Grade 1

3-D Shapes

You eat ice cream in a cone. You play catch with a sphere--a baseball. Look around you. There are 3-D shapes everywhere! The 3-D Shapes series explains simple geometry concepts and introduces More →

5 Steps to Drawing

Now drawing can be informative as well as fun! Each book in our 5 Steps to Drawing series starts with fun facts about the subject and then guides readers through a simple five-step drawing… More →

Aesop's Fables: Timeless Moral Stories

For more than 2,500 years, generation after generation has passed along the animal stories known as Aesop's Fables. These much-loved tales do more than entertain: they also convey simple,… More →

All about Maps

In the age of GPS and navigation services, kids have less exposure to traditional maps. This series breaks down different types of maps, how to read them, and how to understand them. Built… More →

All About Money

Understanding the basic concept of money is essential for kids. Through this informative series, young readers will learn about the coins and bills that Americans use every day. Discover the… More →

Animals We Can't Live Without

The world is full of important, often underrated animals. This series describes cornerstone species of different ecosystems, including earthworms, bees, sharks, and rodents. Each animal has… More →

Basic Biographies

Biographies are an essential part of the curriculum, and our Basic Biographies offer young readers a first look at some well-known, fascinating figures. Aligned to curriculum standards, this… More →

Bear Essential Readers

Brody is an energetic, peanut-butter-loving, skateboard-riding bear with a very active imagination. Whether he's playing with friends, reading books, going to school, or exploring new places, More →

Beginning Sports

Kids love sports of all kinds, whether it's an individual activity or a team effort! Our Beginning Sports series presents simple descriptions of equipment, rules, and skills that help kids… More →

Be Safe

Kids love to explore! From riding their bikes around the neighborhood to surfing the Web, they face new experiences every day. So how can they stay safe through life's daily adventures? Our… More →

Big Machines at Work

The huge wheels, powerful engines, and loud noises of working machines seem to entrance children for hours. Now young students can pore over color photos as they learn about their favorite… More →

Blast Off to Space

Outer space is full of wonder and mystery. Is there life beyond Earth? What is a comet made of? Young readers will enjoy blasting into space to learn more about the great beyond with this… More →