"This is Richard Turere's true story of growing up on a farm in Kenya. A Maasai boy, Richard attended school when he could but more often was needed to herd his family's cattle. Richard's challenge was to protect his cows from the lions who prowled the night. Desperate Maasai farmers often killed lions, even though lions are at the core of Kenya's tourist trade and are protected. Richard noticed that lions stayed away when he was outside with a flashlight....

In Moles, early fluent readers discover the amazing world of moles and the structures they build. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore the intricacies of mole habitats.

A story of a girl who has a disability called dyslexia is accompanied by information about topics related to dyslexia.

With his unique blend of informative text and illustration, master explainer David Macaulay explores one of the body's most amazing organs. How does the eye collect and focus light? How does the brain interrupt signals from our eyes so we recognize the things around us? It's a remarkable process that we never have to think about--we just have to keep our eyes open!

The giant wings of an albatross stretch out wide as it flies. Whoosh! The huge seabird glides gracefully over the ocean for days on end. Everything from its bones to its bill is perfect for life above the waves. Learn all about this awesome animal.

Thanksgiving is the day people give thanks for the blessings in their lives. It's also a time to gather with family and friends to enjoy traditional foods like turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. From the very first celebration to today's parades, food, and football, learn more about this festive holiday's history and traditions.

Describes chipmunks and their underground homes. Simple text and labeled photos make reading easy and fun and QR Codes in each chapter give readers access to online resources where they can learn even more.

This fact-and-photo-filled book features one of the cutest and most unique animals out there--the sloth! Did you know that sloths sleep up to twenty hours a day? Did you know they descend from their trees once a week to go to the bathroom? In this nonfiction reader, kids will learn all about this sleepy, slow-moving mammal.

"Chill out with the fascinating history behind ice cream, the first in a fact-tastic Level 3 Ready-to-Read nonfiction series about the history of fun stuff! Did you know that immigrants to Ellis Island were served ice cream as part of their first meal in America? Or that George Washington spent more than $200 on ice cream during the summer of 1790? Learn all about the cool history of everyone's favorite frozen treat in this fun, fact-filled Level...

A quokka hops down a path through the grass. Hop, hop, hop! When it isn't resting in a shady spot, the quokka maybe eating plants or showing off its famous smile. Learn all about this awesome animal.