Bøger af Colleen Sexton

The Mississippi River is a migration route for more than 325 bird species! In this title, readers will dive into the river's history and its reach across much of the United States. The wildlife and land along the river's path are brought to life in the leveled text and colorful photos. A story feature highlights Mark Twain's work inspired by the river, and other features map the river's path, highlight historic events, and more. The book concludes by sharing how humans affect the mighty Mississippi River.

The Amazon River has earned the nickname "river sea." Some areas are so wide that people are unable to see from one riverbank to the other! In this title, engaging text and crisp photos immerse readers in the land, plants, and animals along the river's path. A timeline feature highlights human events on and around the river. The book concludes with a focus on present-day human activity and how it affects the Amazon River.

Swim over! Learn about sharks through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!

Crawl over! Learn about sea stars through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!

Drift over! Learn about jellyfish through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!

Scuttle up! Learn about crabs through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!

Stick together! Learn about corals through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!

"Engaging images accompany information about Washington, D.C. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"

"Engaging images accompany information about Oklahoma. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Engaging images accompany information about New Hampshire. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

The sun radiates light, heat, and energy at the center of the solar system. Eager students will explore how the sun works and its relationship to Earth and the other planets.

Puppies are born with a fully developed sense of smell. Get a first look at how these lovable household pets grow up, eat, and play.

After birth, it takes a kitten between seven and ten days to open its eyes. Soon after this, kittens develop quickly into very playful animals. Eager readers will see what kittens eat and how they play.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Australia"--Provided by publisher.

Space shuttles bring astronauts into and out of space. Children will learn about the history of space shuttles, the advanced technology aboard, and how these vehicles perform their missions.

The moon is the largest object in the night sky. Young readers will learn about the moons phases, surface, and how humans have explored our closest space neighbor.

People must go through difficult training to become astronauts. Kids will learn how astronauts prepare for life in space, complete their missions, and survive above the atmosphere.

The solar system is made up of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, and more. Young readers will learn about the bodies that make up the solar system and how they interact with each other.

Japan is a nation made up of many islands in the western Pacific Ocean. Over 100 million people live in this small nation of islands. Many live in the countryside, but millions live in crowded cities like Tokyo. Students will learn about the physical features of the landscape and surrounding waters as well as the cultural aspects of the Japanese from old traditions to modern everyday life.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Canada"--Provided by publisher.

Penguins must complete their life cycle in very cold temperatures. To protect their eggs from the cold, penguins use brood patches. Students will watch a penguin chick hatch from an egg and grow into an adult.

Dogs begin their life cycle as puppies in a litter. A newborn puppy sleeps for 20 hours a day as it grows! Children will watch a puppy move from a large litter to a loving home as it grows up.

A squid has two gigantic eyes to see in dark places, eights arms for holding food, and a funnel for swimming! Young readers will get sucked in as they discover how squids eat, swim, and escape predators.

Explore the many kinds of sharks and their characteristics.

A sea lion can hold its breath below water for three to nine minutes. After that, it must come to the surface for air. Follow this coastal creature as it lives in water and on land.