Rebecca Pettiford

Many big rigs can also be called 18-wheelers. These long transport machines need eighteen big wheels to support a tractor front and trailer back. This title revs young readers up as it unloads information about the parts and purpose of big rigs.

The first step of any construction project is preparing the site for building. The job requires earth movers to rip, dig, level, and move ground. This childrens title, grounded in facts, lets young readers dig into learning about the action-packed work of earth movers.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to fall. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to summer. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Shaped like torpedoes, Great white sharks can launch out of the water to catch prey. Named after their white bellies, these sharks easily blend in with the sun when seen from below. In addition to their coloring, these sharks have serrated teeth for tearing. They are made to hunt! In this exciting title, learn more about great white sharks and why they are one of the top predators in the ocean"--

Describes the fun things that happen on Halloween, including decorating the yard, carving pumpkins, making treats, having a party, wearing costumes, and going trick or treating.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to puffer fish. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to spring. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Arctic foxes. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--