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• Bookshare Web Reader - A customized reading tool for Bookshare members offering all the features of DAISY with a single click of the "Read Now" link.
• DAISY (Digital Accessible Information System) - A digital book file format. DAISY books from Bookshare are DAISY 3.0 text files that work with just about every type of access technology that reads text. Books that contain images will have the download option of ‘DAISY Text with Images’.
• BRF (Braille Refreshable Format) - Digital Braille for use with refreshable Braille devices and Braille embossers.
• MP3 (MPEG audio layer 3) - Provides audio only with no text. These books are created with a text-to-speech engine and spoken by Kendra, a high quality synthetic voice from Ivona. Any device that supports MP3 playback is compatible.
• DAISY Audio - Similar to the DAISY option above; however, this option uses MP3 files created with our text-to-speech engine that utilizes Ivonas Kendra voice. This format will work with Daisy Audio compatible players such as Victor Reader Stream and Read2Go.
• EPUB - A standard e-book format that can be read on many tools, such as iBooks, Readium or others.
• Word - Accessible Word output, which can be unzipped and opened in any tool that allows .docx files

Hush: A Thai Lullaby

In an endearing lullaby, a mother asks a lizard, a monkey, and a water buffalo to be quiet and not disturb her sleeping baby.

Nothing Ever Happens On 90th Street

When Eva sits on her stoop trying to complete a school assignment by writing about what happens in her neighborhood, she gets a great deal of advice and action.

Bugs (Be an Expert!)

Some crawl. Some jump really high. Some have beautiful wings! What do you know about bugs? With this book, you can become an expert!Kids love to be the experts! Now they can feel like real pros with this exciting nonfiction series for beginning readers. Kids will be hooked on the thrilling real-world topics and big, bright photos. Each book features simple sentences and sight words that children can practice reading. Then, with support, kids can dig deeper into the extra facts, Q&As, and fun challenges.Fans of this series will be eager to become real experts!

Dinosaurs (Be an Expert!)

Some were giant. Some had feathers. They all lived long ago. What do you know about dinosaurs? With this book, you can become an expert!Kids love to be the experts! Now they can feel like real pros with this exciting nonfiction series for beginning readers. Kids will be hooked on the thrilling real-world topics and big, bright photos. Each book features simple sentences and sight words that children can practice reading. Then, with support, kids can dig deeper into the extra facts, Q&As, and fun challenges.Fans of this series will be eager to become real experts!

Fighting Fires (Be an Expert!)

How do we fight fires? We use ladder trucks, fire boats and firefighting planes. Everybody works together to put the fire out! With this book, you can become an expert!Kids love to be the experts! Now they can feel like real pros with this exciting nonfiction series for beginning readers. Kids will be hooked on the thrilling real-world topics and big, bright photos. Each book features simple sentences and sight words that children can practice reading. Then, with support, kids can dig deeper into the extra facts, Q&As, and fun challenges.Fans of this series will be eager to become real experts!

Pets (Be an Expert!)

Some can talk. Some like to climb. They are all our friends! What do you know about pets? With this book, you can become an expert!Kids love to be the experts! Now they can feel like real pros with this exciting nonfiction series for beginning readers. Kids will be hooked on the thrilling real-world topics and big, bright photos. Each book features simple sentences and sight words that children can practice reading. Then, with support, kids can dig deeper into the extra facts, Q&As, and fun challenges.Fans of this series will be eager to become real experts!

Rescue Vehicles (Be an Expert!)

They are fast. They have lights. They make sure help is on the way! What do you know about rescue vehicles like firetrucks, helicopters, and police cars?Kids love to be the experts! Now they can feel like real pros with this exciting nonfiction series for beginning readers. Kids will be hooked on the thrilling real-world topics and big, bright photos. Each book features simple sentences and sight words that children can practice reading. Then, with support, kids can dig deeper into the extra facts, Q&As, and fun challenges.Fans of this series will be eager to become real experts!

Super Sharks (Be an Expert!)

