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Public Health
This informative book provides a concise overview of what public health means and involves. It also describes steps readers can take to promote health for themselves and their communities. A special feature explores the connection between this dimension and others. The book also includes several informative sidebars, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers book is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3–5 and interest levels of grades 4–7.
Mercedes
This book offers fascinating facts about Mercedes, highlighting the brand''s history, famous features, and iconic cars. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2–3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3–7.
Ancient Footprints
This book explains where and how people have found ancient footprints, as well as what these discoveries helped scientists learn. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2–3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3–7.
Tornadoes
This book offers a fascinating look at the tools and technologies that scientists use to predict tornadoes and keep communities safe. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes informative sidebars, a timeline, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. This book is part of the Apex Honors imprint, which has a reading level of grades 3–4. However, the imprint is specifically designed for older readers, with interest levels of grades 3–9.
Mercedes
This book offers fascinating facts about Mercedes, highlighting the brand''s history, famous features, and iconic cars. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2–3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3–7.
Maserati
This book offers fascinating facts about Maserati, highlighting the brand''s history, famous features, and iconic cars. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2–3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3–7.
Tsunamis
This book offers a fascinating look at the tools and technologies that scientists use to predict tsunamis and keep communities safe. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes informative sidebars, a timeline, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. This book is part of the Apex Honors imprint, which has a reading level of grades 3–4. However, the imprint is specifically designed for older readers, with interest levels of grades 3–9.
Copperheads
This book gives an engaging overview of copperheads, from their diet and habitat to how the adaptations they use to hunt prey. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2–3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3–7.
Aye-Ayes
This book introduces of readers to some of aye-ayes'' creepiest features and behaviors. It also includes information about the animals'' habitat and life cycle. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2–3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3–7.
Grandparent Families
This compassionate book explores the dynamics of grandparent families. Young readers learn about the different kinds of grandparent families, the ways they form, the challenges they can face, and strategies for working through those challenges. This book also features a "Many Identities" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers book is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
Exotic Shorthairs
This book describes the history, physical traits, and personalities of exotic shorthair cats. Readers learn the unique needs of the breed, along with important information about care and grooming. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2–3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3–7.
Two-Dad Families
This compassionate book explores the dynamics of two-dad families. Young readers learn about the different kinds of two-dad families, the ways they form, the challenges they can face, and strategies for working through those challenges. This book also features a "Many Identities" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers book is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
Persian Cats
This book describes the history, physical traits, and personalities of Persian cats. Readers learn the unique needs of the breed, along with important information about care and grooming. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2–3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3–7.
Multiracial Families
This compassionate book explores the dynamics of multiracial families. Young readers learn about the different kinds of multiracial families, the ways they form, the challenges they can face, and strategies for working through those challenges. This book also features a "Many Identities" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers book is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
Priscilla, the Chicken Who Wanted to Fit In
This phonics fiction book helps readers grow in reading confidence and fluency with challenging language patterns and increased word counts. Priscilla the Chicken is the only chicken in the garden. Although she has a lot of other bird friends, she does not feel like she belongs. Can Priscilla learn to accept who she is? The book contains vibrant illustrations, explanations of Read and Grow’s phonics scheme, and comprehension questions. This Read and Grow book is aligned to reading levels of K–1 and interest levels of PreK–2.
Interfaith Families
This compassionate book explores the dynamics of interfaith families. Young readers learn about the different kinds of interfaith families, the ways they form, the challenges they can face, and strategies for working through those challenges. This book also features a "Many Identities" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers book is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.