"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.
"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...
"There are many names for the powerful trucks we call big rigs. Semi, tractor-trailer, and eighteen-wheeler are just a few of them. No matter what they're called, young truck lovers are always amazed at their immense size. In this motivating and accessible book, readers learn many fun facts about big rigs through the informative low-ATOS text and carefully selected photographs, which support the more challenging vocabulary terms. The bright and colorful...
"It's impossible not to stare at a car carrier cruising down a highway hauling multiple cars. Sometimes the cars seem to dangle off the carrier! But no need to worry. These vehicles are especially equipped to bring cars where they need to go--safely. Fascinated readers will love to find out how carriers work and why people use them. Carefully selected photographs support the low-ATOS text and aid readers in deciphering and acquiring new vocabulary"--...
"Concrete mixers must keep mixing their load--or the concrete will harden! These trucks are fascinating to watch as they move forward while the drum they carry turns around and around. Readers will love learning about this hardworking machine and why it's needed on so many construction projects. Low-ATOS text offers comprehensible explanations, and vibrant photographs add to this motivating book's appeal"-- Provided by publisher.
"On a construction site, forklifts are essential machines. They carry tremendously heavy loads that could never be lifted by people. Readers will love to see different types of these machines at work and how their various parts operate together to get the job done. Forklift photographs and low-ATOS text will answer their questions about these indispensable trucks in an accessible and comprehensible way"-- Provided by publisher.
"Ice cream trucks are the most popular vehicles among people looking for a cool, tasty treat! While many kids are familiar with what the outside of a truck looks like, they don't know what's on the inside or the many jobs of an ice cream truck driver. This high-interest book has the answers -- explained through low-ATOS text with supporting photographs of real-life ice cream trucks." -- Provided by publisher.
"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.
"Taking care of cows isn't always easy, but the reward is great: milk! Dairy farms are an important food source. This book takes a look at how cows live on dairy farms. From grazing in fields to life in the barn and how they are milked, young readers will love learning about these amazing animals and how they help give us food"--Provided by publisher.
It s time to get in the fire engine and sound the alarm. In this book, beginning readers head to the station to meet the heroes who help our communities: firefighters. Readers will love this lively look at the many duties and tools of firefighters. Achievable, low-ATOS text and exciting photographs combine to create an accessible volume about this career, one that continues to fascinate many young people.
Birds are truly remarkable creatures. Though they all have the same basic body parts, there is so much variety between each type of bird. For instance, the feet of a duck are much different than the feet of a robin, and birds feathers come in every color of the rainbow. Through accessible language and vibrant photographs, this book introduces beginning readers to some of the similarities and differences of our feathered friends, showing them that...
Cats are popular pets all around the world, and no two breeds are exactly the same. Through accessible text accompanied by colorful photographs, this book introduces beginning readers to a cats basic body parts, and also explores the many differences between these feline friends that make each kind unique. From long-haired to short-haired and everything in between, young readers will delight in learning about all the amazing attributes of these beloved...
