Explains the development of ancient writing systems and how scholars have gone about decoding them. Includes questions to stimulate thought and recall and an extension activity.

Leap into the world of a ballet dancer! In this engaging nonfiction book, readers learn about the history of this art form as well as what a ballet dancer does to get ready for a performance. With informational text, vibrant photographs, a sample schedule of ballet dancer's day, a look at ballet positions, and simple, clear text, readers learn about the basics of ballet and that this beautiful art form takes a lot of hard work and dedication.

Welcome to the Caribbean! Readers are invited along to learn about a tropical paradise in this nonfiction reader that features vibrant, colorful photos, informational text, charts, and maps. From the delicious fruit to the exotic animals, children will be engaged from beginning to end.

Photographs and simple text introduce early readers to bees. Includes list of words to know.

Presents photographs with brief text for early readers that follow the life cycle of a butterfly.

In this encouraging nonfiction title, children visit an actual space camp! Readers will learn what astronauts eat, where they sleep, and how they prepare for journeys into space through the help of robots and stimulators. Featuring vibrant images, informative text, and fun, interesting facts, this Spanish-translated nonfiction title encourages readers to discover what they would want to explore in space!

Describes how each of the five senses works to keep people safe and allow them to enjoy the world.

In this inspiring biography, readers will learn about the incredible journey of Helen Keller. Using informational text and expressive images and photos, readers will discover the undeniable determination that Keller had as a young deaf and blind girl and how her teacher, Anne Sullivan, helped her to read, write, speak, and graduate from college. With a timeline, a bibliography, and a glossary of terms, children are given the tools they need to expand...

An introduction to insects and spiders.

A brief biography of Mohandas Gandhi, the Indian statesman who led a nonviolent revolution to free his country from English rule.