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In some places, pigeons are everywhere! But what do you really know about them? They are smart birds that have even had jobs in the past! In this book, readers meet this common city dwelling bird to find out what it likes to eat, where it builds its nest, and how it cares for its babies. Full-color photographs accompany achievable text perfect for beginning readers. Close picture-to-text correlation aids reading comprehension of the low-ATOS t...

In some places, pigeons are everywhere! But what do you really know about them? They are smart birds that have even had jobs in the past! In this book, readers meet this common city dwelling bird to find out what it likes to eat, where it builds its nest, and how it cares for its babies. Full-color photographs accompany achievable text perfect for beginning readers. Close picture-to-text correlation aids reading comprehension of the low-ATOS t...

Many young readers like penguins because of their cute waddle or their fluffy chicks. Penguins are fun to watch slide down the snow and ice of their home into the water to look for fish. In this book, readers can find out more about what penguins eat, how they care for their chicks, their special body parts, and more. Written for beginning readers, each spread features complete sentences, perfect for practicing reading fluency as well as full-...

There are more than 60 species of eagle found in Europe, Asia, and Africa, and a few more found elsewhere in the world. But just two are found in North America: the bald eagle and the golden eagle. These majestic birds are featured in this volume written especially for beginning readers. The main content includes discussion of the special parts of eagles' bodies, habitats, prey, nesting, and babies. Up-close, full-color photographs bring reade...

Ostriches may not fly, but they sure are fast! In fact, they are the fastest running bird in the world. In addition, they are world's largest birds. Facts like these, written in achievable language for beginning readers, draw in curious nature lovers from the first page. In this book, ostrich habitats, food, bodies, and babies are discussed, accompanied by full-color, up-close photographs of ostriches--including their adorably fluffy chicks! C...

Ostriches may not fly, but they sure are fast! In fact, they are the fastest running bird in the world. In addition, they are world's largest birds. Facts like these, written in achievable language for beginning readers, draw in curious nature lovers from the first page. In this book, ostrich habitats, food, bodies, and babies are discussed, accompanied by full-color, up-close photographs of ostriches--including their adorably fluffy chicks! C...

The first things kids notice about flamingos is their startling color: pink! But there's so much more to know about these leggy birds. First of all, despite how still they seem to stand at the zoo, flamingos fly in the wild! This volume introduces even more fun facts about flamingos, written in language chosen especially for the youngest readers. From flamingo habitats to why they look so pink, the information engages young bird enthusiasts as...

There are more than 60 species of eagle found in Europe, Asia, and Africa, and a few more found elsewhere in the world. But just two are found in North America: the bald eagle and the golden eagle. These majestic birds are featured in this volume written especially for beginning readers. The main content includes discussion of the special parts of eagles' bodies, habitats, prey, nesting, and babies. Up-close, full-color photographs bring reade...

It's exciting to spot a male cardinal on a snowy day, his red feathers standing out against the white of the snow. But these birds are fun for young bird watchers to see at any time of year! In this book, beginnings readers meet the lovely cardinal. The main content includes where cardinals can be found, what they eat, the different colors of males and females, nesting, and babies. Written with the youngest readers in mind, each spread feature...

It's exciting to spot a male cardinal on a snowy day, his red feathers standing out against the white of the snow. But these birds are fun for young bird watchers to see at any time of year! In this book, beginnings readers meet the lovely cardinal. The main content includes where cardinals can be found, what they eat, the different colors of males and females, nesting, and babies. Written with the youngest readers in mind, each spread feature...

Taxes . . . does anyone like the sound of the word? But taxes are the way communities pay for roads, schools, firefighters, and much more. Without taxes, life would be much harder in many ways. In this insightful book, readers learn about the many kinds of taxes, including sales tax, income tax, and property tax. They'll learn how these taxes are collected and by whom. Accessible text, eye-catching images, and intriguing fact boxes help reader...

Stocks, shares, bull and bear markets . . . these are terms often spoken of in the news. Though simple words, they can seem quite complex to someone outside the financial world. This valuable volume-a great addition to any social studies collection-makes outsiders into insiders, explaining stocks and even the stock market in an accessible way. Readers will learn why companies sell shares, how investors can make or lose money, about historical ...

Teaching good financial habits is essential at a young age. Debt is a concept that will be familiar to anyone who has had to borrow money to buy something. It's not necessarily a bad thing, but it's essential to have a plan to pay it back. Readers of this valuable volume will learn the basics of debt and how to responsibly deal with it. They'll also find out what happens when people don't pay off debt. Achievable text, interesting images, and ...

A budget may seem like something only parents and politicians need to worry about, but as readers will come to understand, anyone interested in saving up to buy something special needs to understand this concept. Budding financiers of all reading levels will learn about budgets big and small as well as some of the language of economics, such as income and expenses. They'll also discover how some simple math can help people plan and stick to a ...

The White House is the official workplace and residence of the President of the United States. It's also a haunted hotspot! Over the years, many visitors and inhabitants of the White House have described paranormal encounters there. Whether it's seeing Abigail Adams doing the washing, viewing Abraham Lincoln lurking in his bedroom, or watching Dolly Madison tending the rose garden, the stories of ghostly apparitions have drawn supernatural ent...

Over its 900-year history, the Tower of London was the site of many intrigues, secrets, and bloody murders. It's said that this spooky spot is one of the most haunted places in the world! In this fun, informative book, readers will learn all about the history and myths of the Tower of London. They'll meet some of the famous ghosts that haunt its halls, including The White Lady, Ann Boleyn, and the young princes. Readers will also learn all the...

The White House is the official workplace and residence of the President of the United States. It's also a haunted hotspot! Over the years, many visitors and inhabitants of the White House have described paranormal encounters there. Whether it's seeing Abigail Adams doing the washing, viewing Abraham Lincoln lurking in his bedroom, or watching Dolly Madison tending the rose garden, the stories of ghostly apparitions have drawn supernatural ent...

Over its 900-year history, the Tower of London was the site of many intrigues, secrets, and bloody murders. It's said that this spooky spot is one of the most haunted places in the world! In this fun, informative book, readers will learn all about the history and myths of the Tower of London. They'll meet some of the famous ghosts that haunt its halls, including The White Lady, Ann Boleyn, and the young princes. Readers will also learn all the...

The RMS Queen Mary was once a luxury ocean liner. At over 1, 000 feet long and built to carry more than 2, 000 passengers, it was massive. When it embarked on its maiden voyage in May 1936, the Queen Mary was famous for its extravagant amenities. During World War II, the ocean liner was converted to a troopship nicknamed the "Grey Ghost" for its speed. It's said that ghosts of dead passengers and World War II crewmen still walk onboard! In thi...

The RMS Queen Mary was once a luxury ocean liner. At over 1, 000 feet long and built to carry more than 2, 000 passengers, it was massive. When it embarked on its maiden voyage in May 1936, the Queen Mary was famous for its extravagant amenities. During World War II, the ocean liner was converted to a troopship nicknamed the "Grey Ghost" for its speed. It's said that ghosts of dead passengers and World War II crewmen still walk onboard! In thi...