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Meet Shaylee! She likes gymnastics, art, and reading. She was also a foster child. Shaylee is real and so are her experiences. Learn about the ups and downs of living with a foster family and then being adopted in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. With the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh, Shaylee sheds light on her experience as a foster child. Shaylee's story is augmented by colorful, realistic illustrations. A dyslexic-friendly font promotes accessibility. Includes tips for kids about interacting with kids in foster care. North American Spanish translation.

Meet Scarlett! She likes to ride bike, read, and play outside. Her dad died when she was young. Scarlett is real and so are her experiences with grief. Learn what it's like when a parent dies in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. With the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh, Scarlett sheds light on how her family grieved and what it's like to live without her dad. Scarlett's story is augmented by colorful, realistic illustrations. A dyslexic-friendly font promotes accessibility. Includes tips for kids about interacting with people who have a lost a loved one. North American Spanish translation.

Meet Karson! She likes basketball, cheerleading, and reading. She is also part of a blended family. Karson is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life with a stepparent and stepbrothers in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. With the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh, Karson sheds light on how her family changed after her mom remarried. Karson's story is augmented by colorful, realistic illustrations. A dyslexic-friendly font promotes accessibility. Includes tips for kids about interacting with people who have blended families. North American Spanish translation.

Get kids ready to serve up a win on the tennis court! What gear do I need? And how does the scoring work? Translated into Spanish, conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join tennis, including types of tennis strokes, tournaments, and how to win a game, set, and match. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics catch sports fans' attention and help visual learners score on new concepts. A Stay Curious! feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes glossary and index. North American Spanish translation.

Get kids ready to chop, block, and grapple in the dojo! What age can you start martial arts? And which style is best for a beginner? Translated into Spanish, conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join martial arts, including what to wear, what a competition is like, and how to get a black belt. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics catch sports fans' attention and help visual learners learn new concepts. A Stay Curious! feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes glossary and index. North American Spanish translation.

Get kids ready to run, throw, and score on the field! But how do you catch and throw with a stick? And what does it mean to "cradle" the ball? Translated into Spanish, conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join a lacrosse team, including what clothes to wear, some basic skills and scoring, and what the different events for boys and girls are. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics help visual learners stick the landing on learning new concepts. A Stay Curious! feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes glossary and index. North American Spanish translation.

Get kids ready to spin and jump on the ice! But first, how do you learn to figure skate? And who will be my coach? Translated into Spanish, conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join a figure skating class or club, including what gear to bring, some basic jumps and spins, and skating competitions. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics catch sports fans' attention and help visual learners tackle new concepts. A Stay Curious! feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes glossary and index. North American Spanish translation.

Get kids ready to jump around and cheer! Where do cheerleaders perform and what kind of arm movements will I learn? Translated into Spanish, conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join a cheerleading squad, including what gear to pack, some basic moves and jumps, and what a competition is like. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics catch readers' attention and are a hit with visual learners. A Stay Curious! feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes glossary and index. North American Spanish translation.

Get kids ready to bend and twirl! Where do ballet dancers practice? And what should you wear to class? Translated into Spanish, conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join a ballet class, including what shoes to pack, basic ballet positions, and what a recital is like. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics catch readers' attention and help visual learners score on new concepts. A Stay Curious! feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes glossary and index. North American Spanish translation.

Why is saving water important? And who uses the most water? Ignite kids' growing curiosity about the environment with an inquiry-based approach to water conservation. We use water every day. We drink it, use it to cook, do laundry, and bathe. Farmers and factories use it, too. But our amount of freshwater is limited and is becoming polluted. What can people do to help? Conversational questions and answers guide early elementary readers on a critical thinking journey with Spanish text about the water cycle, how water is cleaned to be used, and how kids can save water at home. Colorful and engaging infographics help visual learners understand new concepts. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index. North American Spanish translation.

What is upcycling and how can it help save the Earth? Ignite kids' growing curiosity about the environment with an inquiry-based approach to reducing waste. Create a dog toy out of a t-shirt. Plant a flower in a water bottle. Make old things new with upcycling! It helps save everyday items that can't be recycled. Conversational questions and answers guide early elementary readers on a critical thinking journey with Spanish text about finding materials to upcycle, the skills people learn while upcycling, ideas on where to begin, and what some people do with their new creations. Colorful and engaging infographics help visual learners understand new concepts. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index. North American Spanish translation.

