Who listens to your pet’s heart, takes X-rays, and cares for animals large and small? A veterinarian! Find out how these helpers make your community a better place. Through vivid photos and examples, readers in kindergarten to grade 2 will learn how veterinarians contribute to the well-being of a community. This collection introduces young readers to a variety of community helpers. Using kid-friendly language, students will learn about what these helpers do and how they improve the lives o...

Can a garden be inside? Learn how to build your own tiny garden in a glass container. This Makerspace title supports NGSS From Molecules to Organisms.

In Simple Machines: Inclined Plane, young learners in grades 1–3 will explore what an inclined plane is and how it is useful. This 24-page title uses real-world examples of simple machine mechanisms and explains how these feats of engineering can make daily work less difficult to complete. The Simple Machines series for grades 1–3 explains how basic mechanical devices, that are used for applying a force, can help make daily tasks much easier. Featuring before- and after-reading activities,...

In Simple Machines: Pulley, young learners in grades 1–3 will explore what a pulley system is and why it is so useful. This 24-page title uses real-world examples of simple machine mechanisms and explains how these feats of engineering can make daily work less difficult to complete. The Simple Machines series for grades 1–3 explains how basic mechanical devices, that are used for applying a force, can help make daily tasks much easier. Featuring before- and after-reading activities, a glos...

In Simple Machines: Screw, young learners in grades 1–3 will explore what a screw is and how it is useful. This 24-page title uses real-world examples of simple machine mechanisms and explains how these feats of engineering can make daily work less difficult to complete. The Simple Machines series for grades 1–3 explains how basic mechanical devices, that are used for applying a force, can help make daily tasks much easier. Featuring before- and after-reading activities, a glossary, an ind...

In Simple Machines: Lever, young learners in grades 1–3 will explore how levers give us the lift we need. From scissors to wheelbarrows, this 24-page title uses real-world examples of simple machine mechanisms and explains how these feats of engineering can make daily work less difficult to complete. The Simple Machines series for grades 1–3 explains how basic mechanical devices, that are used for applying a force, can help make daily tasks much easier. Featuring before- and after-reading ...

In Simple Machines: Wedge, young learners in grades 1–3 will explore what a wedge is and how it is useful. This 24-page title uses real-world examples of simple machine mechanisms and explains how these feats of engineering can make daily work less difficult to complete. The Simple Machines series for grades 1–3 explains how basic mechanical devices, that are used for applying a force, can help make daily tasks much easier. Featuring before- and after-reading activities, a glossary, an ind...

Start your engines using a cereal box and other household items. In this Makerspace title, learn how to make cars and trucks from common items around the house. Includes photo glossary and websites.

They sort, load, drive, and walk. They deliver letters and packages right to your home. They are mail carriers! Find out how these helpers make your community a better place. Through vivid photos and examples, readers in kindergarten to grade 2 will learn how mail carriers contribute to the well-being of a community. This collection introduces young readers to a variety of community helpers. Using kid-friendly language, students will learn about what these helpers do and how they improve t...

Teachers. Protectors. Returners of lost pets. Police officers do all of this and more! Find out how these helpers make your community a better place. Through vivid photos and examples, readers in kindergarten to grade 2 will learn how police officers contribute to the well-being of a community. This collection introduces young readers to a variety of community helpers. Using kid-friendly language, students will learn about what these helpers do and how they improve the lives of others. Eac...

Who gets classrooms ready, helps students learn, and makes kids feel safe and welcome, all in one day? Teachers! Find out how these helpers make your community a better place. Through vivid photos and examples, readers in kindergarten to grade 2 will learn how teachers contribute to the well-being of a community. This collection introduces young readers to a variety of community helpers. Using kid-friendly language, students will learn about what these helpers do and how they improve the l...

Who can examine a patient, prescribe medicine, and help you feel better when you are sick? A doctor! Find out how these helpers make your community a better place. Through vivid photos and examples, readers in kindergarten to grade 2 will learn how doctors contribute to the well-being of a community. This collection introduces young readers to a variety of community helpers. Using kid-friendly language, students will learn about what these helpers do and how they improve the lives of other...