Books in In My Backyard series

Ants may seem like simple insects, but a colony's social organization is complex, and so fascinating. In this appealing volume, readers will learn about the different roles within an ant colony and how each helps the group survive in the wild. Low-ATOS text is coupled with arresting, up-close photographs of ants on the go. Readers will never overlook these diminutive organisms again.

Taking a walk after a rainstorm often brings a familiar sight: pink, wriggly worms on the sidewalk. Readers of this delightful book will find out how earthworms move around without legs, or even bones. Through bright low-ATOS text, they'll learn what earthworms eat and why gardeners and birds love them. They'll marvel at the close-up photographs of these interesting invertebrates and gain an appreciation for an often-overlooked creature in their own backyard.

Taking a walk after a rainstorm often brings a familiar sight: pink, wriggly worms on the sidewalk. Readers of this delightful book will find out how earthworms move around without legs, or even bones. Through bright low-ATOS text, they'll learn what earthworms eat and why gardeners and birds love them. They'll marvel at the close-up photographs of these interesting invertebrates and gain an appreciation for an often-overlooked creature in their own backyard.

Spotting a toad in the backyard is the invitation for an educational look at a remarkable creature in this friendly volume. Readers will learn about this interesting amphibian's life cycle, from tiny tadpole to nimble-footed land dweller. They'll understand the characteristics of a toad's body, what it eats, and how it catches its meals with its talented tongue. Striking photographs of toads in action help the readers comprehend the approachable low-ATOS text.

Squirrels are some of the more versatile creatures youll find in a backyard. Through the use of accessible text, readers take an exciting look at the life of these quick little rodents. A picture glossary helps beginning readers strengthen their vocabulary skills, and vibrant, full-color photographs show the many ways squirrels can live. From flying through trees to nursing their young in dens, this book is sure to educate and excite.

A coyote is about the size of a German shepherd dog. Members of the dog family communicate and say how they feel by barking. These interesting facts about this animal can be discovered in the Animals in My Backyard- Coyotes book. Coyotes is part of the Let's Read collection of media enhanced books designed for children ages 5 to 7. These books were created to inspire beginning readers to become independent readers. Educator and reading expert Dr. Edward Fry created a list of 1,000 instant sight words.These 1,000 sight words must be learned by students in elementary grades. By the Third Grade,students are expected to instantly recognize the first 300 of these words. The Let's Read books combine these 300 sight words with vivid color photography and non-fiction content within a Kindergarten to Second Grade curriculum framework. Coyotes is an AV2 media enhanced book which gives readers access to embedded weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features, such as matching word activities, slide shows, and quizzes.