Most Popular Books by Kim Thompson

Please do not be afraid of us. We are not mean. We are on your team. We are the best beasts! 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 ea. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Learn what a triangle 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.

How do you know if foods have a bitter 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 Bitter, part of the Let's Learn about Flavors series, find out what foods are bitter and why some people like them better than others.

A tiger can sleep through anything. Well, almost anything! 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 er. 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 an engaging biography packed with action photos and fact-filled Spanish text. Elementary sports fans will learn about Reese's childhood, her record-breaking college basketball career, and her rookie year with the Chicago Sky. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index. Translated into North American Spanish"--

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

The Choctaw have lived in North America for thousands of years. Their story includes innovative farming, forced removal from their homeland on the Trail of Tears, and establishing a thriving nation in a new land. They have survived as a strong and important part of America. Learn about Choctaw clans, art, ceremonies, and more. Discover Choctaw culture in Celebrating the Choctaw, part of the Indigenous American Cultures series.

Learn about some fascinating insects you might find in your own yard: ants! 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.

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.

Learn what an oval 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.

Caillou learns about locally grown food at a farmer's market.

"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 cirrus clouds. Find out what they look like and how they form high in the sky. 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"-- Provided by publisher.