Children may be different in how they look, what they like to do, and even what they like to eat, but they all have great smiles. Rookie Readers (Ages 5-7) have provided entertaining, high-quality introductions to reading for more than a generation. Each title features full-color, often hilarious illustrations and engaging stories that always involve a young child figuring out concepts or solving problems on his or her own.
Meet Jackie Robinson, first African American to play on a white Major League Baseball team. Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more.
"Hot diggety!" said Biggety. "Supper for sea turtle, but. . . . . . what about me?" Biggety Bat is hungry -- and looking for his supper. The swamp he explores is full of animals chowing down: frogs, cuckoo birds, sea turtles, and more. But what will Biggety find to eat? Author Ann Ingalls blends lyrical text with real-life information about a Florida mangrove swamp. Readers will love discovering the eating habits of the animals who live in this unique habitat.
Get in on all the adorable action and learn to read with Teensy Weensy Animals! Discover the tiniest and cutest animals from around the world. Teensy Weensy Animals will introduce kids to penguins, octopuses, and sloths all smaller than the palm of their hands! Featuring full-color photos of these fascinating and adorable animals and simple and engaging text. All Scholastic readers are vetted by experts and feature a glossary.
