Grade 1

Did you know that spiders aren't bugs or insects? They are called arachnids because they have a different number of body parts and legs than insects have. Through startling photographs, learn Read More →

Yikes! Grandpa tells Dylan and Bel the Weather Girl that he is tracking a tropical storm. They came to Florida for fun in the sun, not to get stuck in a hurricane! Bel explains the science… Read More →

A dinosaur the size of a humpback whale with spines on its back? Readers will be excited to learn about the Spinosaurus through simple text and full-color images that help bring it to life. Read More →

Miss Emma’s cows just can’t stay put! Each time they wander into Cowboy Kirby’s yard, he uses odd and even numbers to count the herd. Then he sends all the evens back to Emma and keeps the… Read More →

Tales about ghost ships have been told for centuries around the world. Explore the truth behind the stories in this fascinating book—but beware: discover at your own risk! Read More →

Danny is scared to tell the truth. After he saw someone steal some bikes, now he has to see that person in court and tell what he did. To help calm Danny's fears on the big day, his parents… Read More →

It's Sports Day for the penguins and everyone is excited except Pip. With the help of her friends, she finds the courage to try new things. Young readers will delight in this warm story. Read More →

Simple, hands-on activities explore algorithms for readers not yet ready for coding on computers. Sports-themed projects encourage readers to learn about the basics of coding through writing… Read More →

Using the action-packed world of sports, this book teaches young readers fundamental coding concepts without using a computer. Learn all about bugs and errors, how to fix them, and how to… Read More →

Sport-oriented hands-on activities introduce readers to conditionals and other fundamental coding concepts. Through games and activities using common household supplies, readers learn how to… Read More →

Learn about looping, a fundamental coding concept, without using a computer. Fun, sports-themed activities engage readers and teach them to start seeing looping everywhere, especially in… Read More →

Put on your ballet slippers and get ready to dance. Learn everything about ballet from fun facts to how to do a plié! Read More →

Ballroom dancers spin, twirl, and kick out their legs. Readers will enjoy learning all about the world of ballroom dance, including what to wear, how to compete, and how to get started. Read More →

Dive into the exciting world of dance teams. There are different kinds of dance teams but all feature dancers working together. Young readers learn more about dance teams and what to expect… Read More →

From city streets to the dance stage, hip-hop is one of the world's most popular dance styles. Readers will learn fun facts and tips on what to wear, how to move, and more. Read More →

Get ready to stomp, step, and clap! Readers discover stepping from its beginnings in Black communities to how people perform and celebrate this type of dance today. Then learn a specific move! Read More →

Tap is all about finding your feet! Readers will pick up slick tips on what to wear, how to step, and making noise in this fun, upbeat dance style. Read More →

What happens when a girl goes gaga over spots? Big spots and little spots, spots of all colors, on her lamp and on her rug, on her toys and on her mug, on her hats and on her dresses -- she… Read More →

Are spots and dots the same? Some people say yes, and some people say no. This author thinks that spots are bigger than dots. What do you think? Focus Skills: d g o c k Read More →

Do you know some animals that have spots? Which animals have stripes? Where do they live? What colors are they? Read More →

Dotty, stripy, straight and swirly—patterns are all around us. How many different patterns can you find pictured in this book? Read More →