Gottlieb, Beth

"To young kids, anything bigger than they are is super big! Many things, like elephants at the zoo or a semi-truck, are so big they feel the need to exclaim about them. This book celebrates everything that's big, from animals and vehicles to buildings! Little readers find many examples of 'big,' paired with full-color photographs, in the achievable text. Close picture-to-text correlation aids comprehension while the complete sentences used in the book encourage reading fluency in the youngest readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Little kids love something that's just their size, from baby corn and baby carrots to miniature action figures and teeny tiny stuffed animals. This book reinforces the understanding of 'small' as a characteristic that something may have through relatable examples, from animals to food. The achievable text is written in complete sentences to improve reading fluency for beginning readers. Engaging full-color photographs directly correlate to each example given in the text to aid reading comprehension and word recognition"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and related pictures introduce pigs to early readers.

Simple text and related pictures introduce pandas to early readers.

Simple text and related pictures introduce lizards to early readers.

In 2021, the U.S.A. Softball Olympic Team won a silver medal in Tokyo, Japan. The women on the team worked hard for years to achieve this incredible feat, likely having played softball starting on teams at school or in their communities! Readers inspired by their accomplishments, or simply interested in what softball is all about, can find just what they're looking for in this book. The main content covers the popular girls' sport and includes basic rules, team make up, leagues, and national and international competitions. Full-color photographs of some of the best women softball players support the achievable text.

Lacrosse has been around for hundreds of years! But recently, it's growing as a sport around the world-especially for girls. This book introduces this popular sport to a new generation of players ready to take on the speed and stamina of lacrosse. From positions to gear, the main content gives girls the basics of what it would be like to be on a lacrosse team. Full-color photographs of girls and women playing lacrosse allow readers to visualize themselves on the team.

Volleyball players need to be fast, strong, and able to think on their feet. This quick-moving game is growing in popularity with girls and women as more teams pop up in schools and communities. In this book, readers are introduced to the basics of the sport, team positions, rules, and leagues for women. Action-packed photographs of successful women volleyball players drive home the fun and energy of volleyball games, supporting text written especially for emerging readers.

Rugby is a full-contact sport in which the players don't wear helmets or pads, including in girls' and women's leagues! But, the way players learn to hit and move make the sport safer without this gear. The tough players of rugby prove that girls can get dirty, be strong, and unleash power in sports! This book introduces young readers to the appeal of rugby through discussion of basic rules, team make up, and the leagues made for women. Full-color photographs accompany achievable text and aid understanding of each concept.

"Field hockey is mainly a sport played by girls and women in the United States. It can be played indoors by teams of six players or outdoors by teams of 11 players . . . readers are introduced to the sport of field hockey, which is just called "hockey" in other places around the world. From the safety gear needed to international competition, the basics of field hockey are covered in an energetic, age-appropriate way"--Provided by publisher.