Belly spends the summer she turns sixteen at the beach just like every other summer of her life, but this time things are very different.

A canoe ride on a northern lake during a summer day reveals the quiet beauty and wonder of nature in and around the peaceful water.

"Maple Hills students Russ Callaghan and Aurora Roberts cross paths at a party celebrating the end of the academic year, where a drinking game results in them having a passionate one-night stand. Never one to overstay her welcome (or expect much from a man), Aurora slips away before Russ even has the chance to ask for her full name. Imagine their surprise when they bump into each other on the first day of the summer camp where they are both counselors,...

" Readers learn all about what makes Summer special and are encouraged to draw connections between the text and their own lives." -- Amazon.com.

"Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about this warm and sunny season. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills."-- Provided by publisher.

Second-grade graduate A.J. and his family rent a beach house, but summer vacation is ruined when annoying Andrea shows up and develops a crush on the lifeguard.

As spring slowly turns to summer, a little boy builds a fort and plants a garden in impatient anticipation.

Discusses bee activities in the summer, including hatching from eggs, growing inside a hive, gathering flower nectar, turning nectar into honey and storing honey in a honeycomb, and pollinating plants. Includes a list of further resources, a glossary, and a list of words used in the text that help children become better readers.

During the summer a family of bears enjoys the comforts of life at a cottage by a lake, alongside the human visitors.

In Summer, emergent readers will explore the season of summer. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how summer weather affects the behavior of animals, the growth of plants, and the activities of people. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the four seasons, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the summer season online using our safe search...