Christina Leaf
The animal kingdom is full of look-alikes! Young readers will dig into physical and behavioral traits of each animal to spot the differences between each pair. Full spread side-by-side comparisons point out special characteristics of each animal, while labeled photos and picture glossaries visually define difficult vocab words within the low-level text. Beginning readers will be able to tell these doppelgängers apart in no time!
2) Sharks
Sharks are ferocious predators! They hunt fish, seals, and even turtles! This title offers beginning readers basic facts about these ocean animals through simple, predictable text and bright photos. Features call out kinds of sharks and different body parts to support the text. Young students new to independent reading will love to sink their teeth into this title!
3) Cicadas
4) Doctors
5) Nurses
6) Butterflies
Butterflies always use a straw when sipping nectar. This is because their mouths are crafted like suction tubes. In this insect profile, young readers are invited to travel from page to page like butterflies travel from flower to flower. They will drink up juicy information about butterfly basics.
7) Teachers
10) Veterinarians
11) Red Animals
12) Humpback whales
With their long arms and their ability to squirt ink, octopuses and squids are hard to tell apart! This title dives deep into the physical and behavioral differences between the two ocean animals, exploring their body parts, where they live, and more. A side-by-side feature lets readers review and compare the creatures on their own.
15) Mechanics
16) Fireflies
17) Honeybees
Honeybees are in the honey-making business. These insects turn nectar collected from plants into honey and then store it in honeycombs. In this book, young kids will job-shadow honeybees working hard in their hives. Readers will see how busy bees make productivity look fascinating.
18) Baby Ducks
19) Baby Elephants
20) Llama or Alpaca?
The animal kingdom is full of look-alikes! Young readers will dig into physical and behavioral traits of each animal to spot the differences between each pair. Full spread side-by-side comparisons point out special characteristics of each animal, while labeled photos and picture glossaries visually define difficult vocab words within the low-level text. Beginning readers will be able to tell these doppelgängers apart in no time!