Cynthia Klingel

A phonics-based nonfiction book for level-two beginning readers, providing information about some of the plants and animals that live in the ocean. Includes an index and a list of books and Web sites for further study. The second-level Nonfiction Readers feature longer sentences and more challenging vocabulary, but the overall layout and photos remain familiar to students enjoying newly acquired skills. Readers are rewarded for their progress with...

Hair comes in many colors and textures, it can be short or long, curly or straight. Readers learn that there are many interesting and different types of hair. The colorful photographs and simple text help readers learn essential concepts about hair. They'll learn how to care for hair, wash it, and see how creative people can be with their hair styling choices.

Photos and illustrations provide visual cues for readers to learn about the letter 'c' and the types of sounds it makes within words. Children will delight in learning their letters with Alphabet Friends. Blending stories, photographs of peers, and charming illustrations, this supportive collection has been designed so that even the youngest readers can make each book their own. Every book uses a full page to introduce both the capital and the lowercase...

A brief account of the exploratory expedition led by Lewis and Clark across the little known territory from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean in the early nineteenth century. Crafted with a wealth of detail and rich illustrations, each biography in this appealing collection offers 32 pages that entice readers to discover the remarkable people who built our great nation. The primary narrative focuses on the childhood, education, motivations, and achievements...

Describes the jobs done by the many workers who contribute to the delivery of our mail. Nonfiction Level 1 Readers offer children subject matter they will appreciate, in a clean, familiar format. Each page provides straightforward sentences of simple words, ensuring easy mastery by students beginning to feel the attraction of reading to learn. Large type, vivid full-page color photos, and a word list all make these books ideal stepping-stones to more...

Highlights a number of the world's deserts, defines what constitutes a desert, and describes the environment, including some of the plants and animals that live in these arid regions. The second-level Nonfiction Readers feature longer sentences and more challenging vocabulary, but the overall layout and photos remain familiar to students enjoying newly acquired skills. Readers are rewarded for their progress with such high-interest topics as fascinating...

A phonics-based nonfiction book for level-three beginning readers, providing information about Paul Revere's role in the events of the Revolutionary War. Includes a glossary, map, and a list of books and Web sites for further study. The highest-level Nonfiction Readers encourage more advanced students to extend their skills by instilling the confidence that they can read to learn about subjects of their own choosing! Level 3 Readers feature more difficult...

Photos and illustrations provide visual cues for readers to learn about the letter 'x' and the types of sounds it makes within words. Children will delight in learning their letters with Alphabet Friends. Blending stories, photographs of peers, and charming illustrations, this supportive collection has been designed so that even the youngest readers can make each book their own. Every book uses a full page to introduce both the capital and the lowercase...

Photos and illustrations provide visual cues for readers to learn about the letter 'r' and the types of sounds it makes within words. Children will delight in learning their letters with Alphabet Friends. Blending stories, photographs of peers, and charming illustrations, this supportive collection has been designed so that even the youngest readers can make each book their own. Every book uses a full page to introduce both the capital and the lowercase...

Readers get a good look at and gain a solid understanding of one our most used features, the ear. The varying sounds we hear, such as music and voices are explained. Students learn how to safely wash their ears, and protect them from loud noises and the cold. Lively photographs help illustrate the main point on each page.