TIME FOR KIDS®: Informational Text

Leap into the world of a ballet dancer! In this engaging nonfiction book, readers learn about the history of this art form as well as what a ballet dancer does to get ready for a performance. With informational text, vibrant photographs, a sample schedule of ballet dancer's day, a look at ballet positions, and simple, clear text, readers learn about the basics of ballet and that this beautiful art form takes a lot of hard work and dedication.

Discover the journey that your food takes through the digestive system in this fascinating nonfiction title! Featuring vivid diagrams and photos, fresh and informative text, and stimulating facts, readers will be engaged from cover to cover.

There are seven million horses in the United States! Early readers will learn all about horses and stallions in this appealing nonfiction title that features vibrant photos, captivating facts, and simple, informative text. With a picture glossary and helpful definitions, readers will discover there is much to learn as they move from cover to cover.

Learn about the different places that people call home--from apartments to cottages and castles to farmhouses. With bright, vivid photos and easy-to-read informational text, readers are introduced to different cultures definitions of "home."

Blobfish, pangolin, and flower mantis are just a few of the names of the bizarre bugs and animals that readers will learn about in this fascinating nonfiction title. Through vibrant images and photos, informational text, a glossary of terms, and an index, readers will learn some of the strange ways that arthropods, invertebrates, and mammals have adapted over time to camouflage themselves and develop interesting ways to keep predators away.

Did you know that most animals in the world don't have backbones? Learn more about invertebrates in this engaging nonfiction book. Readers will learn all about mollusks, arthropods, arachnids, and crustaceans while being stimulated from cover to cover with its detailed images and charts, intriguing facts, and informative text.

Using helpful charts, graphs, informational text in conjunction with vivid images and intriguing facts, this fun and engaging title allows early elementary readers to explore the ecosystem, plants, and animals of the deserts around the world.

Using helpful maps, charts, and intriguing facts in conjunction with vibrant images and informational text, this fact-filled nonfiction title allows early elementary readers to explore the lush rainforests of the world. Readers will learn make their way from the forest floor to the understory, all the way to the canopy!

Early readers will be engaged as they find out how a skyscraper is built and what goes inside when it's completed. This nonfiction title features detailed, vibrant images, helpful definitions and diagrams, and simple, informational text. Readers will be eager to learn all they can about the architecture that goes into building these amazing skyscrapers!

The art of glass blowing has been around for over 4,000 years! Readers explore the history of blown glass, the tools and equipment that is used, and how it is still practiced today in this engaging nonfiction reader that features vibrant images and informational text.

Early elementary readers find out what causes earthquakes and what to do to stay safe if one occurs in this helpful nonfiction reader. Featuring informational text, colorful maps, diagrams, and vibrant photos, this book keeps children engaged and fascinated at the same time!

Whether it's in cake, pudding, cookies, or ice cream, chocolate is found in many different foods and styles of cooking! Early readers explore the history of chocolate and how it's made in this captivating nonfiction reader that features vibrant images and fresh, informational text.

Bee's Life is a 32-page nonfiction book that takes young readers on a journey through the life cycle of a bee. With clear, simple language and vivid photographs, children learn how bees grow, work, and support the environment. This book introduces pollination, hive roles, and the importance of bees in nature, supporting early science literacy and environmental awareness. Life Cycle: Explains the bee's development from larva to adult.Pollination: Highlights how bees support plant growth.Hive Jobs: Describes the roles of worker, queen, and drones.Visual Engagement: Includes colorful, detailed photographs.Science Literacy: 32-page book perfect for life science and nature units.

Frog's Life is a 20-page nonfiction reader that introduces early readers in Pre-K-Grade 2 to the life cycle of a frog. Through simple text and vivid images, this engaging book explains each stage of development-from eggs to tadpoles to fully grown frogs-helping children understand biology and life science in a relatable way. Ideal for classroom read-alouds or independent exploration, it builds foundational vocabulary and supports early literacy.Explains the frog life cycle from egg to adult.Supports life science and biological understanding.Builds early academic vocabulary and comprehension skills.Designed for young learners in Pre-K-Grade 2.20-page reader ideal for science lessons and literacy centers.

