Time For Kids Nonfiction Readers Challenging Library Bound Collection

Motivate discovery with inspiring content-area topics. Each library bound book features challenging text and vocabulary, cross-curricular content, challenging informational text, and key vocabulary to boost reading comprehension. Titles include: Endangered Animals of the Sea (library bound); Endangered Animals of the Desert (library bound); Endangered Animals of the Jungle (library bound); Vroom! Speed and Acceleration (library bound); Pop! Air and Water Pressure (library bound); Drag! Friction and Resistance (library bound); Fearless! Stunt People (library bound); Wild Work! Animal Trainers (library bound); Dangerous Catch! Deep Sea Fishers (library bound); Unforgettable Natural Disasters (library bound); Unforgettable News Reports (library bound); Unforgettable Catastrophes (library bound); The Cutting Edge: Breakthroughs in Technology (library bound); Mighty Micros: Little Things - Big Results (library bound); and Action! Making Movies (library bound). (GRL ranges U-V).

Motivate discovery with inspiring content-area topics. Each book features challenging text and vocabulary, helpful chart and diagrams, high-quality photos and graphics in conjunction with informational text and stunning facts. Titles in this collection include: Demons of the Deep (library bound); Danger in the Desert (library bound); Terror in the Tropics (library bound); 20th Century: Race to the Moon (library bound); 21st Century: Mysteries of Deep Space (library bound); 22nd Century: Future of Space (library bound); Bad Guys and Gals of the High Seas (library bound); Bad Guys and Gals of the Wild West (library bound); Bad Guys and Gals of the Ancient World (library bound); All in a Day's Work: Police Officer (library bound); All in a Day's Work ER Doctor (library bound); Making Money Grow (library bound); Where Does Your Money Go? (library bound); and From Rags to Riches (library bound). (GRL ranges T-U) (Lexile ranges 690L-900L).

Gerald tells of the very unusual animals he would add to the zoo, if he were in charge.

More than simply a vital collection development tool, this book can help librarians help young adults grow into the kind of independent readers and thinkers who will flourish at college.

With more than 200 gorgeous animal photos of sharks, whales, clown fish, jelly fish, dolphins, and others, Animal Planet Ocean Animals is a fun, habitat-by-habitat guide that provides kids in the first years of schooling with the perfect bite-sized view of their favorite ocean-dwelling animals. Arranged thematically with focus on animal behavior and family relationships, young readers will explore sections about animal bodies, baby animals, food, play time, conservation and more. Special book features designed for this age group include Quick Bites sidebars with cool animal facts, simple infographics, and illustrated maps of Earth's watery environments. For more Animal Bites books, check out Animal Planet Polar Animals! A portion of the proceeds will benefit Animal Planet's R.O.A.R. (Reach Out. Act. Respond.) project which partners with leading animal organization to make the world a better place for domestic and wild animals.

With more than 200 gorgeous animal photos of penguins, polar bears, sea lions, walruses, reindeer and others, Animal Planet Polar Animals is a fun, habitat-by-habitat guide that provides kids in the first years of schooling with the perfect bite-sized view of their favorite animals living in both polar climates. Arranged thematically with focus on animal behavior and family relationships, young readers will explore sections about animal bodies, baby animals, food, play time, conservation, and more. Special book features designed for this age group include Quick Bites sidebars with cool animal facts, simple infographics, and illustrated maps of the coldest places on Earth. For more Animal Bites books, check out Animal Planet Ocean Animals! A portion of the proceeds will benefit Animal Planet's R.O.A.R. (Reach Out. Act. Respond.) project which partners with leading animal organization to make the world a better place for domestic and wild animals.

Ping! Ping! It sounds like the sky is raining rocks! Dylan thinks the house is falling down. Bel the Weather Girl tells him not to worry—she knows all about hail. But her dog, Stormy, hides under the kitchen table anyway. Why are chunks of ice falling in the middle of summer? Stay tuned, because every day is another weather day!

Jump into a world of wonder as you discover what life is like around the globe! This 6-Pack collection combines stories from Fiction Readers and informational text found in TIME FOR KIDS Nonfiction Readers to introduce students to multiple text types as called for in the Common Core and other state standards. Both the fiction and nonfiction books contain high-interest text, vibrant illustrations and images, age-appropriate text features, and increasingly complex vocabulary. This collection includes six copies of each title and a lesson plan. The titles in this collection include: Around the World in Twenty-Eight Pages; The Bremen Town Musicians; So Many Henrys; Markets Around the World; Games Around the World; and School Around the World.

Part fun- and information-filled almanac, part good book guide, the Children's Book-a-Day Almanac is a new way to discover a great children's book--every day of the year! This fresh, inventive reference book is a dynamic way to showcase the gems, both new and old, of children's literature. Each page features an event of the day, a children's book that relates to that event, and a list of other events that took place on that day. Always informative and often surprising, celebrate a year of literature for children with The Children's Book-a-Day Almanac.