Grade 1

Get a close-up view of the life of a dandelion. Read More →

In Dandelions, Mia Posada brings to life the beauty of the flower better known as a weed and a nuisance. This book invites readers to discover and watch the life cycles of dandelions with… Read More →

Follow a bee, a butterfly, and a bunny as they find dandelions to eat together in this adorably illustrated tale. Pairs with the nonfiction title Let's Look at Dandelions. Read More →

Dandy and Dazza are different in so many ways. Dandy is a best-in-show sort of hound. Dazza is a rough-and-tumble sort of mongrel. Can these very different dogs EVER be friends? "Dandy was a… Read More →

Blizzards are severe snowstorms with strong winds and heavy snow. These storms can cover large areas and last for days. Learn how blizzards form, what the dangers are, and how to stay safe.… Read More →

The dry ground cracks. Rain hasn’t fallen in months. This is a drought. All living things need water to survive. Dangerous droughts occur when no rain falls for months or years. Discover what Read More →

Earthquakes happen when big plates of earth slide past one another. Powerful earthquakes can cause serious damage. Strong earth movements can even shape mountains and oceans. Learn how… Read More →

Cars can be swept away in less than two feet of water! Find out more amazing facts about floods in this book. Floods happen when rivers overflow, rain comes too fast, or other events cause… Read More →

Hurricanes are huge, powerful storms that form over oceans. Strong winds, rain, and waves crash onto land. Discover the damage hurricanes create, how climate change makes them more dangerous, Read More →

When a tornado's funnel-shaped cloud touches the ground, extreme winds destroy everything in its path. Learn how tornados form, how climate change affects those conditions, and how to stay… Read More →

The ground rumbles, lava flows, and smoke and ash fill the sky—a volcano is erupting! Volcanoes can be extremely dangerous when they erupt. Gas, steam, ash burst into the air, and extremely… Read More →

A spark from a lightning strike or a campfire can quickly grow into a wildfire covering acres. Learn about the types of wildfires, how climate change increases the danger, and how to stay… Read More →

Daniela is preparing for the Day of the Dead—the first one since her grandpa died. She makes an ofrenda with Grandpa's favorite things and toy skeletons. Her family has a party to remember Grandpa. Read More →

Daniel Inouye was born in Hawaii to parents who came from Japan. He had a happy life as a child until 1941 when the Japanese military bombed Pearl Harbor in his hometown. As war broke out,… Read More →

Danny the bear was born under a blue cloud that makes him feel unhappy and lose interest in playing with his friends. Danny was born under a blue cloud. He didn't know why, but sometimes the… Read More →

It's Fall Fair time again and Morgan is sure his homegrown pumpkin will take first prize. But when Aldeen drops his pumpkin and it smashes, he gets angry and challenges her to a bumper car… Read More →

Readers will learn about beautiful dragonflies, including information about their body parts and structure, their habitat and how it supports them, and what makes a dragonfly unique. Captions Read More →

David was born during the year of the tiger. Follow along with colorful illustrations as he celebrates Lunar New Year each year with his family. Pairs with the nonfiction title Celebrating… Read More →

It's Hal's birthday. Dax and Max need to find the perfect box for Hal's birthday hat. This book focuses on the phonemes l and x. Read More →

Day follows night. Night comes after day. What makes this cycle of days and nights happen? Through beautiful photos and spare text, beginning readers will learn about the basic patterns of… Read More →

The various activities and celebrations of the Mexican holiday that honors people who have died are introduced in this simple, festive beginning reader. The history of the holiday, as well as Read More →

The Day of the Dead is a day to remember loved ones who died. Colorful photos and accessible text bring this family tradition to life for young learners. Read More →

A dragonfly lays her clutch of eggs and the life cycle of dragonflies has begun. Watch as the little nymphs change over time into beautiful adults who can move through the air like an acrobat. Read More →