New Releases by Kim Thompson

The Abenaki have lived in the northeastern part of North America for thousands of years. Their story includes navigating rivers and estuaries in birchbark canoes, forming a great confederacy with neighboring tribes, and fighting with the French against the English. They have survived as a strong and important part of America. Learn about Abenaki art, languages, foods, and more. Discover Abenaki culture in Celebrating the Abenaki, part of the Indigenous American Cultures series.

How do you know if foods have a salty flavor? Your tongue works together with your nose and brain. They detect the flavor and tell you whether to take another bite! In It Tastes Salty, part of the Let's Learn about Flavors series, find out what foods contain salt and how to enjoy them while staying healthy.

The world is full of amazing animals to wonder about. Sometimes, cats are quiet stalkers. Sometimes, they are noisy! They make over 100 sounds, and they use body language too. Why do they meow? In Why Do Cats Meow?, part of the Do You Ever Wonder about Animals? series, learn the facts that will answer all your cat questions.

The world is full of amazing animals to wonder about. Busy ants seem to scurry around endlessly. They work together to help their colonies survive. Do they ever rest? In Do Ants Sleep?, part of the Do You Ever Wonder about Animals? series, learn the facts that will answer all your ant questions.

"Introduce beginning readers to the world of baby prairie dogs with this life science starter. Includes photos, a labeled animal diagram, "Make a Noise" section, glossary, and further resources"--

"Introduce beginning readers to the world of baby bobcats with this life science starter. Includes photos, a labeled animal diagram, "Make a Noise" section, glossary, and further resources"--

"Introduce beginning readers to the world of baby geckos with this life science starter. Includes photos, a labeled animal diagram, "Make a Noise" section, glossary, and further resources"-- Provided by publisher.

"When winter comes, temperatures drop. The cold is a normal part of the weather outside. There's nothing special about it, right? Wrong! Cold air can do amazing things. It makes snow fall, cracks rocks open, and keeps ponds and lakes cozy for fish. Become a weather wizard and learn why cold can be so cool."--Page [4] of cover.

With amazing speed and the ability to hunt in packs, African wild dogs can be dangerous mammals! These rare dogs use the art of teamwork to take down their prey. This book introduces readers to fascinating facts about African wild dogs, including their features and behaviors. Vibrant photographs will give readers an up-close look at this dangerous mammal!

Leopards are big cats with a deadly ability--taking down their victim with a bite to the throat. It's smart to stay away from these dangerous mammals in the wild! This book introduces readers to fascinating facts about leopards, including their features and behaviors. Vibrant photographs will give readers an up-close look at this dangerous mammal!

Elephants are the largest land animal on Earth. For the most part, these gentle giants just want to keep to themselves. However, when they feel threatened or want to protect their young, elephants can be dangerous. This book introduces readers to fascinating facts about elephants, including their features and behaviors. Vibrant photographs will give readers an up-close look at this dangerous mammal!

Mountain lions are found all over the Americas, and they're top predators in many of their habitats. With sharp teeth and the ability to pounce more than 40 feet away, these predators are dangerous hunters. This book introduces readers to fascinating facts about mountain lions, including their features and behaviors. Vibrant photographs will give readers an up-close look at this dangerous mammal!

What’s funnier than a sad candy cane or a dizzy dreidel? Nothing! Get ready to laugh out loud at these all-time funniest jokes about hilarious holidays throughout the year and around the globe. Then, learn how to tell jokes to your friends so they can laugh too!

Are there clouds in the sky today? What kind are they? Do you know how to tell the weather by looking at them? Learn all about cumulus clouds. Find out what happens when they get full of water or when the wind blows them higher or lower. Features include audio, comprehension questions, educational front/back matter, full-color photographs, glossary of key words, index, informative sidebars, note to parents and educators, and table of contents. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Are there clouds in the sky today? Do you know how they got there? What kind are they? Find out how clouds form in the sky. Learn about different kinds of clouds and how they fit into Earth's water cycle. Features include audio, comprehension questions, educational front/back matter, full-color photographs, glossary of key words, index, informative sidebars, note to parents and educators, and table of contents. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

A new student arrives at the wizarding school! While most classmates are intrigued or suspicious of Theo, who lacks a wand, always wears gloves, and doesn't speak, Charlotte aims to be welcoming. Will she succeed in making Theo comfortable and helping her friends overcome their prejudices?A new story featuring the popular witch Charlotte.* A book that addresses the importance of welcoming others, overcoming first impressions, and embracing the differences of others.* Vibrant illustrations that will appeal to fans of fantasy worlds.

What does little Hog find to do in her burrow while a storm rages outside? And what is that yellow glow she sees far out in the snow? This funny illustrated story with decodable text features high-frequency words, words to help with short vowel/long vowel discrimination, and words with the long o sound spelled with the vowel team ow. Includes activities for further learning, audio, comprehension questions, educational front/back matter, full-color illustrations, note to parents and educators, and sight words. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

You know who they are. They have all the charm. They don't have to try hard. They are stars! This funny illustrated story with decodable text features high-frequency words, words to help discriminate between vowel sounds, and words with the r-controlled vowel sound spelled ar. Includes activities for further learning, audio, comprehension questions, educational front/back matter, full-color illustrations, note to parents and educators, and sight words. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

On a sunny day, Fred and Freddy's lemonade stand gets very busy. What happens when it gets too busy? This funny illustrated story with decodable text features high-frequency words, words to help with short vowel/long vowel discrimination, and words with the long e sound spelled with y. Includes activities for further learning, audio, comprehension questions, educational front/back matter, full-color illustrations, note to parents and educators, and sight words. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

"Learn about WNBA star Angel Reese in [a] ... biography packed with action photos and fact-filled text. Elementary sports fans will learn about Reese's childhood, her record-breaking college basketball career, and her rookie year with the Chicago Sky"--

What does Gramps do all day while May is at school? Does he get so busy that there's no time for after-school play? No way! This funny illustrated story with decodable text features high-frequency words, words to help with short vowel, long vowel discrimination, and words with the long a sound spelled with the vowel team ay. Includes activities for further learning, audio, comprehension questions, educational front/back matter, full-color illustrations, note to parents and educators, and sight words. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Learn what a square is and what makes it special. Then, find this shape used in things all around you--at home, at school, and everywhere! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Learn what a circle is and what makes it special. Then, find this shape used in things all around you--at home, at school, and everywhere! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Learn what a rectangle is and what makes it special. Then, find this shape used in things all around you--at home, at school, and everywhere! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Animal babies need special care and attention. Learn what their parents do to protect them, feed them, and help them survive. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words and offers a review of words with consonant blends and digraphs. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader's background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

It takes force to make something move. You can exert force on an object by pushing it or pulling it. Find out how little and big pushes and pulls make things happen all around us! Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the consonant digraphs ng and sh. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader's background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

How can people recycle food waste and create rich compost that helps plants grow? By farming worms! Learn about vermicomposting and how it can help reduce human impacts on our planet. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the b and r sounds. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader's background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.