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.

The Hopi have lived in the Southwest for thousands of years. Their story includes learning how to farm in the desert, building villages high atop mesas, and making a sacred promise to care for Earth. They have survived as a strong and important part of America. Learn about Hopi clans, art, ceremonies, and more. Discover Hopi culture in Celebrating the Hopi, part of the Indigenous American Cultures series.

The world is full of amazing animals to wonder about. Most turtles can hide inside their shells. They seem to carry their homes on their backs. Can a turtle come all the way out of its shell and leave it behind? In Can a Turtle Come Out of Its Shell?, part of the Do You Ever Wonder about Animals? series, learn the facts that will answer all your turtle questions.

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

Hyenas are masters of the hunt, armed with strong jaws and sharp teeth. At home in the grasslands of Africa, hyenas are known for their brutal pack-hunting and their tell-tale "laugh." This book introduces readers to fascinating facts about hyenas, 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!

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!

When the Washington Monument was dedicated in 1885, it was the tallest structure on Earth! Since then, this enduring monument has become a symbol of the United States. What does it look like? Why do people come from all over the world to visit it? This book answers these questions and more with engaging, information-rich text. Through vivid color photographs and exciting facts, readers will get an up-close look at this national landmark. In this book, readers will gain insight into American history and the symbolism behind the Washington Monument.

The White House is one of the most important buildings in the United States. It''s where our president lives and where many government functions are held! When was it built? Who works there? This book answers these questions and more with engaging, information-rich text. Through bright color photographs and fun facts, readers will get a tour of this national landmark. In this book, readers will gain insight into American history and the symbolism behind the White House.

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

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

"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"--

"Learn about WNBA star Caitlin Clark in an engaging biography packed with action photos and fact-filled Spanish text. Elementary sports fans will learn about Clark''s childhood, her record-breaking college basketball career, and her rookie year with the Indiana Fever. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index. Translated into North American Spanish"--

Honeybees gather nectar to make honey. As they travel from plant to plant, they transfer pollen that apples, broccoli, and other foods need to grow. Learn how people can help honeybees do their important work. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the qu and z 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.

Family photos are important historical sources. These snapshots in time help us learn about what life was like in the past. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with hard c and n 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.

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.

An animal''s body helps it survive. Special body parts with special shapes and features help animals find food, take shelter, reproduce, and stay safe from predators. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the short e and l 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.

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.

Learn what happened during the dramatic 2018 rescue of 12 boys who were trapped deep inside a flooded cave system in Thailand. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words and offers a review of words with short vowels. 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.

Cats love coming to Camp Daisy. What daily camp activities can they not wait to try? This funny story engages beginning readers while supporting them with learning resources and bonus features. Fully 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 ai. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Dwight the caterpillar is munching on leaves when a gust of wind sends him on a scary, unexpected ride. Can Dwight learn to enjoy his flight? This funny story engages beginning readers while supporting them with learning resources and bonus features. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, words to help with short vowel/long vowel discrimination, and words with the long i sound spelled with the vowel team igh. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Joe can''t find his sister Moe. Maybe her notes will tell him where to go! This funny story engages beginning readers while supporting them with learning resources and bonus features. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, words to help with short vowel/long vowel discrimination, and words with the long o sound spelled o-consonant-silent e. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Down in the deep, it''s time for the big race to the reef. All the swimmers will need their speed! This funny story engages beginning readers while supporting them with learning resources and bonus features. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, words to help with short vowel/long vowel discrimination, and words with the long e sound spelled with the vowel team ee. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Busy toad workers make loaves of bread for hungry customers. Come take a tour of the Toad Loaves factory! This funny story engages beginning readers while supporting them with learning resources and bonus features. Fully 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 oa. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

"Can you believe that otters hold hands while they sleep? Or that tiny animals called tardigrades may be living on the moon? It''s all true! Look inside this book to discover more weird, wild facts about unusual animals from around the world. Question prompts included to assist reader comprehension"--

Learn about some fascinating insects you might find in your own yard: butterflies! Simple text and vibrant illustrations will captivate early readers and aid comprehension. List of Sight Words. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher''s Notes available.