Meister, Cari

Provides an introduction to the sport of softball, including the rules, equipment, and importance of good sportsmanship. Includes an activity that helps kids strengthen a basic softball skill.

Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to the science behind earthquakes, including where and why earthquakes happen and how to stay safe when the ground starts to shake. Includes activity, glossary, and index.

Simple text and illustrations introduce maps.

From semi-trucks to monster trucks, see the variety of vehicles young readers in preK-2 encounter in their community and in their world. Cover the basics of how trucks work, along with a brief history. Bold photographs and energetic text are perfect for read-alouds or introductions to transportation units. A short photo timeline in the back will reinforce how technology has changed over time.

Gavin hates riding the school bus because of Max, the bully, but when Max has a bike accident and must stay home for a few days, Gavin makes a surprising discovery.

Simple text and photographs introduce early readers to moose.

Simple text and photographs introduce early readers to river otters.

Simple text and photographs introduce early readers to prairie dogs.