Mary Austen

A library is a fun place to visit, and helpful people work there. Readers learn the many tasks performed by librarians, including helping people use computers and find the books, music, or movies they're looking for. Bright photographs of these community helpers at work are included to enhance the accessible text and aid in the development of reading comprehension skills. Readers also learn new vocabulary words through the use of a detailed picture...

The country is filled with open spaces and amazing wild animals to discover. It's a place where horses live on ranches and people live far apart from their neighbors. Readers learn these and other facts about life in the country as they explore the early social studies concept of rural and urban communities. Through accessible text and a helpful picture glossary, readers are able to learn about life in a rural community on their own. Vibrant photographs...

The panda bear is one of the most popular bears on Earth, but it's also one of the rarest. Readers discover where pandas live, what they eat, and many other fascinating facts about these cute bears. The fact-filled main text supports common science curriculum topics, such as conservation and animal adaptations. Fun fact boxes and a graphic organizer are included to provide additional information about pandas, and a helpful map allows readers to visualize...

Children learn from many role models, whether they are friends, teachers, or family members. In this delightful book, a child learns useful lessons from her uncle. Readers follow along on a day of fun as a relatable narrator learns about telling time, music, and other important concepts. Colorful illustrations and accessible text help beginning readers and young listeners enjoy this entertaining narrative. This engaging book will make children excited...

Libraries are an important part of many communities, but some people have argued that they're not as necessary as they once were. Budget cuts and the rise of the internet have led some to question the need for libraries. As readers explore this point of view, they also find compelling reasons why many still consider a library in every community a necessity. These reasons are presented through accessible main text that is enhanced by fact boxes, full-color...

What is a suburb, and how is it different from a city or rural community? Readers find the answers to these questions and more through accessible text that reflects early social studies curriculum topics. Suburban communities are common across the United States, and readers explore one such community through accessible text and colorful photographs. While the close relationship between the text and photographs enhances reading comprehension skills,...

Saturn is easily recognized by its large rings, which can be seen from Earth with a telescope. These rings look solid but are actually clouds of ice and dust. They orbit the planet the way Saturn orbits the sun. However, readers discover these rings are not the only interesting thing about this gas giant. Through informative text, that supports current science curriculum requirements, as well as stunning photographs and detailed diagrams, readers...

Life in a small town is similar to life in a city, but it's also different in important ways. Readers discover these differences and similarities as they explore what it's like to call a small town home. Colorful photographs of small-town life introduce readers to places such as the town library and town hall. These photographs are accompanied by accessible text designed to reflect early social studies curriculum topics. A helpful picture glossary...

Friends can be teachers, too! Readers discover this by following along as a relatable narrator learns important things from friends, including how to share and how to play a new game. The age-appropriate text makes it possible for early learners to read this delightful story on their own. It can also be read to them to develop an early love for reading. The close relationship between the text and the bright illustrations helps young readers develop...

Children learn from many role models, whether they are friends, teachers, or family members. In this delightful book, a child learns useful lessons from her uncle. Readers follow along on a day of fun as a relatable narrator learns about telling time, music, and other important concepts. Colorful illustrations and accessible text help beginning readers and young listeners enjoy this entertaining narrative. This engaging book will make children excited...