"Meet different kinds of snakes! Find out where they live and what they do. Through engaging text features, such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups--helping them make connections between words and expanding their understanding of the world" --

"From woolly mammoths to saber-toothed cats, prehistoric mammals once roamed Earth. With beautiful and engaging illustrations, authentic photos, and accessible text, kids will learn all about these mighty mammals in this Level 2 reader" --

When things change around the house after her baby sister is born, Frances decides to run away--but not too far.

"A pair of eyes lurks just above the water's surface. Is it a crocodile or an alligator? Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these two reptiles--and find out what makes them different" --

Axel the truck zooms up a rocky, twisty mountain road.

"A spider arrives at City Hospital with some strange head injuries. How did this happen? And does it have anything to do with all the water rushing down the water spout?"--

Looks at the science behind rockets and rocketry, with experiments to try at home that demonstrate the principles involved.

"Max's owner, Katie, brings home a new dog. Will the two dogs learn to get along?" -- back cover.

"These short, wacky comics are designed to teach beginning readers the five short vowel sounds and make anyone a fan of phonics"--Page 4 of cover.