Books in Yellow Umbrella Emergent Level series

Presents the things that everyone needs, as well as things some people want, and invites the reader to consider his or her own wants and needs.

Text and photographs describe the types of clothing people wear to keep themselves warm or cool.

Describes how animals and vehicles move in different ways and at different speeds.

Simple text and photos introduce the historical aspect of toys.

Provides an introduction to observing patterns, using examples from animals and other objects.

Introduces different kinds of light, the properties of light, and how light can create shadows of different shapes and sizes.

Introduces the concept that objects can be grouped in different ways to equal ten.

Explains that people take measurements to find out how tall, how long, how far, how fast, how heavy, how much, and what size.

Provides an introduction to the various types of boats including ships, tugboats, and sailboats.

Describes the food pyramid, the various foods in each food group, and how the foods keep people healthy.

Simple text and photos present many people in the community that work to keep others safe.

Explains the role of each of the five senses including hearing, tasting, touching, seeing, and smelling.