Educational Versions

This book is a shorter version of our popular “Gorillas: Men of the African Forest” and is for early readers. With only 1107 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the gorilla. They will find out: Do gorillas walk around on their back legs? How long are a gorilla’s teeth? Where does a male gorilla sleep? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.

This book is a shorter version of our popular “Hippos: Giants Who Love the Water” and is for early readers. With only 1156 easy to read words, young children can enjoy learning about the hippo. They will find out: How wide can a hippo open their mouth? Why do hippos sleep in the water? Can hippos surf on the waves? How far can a hippo baby walk? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.

This book is a shorter version of our popular “Octopuses: Eight Armed Wonders” and is for early readers. With only 1006 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the octopus. They will find out: What are the two ways to say more than one octopus? What color is an octopus’ blood? What does an octopus eat? And much more! Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.

This book is a shorter version of our popular “Penguins: Birds in Tuxedo Suits” and is for early readers. With only 1296 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the penguin. Find out: How does a penguin’s color help keep it safe? When they swim, does a penguin’s tail push it through the water? How big can a penguin be? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.

This book is a shorter version of our popular “Polar Bears: Bears of Ice and Sea” and is for early readers. With only 1263 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the polar bears. They will find out: What color is a polar bear’s skin? Why do polar bears have fat all over their bodies? How long can a polar bear live? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.

This book is a shorter version of our popular “Sea Dragons: Animals in Disguise” and is for early readers. With only 819 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the sea dragon. They will find out: What is a sea dragon? How big are the smallest sea dragons? Where are a sea dragon’s bones? What do sea dragons eat? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.

This book is a shorter version of our popular “Sea Horses: Tiny Horses of the Sea” and is for early readers. With only 609 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the sea horse. They will find out: What colors can a sea horse be? How fast does a sea horse swim? Where are a sea horse’s bones? Do sea horses have teeth? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.

This book is a shorter version of our popular “Sea Stars: Stars of the Sea” and is for early readers. With only 1134 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the sea star. They will find out: How many arms can a sea star have? What kind of skin does a sea star have on the top of its body? How does a sea star turn over? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.

This book is a shorter version of our popular “Sharks: Chompers of the Sea” and is for early readers. With only 787 easy to read words, young children can enjoy of learning about the shark. They will find out: Does a shark have more or fewer fins than a fish? Which fin moves the shark forward? How long can it take a shark to go through a whole set of teeth Educational Versions have CCSS activities

This book is a shorter version of our popular “Spiders: Spinners of the Sticky Web” and is for early readers. With only 1367 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the spider. They will find out: How many eyes do spiders often have? How many parts to their body do spiders have? What is in the back part of a spider? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.

This book is a shorter version of our popular “Turtles: Shelled Creatures of Land and Sea” and is for early readers. With only 836 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the turtle. They will find out: Do turtles have teeth? How does a desert turtle get water? How many eggs can a sea turtle lay in a year? And more! Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.

This book is a shorter version of our popular “Whales: Giants of the Sea” and is for early readers. With only 804 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the whale. They will find out: Are whales bigger than dinosaurs were? How many kinds of whales are there? What does a whale’s skin feel like? How far can a whale swim? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.

This book is a shorter version of our popular “Wolves: Howlers of the Night” and is for early readers. With only 1291 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the wolf. They will find out: How many wolves can there be in a pack? Why is a wolf’s place in his pack important? How does a wolf say “I want to play"? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.

This book is a shorter version of our popular “Zebras: Striped Horses of Africa” and is for early readers. With only 1089 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the zebra. They will find out: How do you tell how old a zebra is? Do zebras like to live with other animals? What is a zebra’s favorite food? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.

Some feet can smell. We don't mean they stink. Some animals actually have feet that smell things like your nose does. Some animals even taste with their feet! Some animals eat with their feet, or use them to swim. Others use their feet to hunt or to dig holes. Even if they don't smell, feet are wonderful things. Take a fun and interesting look at all kinds of feet with this book. Has CCSS tasks.

“Hey, look at this,” Jamie said. She pointed to the inside of the trunk. Everyone looked. Stamped on the lid were some words: This trunk belongs to President Abraham Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois “We could sell this for hundreds!” someone said. “Maybe even thousands,” someone else added. Was this really Abe Lincoln's trunk? Can you solve the mystery? Teach logic & detail. Has Common Core tasks.

Jamie and Kendall Broderick are excited to read about a missing masterpiece. A museum in France was robbed 30 years ago. Suddenly the painting has turned up, and the owner is seeking the reward. But is he the thief? Can the Brodericks help find out before the reward money is paid? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. Educational Versions have CCSS exercises.

"Well, this assignment won't be hard for me!" they heard a voice say. Cindy pushed her way into the small group. Jamie noticed that she was dressed in the latest style. Her designer jeans even had crystals sewn onto the pockets. Find out what Cindy has to say and if she is telling the truth. Teaches logic and attention to detail. Includes Common Core exercises.

“Before we go to lunch, I need you all to think about the talks that you have heard,” Miss Tate said. “One of the reports has a problem with it. Can anyone tell me what that talk was, and what the problem was?” Jamie thought back to all the talks she had heard that day. Mostly she thought about her own talk. Did she get something wrong? Can you figure it out? Includes activities to meet CCSS.

“It was the guy with the kangaroo,” a woman’s voice said. “He stole our wallets. I saw him.” “Everyone calm down,” another woman said. “We’ll get to the bottom of this.” “I know that voice,” Jamie said. “It’s Officer Hall.” Jamie immediately headed into the tent. Kendall followed. Hopefully they could help find out who had stolen the wallets. See if you can solve the case! Includes CCSS activities

“You guys have to help me!” Megan said as she raced up to Kendall and Jamie. “Luda is going to kill me!” “What’s wrong?” Jamie and Kendall asked together. “I lost Gracie,” Megan wailed. “I can’t find her anywhere!” See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do? Educational Versions have exercises geared to meet Common Core Standards.

“Will you help me?” Jamie looked up from the book she was reading to find Leah Redstone in front of her. She looked like she was about to cry. Leah’s crayons have been stolen, but is there any way to prove it? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. Educational Versions have exercises geared to meet Common Core Standards.

Kendall and Jamie were sitting on the front porch looking bored. Just then a police car drove up and stopped. An officer got out and opened the back door. Peter Markham stepped out. “I see Peter’s in trouble again,” Jamie said, loud enough for Peter to hear. “More like you are,” Peter sneered. He headed toward them. What have Kendall and Jamie been accused of? Educ Versions include CCSS activities

“In China, it is very important to give a young girl jade. A family will even go into debt to get a very good piece of jade jewelry. But usually they don’t have to buy a bracelet. Jade is passed down in families from generation to generation, just like my bracelet was passed down to me.” Why wouldn’t the shop keeper return Shing Lee's jade bracelet? Educational versions have Common Core exercises.

Jayla Jones is appearing in a beauty pageant, and Kendall and Jamie have come to watch. But soon things are turning up missing. One girl’s baton is gone, and Jayla’s music is missing! Can Kendall and Jamie help solve the case before the pageant is finished? Can you solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do? Educational versions have exercises to meet Common Core Standards.