Parrots are colorful birds that live an exciting life in the jungle. With more than 350 kinds of parrots on Earth, there s a lot to learn about these creatures. From their diet of nuts and fruits to a look at the parrots that sing and talk, early readers will love the color photographs and accessible text that will teach them all about these feathered friends.
"There are more than 300 kinds of parrots, and they're found in warm places like rain forests all over the world . . . text and accompanying full-color photographs show the many sizes and colors of parrots . . . introduces body parts and the rain forest habitat "--Provided by publisher.
Police cars are a common sight in cities, but not many people know just how they work. From their supercharged engines to their special equipment for chasing down vehicles, police cars are full of unique features. From patrol cars policing the streets to vehicles used on highways to chase down speeding drivers, beginning readers learn that there are many different makes and models of these important vehicles.
When trouble strikes on the water, rescue boats are there to help. These aquatic vehicles have special tools to help those in need. Whether someone's lost on the water or a boat is having engine trouble, these quick rescue vehicles can get the job done. This book for beginning readers explores the boats police, fire, and other emergency departments use when people are most in need. Whether inflatable rafts or specialty rescue boats for specific purposes,...
Helicopters are important assets for emergency crews when things go wrong. Taking to the air, helicopters use a different angle to get to those in trouble. Whether because of bad weather or natural disasters like earthquakes or forest fires, the brave crews working with rescue helicopters often put their own lives at risk to help those in need. This book for beginning readers looks at these special helicopters, explaining some important design features...
Snowmobiles might not immediately come to mind when thinking of rescue vehicles, but these motorized sleds are important tools for rescue workers when the weather outside gets frightful. When trouble strikes in remote, snowy areas, snowmobiles are there to cut through the powdery stuff and rescue those in need. This book for early readers explores the unique features of snowmobiles and how emergency crews utilize them to get to an accident and transport...
"There's a truck to thank for keeping our streets clean--a street sweeper! Watching this terrific truck at work is mesmerizing. Depending on the kind of truck, it may have high-power sprayers, brooms, vacuums, or other devices to scour and clean the streets. Readers will love the action photographs in this high-interest volume as well as the many cool facts about this magnificent machine through accessible, low-ATOS text"-- Provided by publisher.
"A swamp is an area of land that is often partially covered with water. This engaging volume fully covers the key facts about these wonderful wetlands. Accessible text is paired closely with colorful photographs, helping young readers develop a strong understanding of the book's content. A picture glossary and simple index introduce beginning readers to common book elements, while the subject matter introduces them to concepts important to elementary...
Some turtles make great pets, but others do not. So how can people tell the difference? Through accessible text paired with colorful photographs, this book allows beginning readers to explore the world of turtles, taking a close look at the physical attributes that make these slow-moving creatures unique. From their hard shells, called carapaces, to their different kinds of feet, turtles are as varied in physical makeup as they are in temperament....
