Books in Scholastic Discover More series

A sticker book with a difference! The regular dinosaur topics are all here: time lines, record breakers, worst fights, meteor hits. . . . But the handwritten text is full of jokes, funny comments, and crazy facts designed to amaze and amuse every child. There are hundreds of superfun stickers, with complementary activities ranging from pinning the spikes onto a Stegosaurus to hatching a baby dinosaur from an egg!

A level 2 reader in the Scholastic Discover More Reader series.Developing readers hop into the world of amazing amphibians with FABULOUS FROGS. How do frogs' bodies work? How do frogs behave, and why are they so important to our global ecosystem? All of these questions and more will be answered for budding herpetologists. A companion digital book poses evidence-based questions through mapping and charting interactive features, videos, quizzes, vocabulary "slams," and "Serious-or-silly?" writing activities.

From helicopters to tanks, battleships to humvees, and jeeps to jets, this reader will provide information on vehicles from all branches of the military.Discover the coolest military vehicles from the air, land, and sea. Featuring some well-known vehicles and some you've never heard of at all, full-color action photos will engage the reader. Simple text, fascinating information, and large color photos throughout make this the perfect book for reluctant readers!

A Scholastic Level 2 Reader that answers early readers' questions about rocks and minerals!The whole world is made of rocks! The Earth's rocky crust was formed millions years ago, and its rocks are always changing. It is full of fascinating minerals, and we use its treasures in hundreds of ways. Did you know that toothpaste contains finely ground rock dust, that the stripes in the Grand Canyon's rocks were once layers of sand at the bottom of the sea, and that robots are examining the rocks on Mars? This Level 2 Reader teaches readers all about the different kind of rocks and minerals, how rocks were shaped, how we use the Earth's mineral resources, and how we can unlock its fossil secrets. The book uses simple text and full-color photographs throughout. With supporting facts, technical vocabulary, vivid maps and charts, and a variety of writing styles and text structures, Scholastic Discover More Readers are tailored to the new era of high expectations. The unique informational text reading levels have been developed and vetted by Scholastic reading experts.

A brand new reader program from Scholastic Discover More.The ability to read, understand, and interpret informational text will strongly predict success at school, college, and beyond. Scholastic Discover More Level 3 Readers prepare kids for their amazing journey into the world of information in print and on current and future digital platforms. Great subjects and amazing photos are delivered via provocative texts containing different points of view. Complex text hierarchies and infographics give kids the skills to tackle any real world information piece. 'Think about it' critical prompts encourages them to consider and challenge while technical vocabulary is expanded on spreads and in glossaries. A free, downloadable digital book features fun text-based questions and activities, and audio and video enhancements. Vetted by an editorial board including Common Core Standards experts.

Learn all about the five branches of the US military in this new Scholastic Discover More Reader!Over 1.4 million men and women are responsible for protecting the United States, both in wartime and in peacetime. These men and women belong to the five different branches of the military. This Level 2 Reader teaches reluctant readers all about the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air Force, using simple text and full-color photos throughout.With compelling themes, supporting facts, technical vocabulary, infographics, vivid maps and charts, and a variety of writing styles and text structures, Scholastic Discover More Readers are tailored to the new era of high expectations. The unique informational text reading levels have been developed and vetted by Scholastic reading experts.

A level 1 reader in the Scholastic Discover More Reader series.PLANETS guides beginning readers on a journey of exploration through the solar system, showing how planets were formed, their attraction to stars, moons, and satellites, and how we humans explore our space neighborhood--the Milky Way galaxy--and beyond. A companion digital book poses evidence-based questions through fun Q&A, matching games, writing activities, and vocabulary "slams" that test the reader's comprehension.

A level 3 reader in the Scholastic Discover More program.Visit famous buildings on every continent in a best-ever world tour. In Europe, climb the Eiffel Tower, fight at the Colosseum, and lean with the Leaning Tower of Pisa. In Asia, visit the ruined city of Angkor Wat and the serene Taj Mahal. End up in the Americas amid Mayan ruins before traveling north to the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building towering over Manhattan. A free downloadable digital book features fun text-based questions and activities, plus audio and video enhancements. Vetted by an editorial board including Common Core Standards experts.

One of the most beloved titles from the popular First Discovery series-- now in a new, larger paperback format.With its fresh cover design, more kid-friendly paperback format, and larger trim size, The Universe offers young readers an easy-to-use, easy-to-understand introduction to the topic. Full-color, highlighted illustrations are accompanied by brief, simple text full of fun facts. Four transparent acetate pages reveal the exciting universe we live in.

A chronological narrative of one of the most destructive storms in US history.Hurricane Katrina was one of the worst hurricanes the United States has ever experienced. At the Tenth Anniversary of this tragic event this child-friendly account investigates the science behind the storm. A time line of events describes the lead-up to the hurricane, the subsequent floods and subsiding waters, and the rescue operations. Heroes and survivors tell their own tales of the cleanup and rebuilding efforts, and discuss their hopes for the future. With compelling themes, supporting facts, technical vocabulary, infographics, vivid maps and charts, and a variety of writing styles and text structures, Scholastic Discover More Readers are tailored to the new era of high expectations. The unique informational text reading levels have been developed and vetted by Scholastic reading experts.

A Scholastic Level 2 Reader all about monsters and whether they really exist!Prepare to be scared! Come face-to-face with some of the world's most famous monsters and creatures: the Komodo dragon, giant squid, vampire bats, the Minotaur, Hydra, Bigfoot, and Yeti. Are they myth? Or fact? This Level 2 Reader explores the reality behind all of the most terrifying monsters. The book uses simple text and full-color photographs and artwork throughout. With compelling themes, supporting facts, technical vocabulary, vivid maps and charts, and a variety of writing styles and text structures, Scholastic Discover More Readers are tailored to the new era of high expectations. The unique informational text reading levels have been developed and vetted by Scholastic reading experts.

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.