Adamson, Heather

"Every orca pod has its very own theme song! Musical elements include whistles, clicks, and pops. 'Singing' is the orca way of communicating, navigating, and hunting. This read offers young children the chance to get in tune with the world's largest dolphin species"--From the publisher's web site.

"Sea urchins look like fireworks exploding underwater. The spines that create their unusual appearance do have a purpose: they protect the tiny animals from dangerous predators. In this title, sea urchins of all shapes, sizes, and colors are on display for early readers!"--From the publisher's web site.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces sea dragons to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--.

Contains three story paths which allow the reader to explore what life was like in ancient Egypt, and follows Cleopatra and Mark Antony into battle against Octavian in 31 BC, and depicts workers building the pyramids in 2550 BC and painting tombs in the Valley of the Kings in 1320 BC. Includes a time line and a list of additional resources.

Contains three story paths which allow the reader to explore the people and events of the U.S. civil rights movement from the perspectives of a Freedom Rider, a protester in Birmingham, Alabama, and a resident of Little Rock, Arkansas. Includes a timeline and resources for further study.

This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells about plants, animals, and rocks that are purple and how colors work in the natural world. Includes picture glossary.

Simple text and photographs present school from many cultures.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Bangladesh"--.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of the United Arab Emirates"--.

"The United Arab Emirates is a country of achievements. The world's largest skyscraper, busiest international airport, and most robust set of man-made islands make the UAE a popular travel and business destination. Beyond such feats, ethnic diversity abounds in the UAE, with citizens of Asian, Indian, Iranian, Arab, and Western descent. Learn why so many have come to call the United Arab Emirates home in this fascinating read for curious students"--Provided by the publisher.