Seth Lynch

Where can you find milk, meat, and boxed cereal all in one place? A grocery store Just about everyone needs to visit the grocery store for one item or another, and readers are likely familiar with their local shopping spot. But depending on where you live, a grocery store might be big or small. It might have many aisles, or simply a produce section and a bakery. Readers will learn about what happens at the grocery store and how important they are to the communities they support.

The post office is an important place in a community. It's where you can send or pick up a package, buy postage to send mail, and where you might get a photograph taken for your passport before traveling abroad. Due to changes in how mail is sent and received, readers may be less familiar with a contemporary post office and its day-to-day operations. This volume shows what happens in the local post office and helps readers understand the significance of this important community landmark.

Hospitals are some of the most important community landmarks. Whether someone needs just a few stitches or a long stay to recover from an illness, a hospital is often the place for them to go. An age-appropriate introduction to these sometimes-scary medical establishments, this book presents some of the happenings inside hospitals, from the check-in desk to the emergency room. Accessible language is perfect for both beginning readers and those who might be worried about visiting a hospital, making this community landmark a welcoming place.

Most communities have their own police force and police officers who make the police station their home base while working each day. Readers will find out what happens within the police station walls, including seeing staff talking to the community about safety, enforcing laws, and helping find lost people or items. Age-appropriate language and content will engage readers with the inner workings of this community landmark. Full-color photographs make police stations feel more familiar and accessible.

Turtles are so cool From the largest--the leatherback sea turtle--to the small bog turtle, many people like to see turtles in the wild and even keep them as pets. What makes a turtle, a turtle--and not a tortoise? Their shell and habitat are part of it as emerging readers learn in this awesome volume. Full-color photographs of turtle body features close up complement the low ATOS text and aid in readers' comprehension of the subject matter.

Hamsters are a small, cute animal that many people keep as a pet. They have a silky fur, short legs, and a chubby body that's adorable What body traits do hamsters share that distinguish them from other rodents? That's exactly what readers learn in this book especially for emerging readers. Low ATOS text is paired with closely correlated, full-color photographs of hamster body parts so readers can see their wide feet and tiny eyes for themselves. Let's see hamsters close up

There are thousands of kinds of fish. From bass and yellowtail in the Great Lakes to the many sharks of Earth's oceans, they all seem like very different animals. But, all fish live in water, breathe with gills, and have fins to help them swim In this book, emergent readers find low ATOS text describing what makes a fish, a fish. Full-color photographs show body features close up that readers might not ever see otherwise. Close text and photograph correlation aid in comprehension.

There are thousands of kinds of fish. From bass and yellowtail in the Great Lakes to the many sharks of Earth's oceans, they all seem like very different animals. But, all fish live in water, breathe with gills, and have fins to help them swim In this book, emergent readers find low ATOS text describing what makes a fish, a fish. Full-color photographs show body features close up that readers might not ever see otherwise. Close text and photograph correlation aid in comprehension.

Whether a dog has ears that point up or droop down, they are some of the most popular pets around What other body features do dogs share? They all have a coat, four legs, and much more that readers learn about in this book Written especially for emergent readers at a low ATOS level, the main text covers the similarities between different kinds of dogs while also celebrating their different looks. Full-color photographs directly correlate with the text to aid in understanding. It's time to see dogs close up

Birds have some toes that face forward--and some that face backward Interesting tidbits like this fascinate young animal lovers, especially when these facts are about animals that can only be seen from a distance In this book, bird bodies are introduced to emerging readers from beak to wingtip. Low ATOS text is paired with full-color, close-up photographs, engaging readers with achievable text as well as allowing them to see parts of birds that aren't normally able to be observed in the wild.

Birds have some toes that face forward--and some that face backward Interesting tidbits like this fascinate young animal lovers, especially when these facts are about animals that can only be seen from a distance In this book, bird bodies are introduced to emerging readers from beak to wingtip. Low ATOS text is paired with full-color, close-up photographs, engaging readers with achievable text as well as allowing them to see parts of birds that aren't normally able to be observed in the wild.

In 2021, June 19 became a federal holiday as President Biden formally acknowledged Juneteenth in the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. This day has been celebrated by the Black community since the 1800s--why did it take so long to become a national holiday? And what exactly does it celebrate? Readers learn the history of Juneteenth, from its connection to the Emancipation Proclamation to modern observances, including an activity they can do themselves. As the main content highlights a holiday that is new to many Americans, this is an essential read for kids, teachers, and parents alike.

Turtles are so cool From the largest--the leatherback sea turtle--to the small bog turtle, many people like to see turtles in the wild and even keep them as pets. What makes a turtle, a turtle--and not a tortoise? Their shell and habitat are part of it as emerging readers learn in this awesome volume. Full-color photographs of turtle body features close up complement the low ATOS text and aid in readers' comprehension of the subject matter.

Hamsters are a small, cute animal that many people keep as a pet. They have a silky fur, short legs, and a chubby body that's adorable What body traits do hamsters share that distinguish them from other rodents? That's exactly what readers learn in this book especially for emerging readers. Low ATOS text is paired with closely correlated, full-color photographs of hamster body parts so readers can see their wide feet and tiny eyes for themselves. Let's see hamsters close up

From whiskers to tail, cats are beloved family pets What body features make them special? In this book, readers find out about cats' bendable bodies, moveable ears, and great nighttime eyesight These fun facts engage young animal lovers with their favorite feline friends. Low ATOS text correlated with full-color photographs of cats' cool features close up to aid in emerging readers' comprehension. A table of contents, words to know section, and index introduce common nonfiction text elements.

Kwanzaa is a unique holiday. It's not only less than 60 years old, but also isn't affiliated with any faith. Kwanzaa was created in the 1960s by a Black American for Black Americans to reconnect with their heritage and culture. Based on African harvest festivals, Kwanzaa is a week-long time of celebration and contemplation. This volume introduces readers to the holiday's origins, details what a celebration is like day by day, and explains symbols of Kwanzaa, as well as discusses how the holiday's popularity has changed over time. A creative craft helps make this learning experience even more enjoyable.

From whiskers to tail, cats are beloved family pets What body features make them special? In this book, readers find out about cats' bendable bodies, moveable ears, and great nighttime eyesight These fun facts engage young animal lovers with their favorite feline friends. Low ATOS text correlated with full-color photographs of cats' cool features close up to aid in emerging readers' comprehension. A table of contents, words to know section, and index introduce common nonfiction text elements.

Roaming the African grasslands and savannas, giraffes make families for protection. Wandering to look for tall trees to eat from, giraffes usually live in groups called towers. With so many predators around looking for a meal, staying with a tower is an important part of staying safe. With vivid photographs of giraffes in their wild home paired with approachable language, young readers will learn how giraffes are born and grow in their tower. With powerful necks to fight off predators, readers will love learning about how giraffes survive.