NCW Libraries

"In Water Spiders, young readers will learn about the physical features and characteristics of water spiders. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn about this type of spider."--

Did you know that leaves may turn yellow, orange, or red before dropping off in fall? Trees drop their leaves to keep water during winter. Find out more in Plants, an All About Fall book. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.

Did you know that bears eat lots of food in fall? This helps them build up fat to prepare for winter. Find out more in Animals, an All About Fall book. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.

In Hawks, beginning readers will learn about different kinds of hawks, as well as the physical features that help these raptors catch their prey. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how hawks live and hunt. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the hawk's physical attributes, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about hawks online using our safe search...

In Labrador Retrievers, young readers will learn about the physical features and characteristics of Labrador retrievers. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn about this dog breed. A labeled diagram highlights the dog's features, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Labrador retrievers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

In Ellen DeGeneres, early readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of comedian and TV superstar Ellen DeGeneres. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they learn about her life. A timeline helps readers identify major life accomplishments in DeGeneres's life, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. This title also features reading tips for teachers and parents,...

In Humpback Whales, beginning readers will learn about humpback whales as they swim in the ocean. Follow along as humpbacks jump out of the water, create a bubble net to hunt fish, and call to their pod. Vibrant, action-packed photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are learn about belugas' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a humpback's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new...

In Whale Shark, beginning readers will follow the largest fish in the sea as it filters water for plankton. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how whale sharks swim and eat in the sea. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a whale shark's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about whale sharks online using our safe search engine that...

Introduces readers to simple machines through simple text, photographs, and matching activities. Additional features to aid comprehension include a phonetic glossary, an index, an answer key, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Learn more about bug exterminators, including what they do on a typical day, what the grossest parts of the job are, and what technology they use to stay safe and make the job less gross. Kids love gross things! Tap into this natural interest and hook young readers with an exploration of some gross, messy, and nasty jobs that are important to our society. Each book in the Gross Jobs series describes the importance and responsibilities of a particular...