Rustad, Martha E. H

Offers simple text and photographs to explore the typical personalities, behavior, diet, and life cycle of bulldogs.

Describes the history, physical traits, behaviors, and life cycle of the boxer dog breed. Includes fact boxes, color photographs and a diagram, a glossary, and further resources.

Offers simple text and photographs to explore the typical personalities, behavior, diet, and life cycle of beagles.

Presents an introduction to poetry, including an overview of the parts of a poem, as well as a discussion of different kinds of poetry. Includes a glossary, a list of additional resources, and critical thinking questions using the Common Core.

Presents an introduction to folklore, including an overview of common features in folklore, such as characters, beginnings and endings, and setting, as well as a discussion of different kinds of folklore. Includes a glossary, a list of additional resources, and critical thinking questions using the Common Core.

Presents an introduction to fiction, including an overview of common features in fiction writing, such as characters, setting, and plot, as well as a discussion of different kinds of fiction. Includes a glossary, a list of additional resources, and critical thinking questions using the Common Core.

"Manatees are huge sea mammals. These big, wrinkly creatures are strong but swim through the ocean slowly. Learn all about these amazing mammals"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces water and the water cycle to young readers, including basic molecules, bodies of water, water states, uses, and conservation"--Provided by publisher.

Do you know what happens to water when it evaporates? Or how cold the air needs to be for water to freeze? Join Ms. Ling's class as they become science detectives and solve some of nature's greatest mysteries! They'll investigate the many forms of water and learn how to predict the ways it transforms depending on the temperature.

Simple text and colorful illustrations depict signs of fall including shorter days and cooler weather. Includes critical thinking questions and a glossary.