Develop content understanding and the ability to read informational text.

• Teach NGSS and other standards-based science topics.
• Model scientific investigation and observation.
• Engage students through text, photos, and activities.

SCIENCE TEXT AND GRAPHIC FEATURES

• Visual support for scientific phenomena
• Graphic representations of patterns, cycles, systems, and changes in the natural world
• Text prompts to promote scientific thinking and observation
• Clear explanation of scientific concepts and relationships

Introduce social studies themes, vocabulary, and concepts.

• Teach Grades K-2 standards-based social studies topics.
• Explore places and people in the present and past.
• Engage students through text, photos, and activities.

SOCIAL STUDIES TEXT AND GRAPHIC FEATURES

• Visually rich graphs, diagrams, charts, and maps
• Picture support for each vocabulary word
• Text prompts to promote critical thinking
• Clear explanation of social studies themes and relationships

Introduce math concepts, vocabulary, and skills.

• Teach math concepts aligned with the new standards.
• Each big book supports grade-specific NCTM Curriculum Focal Points.
• Make math relevant through real-world contexts.

MATH TEXT AND GRAPHIC FEATURES

• Visual vocabulary introductions
• Hands-on math sidebars
• Representations of concepts using manipulatives and models
• Language structures for math problem solving
• Text prompts for critical thinking