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For anyone who has ever dipped a toe in one of its Great Lakes, walked through one of its golden forests, or stood atop one of its sandy dunes, the natural beauty of Michigan is etched in the mind. From north to south and east to west, the state offers bountiful opportunities for outdoor enjoyment. Written as a read-aloud for families to share, Our Michigan! We Love the Seasons is a nature walk through the state. Child-friendly text follows the four seasons, offering readers ""you-are-there"" armchair vacations through stunning visual postcard-like scenes. Arts and crafts activities using natural elements are featured in the back matter. Illustrated by acclaimed Michigan wildlife artist Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen (The Legend of Sleeping Bear), Our Michigan! We Love the Seasons is a love letter to the state, celebrating its natural splendours, as well as an invitation to readers of all ages to head outdoors.

Learn about a few amazing cultures that make the United States the melting pot of people it is today. Focusing on six specific countries, the text will investigate what caused each group of people to immigrate, how they have made the United States their home, and what traditions they brought with them from their homeland.

Animals chatter throughout rain forests. Sand whirls across deserts. Currents course down rivers. Earth is covered in breathtaking landforms that play a special role in making our planet unique. In this series, readers will learn about each landform, including what sets them apart, what plants and animals call them home, and how people use them. Special features such as diagrams, landform profiles, and more guide readers as they discover each natural wonder!

With their incredible size and fascinating history, prehistoric animals have long captured our imaginations. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago. Readers are prompted to Look, Think, Ask Questions, Make a Guess, and Create as they expand their understanding of the prehistoric world.

With their incredible size and fascinating history, dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures have long captured our imaginations. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago.

The universe is a vast and endlessly intriguing place, and our own little cornerCthe solar systemCoffers enough mystery and wonder to delight any youngster. This stunning series takes young readers on a tour of our closest space neighborsCthe sun, the planets, and the dwarf planets. Packed with captivating photos, diagrams, and fascinating facts, these books will fire kids' imaginations and give them a whole new view of the sky. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, critical thinking questions, activities for further learning, infographics, informative captions and sidebars, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

Our Solar System takes readers on a tour of the planets, moons, and other objects found in Earth’s neighbourhood in space. The series explains where these bodies are, what they look like, and how scientists study and explore them. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

Our Solar System presents a high-interest STEM exploration of the celestial bodies in the solar system. Each book highlights a different planet or celestial body, detailing its size, composition, atmosphere and weather, gravity, moons, and research and explorations. Vibrant, full-colour photos complement the text to show the unique features of each planet or celestial body.

Few know about the Cuban woman who, disguised as a man, fought for the Confederates in the American Civil War. Or the 1947 federal court case brought on by a Mexican©Puerto Rican woman that desegregated schools in CaliforniaÑseven years before Brown v. Board. Or the Spanish general whose decisive victories against the British in the American Revolutionary War ensured the Colonies' success. These biographies highlight the contributions of these incredibleÑand too often unrecognizedÑSpanish and Latino figures, celebrating the pivotal moments where they indelibly changed American history.

Wet, warm, windy, or wild. No matter the conditions outside our windows, our weather can almost always be described as wonderful. This five-book series is the perfect way to introduce early readers to the science, history, and forms of weather. Clear text and stunning photos are paired within a reader-friendly design to explain the power of big storms and the multitude of ways that winds, temperatures, and precipitation affect our lives. Each title concludes with a simple but engaging activity for more meteorological exploration.