New Releases by Lisa Bullard

The Planets takes an in-depth look at the solar system, Earth''s neighborhood in space. Readers will learn about the rocky worlds of the inner solar system and the gas giants of the outer solar system. They will also learn about dwarf planets and the distant worlds known as exoplanets. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Early Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.

This book offers young readers an exciting look at whale migration, focusing on the reasons these animals make their journeys and the places they travel to. The book also includes an "Animal Spotlight" special feature, fun facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Why do we dress up on Halloween? Why do we carve pumpkins? Learn all about the history of this holiday with short text and engaging illustrations. Critical thinking questions encourage engagement from young readers.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Romelie''s family communicates in English and American Sign Language, but what languages do her friends and neighbors use? Young readers will love exploring different languages in this entertaining, illustrated story.

Makayla''s family is about to change with her baby brother''s arrival. She goes on a mission to see how families are each unique. Readers discover how families are different and that different is great!

Introduces readers to the roles of bees in world ecosystems, as well as threats to bee populations and conservation efforts. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, and a “That’s Amazing!” feature make this book an engaging exploration of the importance of bees.

Introduces readers to the roles of sharks in ocean ecosystems, as well as threats to shark populations and conservation efforts. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, and a “That’s Amazing!” feature make this book an engaging exploration of the importance of sharks.

Turkey! Mashed potatoes! Pie! These things help make Thanksgiving great, but the holiday is about much more than eating. Learn all about the origins of Thanksgiving and why it''s celebrated.

A fun narrative, diverse characters, and appealing illustrations await readers as they learn about saving energy. Comprehension questions, fun facts, and critical thinking questions keep readers engaged and thinking while they read.

How do you celebrate your favorite holidays? Christmas is a time for celebrating family, but there are many traditions that make Christmas special. Critical thinking questions paired with back matter photos help young readers learn all about Christmas in this engaging story. Learn about the traditions of well-known holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, and more, in this fun illustrated series.

Readers will learn about protecting a vital natural resource in this tale full of diverse characters and fun illustrations. Comprehension questions, fast facts, and critical thinking questions keep readers engaged and thinking about what they''re reading.

Earth has a water problem. People need water to live. But only a little of Earth''s water is usable. How can you help? Join Trina to find out how to care for Earth’s water. Do your part to be a planet protector! Discover how to reduce, reuse, recycle, and more with Tyler and Trina in the Planet Protectors series, part of the Cloverleaf BooksTM collection. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations to make learning fun!

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Earth has a litter problem. How can you help? Join Trina to learn how little pieces of trash can become big problems. Find out safe ways to take care of litter. Do your part to be a planet protector! Discover how to reduce, reuse, recycle, and more with Tyler and Trina in the Planet Protectors series, part of the Cloverleaf BooksTM collection. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations to make learning fun!

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Chelsea''s family is celebrating Chinese New Year! Chelsea gets to stay up late. She watches fireworks and a parade with a dragon! She and her family have a big feast. Find out the different ways people celebrate this special day!

Have you ever heard of a road that was built for boats? That’s what the Erie Canal is. In the 1800s, people dug a canal that was 363 miles long. It helped link the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. Can you guess how long it took to build the canal? Or why the canal was important? Read this book to find out! Learn all about some remarkable sites in the Famous Places series - part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting illustrations, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Earth has a pollution problem. How can you help? Join Tyler to learn what makes Earth''s land, air, and water dirty. Find out cool ways to clean up our world. Do your part to be a planet protector! Discover how to reduce, reuse, recycle, and more with Tyler and Trina in the Planet Protectors series, part of the Cloverleaf BooksTM collection. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations to make learning fun!

Camila and her brother, Carlos, are going on a road trip with their parents! They''re driving all the way from their home in Austin, Texas, to visit their granddad in Louisiana. Along the way, they collect state quarters and learn fun facts about states from Alaska to Rhode Island. Ride along as they discover all the things that make states great!

