Martha E. H Rustad

Ladybugs don't have spots all their lives, and some never have spots. Not a plant-eating insect, ladybugs love to eat aphids and are often used to protect plants. Early readers will learn how ladybugs grow and develop spots, hunt aphids, and live through the changes of season.

Did you know that some adult butterflies change their appearance depending on the season? These unique insects use their colorful wings to attract mates, ward off predators, or blend in with their surroundings. Learn all about how a butterfly grows into its wings!

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Honk! Geese are flying south. Grr! Black bears are looking for a den. Munch! Deer are eating extra food. Find out what other animals do to get ready for winter. What happens in fall? Find out in the Fall's Here! Series, part of the Cloverleaf Books™ collection. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations to...

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Brr! It'-s starting to get chilly! Find out how weather changes during fall. See how people and animals get ready for cooler temperatures. Let's grab our coats and mittens! What happens in fall? Find out in the Fall's Here! series, part of the Cloverleaf Books™ collection. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations...

Do you know that the Statue of Liberty hasn't always looked green? Or that the first torch had to be replaced? Lady Liberty has been an important US symbol for more than one hundred years. Join Mrs. Bolt's class as they visit the statue and learn where the statue came from, how she was built, and what American ideas she represents.

Look at that giant statue! What did this person do to earn his own monument in Washington, DC? Join Mr. Williams's class on a field trip to the Lincoln Memorial to find out. Ranger May gives the students a tour, tells them about the Civil War, and talks about how President Abraham Lincoln's ideas still matter to all of us.

A lobster hides by day and hunts for food by night. It wears its skeleton on the outside of its body. Children will discover the physical characteristics of lobsters and how they thrive underwater.

Mr. Davis's class is learning to tell the future! Future weather, that is. They keep track of weather conditions and look for patterns. They also learn how forecasters use patterns to make predictions.

Learn about how a wedge works! Beginner readers and budding young scientists will love learning about using simple machines in everyday situations. Along the way, readers will be supported by expertly leveled text, a strong text-photo match and appropriate text load. Readers will be excited to dig in and learn all about simple machines and basic physics concepts.

Learning to stay active is a tough job! Carefully leveled text allows the youngest readers to read independently and learn all about staying active.