Frances Nagle

In 1934, a photograph in London's Daily Mail seemed to prove that a strange animal was living in Scotland's Loch Ness. But 60 years later, it was said to be a fake! That image created the look of the Loch Ness monster in the minds of people around the world. Without it, is there any proof for a creature in Loch Ness? Readers dive deep into this question, learning about the history of the myth and how it survives today. Full-color illustrations and...

Some of our favorite animals have four legs! From dogs and cats to horses and frogs, these quadruped animals are fundamentally different from us, but often anthropomorphized by young children and in movies, making them seem friendly and fun! In this simple, colorful volume, a full-color photograph highlights how many legs each animal has, inviting the newest readers to count them. Easy-to-read, complete sentences aid reading fluency for new readers....

One of the primary areas in the Earth science curriculum is learning about the rocks that make up Earth's crust. However, remembering each type and how it forms may be a challenge for some. This volume presents readers with a simple but full overview of the formation of sedimentary rock. Full-color photographs display common types of sedimentary rock, including sandstone, shale, and breccia. Including explanations of key terms such as sediment and...

A primary feature of insects is their six legs. Since there are thousands of kinds of insects that all look different, this fact can seem wild to young readers! In this volume, kids encounter many kinds of insects, from beetles to butterflies, and see their six legs up close enough in full-color photographs for counting! Simple, complete sentences aid reading fluency in new readers and encourage this foundational math skill. A concluding question...

When you see flashing lights and hear a siren, better move out of the way! An ambulance is on its way to an emergency situation. Ambulances are emergency vehicles many children are familiar with. But who operates them and where exactly are they going so quickly? This book introduces one of the most recognizable emergency vehicles to young readers in an engaging and age-appropriate way. Full-color photographs satisfy all vehicles enthusiasts while...

For some children, nothing is more exciting than seeing a fire truck. And when they are sitting quietly at the fire station, they just seem like big, red trucks. But, when these emergency vehicles speed down the street, sirens blaring and lights flashing, they are a big part of serious incidents. Readers discover what happens when a fire truck heads to a call, the different kinds of fire trucks, and what many trucks are equipped with. Full-color photographs...

The more legs a creepy crawly creature has, the more interested some kids are! For others, these animals are too gross! In this early reading volume, youngsters encounter millipedes, centipedes, and other many-legged animals, familiarizing them with creatures that have way more legs than we do! They are encouraged to practice their counting skills by taking a close look at how many legs each of these animals has! Full-color photographs directly correlate...

In 1931, the quintessential movie version of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein hit theaters. It starred Boris Karloff as the monster and spawned a whole series of sequels! Since then, Frankenstein's monster has become a terrifying icon in popular culture, especially around Halloween. Readers learn the original story of Frankenstein and how the book's content connected to the science of the day. Haunting images of the monster and movie stills from Frankenstein...

It seems incredible that a huge, hairy human-ape could live in the forests of the Pacific Northwest without anyone knowing it's there for sure. However, there's still no real evidence for the existence of Bigfoot! Readers learn about the most famous Bigfoot sighting from 1967, which still hasn't been proved to be a hoax. Full-color images illustrate how many envision Bigfoot today, as well as similar cryptids found around the world, such as the Yeti....

Young readers may know how many legs they have and count them as they get dressed each day. But what other animals move around on two legs? From apes to penguins, the bipedal animals included in this book surprise and delight readers! Full-color photographs showing off each animal's two legs are paired with simple, complete sentences to aid beginning readers fluency and word recognition. A concluding question asks readers to do some counting and apply...