Meet an unusual family with some very special children: Alan, Ellen, Iris, Otto, and Ursula. Sometimes they're visited by their very special aunt, Cyndy. As each child is born, the family becomes more complete—and each additional Vowel also makes the text easier to read! Because if you can imagine life without the Vowels, tlkng wld b vr hrd. Rdng wld b pzzlng. Are you ready to play the Vowel game?

Reading Level: Grade 2
Interest Level: Grades K-3
Ages: 5-9

Vivid photographs and clear, concise sentences describe the life cycles of animals and plants. Each title meets the life science standards for lower middle graders and develops vocabulary and language skills. Especially useful for reading hours, Chapter One programs, primary classrooms, and reluctant readers.

In this Early Bird title, readers learn about the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the electric eel.

Reading Level: Grade 3
Interest Level: Grades 2-5
Ages: 7-11

Vivid photographs and clear, concise sentences describe the life cycles of animals and plants. Each title meets the life science standards for lower middle graders and develops vocabulary and language skills. Especially useful for reading hours, Chapter One programs, primary classrooms, and reluctant readers.

In this Early Bird title, readers learn about the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the opossum.

Reading Level: Grade 3
Interest Level: Grades 2-5
Ages: 7-11

Strange things are happening in Rith's house at night. First a spiral staircase replaces the regular stairs. The new stairs lead to a living room that isn't his, a cat that isn't his either, and a bizarre old man whose words are just gibberish. Or are they? Rith's never been into religion. But he realizes those words have a spiritual source—and an uncanny ring of truth. Is he just dreaming? Is the old man God?

Reading Level: Grade 7
Interest Level: Grades 7-12
Ages: 12-18