Mari C Schuh

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how manatees live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity...

In Skunks, beginning readers follow a skunk as it looks for food and defends itself against a predator. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn all about this stinky animal. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a skunk's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about skunks online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

"Emergent readers will dive right into this search-and-find book about squids. Simple text and colorful underwater photos teach new vocabulary and facts about anatomy and habitat" --

"Nonfiction, simple text with full-color photography presenting community helpers on the scene at school"--

"Visit an apple orchard and learn how apples grow, how cider is made, and what foods we make with apples. Color photos and easy-to-read text tell about this favorite treat in the season of fall"--

"What do people do in the changing weather of fall? Color photos and easy-to-read text tell kids all about how people adapt to the season of changing weather"--

"Visit a pumpkin patch and learn how pumpkins grow and how they are made into jack-o-lanterns. Color photos and easy-to-read text tell kids about this favorite symbol of the fall season"--

"Insects are the most numerous and diverse animal class of Earth, with over 1 million species identified. Each type is adapted to its surroundings with unique behavior and body parts. Start simple, by introducing kids to the world of insects with beautiful photography and easy-to-read text featuring familiar backyard species." -- From publisher website.

Simple text and photographs present the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of termites.

Simple text and photographs present the features and behavior of butterflies.