Lori Mortensen

Jamie loves the zoo. But the zoo is worn out. If a special city-wide vote doesn't pass, the zoo will have to close. Will Jamie and her friends' campaign be able to save the zoo?

When Bailey rides his bike, he can become almost anything he imagines. He can be a circus star, a cowboy, and a taxi driver. What will Bailey be next?

Everyday your body is growing. Some parts of your body grow fast. Some parts grow slow. Learn about how your body grows. Paired to the fiction title Growing Up.

We use transportation to get from here to there. Some transportation takes us to close places. Some transportation is better for faraway places. Let's learn about the different types. Paired to the fiction title Where Do You Want to Travel?.

Kids use pencils everyday. Read to find out how a pencil is made. Paired to the fiction title Where is My Eraser?.

Kaylee and Jenna have always been in the same class-until this year. Without Jenna by her side, Kaylee has a bad case of the first day blues. Will anything, or anyone, cheer her up?

My First Graphic Novel These books are the perfect introduction to the world of safe, appealing graphic novels. Each story uses familiar topics, repeating patterns, and core vocabulary words appropriate for a beginning reader. Combine the entertaining story with comic book panels, exciting action elements, and bright colors and a safe graphic novel is born. A useful chart will teach the reader how to follow the graphic format, and the discussion questions...

Readers will learn about the life and works of Veronica Roth. This young adult author's life leading up to her success as the best-selling author of the Divergent trilogy is discussed. Readers will also learn about the author's writing process and what inspires her to write. What's next for this author and other interesting details are also included.

What happens if you have a cavity? Keeping your teeth healthy means visiting the dentist. X-rays, polishing, and flossing are all part of a trip to the dentist.

The pet show is about to start, and Ava can't find her cat. It's time to do some detective work. Ava, Clair, and Caleb are on the case!