What can we do to save the Earth? Ignite kids' growing curiosity about the environment with an inquiry-based approach to saving the planet. Our planet is in trouble. In this book, kids learn about some of Earth's biggest problems--a warming climate, shrinking wilderness, and plastic pollution. What can be done to help? Conversational questions and answers guide early elementary readers on a critical thinking journey with Spanish text about the effects of climate change, how plastics harm the environment, and how preserving wild spaces can protect animal biodiversity. Colorful and engaging infographics help visual learners understand new concepts. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index. North American Spanish translation.

What should be recycled and where do the items go? And why is recycling so important? Ignite kids' growing curiosity about the environment with an inquiry-based approach to reducing waste. Aluminum, steel, glass, paper, cardboard, plus some plastics--it all can be recycled! Recycling saves these materials from the landfill. Instead of throwing them away, we can reuse them over and over, saving water and valuable resources. Conversational questions and answers guide early elementary readers on a critical thinking journey with Spanish text about the recycling process, why recycling plastics can be difficult, and how communities are encouraging more people to recycle. Colorful and engaging infographics help visual learners understand new concepts. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index. North American Spanish translation.

What is composting and how does it work? And does it stink? Ignite kids' growing curiosity about the green living with an inquiry-based approach to composting. Composting takes food scraps, dry leaves, and old newspapers, and with the help of billions of tiny bacteria, turns it into nutrient soil for gardens. Conversational questions and answers guide early elementary readers on a critical thinking journey with Spanish text about what to put in compost bins, how to make sure it doesn't smell, the difference between hot and cold composts, and how composting can help save the Earth from climate change. Colorful and engaging infographics help visual learners understand new concepts. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index. North American Spanish translation.

What is clean energy and where does it come from? Ignite kids' growing curiosity about the environment with an inquiry-based approach to renewable energy. Many machines burn fossil fuels for power, which pollutes our air and leads to climate change. What if we used solar, wind, or hydropower instead? Conversational questions and answers guide early elementary readers on a critical thinking journey with Spanish text about the different kinds of clean energy, how they are being used today, and how they could be used in the future. Colorful and engaging infographics help visual learners understand new concepts. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index. North American Spanish translation.

Boom! Tanks are built to blast through enemy lines. Just how powerful are they? And what's it like to drive one? Tap into kids' natural curiosity about the high-interest topic of the military with questions and answers about how tanks work. Translated into North American Spanish, this inquiry-based format guides elementary Spanish readers with accessible language about the size of an M1 Abrams tank, the biggest tank battles, and what makes a tank bulletproof. Colorful and engaging infographics draw in browsers and visual learners. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index.

Submarines dive deep and silently creep up on enemy ships. Just how deep do they go? And how do they navigate with no windows? Tap into kids' natural curiosity about the high-interest topic of military vehicles with questions and answers about how submarines work. Translated into North American Spanish, this inquiry-based format guides elementary Spanish readers with accessible language about sonar navigation, how long subs can stay underwater, and the world's quietest and most deadly sub. Colorful and engaging infographics draw in browsers and visual learners. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index.

Locked and loaded! Destroyers are speedy warships loaded with weapons. How fast are they and how do they sneak up on enemies? Tap into kids' natural curiosity about the high-interest topic of military vehicles with questions and answers about how destroyers work. Translated into North American Spanish, this inquiry-based format guides elementary Spanish readers with accessible language about the destroyer's top speeds, what it's like on board, and how such a big ship uses stealth to sneak up on enemies. Colorful and engaging infographics draw in browsers and visual learners. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index.

Zoom! Supersonic fighter jets rule the skies with speed and stealth. Just how fast do these jets go? And are they anything like in the movies? Tap into kids' natural curiosity about the high-interest topic of military airplanes with questions and answers about how fighter jets work. Translated into North American Spanish, this inquiry-based format guides elementary Spanish readers with accessible language. Written by a retired fighter pilot, this title gives a firsthand account of the jet's fighting capabilities, weapons, and what it's like to fly one. Colorful and engaging infographics draw in browsers and visual learners. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index.

Bombs away! Bombers are large warplanes that drop missiles and torpedoes on enemy targets. How many weapons can they carry and how fast can they go? Tap into kids' natural curiosity about the high-interest topic of military vehicles with questions and answers about how bombers work. Translated into North American Spanish, this inquiry-based format guides elementary Spanish readers with accessible language about the size of a B-1 Lancer, why B-2s have such a weird shape, and what's it like to fly a bomber. Colorful and engaging infographics draw in browsers and visual learners. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index.

