Follow the Food Chain
This series explains in a simple way for readers that all living things need food to give them energy to live. Plants that make their own food and animals that eat plants or other animals are linked together by food chains. Each book features engaging photographs of a food chain in a particular ecosystem. Easy-to-understand text introduces readers to the scientific vocabulary of food chains and explains each link in the chain in an accessible way. A full image of the entire food chain is presented at the end. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
Primary
Individual Titles: Science
Hidden in History
This series puts the spotlight on the achievements of women in history—some ignored during their time, others celebrated but forgotten. Each book features a field of endeavor and crosses the globe featuring examples from each continent. Hidden History boxes identify what made them unconventional and groundbreaking for their time periods.
Grades 5 and up
Individual Titles: Social Studies
Impact on Earth
The modern world is full of remarkable developments that have improved life for millions of people, from cars and plastic packaging to food-delivery services and social media. However, many of these developments come at a considerable cost. This series looks at both the positive aspects of modern developments as well as the problems they create, such as pollution, using up resources, overcrowding, and cyber-bullying. The efforts being made to reduce some of the most negative effects are highlighted in features such as "Tech Solution" and "Emergency Case Studies," along with suggestions for readers on what they can do to help. Free downloadable Teacher’s Guide.
Grades 4 and up
Individual Titles: Science
Good to be Green
Good to Be Green is a series of illustrated stories that encourage children to build environmentally friendly habits. Each book tells a story about children learning about environmental issues and finding out how they can help the planet. Throughout each story, fact boxes offer extra information and explanation. Each book includes activity ideas, notes to adults, and quizzes. Free downloadable Teacher’s Guide.
Primary
Individual Titles: Science
All Kinds of People
All Kinds of People promotes inclusiveness, celebrates diversity, and reminds every child that they are valued. This sensitively written and beautifully illustrated series encourages the development of empathy and self-esteem. Each book examines the many differences and similarities of people around the world by exploring physical appearance, body capabilities, expression of beliefs, how feelings are experienced and shared, and what a family looks like.
Primary
Individual Titles: Social Studies
The Scale of Things
How tall is an elephant? If someone told you the number, could you picture it? Would it help if someone described an elephant as being as tall as three doors stacked on top of each other? The scale of things means how one thing compares in size to another. This awesome series helps children get an understanding of scale by comparing objects that are teeny-tiny or truly gigantic to other objects.
Primary
Individual Titles: Math
What Lives in the Dirt
Everybody loves beautiful bees and butterflies, but what about kids who prefer the creatures that live down in the dirt? This series is ideal for introducing children to facts about what lives down around our feet, and their habitats. Accessible text combines with appealing artwork in these beautiful nonfiction picture books.
Primary
Individual Titles: Science