Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

Hippos can stay dry on land with special red mucus but these huge mammals prefer the muddy waters of their wetlands biome. There, they use special adaptations to thrive underwater.

Beavers build their own environment! Their dams block rivers, creating still waters for them to swim in. They chew down trees to construct elaborate beaver lodges. This title proves that beavers are true survivors. Its low-level text, striking images, maps, and status charts bring readers up close and personal with these furry wetlands critters!

"Engaging images accompany information about New Jersey. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

This title offers facts about the history and traditions of this Memorial Day holiday for beginning readers.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to how chocolate is made. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to how tulips grow. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to Day of the dead.

Describes Kennedy's road to presidency, his assassination, the arrest of the assassin, and the ways that the United States changed following his death.

Young readers explores the many adaptations and survival skills jaguars have developed to thrive in their rain forest home.