Books published by publisher Weekly Reader Early Learning Library

Storms are a fascinating topic and a great way to get young readers interested in science. This series uses simple text and dramatic, full-color photos to take students inside nature's powerful and deadly storms. Each book explains one kind of storm -- what it looks like, how it forms, the damage it can do, and how people can protect themselves from danger. The series features: - Leveled text correlated to the second grade science curriculum- Text vetted by both a reading consultant and a science curriculum consultant- Close photo/text match to build reading comprehension- Full-color photographs that illustrate the force and destruction of storms- Maps- Color diagrams that explain how storms form- Glossaries to build vocabulary

Dinosaurs thunder through the pages of these colorful leveled readers. What better way to get children excited about reading than to combine a favorite topic with engaging, easy-to-read text! Beginning readers will be captivated by the detailed, original illustrations of their favorite prehistoric pals, including the mighty Apatosaurus, the terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex, and the swift, sharp-clawed Velociraptor.Features and benefits: - Leveled text- High-interest subject matter- Created in consultation with a reading specialist to promote skills essential to the early development of reading proficiency- Topics correlated to the science curriculum- Detailed, original illustrations, many with labels, based on the most recent scientific research- Comparisons in text and illustrations give children a sense of the size of these mighty beasts- Text and illustrations reviewed by internationally known dinosaur expert.

These bilingual readers are the ticket to places both familiar and exciting to young children. From the library to the zoo, each title explores a different places that kids like to visit and describes what a visitor can see and do there. Full-color photographs are closely linked to the simple text enhancing comprehension for English language learners.