Make a Gingerbread Man is a lively nonfiction reader that walks young learners through the fun, step-by-step process of baking and decorating a gingerbread man. Designed for students in Grades K-2, this instructional book supports both reading comprehension and real-world procedural learning. With simple sentences, helpful illustrations, and clear sequencing, it introduces children to basic kitchen vocabulary and following directions. Ideal for use during the holiday season, cooking lessons, or literacy centers, this book also reinforces science and math integration through hands-on activity.Teaches young readers how to follow step-by-step instructions for baking.Introduces kitchen terms, actions, and measurement concepts.Strengthens sequencing, comprehension, and vocabulary skills.Encourages creativity and fine motor skills through decorating.Ideal for Grades K-2 classroom use, at-home learning, or seasonal literacy stations.

Staying Healthy is an engaging nonfiction reader written in English for students in Grades 1-2. This vibrant book introduces early learners to practical ways they can take care of their bodies and minds every day. Through clear, age-appropriate text and colorful illustrations, children will explore topics like exercise, sleep, good hygiene, and nutritious eating. The book also supports foundational literacy and health education skills, making it ideal for use at home or in the classroom.Teaches children about healthy daily habits including sleep, exercise, and hygieneBuilds literacy skills through simple sentence structures and relevant vocabularyDesigned for Grades 1-2 with support features such as table of contents, glossary, and indexColorful illustrations enhance comprehension and engagementPerfect for health-themed lessons, SEL units, and take-home reading

Animal Eyes is a 32-page nonfiction book created for young readers to discover how animals see the world. With age-appropriate text and vivid photography, this book explores the structure and function of eyes across various species, from insects and birds to reptiles and mammals. Readers gain a deeper understanding of adaptations and survival in nature. Perfect for Grades 1-3 science and reading integration. Vision Variety: Explores how animals see in unique ways.Survival Skills: Connects eye features to real-world habitats.Engaging Images: Includes colorful, detailed photographs.Science Concepts: Reinforces adaptation and sensory learning.Educational Format: 32-page book ideal for Grades 1-3 classrooms.

My Big Family is a 32-page nonfiction book designed for early readers that explores the joys and dynamics of living in a large family. With relatable text and real-life photographs, children learn about shared responsibilities, teamwork, and the importance of family roles and relationships. This title supports early literacy, social studies, and character education in young learners. Family Concept: Introduces extended and large families.Life Skills: Highlights teamwork, responsibility, and cooperation.Visual Connection: Features real-life images children can relate to.Social Learning: Encourages appreciation of family diversity.Educational Fit: 32-page book ideal for early literacy and SEL.

Places to Go is a 32-page nonfiction reader written for early learners that explores familiar and exciting community locations such as parks, libraries, stores, and schools. Through simple text and vivid imagery, young readers learn to recognize and appreciate the places they visit and the people who work there. Ideal for Grades K-2 social studies and literacy development. Community Focus: Introduces children to everyday public places.Social Awareness: Highlights the value of civic spaces and helpers.Visual Learning: Features bright photos for real-world connection.Early Literacy: Builds vocabulary and sentence recognition.Format: 32-page book tailored for Grades K-2 classrooms.

Water is an engaging nonfiction reader created for young learners in Grades K-2 who are developing foundational science knowledge. Written in English with a Lexile level of 50L, this title introduces early readers to the essential properties of water, its forms, and the important roles it plays in our environment and daily lives. Through simple text and full-color photographs, students explore scientific concepts such as the water cycle and states of matter. This book is ideal for classroom science instruction, centers, or early independent reading, supporting vocabulary acquisition and content-area literacy.Introduces properties and uses of water with age-appropriate language.Supports early physical science instruction with real-world context.Reinforces key concepts including states of matter and water conservation.Designed for Grades K-2 with a Lexile level of 50L.Encourages reading confidence, vocabulary development, and scientific thinking.

