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Slimy Skin
Slimy Skin is an expository text about animals that have slimy skins such as frogs, fish, worms, and snails. A picture of each animal that has slimy skin is depicted on a two-page spread. In each photograph, the animal is labeled. Interest words include...
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Slow Joe
Slow Joe is a recount by Joe, a boy who is used to being teased. On the day of the cross-country race, he faces a difficult decision: help his injured tormentor or leave him behind and beat him in the race. Joe counts doing the right thing as...
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Smelling!
Smelling! is an expository book that invites readers to learn about how animals smell different things like food and danger. How animals smell with their beaks, noses, tongues, and feet, is discussed. Illustrations enhance and extend meaning. The body...
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Smithsonian Readers 1: Being Like Butterflies
What do solar panels, waterproof clothing, and window coverings have in common? They are technologies that have been adapted based on studying butterflies! Learn about the amazing butterfly with this title that builds students' literacy...
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Smithsonian Readers 1: Building Lighthouses
Lighthouses have helped people navigate for centuries. But lighthouses are not built like they used to be. Learn how innovations like computers and solar power have improved lighthouse technology. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian...
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Smithsonian Readers 1: Building Sandcastles
Finesse your sandcastle-building skills with this fun STEAM reader! Students will examine the properties of sand and factors that influence sandcastle construction such as moisture and sunlight. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian...
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Smithsonian Readers 1: Cooling Off
On a hot day, what can people do to cool off? Learn about the many ways there are to keep cool. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this title builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and...
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Smithsonian Readers 1: Helping Animals Learn
Animals usually know how to take care of themselves. But sometimes they need help! Animal keepers have developed innovative ways to help zoo animals learn and grow. Learn how zookeepers keep animals healthy and happy with this engaging title...
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Smithsonian Readers 1: Helping Injured Animals
Learn how prosthetic devices and technology such as 3D printing have been developed to help injured dogs, cats, elephants, and dolphins! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this title builds students' literacy skills while...
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Smithsonian Readers 1: Making Music
How do the size and shape of a trumpet's bell affect its sound? How do the levers, hammers, and strings of a piano work together to make music? Discover the answers to these questions with this title that builds students' literacy skills...
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Smithsonian Readers 1: Making Water Safe
Everyone needs clean water to live. But not everyone has access to clean water. Learn how people around the world are working to find a solution to the clean water problem! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this title builds...
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Smithsonian Readers 1: Powered by the Sun
Learn how scientists channel energy from the sun to power awesome innovations! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this title builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation...