"In Concrete Mixers, emergent readers will learn about the parts and functions of a concrete mixer as well as why its drum has to keep turning. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how a concrete is mixed, moved, and spread to create sidewalks and buildings. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different parts of a concrete mixer, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children...

"In Backhoes, emergent readers will learn about the parts and functions of a backhoe. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how a construction worker uses the machine to dig up dirt and a broken pipe. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different parts of a backhoe, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about backhoes online using our safe search...

A girl tries and tries again to learn to ride a bicycle and all her friends provide words of encouragement.

"Research proves that mastering phonics is key to a child's reading success. The twelve stories in this collection have very simple sentences made up of mostly three-letter words and consistent short vowel sounds. This means kids can decode (sound out) the words with confidence! Silly storylines and funny illustrations keep kids coming back for more!" -- page 4 of cover.

When a newcomer arrives, Fox demonstrates all his foxy skills, but when the other creature can do all the same things, he wonders if it really is another fox - and possibly a new friend!

In a charming new chapter-book series by a social-change advocate, young Frankie emulates her journalist mama by reporting on household news with the help of her sister and an unlikely news crew.

This title will introduce readers to the adorable and tough Adélie penguin. Complete with awesome photographs and more facts! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

With simple text, familiar subjects and supporting illustrations, these skill-building books are ideal for brand-new readers! Each book features repetitive, easy-to-read sentences with just one new word per page-perfect for building vocabulary and boosting reading confidence. Plus, each book features a fun and familiar topic that kids will love to explore-from bugs to birthdays!

Zoe needs help! It's difficult for her to tie her shoes, get her breakfast, and other morning tasks, so she asks her father for help. Pairs with the nonfiction title Asking for Help.

"Cat sees snow. Dog can not blow the snow. Pig is slow in the snow. How can they go in the snow?"--