Hop on that big red truck for a real adventure! Being a firefighter takes a lot of hard work. Early elementary readers learn about the important responsibilities it takes to be a firefighter--from the fire equipment to living in the fire station. With vivid photos and images, a timetable of firefighting history, informational text, and intriguing facts, this book will have readers engaged and eager to learn all about this stimulating occupation.

Martin Luther King, Jr. used peaceful protests to become one of the world's greatest African-American Civil Rights leaders. Readers will learn all about his interesting and inspiring life in this engaging biographical reader that features informational text, vibrant images and a timeline of King's life.

Find out how school is the same--and different--in countries all over the world in this fascinating nonfiction title. Readers will learn about the way students learn in other countries, from homeschooling to trade schools. This interesting book features informational, descriptive text, and colorful photos and maps to engage readers from cover to cover.

Our senses help warn us of danger and help keep us safe. Learn about the five senses and how they help us enjoy the world around us in this engaging and fascinating nonfiction book that features detailed images and diagrams, informative text, and riveting facts!

Learn all about the incredible things your heart, lungs, arteries, and circulatory system do and how to keep them healthy and strong! With vibrant images and informational text in conjunction with supportive diagrams and stimulating facts, readers are introduced to basic biology and vocabulary.

Learn all about the amazing things your brain does and how to keep it healthy and strong! Readers will discover the anatomy of the brain including neurons, the cerebellum, and the nervous system. Using vibrant images and informational text in conjunction with supportive diagrams, readers are encouraged to learn all about (and use) their brains.

Knowing what to say in certain situations is important. But how we say things is important, too. This book introduces young learners to the concept of communication. Engage students in reading as they develop their comprehension and literacy skills and learn basic concepts. Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color book will keep students reading from cover to cover. Aligned to state and national standards, this text introduces students to simple informational text features including a glossary, vocabulary list, and bold font.

The theater rocks with thunderous applause as the actors take their bows. But these actors are not grownups. They are kids! They work as hard as the grown-ups do, and they have as much talent. Bravo to these fantastic theater kids! Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color book will develop students' comprehension and literacy skills as they are engaged in reading about the theater. Aligned to state and national standards, this text introduces students to simple informational text features including a glossary, vocabulary list, and bold font.

Artists use paint, clay, metal, wood, sand, and even food to create different kinds of art. You can use similar items to make art, too! Introduce students to basic concepts with this book that will engage students in learning as they develop their comprehension and literacy skills. Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color book will keep students reading from cover to cover. Aligned to state and national standards, this text introduces students to simple informational text features including a glossary, vocabulary list, and bold font.

Everyone feels angry at times. Anger is a normal feeling. But you can choose what to do about it. This nonfiction book teaches young learners how to deal with their anger. Students will be engaged in reading as they develop their comprehension and literacy skills and learn basic concepts. Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color book will keep students engaged in learning. Aligned to state and national standards, this text introduces students to simple informational text features including a table of contents and chapter headings.

Encourage readers to learn about the various animals that need help and what they can do to make a difference through volunteerism in this inspiring nonfiction title. Readers will discover different programs and organizations that work to protect animals, animal habitats, and endangered species through vibrant images and charts and informational text. Featuring a list of helpful and useful websites, this nonfiction title encourages readers to take part in animal activism in any way they can--from baking homemade dog biscuits to exploring careers that help sick or injured animals.

From hermit crabs that make a home out of anything they can find to tiny termites that build tall towers, animals of all kinds are architects! In this engaging nonfiction reader, elementary children will learn about these amazing animal architects and the things they build for habitation and camouflage through vivid images, stimulating facts, informational text, a helpful glossary, and a reference list of useful websites.