Lisa J. Amstutz

Shine the science spotlight on flounders, sharks, eels, and an ocean full of other fish! Organized by reference topics such as habitat, anatomy, and life cycle, Fish introduces young readers and browsers to these aquatic animals through vibrant full-color photos and concise, factual text.

Go beyond the barn! Buildings on the Farm takes beginning readers on a structural tour that includes a barn, a stable, a machine shed, and more. Full-color photos highlight the buildings, while leveled text describes the basic function of each.

Honeybees buzz from flower to flower. Everything they do helps the hive. Appeal to young children's fascination with nature with delightfully simple, fun text, and bright, close-up photos. All Little Pebble books have an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below.

The community center is an important part of our community. Lots of people work together to make our community center a great place to be. Readers will learn about who works at the community center, what the workers do, and what makes a community center special. Simple, at-level text and vibrant photos help readers learn all about community centers.

It's time to celebrate Kwanzaa! Light the kinara. Eat a big feast with your family. During Kwanzaa, people come together. They celebrate African-American heritage.

Woof! Woof! Dogs make fun pets. Some are tiny and some are tall. Some have curly hair and others have straight hair. Young readers will learn about the appearance, behavior, and abilities of pet dogs, and discover why these playful pals make amazing pets.

Flitter and flutter! It's a pretty butterfly! Young readers will get the fast facts on these colorful insects, including butterfly body parts, habitats, life cycles, and why they are important to the environment. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos, and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the beautiful world of butterflies.

Schools are busy places! Lots of community helpers are needed to make a school run smoothly. Readers will learn about who works at a school, what the workers do, and what makes a school special. Simple, at-level text and vibrant photos help readers learn all about schools in the community.

All caves are underground, but there is more to these landforms than meets the eye! Water forms some caves, while volcanic lava forms others. Some have waterfalls, while others have huge stalactites and stalagmites. Give beginning readers all the need-to-know information about canyons, including their characteristics, how they form, and where they can be found around the world.

Wesak is about celebrating Buddha. It is a Buddhist holiday. People clean and decorate temples for the celebration. Then, they honor Buddha at temples by making offerings and reciting holy texts. People also do good deeds during Wesak. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.