Cari Meister

Discusses the nature, causes, and dangers of volcanoes, volcanoes of the past, and ways to survive them.

In Seals, early readers will learn about the behaviors of seals. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they discover how seals hunt for food under the sea. A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a seal, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about seals online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Seals also...

In Sea Stars, emergent readers will learn about the behaviors of sea stars. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover how sea stars have adapted to find food in the ocean. A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a sea star, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about sea stars online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

In Landslides, early fluent readers learn what happens in a landslide and about the conditions that cause the earth to give way. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest landslides and how to help prevent them. An infographic illustrates locations that are historically susceptible to landslides, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn...

In Dogs, early readers will learn all about the responsibilities of having a dog, and find out how they can keep their pet healthy and happy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what it takes to be a pet owner. A labeled diagram helps readers understand what a dog needs, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pet dogs online using our safe search...

In Goats, emergent readers will learn about the behaviors of goats that live on a farm. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they discover why goats have floppy ears, hard hooves, horns, and other physical attributes. A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a goat, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about goats online using our safe search engine...

In Hurricanes, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that turn a thunderstorm into a full-blown hurricane. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest hurricanes and how to stay safe in hurricane conditions. An infographic illustrates where hurricanes most often form, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about hurricanes...

In Octopuses, early readers will learn about the behaviors of octopuses under the sea. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover how these creatures protect themselves from predators. A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of an octopus, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about octopuses online using our safe search engine that provides...

In Earthquakes, early fluent readers learn about what happens during an earthquake, including where and why earthquakes happen. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest earthquakes and how to stay safe when the ground starts to rumble. An infographic shows areas of the world most susceptible to earthquakes, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children...

In Tsunamis, early fluent readers learn what happens during a tsunami, including how tsunamis form and where they most often occur. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest tsunamis and how to stay safe when a tsunami approaches. An infographic illustrates how an underwater earthquake can spawn a tsunami, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children...