Whoosh! An F-18 Hornet takes off from an aircraft carrier. How big is this floating airbase and how many aircraft can it carry? Tap into kids' natural curiosity about the high-interest topic of military technology with questions and answers about how aircraft carriers work. Translated into North American Spanish, this inquiry-based format guides elementary Spanish readers with accessible language about the size of aircraft carriers, how long it takes to build one, and how fast aircraft take off from the flight deck. Colorful and engaging infographics draw in browsers and visual learners. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index.

A zoo is one place to learn about animals. And there's so much to see and do! Developing Spanish readers learn about the zoo in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. With rides and animals galore, a map can show where everything is located. Zookeepers care for the animals and answer visitors' questions. Make sure to grab a snack at the food stand! Early readers discover ticket booths, exhibits, and more while learning about zoos. A search-and-find book about police stations reinforces new vocabulary to build reading success while close-up images captivate young audiences. A great early social studies book to inspire learning about communities on field trips for kindergartners and first graders. Translated into North American Spanish.

Where do letters and packages go when they are mailed? The post office of course! Developing Spanish readers learn about the post office in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. Enter the lobby where you can buy stamps or send a package. Big machines sort letters by address. The mail workers make sure each piece of mail gets delivered in a timely manner. Early readers discover P.O. boxes, mail trays, and more while learning about post offices. A search-and-find book about post offices reinforces new Spanish vocabulary to build reading success while close-up images captivate young audiences. A great early social studies book to inspire learning about communities on field trips for kindergartners and first graders. Translated into North American Spanish.

There's more to police work than arresting criminals! Developing Spanish readers learn about what goes on in a police station in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. When police officers aren't patrolling around town, they work at a police station. They write up reports, conduct interviews, and research investigations. Early readers will discover cells, record rooms, and more while learning about police stations. A search-and-find book about police stations reinforces new Spanish vocabulary to build reading success while close-up images captivate young audiences. A great early social studies book to inspire learning about communities on field trips for kindergartners and first graders. Translated into North American Spanish.

What can you find at a museum? Enter through the lobby and be amazed by the art collections, hands-on exhibits, and giant dinosaur bones! Museums are a treasure trove of information about the past and inspiration for the future. Developing Spanish readers learn about this popular field trip destination in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. Early readers will discover fossils, display cases, and more while learning about museums. A search-and-find book about museums reinforces new Spanish vocabulary to build reading success while close-up images of places captivate young audiences. A great early social studies book to inspire learning about communities on field trips for kindergartners and first graders. Translated into North American Spanish.

What building has the most stories? A library! Developing Spanish readers learn about the library in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. A library is a great resource with computers and books of all kinds. Fiction, nonfiction, ones for little kids, and ones for grown ups. Early readers will discover reading corners, shelves, and more while learning about libraries. A search-and-find book about libraries reinforces new Spanish vocabulary to build reading success while close-up images captivate young audiences. A great early social studies book to inspire learning about communities on field trips for kindergartners and first graders. Translated into North American Spanish.

When there's a fire, the firefighters come rushing in their fire trucks, but where do they go when they're done? The fire station of course! Developing Spanish readers learn about the fire station in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. Early readers will discover dorms, firefighter lockers, and more while learning about fire stations. A search-and-find book about fire stations reinforces new Spanish vocabulary to build reading success while close-up images of places and buildings captivate young audiences. A great early social studies book to inspire learning about communities on field trips for kindergartners and first graders. Translated into North American Spanish.

The bus is one type of public transportation. They go from bus station to bus station taking people all over town. Developing Spanish readers learn about the bus station in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. Bus routes are marked on maps, and a bus pass has to be bought to get on. People wait for the bus at bus stations. Early readers will discover shelters, maps, and more while learning about bus stations. A search-and-find book about bus stations reinforces new Spanish vocabulary to build reading success while close-up images captivate young audiences. A great early social studies book to inspire learning about communities on field trips for kindergartners and first graders. Translated into North American Spanish.

Home run! Learn about MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani in a profile packed with action photos and fact-filled text suitable for young readers. Complete with an overview of Shohei's upbringing, his accomplishments on and off the baseball diamond, and the statistics that make this Los Angeles Angels MVP special, this athlete biography has everything elementary sports fans crave. Includes table of contents, glossary, further resources, and index.

Traveling on a plane is a big process. Airports are big places! Developing Spanish readers learn about the airport in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. From getting tickets, to security, to keeping your luggage safe, there's a lot that goes into taking a plane ride. Early readers will discover security gates, runways, and more while learning about airports. A search-and-find book about airports reinforces new Spanish vocabulary to build reading success while close-up images of places and buildings captivate young audiences. A great early social studies book to inspire learning about communities on field trips for kindergartners and first graders. Translated into North American Spanish.