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"Vibrant illustrations accompany information about a backhoe's daily jobs. The narrative nonfiction text is intended for students in kindergarten through third grade."-- Provided by publisher.

Introduces the Australian quokka, describing the species' habitat, behaviors, and life cycles while explaining how its cheeky and mischievous nature have rendered it one of the world's friendliest marsupials.

During Fire Safety Day, twin siblings who both want to be firefighters learn all about different types of firefighters, from those who fight forest fires to those who work at airports to help with airplane emergencies.

"Vibrant illustrations accompany information about the daily tasks of a fire truck. The narrative nonfiction text is intended for students in kindergarten through third grade."-- Provided by publisher.

"This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two unlikely animals: a blue whale and a mosquito! Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner!" Provided by publisher.

Meet Carmen! She lives with her family in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Spend the day with her to learn about her home.

"In Cranes, emergent readers will learn about the parts and functions of a mobile crane. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how a crane lifts and moves heavy materials to help do big jobs. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different parts of a crane, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about cranes online using our safe search engine that provides...

Ms. Frizzle takes the class to Iceland where they learn about the power of rocks and weather.

Readers will learn about where and how democracy began and how it has developed over the years.

"When you visit the forest, what kinds of baby animals will you meet? Maybe you'll meet a baby turtle, mountain lion cub, grizzly bear cub, or even a baby owl! Young readers will learn all about North American forests and all the supercute baby animals that live there. Readers will also find out what the babies eat, how they live with their families, and how they learn and play. Through text features such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity,...