Rachel has been chosen to ride a bike in Riverdale''s parade! There''s only one problem—she doesn''t know how. But she''s determined to learn! She and her dad go all over Riverdale to prepare for the big day—from the bank to the bike shop. How is Rachel''s town similar to and different from other towns? Come along and see what makes Riverdale worth celebrating!

Different can be great! Makayla is visiting friends in her neighborhood. She sees how each family is different. Some families have lots of children, but others have none. Some friends live with grandparents or have two dads or have parents who are divorced. How is her own family like the others? What makes each one great? This diverse cast allows readers to compare and contrast families in multiple ways.

There''s a new girl in Romelie''s class named Camila. Camila speaks Spanish, and she''s teaching it to Romelie. That gets Romelie thinking. What other languages do people speak? Her own family uses English and American Sign Language. Her mom''s friend knows Somali and Arabic. Can Romelie discover more languages in her city? How are they like her own? How are they different? A diverse cast gives multiple points of comparison.

Meet Connor. He''s a werewolf! Connor changes into a hairy beast during the full moon. He likes to munch on tasty humans! But don?t be scared. Connor''s not real. He''s one of the monsters you meet in stories. He just wants to tell you about werewolves. Discover how people turn into werewolves. Learn about different kinds of werewolves from around the world. And find out where werewolf stories come from. You''ll have a howling good time with this monster buddy!

Meet Drake. He''s a vampire! He sneaks around at night. He likes to drink blood! But don''t scream. Drake''s not real. He''s one of the monsters you meet in stories. He just wants to tell you about vampires. Find out what turns people into vampires. Meet the different kinds of vampires around the world. And learn how to stop these creepy creatures. You''ll have a chilling time with this monster buddy!

How should we handle our money? Lily wants a new bike. And a new raincoat. And ice cream. But how many of these things does she need? As Lily and her dad drive around town, Lily soon discovers that wants and needs are different things. She picks out which things people have to have. She might even remind her dad that he doesn''t need root beer! Learn how to be wise about money! These simple, engaging stories present basic financial literacy concepts, such as saving, spending, borrowing, and comparison shopping to build a foundation for a lifetime of money smarts. Free downloadable series teaching guide available.

Thirteen-year-old Trav has always wondered about his dead-before-he-was-born dad. But when he heads from California to his grandmother''s house in rural Minnesota, hoping to learn about his past, he gets more than he bargained for. It turns out his dad was involved in a bank robbery right before he mysteriously disappeared, and the loot from the take is still missing. Along with Kenny and Iz, the kids next door, Trav embarks on a search for the cash. But the trio’s adventure quickly turns dangerous when it becomes clear that someone else is looking for the money—someone who won’t give up without a fight!

It''s time for Hailey''s favorite holiday―Halloween! She plans her costume. She also carves jack-o''-lanterns with her family. Finally, it''s time for Hailey to trick-or-treat with her friends. It''s time to celebrate! Learn how and why fall and winter holidays are celebrated through the eyes of a young narrator. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations to make learning fun!

Thanksgiving smells fill the house. Grace is making a list of the things she''s thankful for: yummy food, a loving family, and the fact that her dog didn''t eat all the pies.

Caleb is excited to spin the dreidel! His family is celebrating Hanukkah. For eight days, they light candles on the menorah. They eat latkes and open presents. And of course, they play the dreidel game!

Kevin''s family is celebrating the seven days of Kwanzaa! Kevin helps his mom decorate the Kwanzaa table. They light candles with Grandma and Grandpa and learn a special word each day. They talk about working together and solving problems. On the sixth day, everyone eats and dances at a big feast! It''s time to celebrate! Learn how and why fall and winter holidays are celebrated through the eyes of a young narrator. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations to make learning fun!

Daniela is preparing for the Day of the Dead—the first one since her grandpa died. She makes an ofrenda with Grandpa''s favorite things and toy skeletons. Her family has a party to remember Grandpa.

arco loves the food, parades, and fun of Cinco de Mayo. This year he''s one of the dancers. As he listens to the mariachi music, Marco thinks of the brave Mexicans at the first Cinco de Mayo. Find out the different things people do to celebrate this holiday!