Seth Lynch

"Extremely social, camels will blow on each other's faces as a friendly greeting. They also groan and roar! While most camels are domesticated and few wild camels survive on Earth today, these mammals thrive in a group, sometimes called a caravan. These groups are made up of a male leader, females, and young. Mothers care for their young and the caravan moves around together. Through this book's photographs of camels, closely paired with easy-to-understand...

There are thousands of kinds of fish. From bass and yellowtail in the Great Lakes to the many sharks of Earth's oceans, they all seem like very different animals. But, all fish live in water, breathe with gills, and have fins to help them swim! In this book, emergent readers find low ATOS text describing what makes a fish, a fish. Full-color photographs show body features close up that readers might not ever see otherwise. Close text and photograph...

Sea otters are social creatures, sometimes found by the hundreds resting together on their backs. This is called a raft of otters! Otters sometimes tangle themselves in kelp to keep from drifting apart! Young readers will love learning more about how otters live and grow together. With photographs of otters enjoying their watery home, this volume introduces young readers to how baby otters are born and cared for. Approachable text aids in leaving...

From whiskers to tail, cats are beloved family pets! What body features make them special? In this book, readers find out about cats' bendable bodies, moveable ears, and great nighttime eyesight! These fun facts engage young animal lovers with their favorite feline friends. Low ATOS text correlated with full-color photographs of cats' cool features close up to aid in emerging readers' comprehension. A table of contents, words to know section, and...

Geckos can run across the ceiling! Their feet have special pads that allow them to move across surfaces that may seem smooth to the naked eye. It's amazing to see! Beginning readers learn all about gecko feet and more in this low-ATOS volume full of fun facts. From where geckos can be found to how many kinds there are, the text introduces this common lizard with age-appropriate language and content. Full-color photographs directly correlate to the...

Snakes can by teeny tiny or they can be hundreds of pounds and many feet long. That's what makes visiting snakes at the zoo so fun; there's so much to see and learn about them! This book for new readers covers many different kinds of snakes found at the zoo. Readers are provided with details about what they eat, what they do, and how big they can be in the wild. Full-color photographs are carefully correlated to the text to aid readers' comprehension...

Otters move so fast in their habitat at the zoo, sometimes it can be difficult to get a good look at them. With this book, beginning readers get much more up-close and personal with adorable otters. Including what otters eat and how they spend their time, the main content and language is age-appropriate for pre-K readers. Full-color photographs correlate to the otter information to further aid new readers as they swim along with otters at the zoo....

The spring air is often filled with the sounds of chirping, tweeting, and cawing, all to the delight of our youngest readers. They are eager to look up into trees and peer into bushes to find just what birds are making all that racket. In this book, readers learn a bit about birdwatching and some of the birds they might see while doing so, from the lively blue jay to the common robin. Bird bodies, food, and habits are all covered in this volume written...

In 2021, June 19 became a federal holiday as President Biden formally acknowledged Juneteenth in the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. This day has been celebrated by the Black community since the 1800s-why did it take so long to become a national holiday? And what exactly does it celebrate? Readers learn the history of Juneteenth, from its connection to the Emancipation Proclamation to modern observances, including an activity they can do...

Most communities have their own police force and police officers who make the police station their home base while working each day. Readers will find out what happens within the police station walls, including seeing staff talking to the community about safety, enforcing laws, and helping find lost people or items. Age-appropriate language and content will engage readers with the inner workings of this community landmark. Full-color photographs make...