Books with author Sean Callery

The world's grasslands are rich habitats that support an incredible diversity of life from the smallest insects to the largest predators such as the lion and the puma. Life Cycles: Grasslands by Sean Callery explores how ten of these creatures from diverse environments―including the African savannah, the North American prairies, and the South American pampas―are all interrelated in three grassland food chains. At the end of each spread, a picture clue lets readers guess which predator is next on the chain. The combination of bright design, clear structure, and appealing wildlife make this a great introduction to life in grasslands around the world.

Discover which creatures are at the top and bottom of three desert food chains, and learn what happens at each stage of their life cycle. At the end of each spread, use the picture clue to guess which desert predator is waiting to pounce! Explore the Kalahari in Africa, the Australian Outback, and the Mojave Desert in the US Southwest to find out which creatures live there. . . and which will make a tasty snack!Each book in this essential series reveals the life cycles of ten fascinating living things in a particular habitat. The life cycles link together to create three food chains. At the end of the book is a simple overview of how the three food chains interact to create a food web. With clear text and punchy photographs, this is a captivating introduction to habitats and ecosystems.

TITANIC tells the story of that terrible night through the eyes of Eva Hart, a seven-year-old girl who survived the sinking. Young scientists can examine the technology of the ship, and differing eyewitness accounts encourage readers to think about how history is created out of facts and opinions. Scholastic Discover More Readers engage children with high-quality informational texts designed to stretch language arts skills through beautifully graphic presentations of must-know science and natural history topics. As rigorous Common Core Standards come into use, children will be expected to read more closely and at a higher level of complexity than ever before. This new series--with technical vocabulary on every page, compelling themes with supporting facts, infographics, vivid maps and charts, and a variety of writing styles and text structures--is tailored to the new era of high expectations. The unique informational text reading levels have been developed and vetted by Scholastic reading experts.

Discover which creatures are at the top and bottom of three mountain food chains, and learn what happens at each stage of their life cycle. At the end of each spread, use the picture clue to guess which mountain predator is waiting to pounce! Explore the Andes of South America, the Rockies in North America, and the Himalayas of Asia to find out which creatures live there. . . and which will make a tasty snack!Each book in this essential series reveals the life cycles of ten fascinating living things in a particular habitat. The life cycles link together to create three food chains. At the end of the book is a simple overview of how the three food chains interact to create a food web. With clear text and punchy photographs, this is a captivating introduction to habitats and ecosystems.

Although they are deceptively stark, the world's Polar Regions support a surprisingly diverse range of wildlife. Life Cycles: Polar Lands by Sean Callery explores how ten of these creatures from both poles―including the arctic fox, the polar bear, the ringed seal, and the arctic tern―are all interrelated in three polar food chains. Along with a clear explanation of each lifecycle, the book highlights three key facts about each animal, and color-codes the food-chains for easy navigation. The beautiful photography, accessible design, and age appropriate writing make this the perfect introduction to understanding the delicate balance of this extreme and environmentally sensitive habitat.

CodeQuest is a brand-new narrative non-fiction series that challenges the reader to solve historical mysteries. Each title presents a unique, interactive story in which the reader learns about historical codes, pictograms and symbols by completing various code-breaking tasks. A museum houses a splendid statue of a golden cat. It was once part of a pair... so where isits partner? A note inside the display case contains the first in a series of clues, and once it is deciphered, the adventure begins. The story spreads lead the reader from clue to clue, while information spreads form a perfect introduction to understanding Egyptian hieroglyphics

About the SeriesEach book in this essential series reveals the life cycles of ten animals in a particular habitat which link together to create three food chains. At the end of the book a simple overview helps readers understand how the three food chains interact to create a food web- the perfect first introduction to this core science concept.Because the harsh environment of the desert makes resources scarce, the animals that make their home in the world's driest environments are intimately interconnected. This highly-visual title explores three desert food chains in three of the globe's driest regions: the Kalahari in Africa, the Australian Outback, and the Mojave Desert in the US Southwest. Along with a clear explanation of each lifecycle, Life Cycles: Desert by Sean Callery highlights three key facts about each animal, and color-codes the foodchains for easy navigation. From the smallest inhabitants like the termite and the millipede, right through the predators at the top of the food chain such as the Jackal and the Bobcat, young readers will thoroughly understand how each animal is critical for sustaining the entire desert ecosystem.

WARRIORS is a feast of cool visuals--you'll see a wealth of objects and artifacts that will leave you wide-eyed. Explore collections of weapons, armor, uniforms, medals, everyday equipment, and much more. Find out what these objects can show us about battle tactics, key moments in history, and life as a soldier. Meet the most famous warriors of all time. What weapons did ancient Spartan warriors use? How heavy was a knight's armor? What equipment did Civil Warsoldiers rely on? Who were the first warriors to take to the skies? What hi-tech kit gives today's pilots the edge?WARRIRORS use hundreds of images along with fact-packed infographics and expert text topresent important and unique information that holds kids' attention and appeals to their desire to collect amazing facts.

Discover which creatures are at the top and bottom of three polar food chains, and learn what happens at each stage of their life cycle. At the end of each spread, use the picture clue to guess which polar predator is waiting to pounce! Explore the Arctic and Antarctica to find out which creatures live there. . . and which will make a tasty snack!Each book in this essential series reveals the life cycles of eleven fascinating living things in a particular habitat. The life cycles link together to create three food chains. At the end of the book is a simple overview of how the three food chains interact to create a food web. With clear text and punchy photographs, this is a captivating introduction to habitats and ecosystems.

Discover which creatures are at the top and bottom of three rainforest food chains, and learn what happens at each stage of their life cycle. At the end of each spread, use the picture clue to guess which rainforest predator is waiting to pounce! Explore the rainforests of the Amazon, Borneo, and Madagascar to find out which creatures live there. . . and which will make a tasty snack!Each book in this essential series reveals the life cycles of eleven fascinating living things in a particular habitat. The life cycles link together to create three food chains. At the end of the book is a simple overview of how the three food chains interact to create a food web. With clear text and punchy photographs, this is a captivating introduction to habitats and ecosystems.

This fresh and exciting book takes young readers on a fascinating journey from the development of the first life forms on the planet to the emergence of the dinosaurs--and their eventual extinction. Thirty key topics explore these fascinating creatures, how they evolved, what they ate, their social behavior, what they looked like, and how we have come to understand them from their fossilized remains. Each topic is presented in a neat 30-second soundbite, supported by a 3-second flash summary and a full-page colorful artwork. Fun active ‘missions’ support the topics and encourage kids to find out more.