The Catcher

HIGH-INTEREST, LOW-LEVEL: Reluctant readers will be engaged from beginning to end as they explore the responsibilities and skills of the soccer goalie in this 32-page nonfiction book. Side-by-side English and Spanish text and vivid, exciting photos show readers what it takes to fill this key position in soccer. SPORTS BOOK FOR KIDS: Soccer goalies are their team's last line of defense. These players must be quick on their feet to stop the other team from scoring a goal. Learn what soccer goalies do to help their team to victory! INCLUDES: Readers will be hooked from beginning to end with...

Introduce students to the scientific method with this Spanish science reader that features easy-to-read text. This book teaches important scientific topics and vocabulary terms including hypothesis, data, experiment, conclusion, method, research, and more. Nonfiction text features include a glossary, index, and detailed images to facilitate close reading and help students connect back to the text. Aligned to state and national standards, the book also includes a fun and engaging science experiment to develop critical thinking and help students practice what they have learned.

A 2014 survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration showed that 8.7 million youths ages twelve to twenty reported drinking alcohol beyond “just a few sips” in the previous month. Those who start drinking before age fifteen are five times more likely to become dependent on alcohol than those who begin at twenty-one. This resource shows young people how to help a friend who is abusing alcohol. It arms them with facts about alcohol, how it affects the teen mind and body, how to look for signs of a problem, and how to bring others on board to help.

Field trips are important and exciting days for young people. It gets them out of the classroom where they can learn in a different environment. This title shows all the fun and educational things kids can see and learn about on a field trip to the children's museum. Title is complete with colorful photos that support the simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.

Through vivid, engaging images, children will be introduced to different types of animals. Parents and children will enjoy a shared reading experience, with photographs showing animal parents and babies in their natural habitats. Young learners who do not yet know how to read, or those who are just beginning, will be inspired to tell their stories with this wordless book that supports early childhood literacy.