La ilustración botánica (Botanical Illustration)

Need it or want it — what's the difference? Needs are things people cannot live without, such as food, water, and shelter. Let's explore the differences between the concepts of needs and wants! The Me Pregunto (I Wonder) series is perfect for young learners in prekindergarten through grade 2. These 16-page books give readers an accessible introduction to nonfiction reading. Color photographs and fun, factual examples will grab the attention of young readers and help strengthen reading comprehension skills.

A 2014 survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration showed that 8.7 million youths ages twelve to twenty reported drinking alcohol beyond “just a few sips” in the previous month. Those who start drinking before age fifteen are five times more likely to become dependent on alcohol than those who begin at twenty-one. This resource shows young people how to help a friend who is abusing alcohol. It arms them with facts about alcohol, how it affects the teen mind and body, how to look for signs of a problem, and how to bring others on board to help.

In the last one hundred years, Earth’s average temperature has risen one full degree. That might not sound like much, but it affects Earth’s oceans, land, plants, and animals. Learn all about global warming, the carbon cycle, the greenhouse effect, and weather and climate with this Spanish science reader that brings the power of science and informational text to students at a level they can understand. This nonfiction book introduces students to new concepts, vocabulary terms, and STEM topics. With detailed images and fascinating sidebars, the leveled text supports students reading at...

Phoenix sueña con conocer el mundo que hay más allá de los altos muros que protegen su aldea. Un día, decide incumplir las normas y abandona su hogar para adentrarse en el bosque mágico del cual tantas leyendas ha escuchado. Pero su viaje prohibido tiene consecuencias fatales para su hermano Xander: cuando Phoenix regresa a la aldea, descubre que su hermano se ha convertido ¡en un horrible zombi!