Books published by publisher Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers

Imagine living in one of the coldest places on Earththe Arctic. This book introduces readers to a regular and interesting inhabitant of the Arctic, the polar bear. Theyre huge meat-eating roamers of the harsh tundra, especially suited to a life on ice-covered terrain and in frigid waters. Fact boxes share supporting information, and the narrative highlights concerns about the future of polar bears on Earth.

Arctic foxes are one of the sneakiest tundra animals. Their fur blends in with the Arctic landscape year-round, allowing them to sneak up on their prey as well as trail polar bears to snag their leftovers. Arctic foxes have many other adaptations to the cold, including thick fur, a bushy tail, and the ability to burrow underground. This winsome book exposes these clever creatures in their tundra home.

Beginning readers will discover that the milk we drink comes mainly from cows, as well as other fun facts about these animals. Engaging and accessible text describes what life is like for cows on a farm as well as why cows are important to people. A picture glossary is included to help readers build strong vocabularies. Colorful photographs show a variety of farm cows, including small calves and spotted dairy cows.

This gripping narrative takes readers on a journey to our solar systems most distant planet. Although it is very similar to its twin, icy Uranus, scientists have discovered that Neptune has massive storms. It also has the strongest winds in our solar system. Readers will learn all about the fascinating blue planet named after the god of water and the sea.