Dwayne Hicks

Many young readers have heard of canyons. Maybe they've even seen one on a family vacation or school trip. However, they may not understand what makes something a canyon or exactly how canyons are formed. Readers will learn to identify canyons and find out how, over many years, rushing rivers can cut through rock to create these breathtaking landforms. Manageable sections of text are paired with attention-grabbing photographs, ensuring that readers...

It's the first day of school, and it's Haley's first time on a school bus. Haley is both nervous and excited about the new experience. Luckily, her big brother, Jacob, and the bus driver Ms. Lopez, are there to teach her all about the rules of the school bus. Young readers and listeners will follow along on the ride as Haley learns important rules, such as buckling up and not distracting the driver. The relatable characters are presented with manageable...

It may seem like there isn't much to be learned about vast, flat areas with no trees, but taking up more than one-third of Earth's land, plains are important parts of the planet. From size, locations, and relationship to other parts of the environment, this engaging guide helps readers learn all about plains. Colorful photographs show examples of plains and help readers learn to recognize them. Age-appropriate text offers a variety of information...

It's the first day of school! Abby is excited to meet her new teacher, Mr. Bauer, and learn all about her new classroom. The first day is a big day to learn the rules of the classroom. Readers and young listeners will follow along as Abby and her friends learn how to behave in class, while having fun. The gorgeous illustrations are paired with manageable text to make this narrative both an enjoyable read as well as a memorable learning experience....

In some areas, tall mountains make for quite striking landforms. With the help of this informative guide, readers won't have to scale the tallest peaks to learn all about these fascinating landforms. Age-appropriate text correlates closely with vibrant photographs, making it easy for readers to learn to identify mountains and differentiate them from similar landforms, such as hills. This engaging volume reinforces key science and social studies curricula...

It's the first day of school, and it's Haley's first time on a school bus. Haley is both nervous and excited about the new experience. Luckily, her big brother, Jacob, and the bus driver Ms. Lopez, are there to teach her all about the rules of the school bus. Young readers and listeners will follow along on the ride as Haley learns important rules, such as buckling up and not distracting the driver. The relatable characters are presented with manageable...

Young readers and listeners alike will enjoy visiting a school library with the main character, Rashid. This book explains the importance of rules in the school library with manageable text, familiar situations, and adorable illustrations. The narrative covers several essential rules, including taking turns, respecting others, and cleaning up after yourself. Rashid and his classmates have fun and learn new things, all while following the rules of...

In this narrative, the main character, Hunter, learns what it means to be safe on the playground. Readers join Hunter as he interacts with friends and teachers during a spring day outside on the playground. Hunter, as well as young readers and listeners, learns the importance of basic rules, such as waiting your turn and playing safely. The gorgeous illustrations and relatable text are sure make this book a hit with readers.

"What type of community do you live in? Do you live in the city? Or do you live in a town or rural area? Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you lived somewhere else? This volume explores the similarities and differences between several types of communities, focusing in particular on urban, suburban, and rural areas"--Provided by publisher.