Noah Leatherland

What happens before a toy ends up in your home? Readers find the answer as they learn all about what it takes to turn an idea and some raw materials into a popular toy. Simple, clear text invites readers to follow the process of how toys are created. As they explore the different ways toys can be made, they're able to think critically about what methods are best for creating certain kinds of toys. This playful reading experience includes full-color...

Electricity can be used to make light, heat, and sound-each of which makes the lives of human beings much easier. In this volume, readers learn how electricity works, the different sources of electricity, and how to safely use electricity in their everyday lives. Full-color photographs of key electrical features, such as circuits and conductors, are featured alongside achievable text that guides readers in understanding the world of electricity. Readers...

Not every animal can survive in the harsh, frigid world of the Arctic-so the ones who can are amazing! Readers learn all about what it takes to live in an Arctic habitat and what kinds of plants and animals have what it takes to make their homes in the coldest places on Earth. As readers take a focused look at the essential early elementary concept of habitats and adaptations, they also practice independent reading and learn important science terms....

Everything on Earth goes through a life cycle. It's normal that we're born, grow older, and eventually die. But what about the paranormal? It's time to explore what the slimy, gross, and bizarre life cycle of a goblin might look like. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 6th and 7th grade readers with spine-tingling paranormal content while a 3rd to 4th grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!

Rainforest habitats are some of the most biodiverse places on Earth. This means they have an abundance of different kinds of living things-including some found nowhere else on Earth. Readers are invited to explore these incredible habitats with the help of simple, focused text, colorful photographs, and cute illustrations. At-level language encourages independent reading, and the creative design helps draw in reluctant readers. This vibrant guide...

At a very early age, we learn that our ears are what we use to hear. But how does that actually work? Readers find out in this informative guide to a popular beginner science concept. As readers discover the basics of sound energy and how it travels, they develop a deeper understanding of both physics and what happens in their own body. The clear, concise text is presented alongside full-color photographs and clearly-labeled diagrams. Readers can...

Earth's ecosystems are in trouble, but we can step up to make a change! Explores the impacts of climate change on nature across our planet alongside real-world examples of how communities are enacting change to help. Bright photos and captivating illustrations make the topic approachable while frank text encourages engagement in an age-appropriate way. Let's go wild to help Earth!

Join expert biologist Dr. Anthony Hill to learn all about ants. Explore the nests these insects call home, join different ants in their colonies to learn all about ant jobs, work together to build a bridge or bring home dinner, and more. Fun illustrations paired with real photos bring the tiny world of the ants to life. Soon you'll be an ant expert, too!

Did you know that the shortest boxing match finished in just 10 seconds? Have you heard of the first person to surf while on fire? Discover totally extreme facts about sports in this fun and kooky book. With engaging hi-lo content to draw in 5th through 6th grade readers and a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level, reading is fun as well as accessible. It's a roaring good time!

Sound waves allow sounds to travel to our ears, but did you know they can also be used to find things when it's too hard to see? Sonar is the use of sound waves to navigate, locate things, and measure distances-often underwater. Readers dive deep into this topic through achievable text that explains this physics concept in a way that's easy for elementary learners to understand. Diagrams and full-color photographs aid in this educational reading experience,...