Most Popular Books by Kim Thompson

Can you believe that there are about 1.5 billion cars in the world? Or that the first electric vehicle was invented in the 1800s? It's all true! Look inside this book to discover more astounding facts about vehicles throughout history and around the world. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

"Learn about some fascinating insects you might find in your own yard: bees ! Simple text and vibrant illustrations will captivate early readers and aid comprehension"--Back cover.

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.

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.

"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"--

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.

Objects are not all alike. They have different shapes! You can use shape to sort objects into groups. Simple text and vibrant illustrations will engage 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.

Jack the dog is happy to run in the yard. He yaps and yaps. But will anyone yap back? Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the short a sound combined with selected consonant letters. 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"--

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

Sue is new to school. Does she know what to do? 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 u sound spelled with the vowel team ue. 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.

"Wind is moving air. It's a normal part of the weather outside. There's nothing special about it, right? Wrong! Wind can do amazing things. It makes ocean currents flow, powers machines, and spins in tornadoes and hurricanes. Become a weather wizard and learn all about wonderful wind."-- Page [4] of cover.

Early readers will be introduced to the sport of T-Ball through simple text and vibrant illustrations to aid comprehension. Discover the fun and excitement of being on a T-Ball team. List of Sight Words. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

"The animals invent the brand-new game of Corn Ctorm! How do you play? And when do you stop? 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 or. 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"--

"During a busy restaurant rush, the orders get all mixed up. Can the food get sorted out so that "Yuks" change to "Yums"? Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the short u sound combined with selected consonant letters"--