Jennifer Boothroyd

Watch as a boy makes map of his room to show his friend the location of the supplies he'll need to care of the boy's hamster while the family goes on vacation. Simple text takes early readers step by step through the types of features a room map needs to have.

"We all know what full-grown owls look like but how about when they're first born? Readers will learn about the life stages of an owl--starting inside a small egg and ending as an adult."-- Provided by publisher.

Follow along as a boy makes a map of places to see on a trip to Texas. Simple text takes early readers step by step through the types of features a state map needs to have and how to find the information.

"Penguins are so cute! How do they grow from a tiny ball of fluff into such a large bird? Read about the growth of a penguin from a small egg to a full-grown adult."-- Provided by publisher.

"A baby cow uses its long, skinny legs to stand up shortly after it is born. It drinks milk from its mother's body to grow big and strong. Follow along with this calf as it grows up living with its mother in a herd of cows. The baby learns to run, kick, and jump. It starts to eat grass and continues to grow. Simple text paired with adorable pictures helps build reading confidence for animal-loving early readers"-- Provided by publisher.

"It's a big world spinning around the sun. We live on a planet! Learn about the people and things that make our home special, and explore how we can all take steps to make Earth the best it can be! Bright, colorful photos paired with simple text help young readers learn about the big community where they live"-- Provided by publisher.

An introduction to cubes and some of the many things that have a cube shape.

"This fun, friendly text introduces counting techniques in the child's world through friendly text, colorful photography, and Sesame Street Muppets. That's a Fact! features throughout present nonfiction facts to help engage continued learning"-- Provided by publisher.