Time for Kids Nonfiction Readers Series

Big and Little

by Dona Rice

Published 1 September 2011

In this basic concept nonfiction book, bright photos and simple, informational text encourage beginning readers to compare sizes to find whats big and little in their world!

What's the big deal about a hammer? Well, one of the biggest advancements in human history was the creation of tools. Find out how tools allowed humans to build, hunt, and just make life easier. You will never look at a toolbox the same way!

Batter Up! History of Baseball

by Dona Rice

Published 1 February 2014

Hear the crack of the bat and the screaming fans. Admire the spectacular catch and the slide into home plate. This is the great game of baseball! But do you know how the game was invented or which players broke the racial barriers? Read on to learn the history of this favorite pastime.

Bad Guys and Gals of the Ancient World

by Dona Rice and Teacher Created Materials

Published 15 January 2013

As long as there have been heroes, there have been villains. These wicked women and murderous men betrayed their family and friends, and destroyed entire empires. Meet the traitors, assassins, cowards, and tyrants who make history interesting.

Bad Guys and Gals of the Wild West

by Dona Rice and Teacher Created Materials

Published 15 January 2013

Robbery, gunfights, murder--outlaws ran rampant all across the Wild West! Readers will be introduced to some of the most famous robbers and outlaws of the Wild West in this enthralling nonfiction title. With vivid images, informational text, and incredible facts and stories about such well-known figures as Billy the Kid, Butch Cassidy, and Jesse James, readers will be engaged from cover to cover!

A Visit to a Marine Base

by Marcia Russell and Teacher Created Materials

Published 1 November 2011

Learn what its like to live and work on a marine base! In this engaging nonfiction reader, children can discover everything about living on a base--from living in the barracks to how Marines keep in touch with their loved ones. With informational text, plenty of vibrant photos, and stimulating facts, readers will want to learn all about life on a marine base!

Physical Feats & Failures

by Dona Rice

Published 1 September 2012

The human body can achieve amazing feats, but with every new physical feat, there are many failures. Readers will learn about some of the most amazing physical feats in history in this inspiring nonfiction title. Readers will learn about sports records, daredevils like Evel Knievel, and the incredible determination that athletes of all kinds have in order to achieve amazing things. Featuring brilliant images and photos, charts, graphs, informational text, and stunning facts, this book will have readers engaged and amazed!

El tiempo

by Dona Rice

Published 1 January 2009

Teach beginning readers about the various types of weather including rain, sunshine, snow, fog, wind, and clouds with pages full of bright, colorful images and Spanish-translated, informational text. Through the use of descriptive, academic vocabulary, readers are encouraged to notice the changes in the weather around them.

Niños alrededor del mundo

by Dona Rice

Published 30 January 2012

Introduce early readers to children from all over the globe! Featuring bright photos, colorful maps, and simple informational text, this Spanish-translated nonfiction book familiarizes readers with other geography, countries, and cultures.

Cómo crecen las plantas

by Dona Rice

Published 30 December 2011

Beginning readers explore the steps to make plants grow! Readers will learn about various parts of the plant including seeds, roots, and leaves in this engaging, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Featuring vivid, clear photos and simple, informational text, even the most reluctant reader will be captivated!

Casas alrededor del mundo

by Dona Rice

Published 30 January 2012

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, this Spanish-translated nonfiction title introduces readers to different cultures' definitions of "home."

Agua (Water) (Spanish Version)

by Dona Rice

Published 30 December 2011

From streams to oceans, tide pools to rivers, water is all around us! Beginning readers explore different bodies of water in this Spanish-translated, nonfiction title. Clear, informational text and engaging photos will educate and intrigue readers simultaneously!

Ojos de animales

by Dona Rice

Published 30 December 2011

With this title, beginning readers discover animal eyes of all shapes and sizes. Featuring Spanish-translated, informational text and colorful images even the most reluctant reader will be eager to learn!

Chicas y chicos malos de alta mar

by Dona Rice

Published 30 May 2013

Elementary readers learn about famous pirates and pirate history in this informative, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Through colorful images, fascinating facts, informational text, and compelling stories, children will learn about famous pirates such as Captain Kidd, Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, Black Bart, Edward Low, Lady Mary Killigrew, and Mrs. Cheng.

La vida de una abeja

by Dona Rice

Published 30 January 2012

How does a small egg become a buzzing bee? With a graph of a bee's life cycle, vivid photos, explanatory vocabulary, and informational text, readers are sure to be captivated by this Spanish-translated nonfiction book!

La vida marina

by Dona Rice

Published 30 January 2012

From tide pools to the ocean, the sea is filled with amazing life forms! Early readers will be engaged from beginning to end with informational, Spanish-translated text, vivid photos, and a picture glossary of marine animals.

La vida de una rana

by Dona Rice

Published 30 January 2012

Take a trip to the pond and learn how a tadpole grows up to become a frog in this Spanish-translated nonfiction book for early readers. Featuring vibrant photographs, illustrations and simple, informative text, readers are sure to be delighted!

Colores (Colors) (Spanish Version)

by Dona Rice

Published 30 December 2011

Beginning readers are introduced to primary colors with this colorful, Spanish-translated nonfiction book featuring basic concepts. This title features vivid pictures of familiar objects in bright colors including red, yellow, blue, and green to encourage readers to recognize colors in the world around them.

Lugares del mundo

by Dona Rice

Published 30 January 2012

Take a tour around the world with just a few flips of the pages! This engaging, Spanish-translated nonfiction title features clear, vivid photos of landmarks from all around the world including the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, and the Grand Canyon.

Visita a una base de la Marina

by Marcia Russell

Published 28 February 2012

Learn what it's like to live and work on a marine base! In this engaging Spanish-translated nonfiction title, children can discover everything about living on a base--from living in the barracks to how Marines keep in touch with their loved ones. With informational text, plenty of vibrant photos, and stimulating facts, readers will want to learn all about life on a marine base!