.

"Environmental engineers work hard to protect the natural world. But how do they do it? This title guides readers through the work of environmental engineers, how their work is present in the real world, and the steps readers can take to become environmental engineers themselves. Alongside simple text and high-quality images, special features highlight a famous environmental engineer, show real-world examples of environmental engineering, and explain...

"Zoologists care for animals in many different ways. In this title, leveled text and colorful images help emerging readers explore how zoologists help people understand animals, what zoologists do on the job, and more. Additional features highlight a well-known zoologist, explore how the career uses STEM, show the steps to become a zoologist, and more!"--Provided by the publisher.

Simple text and photographs introduce beginning readers to blizzards.

The first drones were hot-air balloons used in the 1800s! Later, drone airplanes took over the skies. Today, drones are used by the military, delivery companies, and even drone racers!

Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to chickens through simple, predictable text and related photographs Provided by publisher.