- Large type, ample spacing between words and lines of text
- Easy-to-follow layout, text appears at same place on pages in each section
- Familiar objects and topics
- Use of high frequency words and more complex vocabulary
- Colorful, engaging photos and picture words provide high to moderate support of text to assist with word recognition and reflect multicultural diversity
- Varied punctuation
- Supports national science standards and learner outcomes
- Designed for library, classroom, and at-home use for guided, shared, and independent reading
- Full-color Photographs
- Comprehension activity
- Glossary