Rockets have blasted into space for many years. They launch people and spacecraft. But not all rockets are used for space exploration. Pop rockets are small rockets that people can make at home for fun! Learn how to make your own pop rocket by using only a few basic materials, such as a plastic canister, an antacid tablet, and water. Watch as your pop...

Catapults have been around for many years. In ancient times, catapults were used during war. Today, people use catapults for more than just weapons. They can be used to launch aircrafts and for events like pumpkin throwing contests! No matter how a catapult is used, they all work by using energy. Learn how to make your own catapult by using basic household...

Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva find a frog in their back yard. They follow the frog to its pond, where they visit and learn about pond animals, including frogs, toads, and birds. Includes reading activities and a word list.

When Astro the Alien sees his friend Eva’s stuffed polar bear, he wants to learn all about polar animals. Astro, Eva, and her brother Ben use Astro’s space pod to visit the Arctic and learn about polar animals, including walruses, polar bears, and whales. Includes reading activities and a word list.

Siblings Ben and Eva are back from a vacation to the ocean, and their friend Astro the Alien wants to learn more. The friends use Astro’s space pod visit the ocean and learn about ocean animals, including animals that live near coral reefs, in the deep ocean, and in tide pools. Includes reading activities and a word list.

Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva go camping in the desert. On their hike, they learn about many desert animals, including lizards, birds, and spiders. Includes reading activities and a word list.

Each morning the sun rises and we have daylight. Each evening the sun sets and we have darkness. The amount of daylight and darkness we see changes with each season. This nonfiction Beginning-to-Read book contains high-frequency words and content vocabulary. Connecting Concepts pages include a word list along with activities to strengthen early science...

Wind and water help new plants grow by moving seeds to new places. Animals also help by moving seeds and pollinating plants. This nonfiction Beginning-to-Read book contains high-frequency words and content vocabulary. Connecting Concepts pages include a word list along with activities to strengthen early science and literacy skills, such as understanding...

Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva are playing hide and seek. But Astro thinks it would be more fun to play in the forest! As the friends search for each other, they learn about forest animals, including deer, raccoons, and squirrels. Includes reading activities and a word list.

Astro the Alien sees his friends Ben and Eva playing with toy farm animals, and he wants to learn more. They visit the farm of Ben and Eva’s grandparents and learn about farm animals, including cows, sheep, chickens, and goats. Includes reading activities and a word list.

Luke and Leo with some help from Lizzie and her sister have fun writing Limericks. This series can get young writers writing their own poems! Join in on the adventure as friends learn the basics of writing poetry and the use of rhyme, meter, alliteration, and other tools to write their own poems. Each book in the series covers a different type of poem...

Ana and Adam learn concepts related to writing acrostics as they read and write coded messages. This series can get young writers writing their own poems! Join in on the adventure as friends learn the basics of writing poetry and the use of rhyme, meter, alliteration, and other tools to write their own poems. Each book in the series covers a different...

On an autumn day two friends play together and one teaches the other how to write concrete poems.. This series can get young writers writing their own poems! Join in on the adventure as friends learn the basics of writing poetry and the use of rhyme, meter, alliteration, and other tools to write their own poems. Each book in the series covers a different...

An easy story, in English and Spanish, about a boy and his pet dragon that celebrate the Fourth of July holiday by going to the beach, having a picnic, and watching fireworks. Beginning-to-Read™ books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying stories about everyday life...

An easy story, in English and Spanish, about a boy's pet dragon that visits him at school and joins the class in painting, reading and playtime. Beginning-to-Read™ books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying stories about everyday life and adventures. Full-color and...

Virtual Reality gives people the opportunity to visit and explore worlds created by computers. With the use of headsets and headphones, users are transported to a fantasy world full of incredible experiences. Correlates with STEM instruction and NexGen standards. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading. 

Coding is the process of giving computers instructions in a language they can understand. With the use of high-technology advances, coding can be found in most everyday activities and places including the classroom. Correlates with STEM instruction and NexGen standards. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading. 

Augmented Reality combines computer technology with real world experiences. With the use of advanced screen sensors and computer created overlays, real-life environments are transformed into high-tech surroundings. Correlates with STEM instruction and NexGen standards. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading. 

An introduction to the New York Red Bulls North American soccer club. Includes information about the team's history and culture, stadium, star players, uniforms and more. Features photos, vintage trading card reproductions, maps, and records. Includes access to the Extra Time website which provides regularly updated information and photos. Aligns to Common...

Young animals need help from their parents. Adult animals help protect them from harsh weather conditions and teach them how to stay safe and find food. The animal babies share similar characteristics as their parents. This nonfiction Beginning-to-Read book contains high-frequency words and content vocabulary. Connecting Concepts pages include a word...