Grade 1

Grownups say, “Be on your best behavior." But in the animal world, rudeness sometimes rules the day! Scarlet kingsnakes lie; they pretend to be venomous coral snakes to scare off predators.… Read More →

Do you know some things that are very strong? Which animals are very strong? How do you know? Which machines are very strong? What else is strong? Read More →

An interactive introduction to musical instruments with 50 original compositions to listen to—from the kazoo to the bassoon. What does a double bass or a sitar sound like? What's the… Read More →

South America is home to the world’s largest rain forest. The Amazon River runs through it. More than 350 millions people and a huge variety of plants and animals live there. Learn more about Read More →

When Dog is down on Cat's plans, will Cat give up or keep after her dream? Character concept: Responsibility: Never give up. Read More →

Robots are out of this world! Space robots go places that humans aren't able to explore. Learn how these robots are made, what they do, where they go in outer space, and much more. Robots… Read More →

Spacemanatee! is a story about Anna Lee, a sweet-natured manatee whose dreams are even bigger than her mighty flippers. Every night, Anna Lee Manatee meets with her friend, The Loon, to… Read More →

As a child, Jeff's head was often in the clouds. As an astronaut, he journeyed far beyond them. On his final mission, Jeff brought a miniature Torah into orbit for an out-of-this-world… Read More →

Planet Earth is amazing! Zoom out to space to learn all about the things that make our home planet so incredible. Read More →

What makes Mars red? Learn all about volcanoes, deserts, weather, and other scientific discoveries on the red planet as well as the possibility for life on Mars. Read More →

Why does the moon shine at night? Travel to space to learn all about our closest celestial neighbor. Read More →

Have you ever wished upon a star? Travel to space to learn all about the different types of stars, how they work, and what a shooting star really is. Read More →

The sun is amazing! Travel to space to learn all about the sun and its importance for life on our planet. Read More →

Mary's new in town. She’s worried about starting classes at her new school. That's why her mom calls the Helper Hounds—and why Sparkplug, the wildly handsome, wickedly smart, card-carrying,… Read More →

What is a bird? Parrots, bluebirds, ostriches, and many other creatures are all birds! Read More →

Tommy’s classmates tease him about his Israeli accent and the way he speaks English. But his knowledge of Hebrew makes him a hero when a policeman and his dog come to visit Tommy’s school. Read More →

The world we live in holds jungles thick with trees, deserts covered with sand, and cold snow and ice at the North and South Poles. What plants and animals live in these special places? Read More →

With simple text and full-color illustrations, Spectacular Spiders describes the physical characteristics, habits, and environment of the garden spider. Read More →

Discover the many unique aspects of centipedes, including their body parts and structure, their habitat and how it supports them, and their most fascinating behaviors. Captions point out key… Read More →

Drones are amazing machines that help the military search for missing people. Readers will delve into the many types of military drones and the technology that make these machines work. Read More →

"...bright illustrations and simple text, pleasantly presented in read-along form, should be welcomed by budding entomologists." -School Library Journal Read More →

If you love spiders, or if you are terrified of spiders, or if you just want to be mind-boggled by some incredible arachnid facts, this book is for you! These little eight-legged creatures… Read More →

Soft, gooey, fluffy, prickly—textures are all around us. What clever words will you use to describe the textures pictured in this book? Jane Brocket's appealing photography and simple,… Read More →