Some have hundreds of teeth. Some are huge. Some can glow in the dark! What do you know about super sharks? With this book, you can become an expert!Kids love to be the experts! Now they can feel like real pros with this exciting nonfiction series for beginning readers. Kids will be hooked on the thrilling real-world topics and big, bright photos. Each book features simple sentences and sight words that children can practice reading. Then, with support, kids can dig deeper into the extra facts, Q&As, and fun challenges.Fans of this series will be eager to become real experts!

Construction Trucks (Be an Expert!)

bThey are big. They get dirty. They do the tough jobs. What do you know about Construction Trucks like diggers, bulldozers, and forklifts? With this book, you can become an expert!/b pKids love to be the experts! Now they can feel like real pros with this exciting nonfiction series for beginning readers. Kids will be hooked on the thrilling real-world topics and big, bright photos. Each book features simple sentences and sight words that children can practice reading. Then, with support, kids can dig deeper into the extra facts, Q&As, and fun challenges./p pThey can even see how much you know with "Quiz Your Adult." Fans of this series will be eager to become real experts!/p

Cool Cars (Be an Expert!)

bThey zip down the highway. They race around a track. What do you know about Cool Cars like sports cars, limos, and SUVs? With this book, you can become an expert!/b pKids love to be the experts! Now they can feel like real pros with this exciting nonfiction series for beginning readers. Kids will be hooked on the thrilling real-world topics and big, bright photos. Each book features simple sentences and sight words that children can practice reading. Then, with support, kids can dig deeper into the extra facts, Q&As, and fun challenges./p pThey can even see how much you know with "Quiz Your Adult." Fans of this series will be eager to become real experts!/p

Mighty Trains (Be an Expert!)

bThey chug on tracks. They zoom on rails. They even climb mountains. What do you know about Fast Trains? With this book, you can become an expert!/b pKids love to be the experts! Now they can feel like real pros with this exciting nonfiction series for beginning readers. Kids will be hooked on the thrilling real-world topics and big, bright photos. Each book features simple sentences and sight words that children can practice reading. Then, with support, kids can dig deeper into the extra facts, Q&As, and fun challenges./p pThey can even see how much you know with "Quiz Your Adult." Fans of this series will be eager to become real experts!/p

High Fliers (Be an Expert!)

bThey soar in the sky. They blast into space. What do you know about High Fliers like planes, hot air balloons, and rockets! With this book, you can become an expert!/b pKids love to be the experts! Now they can feel like real pros with this exciting nonfiction series for beginning readers. Kids will be hooked on the thrilling real-world topics and big, bright photos. Each book features simple sentences and sight words that children can practice reading. Then, with support, kids can dig deeper into the extra facts, Q&As, and fun challenges./p pThey can even see how much you know with "Quiz Your Adult." Fans of this series will be eager to become real experts!/p

Beauty and the Beast: A Story About Trust (Tales to Grow By)

bTales to Grow By will be the perfect companion in the exciting path of becoming, little by little, responsible and happy grownups. /b Fairy tales are stories that have been passed down through generations. Their ancestral wisdom offers readers a truthful and extensive portrait of human behaviors and human experiences. This is why fairy tales are the perfect tool to teach character education. Tales to Grow by is a new series of books that unlocks the power of fairy tales. Each tale is retold to highlight important emotions, feelings and attitudes of its characters. Beautiful illustrations make the story accessible to young readers. Questions throughout the book and backmatter written by a children´s therapist guide the educator through the story and allow the readers to get in touch with their own feelings and emotions. The mix of rich content and visuals allows our little readers to enjoy the magic of the stories while developing strong and independent character. In this moving retelling of the classic fairytale, children see the transformation of something abominable into something beautiful and learn the importance of trust when it matters most.

