Rachael Barnes

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

Baby hippos are as cute as a button, but they're far from that small size. These newborns enter the world nearly ten times larger than a human baby! But much like humans, these babies spend their first weeks of life bonding with mom. Enjoy the adventures of life as a baby hippo in this fun title.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to great horned owls. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

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

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to the Dominican Republic. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Swallows are chatty birds known for their forked tails. Their unique mud nests are often found on buildings. This title introduces beginning readers to these swooping flyers. Leveled text and bright photos keep readers engaged. Features highlight family members, favorite foods, and a common call!

Bluebirds add cheerful calls to many backyards! Their flashes of blue feathers are a welcome sight from bird boxes and trees. Readers will learn this and much more in this bright title for early readers. Engaging text and colorful photos fill the pages, while features show related birds, food, and the sound of their common call!

Grown-up goats start as kids! These cute babies have busy lives. Through simple, predictable text and crisp photos, this title for young readers introduces where baby goats live, what they eat, and how they play. A list of sight words helps readers identify familiar words, and a picture glossary reinforces the main text. The book concludes with a fact page that puts the goat's life stages and activities in one place.

Cow calves are big babies! Young readers can learn all about the lives of baby cows, from where they live to what they eat, in this beginning title. Easy-to-read text and colorful photos support students as they read, while a facts page reinforces the text. This engaging title about familiar farm babies is perfect for growing readers.

Great gray owls always look like they are dressed up! Their feathers make a bow tie shape on their necks. This carefully leveled book about great gray owls introduces young readers to the species' size and appearance, behavior, life cycle, and more! A range map shows where they are found in the world. A life cycle graphic takes readers through each major life phase. Diet and appearance features add visual support to the text.