New Releases
Unicorn's Hat
From the Series Early Bird Readers — Blue (Early Bird Stories ™)
Unicorn wants a hat, but he can't seem to find one that fits his horn. A pretty princess lends a helping hand in this charming story with a very happy ending. Read More →
Up and Down
From the Series Red Rocket Readers Emergent Level
Have you ever been up and down in an elevator? Can you go up and down at the playground? What else can go up and down? Read More →
Using Graphs
From the Series Red Rocket Readers Fluency Level 2
A graph is a picture or chart showing the differences between things that we can measure. It helps us to understand information when we can see the facts in a picture. We use different kinds… Read More →
Vegetable Basket
From the Series Red Rocket Readers Emergent Level
We all like vegetables. There are lots of different vegetables to eat. Which ones do you like best? You could grow some in your garden. Read More →
¡Ve más despacio! (Slow Down!)
From the Series Red Rocket Readers Spanish
The boy in this story is always busy riding on all sorts of things. He likes to go very fast, and his big sister gets worried. She thinks he will crash! Read More →
Vikings
From the Series Red Rocket Readers Fluency Level 2
What do you know about the Vikings? They lived a long time ago so why are we still interested in finding out about them? Do you think we can learn something from the way people lived their… Read More →
Virtual World
From the Series Red Rocket Readers Advanced Fluency Level 4
Everybody likes receiving birthday presents, especially surprise ones. The boy in this futuristic story is no exception. But he is totally unprepared for the surprise present his father gives Read More →
Volcanoes
From the Series Red Rocket Readers Early Level 2
A volcano is a mountain that erupts - it explodes! Hot, melted rock called lava blows out of the top. It runs down the side of the mountain. The volcano shoots out steam and smoke and ash. It Read More →
Votes of Confidence, 3rd Edition: A Young Person's Guide to American Elections
A detailed primer on the United States election cycle - newly revised and updated! Every four years, coverage of the presidential election turns into a horse-race story about who’s leading… Read More →
Voting and Elections: A First Look
From the Series Read about Citizenship (Read for a Better World ™)
As citizens we get to choose who our leaders are. We also get to help set the rules. Leveled text and full-color photographs encourage young readers to learn more about elections. Read More →
Vultures: Nature's Cleanup Crew
From the Series Animal Scavengers in Action
Using teamwork and keen eyesight, vultures soar thousands of feet above the ground in search of carrion to eat. Learn about the habits and life cycle of this iconic avian scavenger. Read More →
Waddling Duck
From the Series Red Rocket Readers Fluency Level 4
How many ways can people move? Animals move in many different ways. Some slither or slide, while others swing or hop. Some can move in more than one way. Can you name some of the ways that… Read More →
Wandering Animals: Migration Stories from the Animal World
From the Series Explore!
Animals are on the move throughout the world. They move from warm areas to cold or from dry climates to rainy ones and vice versa. Sometimes animals migrate over great distances. Why do they… Read More →
Watch Me Swim
From the Series Red Rocket Readers Early Level 1
Can you swim? Lots of animals can swim too. All the animals in this book are good swimmers. They can swim fast. Read More →
Watch Out for Whales
From the Series Red Rocket Readers Fluency Level 1
Have you ever seen a whale? What do whales look like? How big are they? What can they do? Where do they live? Would you like to go in a boat to watch the whales? Read More →
Watch the Ball
From the Series Red Rocket Readers Fluency Level 4
People who play sport usually have to spend time at practice. What does their coach do to help them? Sports teams often have competitions to find out who are the best players. Often there is… Read More →
Water from Rain
From the Series Red Rocket Readers Early Level 3
People and animals and plants all need water. What do people use water for? They get water from the rain. We all know that rain comes down from the sky. Read More →
Water Sports
From the Series Red Rocket Readers Fluency Level 4
Oceans, lakes and rivers are great places for fun and excitement. There are so many activities we can do on the water, in the water or under the water, including sports. Let's take a look at… Read More →
Water to Ice
From the Series Red Rocket Readers Early Level 1
Ice is made from very cold water. Water can freeze and change into ice. At home we make water into ice in the freezer. Ice can melt and change back into water if it gets warm. Read More →
Weather Impact
From the Series Red Rocket Readers Advanced Fluency Level 1
How often do people say, 'It depends on the weather?' Alternative arrangements must be made if conditions are unsuitable for planned activities. Cancellation, postponement or change of venue… Read More →
Weather in Fall
From the Series Let's Look at Fall (Pull Ahead Readers — Nonfiction)
The air turns cool in the fall. Decodable nonfiction text and appealing photographs teach young readers about fall weather. Pairs with the fiction text Feels like Fall. Read More →
Weather Tech: A First Look
From the Series Read about Weather (Read for a Better World ™)
There are many different tools that help us measure and predict the weather. Scientists, engineers, and news stations all work together to bring people information and keep them safe. With… Read More →
We Belong
We all belong! You and I, we're alike, / but we're different too. / That's not good. / That's not bad. / It's just what is true. Explore and celebrate who you are and who others are too!… Read More →
We Forgot
From the Series Red Rocket Readers Early Level 2
Do you forget things sometimes? Have you ever forgotten your hat? Do you ever forget to take your lunch to school? What else do you forget? Read More →