Books in Animals on the Edge series

Animals on the Farm is a captivating series that introduces beginning readers to some of their favorite farm animals. Each book covers the characteristics, life cycles, and uses of a farm animal. Easy-to-read text, vibrant photos, and interesting facts ensure that this series will stimulate beginning readers. Animals on The Farm is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.

Animals on the Edge takes a dramatic look at endangered animals around the world, and what is being done to help them. Each book focuses on a different species, taking the reader on a journey to learn about what is being done to help animals in danger, both in the wild and at the zoo. From investigating daily routines, such as how animals hunt and what they eat, to hard-hitting facts about the causes of species extinction in the wild and how conservation efforts and zoo programmes can help, these books are packed with exciting real-life tales and inside information as well as amazing photography throughout. Presented in a magazine style, through accessible chunks of information, and packed full of full-colour photos and graphics, this exciting, high-interest series will appeal to reluctant and able readers alike, with key links to the geography curriculum. Includes feature panels with animal stats, facts and real-life rescue stories as well as further information on what readers can do to get involved.

In Cows, early readers will discover the different kinds of cows found on a farm. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about bulls, calves, heifers, beef cows, and dairy cows. A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a cow, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about cows online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Cows also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Cows is part of Jump! s Animals on the Farm series.

"In a high-interest format, describes some of the fastest cars in the world, including stock, Indy, and drag race cars and the land-speed record holder, the Bloodhound. Includes information about street racing, the Le Mans 24-hour race, and the Paris-Dakar Rally. Includes a quiz to test the likelihood of readers' ability to drive well in a race"--Provided by publisher.

In Turkeys, emergent readers will learn about turkeys that live on a farm. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the unique features and behaviors of these animals. A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a turkey, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about turkeys online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Turkeys also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Turkeys is part of Jump!'s Animals on the Farm series.

In Ducks, beginning readers will learn about the behaviors of ducks that live on a farm. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover the range of colors ducks can be. A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a duck, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about ducks online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Ducks also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Ducks is part of Jump!'s Animals on the Farm series.

In Goats, emergent readers will learn about the behaviors of goats that live on a farm. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they discover why goats have floppy ears, hard hooves, horns, and other physical attributes. A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a goat, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about goats online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Goats also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Goats is part of Jump!'s Animals on the Farm series.

In Horses, early readers will learn about the behaviors of horses that live on a farm. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover how people take care of horses. A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a horse, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about horses online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Horses also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Horses is part of Jump!'s Animals on the Farm series.

In Chickens, emergent readers will learn about the behaviors of chickens that live on a farm. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover the differences between male and female chickens. A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a chicken, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about chickens online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Chickens also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Chickens is part of Jump! s Animals on the Farm series.

What do all the animals in this book have in common? They jump! The expertly crafted text uses a repetitive sentence pattern along with strong visual cues to support early readers as they build their reading skills and confidence. This 16-page book features repetitive and predictable text and incorporates high-frequency and familiar sight words. Children just learning how to read will love these colorful and engaging nonfiction books.