With a map and a globe, you can explore new places. They show you where to go. They show you what to expect once you get there. With a map in hand and a heart for adventure, you are ready to see the world. This Spanish book introduces first grade students to the concept of how to read maps and globes. Detailed images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience.

By day, Zoe Zhang is a fourth-grade bunny who loves reading books and playing soccer. By night, she's Robin Hoodie, a hero bandit who steals from the greedy and gives to the poor. When a dishonest city official bullies her family, she and her band of Merry Mates fight back. Kids will be captivated by this fast-paced adventure story that will appeal to reluctant readers. This short, 32-page chapter book features colorful, lively illustrations to capture the attention of kids who enjoy stori...

Hari's first year at Sci Hi has been amazing. Not only are they learning about bees, but they're shrinking themselves down so that they can study them up close. But on a visit to a live hive, things get downright dangerous. Will Hari and his friends escape without getting stung? This illustrated 32-page chapter book will appeal to reluctant readers who enjoy science fiction and futuristic stories. The hi-lo text is ideal for older students who need high-interest stories with a lower readin...

Hannah is a daredevil at heart who dreams of setting world records. More than anything, she wants to become the fastest person alive. Will she achieve her goals and dreams? Especially appealing to reluctant readers, this short, 32-page hi-lo book features full-color illustrations and a fast-paced story to capture the attention of kids who enjoy fast-paced action and adventure stories.

Adapted from the classic book by Johanna Spyri, this historical fiction book retells the story of Heidi. A student who forgot to complete her reading assignment texts her observations of the book to a friend while she reads and finds herself won over by the heartwarming story. Perfect for both reluctant and avid readers, this 32-page hi-lo chapter book will appeal to kids who enjoy imaginative retellings of classic novels with modern touches.

Pride comes before a fall. Wit is superior to brute force. Anything in excess can harm. Introduce readers to various morals and the fables behind them with this gorgeously illustrated collection of animal stories! Featuring fables such as The Greedy Fox, The Lion and The Rabbit, The Proud Peacock, and The Four Harmonious Animals, each tale is illustrated in a unique style. This short, 32-page chapter book will appeal to both avid and reluctant readers who enjoy imaginative, modern retellin...

Lexi is so over seventh grade. She's stuck in a remedial gym class with other overweight students. She's also stumped for ideas for a playwriting contest. Then life gets even worse when some girls find her diary and begin quoting from it. But then, maybe having her writing quoted to her isn't such a bad thing after all. This 32-page realistic fiction book will capture the interest of reluctant and struggling readers with hi-lo text. It features full-color illustrations and a short chapter ...

Daniel and his father are hiking Hawaii's treacherous Kalalau trail when a tropical storm blows in and Daniel's dad falls down a ravine. To save his dad, Daniel will have to trek through hazardous conditions and difficult terrain to find help. Kids will be captivated by this fast-paced survival story that is appealing to reluctant readers. This short, 32-page chapter book features full-color illustrations to capture the attention of kids who enjoy action and adventure stories.

Visitors from across the country and around the world flock to U.S. national parks to explore their beauty. Little do they know that the National Park Service (NPS) has been guiding and enhancing their experience for more than 100 years. The NPS’s mission is to protect and preserve important places. Learn how the NPS proves time and again that it is up to the job. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish book builds students’ literacy skills while fostering c...

Take a fascinating trip into the depths of Carlsbad Caverns and learn arithmetic patterns along the way. This Spanish e-book combines mathematics and literacy skills, and uses practical, real-world examples of problem solving to teach math and language arts content. Students will learn arithmetic patterns while engaged in reading about the various patterns that can be found in the miles of caves in Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The full-color images, math graphs and charts, and practice ...

Learn about the economy and how money is spent with this Spanish nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, the exciting book follows the journey of a single dollar and includes a fiction piece related to the topic, a glossary, a civics project, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color Spanish book tracks one dollar as it is spent and travels from person to person or place to place. It also covers important economics topics in an easy-to-follow way, and include...

Cephalopods have evolved with a strong set of skills that allow them to survive in their aquatic world. Scientists are fascinated by their ability to change color, the ways they ward off predators, and their methods of communication. In time, scientists hope that by studying these creatures, they may find ways to copy and use all of their abilities. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students’ curi...