Rebecca Pettiford

"In Bulldozers, emergent readers will learn about the parts and functions of a bulldozer. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how a construction worker uses the machine to tear up ground, push dirt, and level the ground for a new park. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different parts of a bulldozer, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about...

"In Diggers, emergent readers will learn about the parts and functions of an excavator. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how a digger digs, lifts, dumps, and moves to help do big jobs. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different parts of a digger, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about diggers online using our safe search engine that provides...

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to harp seals. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"In Minerals, beginning readers are introduced to Earth's minerals, where they can be found, and how people use them in everyday life. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn what makes minerals building blocks to many materials on Earth. A picture diagram shows where minerals can be found in many everyday items, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about minerals...

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Arctic hares. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the Hindu holiday of Diwali and the things people do to celebrate"--

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to electricity. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

In Being Grateful, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can show thankfulness in their daily lives.

"In Different Families, beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the variety of configurations that can make a family. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they draw inferences about how diversity makes our society stronger and more interesting"--The publisher's web site.

In Resisting Bullying, beginning readers will learn concrete strategies to help them stop different forms of bullying.