The Emperor's New Clothes: A Story About Honesty (Tales to Grow By)

bTales to Grow By will be the perfect companion in the exciting path of becoming, little by little, responsible and happy grownups./b pFairy tales are stories that have been passed down through generations. Their ancestral wisdom offers readers a truthful and extensive portrait of human behaviors and human experiences. This is why fairy tales are the perfect tool to teach character education./p pTales to Grow by is a new series of books that unlocks the power of fairy tales. Each tale is retold to highlight important emotions, feelings and attitudes of its characters. Beautiful illustrations make the story accessible to young readers. Questions throughout the book and backmatter written by a children´s therapist guide the educator through the story and allow the readers to get in touch with their own feelings and emotions. The mix of rich content and visuals allows our little readers to enjoy the magic of the stories while developing strong and independent character./p pIn this tender retelling of the classic fairytale, children learn the importance of recognizing their feelings and expressing them with honesty./p

Red Riding Hood: A Story About Bravery (Tales to Grow By)

Tales to Grow By will be the perfect companion in the exciting path of becoming, little by little, responsible and happy grownups. Fairy tales are stories that have been passed down through generations. Their ancestral wisdom offers readers a truthful and extensive portrait of human behaviors and human experiences. This is why fairy tales are the perfect tool to teach character education. Tales to Grow by is a new series of books that unlocks the power of fairy tales. Each tale is retold to highlight important emotions, feelings and attitudes of its characters. Beautiful illustrations make the story accessible to young readers. Questions throughout the book and backmatter written by a children´s therapist guide the educator through the story and allow the readers to get in touch with their own feelings and emotions. The mix of rich content and visuals allows our little readers to enjoy the magic of the stories while developing strong and independent character. In this adventurous retelling of the classic fairytale, children learn the importance of observing their surroundings and choosing to act bravely when it matters most.

The Three Little Pigs: A Story About Patience (Tales to Grow By)

Tales to Grow By will be the perfect companion in the exciting path of becoming, little by little, responsible and happy grownups. Fairy tales are stories that have been passed down through generations. Their ancestral wisdom offers readers a truthful and extensive portrait of human behaviors and human experiences. This is why fairy tales are the perfect tool to teach character education. Tales to Grow by is a new series of books that unlocks the power of fairy tales. Each tale is retold to highlight important emotions, feelings and attitudes of its characters. Beautiful illustrations make the story accessible to young readers. Questions throughout the book and backmatter written by a children´s therapist guide the educator through the story and allow the readers to get in touch with their own feelings and emotions. The mix of rich content and visuals allows our little readers to enjoy the magic of the stories while developing strong and independent character. In this ironic retelling of the classic fairytale, children learn the importance of being patient and choosing carefully when it matters most.

Lifecycles From Caterpillar to Butterfly (Life Cycles Ser.lifecycles Series)

Large illustrations and simple text describe how caterpillars become butterflies.

From Egg to Chicken (Lifecycles Series)

Large illustrations and simple text describe what an egg is made of and how it hatches into a chicken.

From Seed to Sunflower

This basic introduction uses the example of a sunflower to describe the year-long process by which a seed becomes a plant that can grow seeds of its own. Though the illustrations often employ interesting perspectives, their tones are unappealing garish. Brief Sunflower Facts and a growth time line are appended.

The Journey of a Butterfly (Lifecycles)

Describes the life cycle and annual migration of the monarch butterfly.

Your Pet Dog: A True Book

A great resource for reports on animals. A complete glossary of important words to know is included, and key words appear in boldface in the text for easy reference. - Meets Reading First initiative. Grades K-4 Science Standards Life Science - C-1. The Characteristics of Organisms: a. Organisms have basic needs. - C-2. Life Cycles of Organisms: a. Plants and animals have life cycles that include being born, developing into adults, reproducing, and eventually dying. - C-3. Organisms and the Environment: c. All organisms cause changes in the environments where they live.

How Your Body Works: A Good Look Inside Your Insides

What, Why, and How is explained with respect to human body.

How Do You Know It’s Spring? (Rookie Read-about Science Ser.)

How Do You Know It’s Summer? (Rookie Read-about Science Ser.)

Stone Girl, Bone Girl: The Story Of Mary Anning

The years rolled by like waves. Mary grew into a clever girl. "A mind as quick as lightning!" her mother teased. Mary had few friends, except her father, whom she adored. Like everyone else in the town, she called him "Pepper" because of his speckled beard.