"Key Words with Peter and Jane" uses the most frequently metwords in the English language as a starting point for learning toread successfully and confidently. The Key Words reading scheme isscientifically researched and world renowned. Book "10c" providesthe link with writing for the words used in Readers "10a" and"10b". Once this book has been completed, the child can move on tobook "11a".

"Key Words with Peter and Jane" uses the most frequently metwords in the English language as a starting point for learning toread successfully and confidently. The Key Words reading scheme isscientifically researched and world renowned. Book 2c follows Peterand Jane on a fishing trip and introduces 27 words such as'sweets', 'jump' and 'fish'. Once this book has been completed, thechild moves on to book 3a. "The Key Words with Peter and JaneBooks" work because each of the key words is introduced graduallyand repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children whenthey recognize these key words on sight (also known as the 'lookand say' method of learning). Examples of key words are: the, one,two, he. There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c."Series a" gradually introduces new words. "Series b" providesfurther practise of words featured in "The 'a' Series". "Series c"links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that havebeen introduced in each 'a' and 'b' book are also reinforced i

Bats fly into the spotlight in this exploration of such basics as where the live, how mothers raise their pups, and how they hunt for food. Included as well is a simple plan for a building a backyard bat house.

"Key Words with Peter and Jane" uses the most frequently metwords in the English language as a starting point for learning toread successfully and confidently. The Key Words reading scheme isscientifically researched and world renowned. "Book 12c" providesthe link with writing for the words used in "12a" and "12b". Oncethis book has been completed, the child has finished the readingscheme. "The Key Words with Peter and Jane" books work because eachof the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently.This builds confidence in children when they recognise these keywords on sight (also known as the 'look and say' method oflearning). Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he. There are12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c. "Series a": graduallyintroduces new words. "Series b": provides further practise ofwords featured in the 'a' series. "Series c": links reading withwriting and phonics. All the words that have been introduced ineach 'a' and 'b' book are also reinforced in the 'c' books.

You can't breathe underwater, but afish can. You can't eat underwater, but a fish does it every day. Afish's body is designed for life in water, just as your body isperfect for living on land. Read and find out how a fish's sleekbody, fins, scales, and gills keep him in the swim! Then read on tolearn how to set up your own goldifish bowl.

"From the Golden archives, a paper-doll book from the golden ageof fashion "It's a wedding day wonderland in this glamorous, lushlyillustrated paper-doll book, originally published in 1952. Thelovely bride, her attendants, her groom, and the groom's best manare featured on the front and back covers, ready to be punched outand dressed--and their stunning wardrobes for the big day (and theski trip honeymoon in Sun Valley) don't disappoint Even thebackground artwork is lush, with its ribbons and cupids and weddingbells, ice buckets, ring boxes and bellhops, bringing a dreamwedding to life. Little and big girls alike, and all fashionenthusiasts, will ooh and ahh over the clothing styles--and alifestyle--of a more glamorous time.

Each person in the United States makes almost five pounds oftrash every day. That’s more trash per person per day than peoplemake in any other country! We throw away everything from applecores to bicycles. Sometimes, we even throw away things that couldbe poisonous if they aren’t disposed of properly. And often, wethrow away things we shouldn’t, things we could use again. So, whathappens to all our trash? How does it affect the environment? Andhow can we stop making so much of it? Read and find o

Readand find out about one of nature's most mysterious forces--theearthquake. Some earthquakes are so small that you don't even feelthem, while others can make even big buildings shake Learn whyearthquakes happen, where they are most likely to occur, and whatto do if one happens near you.

Branley explains these powerful storms in simple terms youngchildren can understand. He describes the funnel cloud and how itforms and [tells] what to do during a tornado. The book ends on acomfortable note, that the idea is not to panic but to know what todo to ensure safety.

The story of Ben is fiction, but it could be the story of morethan one jazz musician who grew up in the twenties. Using theart-deco style of the period, Rachel Isadora not only captures thepoignancy and yearning of a youthful talent, but in page after pageof striking art seems to convey the very sound of music.

In this classic book, a winsome, winning inchworm is proud ofhis ability to measure anything under the sun.

Archaeologists on a dig work very much like detectives at acrime scene. Every chipped rock, charred seed, or fossilized bonecould be a clue to how people lived in the past. In thisinformation-packed Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science book, Kate Dukeexplains what scientists are looking for, how they find it, andwhat their finds reveal.