Christina Leaf

Butterflies always use a straw when sipping nectar. This is because their mouths are crafted like suction tubes. In this insect profile, young readers are invited to travel from page to page like butterflies travel from flower to flower. They will drink up juicy information about butterfly basics.

It's time to get our teeth cleaned. We love keeping our smiles healthy and bright! In this title, simple text and bright photos introduce beginning readers to the dentist's office. Readers will learn what a dentist's office is, who works there, and what happens during a visit. A fact page summarizes the main text, and a photo glossary helps visually define new words.

What if you were a bat and found food by using your ears? Brown bats use echoes to determine the location and size of their prey. Fly through the night with these nocturnal creatures in this title for young students.

This cat is a true companion. The American Shorthair loves being held by all ages, but feel free to give them their independence, too. This breed is perfectly content basking in the sun and watching birds. Snuggle up with these lovable cats in this informative title for young students.

From giving medication to teaching patients how to care for themselves, nurses are front-line workers in the health care field. Nurses need to be gentle and friendly. They are there to help us feel better! This title will fill readers in on the exciting world of nurses. Narrative openings show each worker on the job. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Picture glossaries offer visual supports. Labeled feature boxes...

Rusty boats litter the ground. The smell of dead fish fills the air. Who would believe the Salton Riviera was once a popular vacation spot? Once host to thousands of beachgoers, the area now sits empty. This high-interest book will outline just what caused the community's decline. Special features such as maps, timelines, and fun facts add even more to this interesting title.

Yosemite National Park is home to Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall in North America! In this title, young readers will get to explore the waterfall as well as the park's many other interesting features. Readers will learn about the park's formation, human history, wildlife, and popular activities. Along the way, special features profile animals, highlight climate, detail the park's formation, and more. At the end of the book, a full-spread feature...

Some buildings take years or even centuries to construct! But the buildings in this book take much less time. This title teaches paper architects how to fold origami versions of some of the world's most famous structures, as well as teaching them facts an

Don't let their furry appearance fool you. Porcupines bear needle-like quills when threatened, and aren't afraid to use them. A single animal may have 30,000 or more quills! Read all about the quirks of this prickly rodent in this informative title for growing readers.

Do you scream for ice cream? This frozen treat is a favorite dessert around the world! In this low-level title, readers can learn about how ice cream has changed throughout history, how it looks in different countries, and how it might still be changing today. Features including recipes, timelines, and maps make this title even sweeter!