Beth Bence Reinke

Allergies and special dietary needs cause people to eat different foods. Readers will learn about food, diets, and nutrition in this carefully leveled text. Colorful photographs and visual aids assist with critical thinking and reading comprehension for young learners.

Nutrition Basics helps readers understand and trace the history of nutrition, explore the science behind it, and discuss controversies from an objective viewpoint. The title will engage readers on the topic and help them to weigh the pros and cons as they make their own food decisions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index...

Enter the thrilling world of stock car racing! Readers will discover the history of stock car racing, what a typical race day looks like, who the hottest racers are, and more.

What truck do you need when you want to make a new sidewalk? A concrete mixer! Concrete mixers bring concrete to construction sites. From a goopy mixture to dry concrete, concrete mixers are there to help. A colorful photo glossary and carefully leveled text help young readers build nonfiction learning skills and learn all about concrete mixers.

Find out how caterpillars form a chrysalis or cocoon before transforming into a butterfly or a moth. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful images, informational diagrams, hands-on activities, detailed captions and callouts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Index Sources for further research Suggested...

Introduces grains' role in the MyPlate guidelines, how to add grains to meals and snacks, and recommended daily amounts. Whether you're chomping on a carrot, gulping down a glass of milk, or munching on some popcorn, healthy eating is fun and easy with the MyPlate guidelines. Kids learn how to identify healthy foods, make balanced meals, and grab healthy snacks in this lively series. Each book features a hands-on activity that helps kids get creative...

Head lice is a common childhood problem. The bugs can spread from child to child easily, but they are just as easy to get rid of. Expertly leveled text and vibrant photos will help young readers learn about head lice and what they can do to keep the itchy insects off their heads.

What truck helps dig a big hole? A backhoe! With every scoop, backhoes help clear dirt and rocks out of the way. Vibrant photos and age-appropriate critical thinking questions help young readers build nonfiction learning skills and learn about backhoes.

Real-world examples and engaging activities guide readers in learning about measuring time from an analog and digital clock using a.m. and p.m. Readers practice selecting appropriate measuring tools and units of measurement, converting between units, and solving problems by measuring.

Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of Beagles. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.