This low-level book describes what light is and how objects can only be seen with light shining on them or from them. Simple explanations describe which materials light can shine through, what causes shadows, and what happens when you shine light on a mirror.

This important book for young children is about the part police officers play in the safety of our local community.

Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. Back then, the world's oceans were ruled by large sea monsters. Even though there have been incredible changes on Earth, there are still sea monster relatives living today!

Giant images of bees give kids a close-up view of different kinds of bees in their hives, their body parts, the jobs of different bees, and making honey.

Assassin bugs, kissing bugs, stink bugs…colorful photos and descriptive text help explain the body parts, characteristics, and behaviors that make some bugs special--and creepy. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.

From a reptile that looks like Spider Man to lizards that squirt blood from their eyes, this collection of weird and creepy reptiles is sure to engage the most reluctant reader--and reveal important science information too! Colorful photos and descriptive text help explain the body parts, characteristics, and behaviors that make some reptiles special--and creepy. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.

Where does the food in our kitchen come from? Children will learn that we have to go to the grocery store to buy food and that food costs money.

An armor of bony scales and enormous jaws lined with sharp teeth--alligators are built to survive! Young readers will love reading about these reptiles that have been around since the time of dinosaurs. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read and a useful resource for report writing.

Powerful eyesight, massive talons, and sharp, hooked beaks--birds of prey are built to survive! Close-up photos of these serious predators will grab readers' attention as they learn how these birds hunt their prey. Fantastic photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read and a useful resource for report writing.

Claws that slash, teeth that tear, and tail clubs that crush--dinosaurs were once the terror of the planet! Check out the dramatic illustrations of dinosaurs and the "weapons" on these ancient giants! Their weapons were adaptations that helped them hunt and defend themselves. A great high-interest read and a useful resource for report writing.

Big trucks carry every kind of product across the country. Young readers will love the amazing photographs and be excited to learn more about the kind of big trucks they see on the roads. A fun way for kids to learn how products get to our stores while they build literacy skills.

Powerful muscles that crush and squeeze and a tongue that can sniff out prey--snakes that squeeze are built to survive! Young readers will be fascinated to read about these deadly constrictor snakes that kill by squeezing. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read and a useful resource for report writing.