Grade 1

An insect sits on a blade of grass. It makes a sound that fills the warm air. Then it bounds away in a huge hop. Did you just see a grasshopper? Or was it a cricket? These animals look very Read More →

An animal with smooth, gray skin jumps from the ocean waves. Its tail waves up and down before it quickly dives again. Did you just see a dolphin? Or was it a porpoise? These animals look… Read More →

Something small and green hops through the wet grass. It watches with big, round eyes. Then its long tongue shoots out from its mouth. It caught an insect! Did you just see a frog? Or was it Read More →

A small animal with a long body and short legs crawls along the ground. Suddenly, a hungry snake attacks. The animal runs away. But it leaves its tail behind! Did you just see a salamander? Read More →

A fearsome dinosaur stomps around on two legs. It swipes its sharp claws and shows off its pointy teeth. Was that monster a Giganotosaurus? Or was it a Spinosaurus? These dinosaurs looked… Read More →

A four-legged animal grazes in a grassy pasture. It swishes its hairy tail. Its flowing mane bounces as it trots away. Did you just see a horse? Or was it a pony? These animals look very… Read More →

A large, scaly animal with long jaws floats in the water. Its powerful tail swishes as it swims along. Did you just see an alligator? Or was it a crocodile? These animals look very similar, Read More →

A huge bird with a long neck and big eyes looks up from eating. Then it runs away on its strong legs. Did you just see an ostrich? Or was it an emu? These animals look very similar, but… Read More →

A whiskery face pops out of the water. The animal comes to shore for a sunbath. Then it dives back into the ocean to catch fish. Did you just see a seal? Or was it a sea lion? These animals Read More →

A dinosaur with an armored back chomps on plants. It swings its tail at a hungry meat eater. Was that a Stegosaurus? Or was it an Ankylosaurus? These dinosaurs looked similar, but they were… Read More →

A dinosaur with pointy horns searches for a meal. It tears leaves off branches with its strong beak. Was that a Triceratops? Or was it a Protoceratops? These dinosaurs looked similar, but… Read More →

A huge dinosaur stomps around on two legs. It hunts with sharp teeth and claws. Its head is large, but its arms are tiny. Was that a Tyrannosaurus? Or was it an Allosaurus? These dinosaurs… Read More →

A small, fierce dinosaur follows its nose. Its tail helps it balance. Then it sinks its sharp teeth and claws into its next meal. Was that a Velociraptor? Or was it a Deinonychus? These… Read More →

Why doesn't Berra have a grandfather? And how can he get one? Ulf suggests that there are plenty of old men at the retirement home. Berra and Ulf go there together to find one—ideally one who Read More →

In this wordless graphic novel, Captain Barbosa sails the seven seas with his trusty shipmates: a fly, an alligator, and an elephant. A seagull steals his treasured hat, and Barbosa and his… Read More →

How will Natalie and her team prepare for the big race on Field Day? This charming, illustrated story about exercising helps young readers learn to read and get excited about physical activity! Read More →

Have you ever seen a capybara before? They're the world's largest rodent! When they’re not swimming in rivers, they’re looking for food like grass and bark. Learn more about these furry… Read More →

Cara takes care of herself by making time to walk, listen, rest, and more. Pairs with the nonfiction title, I Care for Myself. Read More →

Cara's determined to be the best cowgirl in Creektown. But when Wild Jake rides into town, will Cara be able to stop him? Playful text and delightful illustrations make this a showdown… Read More →

Diamonds, oil, and coal—these are all forms of carbon. Simple text and clear photos introduce young readers to the element in its most basic form. Read More →

Are you good at counting? These six ducklings tried to count each other. They wanted to make sure nobody was lost before they went home. They were worried because they could only count five… Read More →

Are you good at counting? These six ducklings tried to count each other. They wanted to make sure nobody was lost before they went home. They were worried because they could only count five… Read More →

Malik shows his baby sister that he cares by giving her things to make her feel comfortable and safe: a toy, a book, a blanket, and more. Pairs with the nonfiction title I Am Caring. Read More →