The Best Nonfiction for Beginning and Reluctant Readers
Red foxes and fishers are well adapted to hunting in the North American woodlands. If these two predators fought, would the red fox’s stealthy ambush claim victory? Or would the fisher’s… More →
Many fierce predators lurk just below the ocean’s surface. Saltwater crocodiles use their strong jaw and huge teeth to latch on tight. But there’s no escape once a hammerhead shark has pinned More →
When peregrine falcons and red-tailed hawks clash, fighting takes flight! These speedy fliers are both adept at catching and piercing their prey with sharp talons. What would happen if they… More →
African deserts and grasslands are a good place to find a variety of predators. Caracals rely on sharp claws and soft footsteps to pull off successful ambushes. But black mambas take down… More →
African savannas are home to quite a few speedy predators. African wild dogs are small. What they lack in size they make up for in numbers and stamina. But can agile leopards outmatch the… More →
The rain forests of South America are home to some creepy crawlers. Amazonian giant centipedes bite and paralyze their prey. But the venom from the Brazilian wandering spider is also deadly… More →
Though it ended nearly 80 years ago, World War II looms large in American consciousness. In this hi-lo overview of the conflict, young readers can learn about the major players, important… More →
What caused World War I, and why was it important? This hi-lo title takes a close look at the Great War, from causes and important battles to the homefront and the war’s lasting impact.… More →
What was the Cold War, and why did it happen? This hi-lo title digs deep into the important facts about this tense time in history, including the causes, key events, and lasting impact.… More →
Though united today, America has not always stood together. This hi-lo title looks at the war that split the country apart. Engaging text takes reluctant readers from Fort Sumter to… More →
The United States wouldn’t be a country without the brave fighters of the American Revolutionary War! This exciting hi-lo title tells the story of this important time in history, from the… More →
Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War, and how did it end? This hi-lo title presents an overview of the Vietnam War, from how it began to how people reacted on the homefront.… More →
