Grade 3

It was March 2003 in Basra, Iraq. Marine Scout Sniper Jack Coughlin's convoy was winding through a street when a hidden gunman opened fire. Machine-gun bullets flew everywhere--but where was… More →

Northwest Arizona is home to one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the country. The Grand Canyon was formed over millions of years as the Colorado River carved through layers of… More →

In Teachers, early readers will discover how teachers help students learn and what they do before and after school. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent… More →

A little monkey was drinking from the river when it saw the water move. Seconds later, the powerful jaws of the largest crocodile on earth, the saltwater crocodile, snapped closed around its… More →

In Blue, young readers will learn about plants, animals, and rocks that are blue. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover where… More →

Modified pickup trucks, or monster trucks, offer drivers an adrenaline rush and audiences action-packed shows. They race around rugged tracks and crush regular cars beneath their oversize… More →

The island of Puerto Rico exhibits its Spanish and Afro-Caribbean influences in many aspects of daily life. Its relationship with the United States is also apparent. Puerto Ricans speak… More →

In Wyoming, the wide-open plains meet the Rocky Mountains. Even though it has the smallest population of any state, Wyoming is home to such iconic landmarks as Devil's Tower and Old Faithful. More →

Rising from the center of the state, the Rocky Mountains can take credit for Colorado’s reputation as a hub for outdoor adventure. Skiers flock to resorts near snow-capped peaks, and… More →

In Clownfish, emergent readers will discover where clownfish live and how they protect their young. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they… More →

Long ago, the cemeteries of Paris were overflowing with dead bodies. The solution? Dig up the bones and move them to quarries beneath the city. Now the dark tunnels are artfully lined with… More →

In Apples in Fall, emergent readers will learn how apples grow. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the foods people make with… More →