There's almost nothing more recognizable in the bird world than a male peacock's ostentatious tail, or train. When the blue and green feathers are lifted, fanned out, and shaken, their used to draw in mates. Beginning readers will be in awe of the peacocks gorgeous feathers in this volume introducing the bird. From what they eat to their habitat, the information in the low ATOS text engages budding bird lovers and curious kids alike. Full-color photographs...

It's possible that some kids have never seen a physical newspaper in their home. But, it's still very likely they know the name of their hometown paper, if there is one, and other big names like The Washington Post or The New York Times. This volume emphasizes to readers the importance of newspapers in the past and today in reporting events as they happen, making newspapers an essential primary source. Images of iconic headlines and news stories are...

Using the internet, we can retrieve information in mere seconds, share messages and videos just as quickly, and accomplish so much more. It has become difficult to remember a time before the internet existed! This beneficial book introduces readers to the beginnings of the internet and its evolution over time. Through interesting and at-level bite-size facts, accompanying images, and summarizing graphic organizers, readers will gain a new appreciation...

There are more than 300 kinds of parrots, and they're found in warm places like rain forests all over the world. These colorful, noisy birds are some of the most recognizable on Earth. Beginning readers will love learning more about them in low ATOS text and accompanying full-color photographs that show the many sizes and colors of parrots. A helpful "Words to Know" section introduces body parts and the rain forest habitat and a simple table of contents...

Fangtooth fish never shut their mouths-literally! Their fangs are too long to close their mouths all the way. There are many more freaky facts where that came from throughout this especially freaky animal book, sure to be enjoyed by all readers. Educators can use the bizarre fangtooth fish as a vehicle for presenting concepts such as habitats, anatomy, evolution, ecosystems, food webs, and biology. Full-color, up-close photographs bring these freaky-looking...

Just like countries, words can be at war with each other. It's the writer's job to sort out what form subjects, verbs, and other parts of speech must take to make a coherent sentence. Readers will learn many of the rules of subject-verb agreement, including those regarding compound subjects and helping verbs. The many examples use familiar situations to introduce the agreement concepts, while fact boxes highlight additional information. Vivid photographs...

Blue jays can be noisy birds! They have several calls, including one that sounds like a bell and some that imitate hawks! But, their incredible blue-and-gray coloring is always a joy to spot in a forest, at the park, or at the backyard bird feeder. Readers find out where blue jays live, how they nest, and all the things they eat-including grasshoppers-in this low ATOS volume. Complemented by full-color, up-close photographs, the main text is perfect...

Varying sentence structure is one great way to make writing more interesting. Knowing how to use the three different kinds of conjunctions is a big part of crafting sentences of varying lengths and styles. Readers will learn the basics of conjunctions, including common conjunctions and when to use them. Examples using everyday situations will engage readers as they are introduced to the rules of coordinating, subordinating, and correlative conjunctions....

Writing flows more smoothly when writers use transition words. In addition, they make stories more orderly and often provide more detail. Readers will learn the many kinds of transitions and how to use them in a piece of writing. Relatable examples and fun fact boxes will introduce this key concept in an understandable way while supporting the common core English language standards. Brightly colored photographs will keep readers engaged as they move...

Much of what we know about past leaders, celebrities, and those with lives of note comes from the person themselves! Autobiographies have long been a way for those in the spotlight-or who lived through extraordinary circumstances-to share their side of the story, their view of history, and of course, their ideas! The carefully chosen main text and primary source examples in this book appeals to both students in need of review and struggling readers...