A very simple introduction to trumpets, their history, what they sound like, what they look like, and how they are played. Childhood is a great time for exploring the world's sights and sounds--and for developing a lifelong interest in music! Our Music Makers series features easy-to-read text and colorful, well-chosen photos that provide a kid-friendly introduction to some of their favorite instruments. A table of contents, informative captions, an...

What are some of your favorite action-packed verbs? Verbs are words that show action in a sentence. In this book, you will learn how to use verbs. This book is part of the Language Rules series. Each book in this series provides hints, examples, and funny illustrations to help readers master a different part of speech.

"A gorilla slaps its chest to talk. Gorillas use their feet like hands. These astounding facts about this fascinating animal can be discovered in the I Am a Gorilla book. Gorilla is part of the Let's Read collection of media enhanced books designed for children ages 5 to 7. These books were created to inspire beginning readers to become independent readers. Educator and reading expert Dr. Edward Fry created a list of 1,000 instant sight words. These...

Introduces the sport of basketball, including how to play and the history of the game.

Provides information about pet birds, including feeding and anatomy.

Describes the life cycle and behavior of cows, and how they are raised on a farm.

Text and photographs describe the physical characteristics, behaviors, and senses of deer.

Provides facts about dolphins, such as vocalizations, intelligence, and feeding habits.

Introduces fun careers in the community, including being a ride operator at a carnival, teaching mountain biking, and gardening.