Daisy Allyn – författare

Earth might be the Blue Planet, but it is also the planet we call home. It’s our very own corner of the solar system! Earth is unique. It has abundant life, breathable air, blue oceans, and a colorful range of landforms. The interesting facts found here and striking photographs are sure to excite readers of all ages.

Which planet is the biggest in the solar system? Which planet has the largest moon in the solar system? Which planet has a storm so big it could swallow Earth? It’s Jupiter! Readers will learn that everything is bigger on Jupiter. They’ll eagerly strap in and get ready to journey to one of the solar system’s most fascinating planets.

The moon is the closest object to Earth, and the largest object in our night sky. It even affects tides on Earth. For centuries, humans have observed and studied the moon, and eventually walked on the moon. Will we ever go back to the moon? That’s just one question that is engagingly discussed in this lunar exploration.

Because of its ring system, Saturn is often considered one of the most interesting planets in our solar system. But there’s much more that is worth knowing about the ringed planet. Did you know Saturn has more than 60 moons, or that it takes more than 10 years for the planet to travel once around the sun? It’s true! Students will enjoy this book’s journey into Saturn’s fun facts and fascination.

Just how long is the longest snake in the world? Readers will discover the answer to this question and many more interesting facts about this killer snake that some people keep as a pet. Exciting photographs put readers face-to-face with this languid hunter. Reader will Explore the life of a predator that’s so big that it can even eat a deer.

Just how long is the longest snake in the world? Bilingual learners will discover the answer to this question and many more interesting facts about this killer snake. Exciting photographs put readers face-to-face with this languid hunter, and standard Latin-American Spanish translation of the English narrative helps readers explore the life of a predator that’s so big that it can even eat a deer.

The largest blue-ringed octopus is no bigger than a golf ball, but these miniature cephalopods don’t like to be messed with. Their venom is one of the strongest in the world, and they use it to kill their enemies very quickly. At rest, their brown bodies blend in with their surroundings. When alarmed, their glowing blue rings tell predators to stay back or risk death if they don’t. Incredible photographs of blue-ringed octopuses in their natural habitat will amaze readers of any age.

Running water is something many people take for granted. Readers will learn where our clean water comes from, where the bathwater goes, and more with the help of this valuable resource. Colorful photographs and clarifying diagrams take readers where they never thought they’d ever go—down the drain and beneath the neighborhood.

If you ride a bicycle or a skateboard, or if own roller skates, you use wheels and axles. Readers discover the science behind these important simple machines. It’s hard to go anywhere in our world today without seeing wheels and axles at work. Cars and trucks use these to take people to work and school every day. Tractors and wagons on farms have wheels and axles, too. Manageable text and vivid photographs help readers understand this basic science topic. A comprehensive glossary and a useful graphic organizer accompany the concepts presented, which aid readers in navigating this fun and fact-filled book.

Everybody knows how annoying hiccups can be. They interrupt us when we’re trying to talk, read, do homework, and even sleep! But what causes hiccups? Readers discover the answer to that question inside this book. They also learn some interesting ways to cure hiccups. Colorful photographs are paired with accessible text to help readers understand this relatable scientific topic.

A cat and her kittens, a cow and her calf, there''s a whole world of family animals that readers can learn about, while reinforcing their understanding of the family unit. Books of the Real Life Readers Program use real life scenario narratives to help readers further develop content-area reading, writing, and comprehension skills.

Around My Neighborhood is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.K.9 and Literacy.L.K.1. Narrative nonfiction text is supported by photographs of a home, a park, the library, a school, and a store. This book should be paired with “Will''s Neighborhood" (9781448888818) from the InfoMax Common Core Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.

Which Has More? is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.K.6 and Literacy.L.K.1. Objects around the house that hold water are used to explain the concept of volume. Each spread features color photographs of two items holding water, such as a spoon and a cup, while accompanying text explains which object holds more water. This book should be paired with “More or Less?” (9781448886494) from the Rosen Common Core Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.

Seeds and Plants is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.K.7 and Literacy.L.K.1. Narrative nonfiction text accompanies vivid photographs of plants and seeds, explaining the basic cycle of plant growth. Apples and peanuts are displayed alongside more exotic seed-bearing fruits, like kiwis. A close-up of a coconut, the largest seed in the world, is placed opposite a scenic beach with balmy coconut trees, showing readers how interesting the life cycle of plants can be. This book should be paired with “Sara''s Seeds” (9781448887132) from the Rosen Common Core Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.

Glowworms are actually many different kinds of insects, and they live all over the world. While you’re probably most familiar with the glowing larvae and female adults we call fireflies, there are many other kinds of glowworms. Inside this informative and exciting guide, readers will learn where glowworms live, what they look like, and why they glow. Amazing and vivid photographs of numerous glowworms, as well as a graphic organizer, help readers comprehend the scientific text.

With a name like “killer whale,” you might expect these giant marine animals to be mean and nasty. However, they’re some the most playful creatures in the sea—as long as you’re not a seal! Readers will enjoy learning how these amazing dolphins hunt for prey and interact with people. Colorful pictures of killer whales in the wild and in aquariums are sure to engage readers of all ages.

Triceratops lived millions of years ago, but its distinctive “three-horned face” has made it a favorite dinosaur for many. Readers will love learning about this creature with the help of colorful illustrations that show how Triceratops lived and what it looked like among the fauna of prehistoric Earth. With a body 30 feet long and weighing as much as three cars, readers will explore the life and times of this fascinating prehistoric creature.

Scientists consider Tyrannosaurus rex the king of dinosaurs, and readers will find out exactly why in this exciting book. With amazing color illustrations showing the fierce Tyrannosaurus rex hunting and eating on two legs, readers will see just how powerful and scary this prehistoric creature was. With razor-sharp teeth and more than 40 feet long, readers will be happy the T-rex lived long ago and isn’t around to snack on anything today!

Around My Neighborhood is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.K.9 and Literacy.L.K.1. Narrative nonfiction text is supported by photographs of a home, a park, the library, a school, and a store.

Which Has More? is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.K.6 and Literacy.L.K.1. Objects around the house that hold water are used to explain the concept of volume. Each spread features color photographs of two items holding water, such as a spoon and a cup, while accompanying text explains which object holds more water.