Jenna Lee Gleisner

Provides an introduction to Arbor Day, including when and how it is celebrated, and a discussion of the importance of trees. Includes a glossary, a list of further resources, and a "What Do You See?" feature for select photos in the book to encourage children to interact with visual images.

"In this title, emergent readers are introduced to protein foods such as meat, eggs, and nuts, and will learn how this food group keeps our bodies strong and healthy. Carefully crafted text with high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references support emergent readers, creating a fun first nonfiction reading experience. Protein Foods includes Tools for Teachers and Caregivers and a Let's Review! question and image,...

"In Trees, beginning readers will learn to identify different kinds of trees by their leaves, bark, nuts, and fruits. Photos, labels, and carefully leveled text provide defining details for each kind of tree and its clues. A comprehensive back matter feature quizzes readers, asking them to match each tree with its leaves. Children can learn more about trees and how to identify them online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

"Lets Save Energy! shows early fluent readers learn why its important to lessen our carbon footprint with fun and easy ways they can do it every day. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn specific ways they can be environmentally friendly."--Amazon.com.

"In My First Look at French, beginning readers follow the narrative of a French-speaking character through a typical day. Labels on real-life photos introduce common French words. Each label lists the English word, as well as the French word and its pronunciation. An introduction gives more insight into the language, and a guide at the beginning of the book teaches readers and caregivers how to navigate the book's features. Translations of colors,...

Describes typical spring activities, such as planting gardens, walking outdoors, and celebrating Earth Day. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Learn to identify different kinds of plants and trees by their leaves. Photos, labels, and carefully leveled text provide defining details for each leaf. A comprehensive back matter feature quizzes readers, asking them to match each leaf with its plant. Children can learn more about leaves and plants and how to identify them online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Leaves also features reading tips for...

"In My First Look at Italian, beginning readers follow the narrative of an Italian-speaking character through a typical day. Labels on real-life photos introduce common Italian words. Each label lists the English word, as well as the Italian word and its pronunciation. Translations of colors, numbers, and common phrases further teach readers useful Italian language terms. Also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and...

"In Flowers, beginning readers will learn to identify different kinds of flowers. Photos and carefully leveled text provide defining details for each kind, such as petal color, kinds of stems, and where and when it grows. A comprehensive back matter feature quizzes readers, asking them to match each image of a flower with its name. Children can learn more about flowers and how to identify them online using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...