Rebecca Pettiford

Highlights the typical physical features and behaviors of Arctic hares. Includes a map, diagrams, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

Highlights the typical physical features and behaviors of reindeer living in the Arctic. Includes a map, diagrams, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

In Different Abilities, beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the variety of abilities people have. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they draw inferences about how diversity makes our society stronger and more interesting.

"Did you know that sea stars pump water instead of blood through their systems? Although commonly called starfish, these life forms are not fish! Instead, they are part of a group containing other animals like sea urchins and sand dollars. Sea stars are hardy animals that can grow new limbs and open clam shells. In this interesting title, students will enjoy learning more about these shining ocean stars!"--Provided by the publisher.

"Shaped like torpedoes, Great white sharks can launch out of the water to catch prey. Named after their white bellies, these sharks easily blend in with the sun when seen from below. In addition to their coloring, these sharks have serrated teeth for tearing. They are made to hunt! In this exciting title, learn more about great white sharks and why they are one of the top predators in the ocean"--Provided by the publisher.

The first step of any construction project is preparing the site for building. The job requires earth movers to rip, dig, level, and move ground. This children's title, grounded in facts, lets young readers dig into learning about the action-packed work of earth movers.

Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to electricity, currents, static electricity, and how we use it everyday, includes instructions for an experiment.

Did you know that President John F. Kennedy liked listening to bagpipes? Did you know he was also a war hero? Emerging readers will learn these facts and so much more in this title about the early life and presidency of America's youngest president!

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the African-American holiday of Kwanzaa and the things people do to celebrate"--