Bester Elementary LibGuide

Some animals' fur turns white. Other animals hibernate. Winter is here! Celebrate the season with lovely photos and a simple design that beautifully support early readers.

From the sunny shores to the darkest depths, oceans are teeming with life. Whales moan, crabs skitter, and anemones wave. Look beneath the surface to discover the life in the world's oceans.

This series introduces readers to different animal body parts and how these body parts help animals to survive.

Some desert creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. Some desert animals blend in with rocks, sand, and more. Others burrow beneath the ground or hide in shrubs. Can you spot the creatures hidden in the desert?

Some forest creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. Some forest animals blend in with leaves, moss, and more. Others hide beneath rocks or in logs. Can you spot the creatures hidden in the forest?

Some ocean creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. Some ocean animals blend in with sand, pebbles, and more. Others hide in coral reefs or beneath the ocean floor. Can you spot the creatures hidden in the ocean?

Some creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. In cold habitats, animals blend in with the snowy surroundings. They also hide beneath the snow in dens. Can you spot the creatures hidden in the snow?

Simple text and photographs present animals found in gardens.

Introduce your beginning readers to seven of the most common animals on the farm with a hearty "Hello, cows!" and a "Hello, pigs!" Up-close photos and leveled text pair up for a fun meet-and-greet filled with facts, feathers, and fur.

Peek! A baby prairie dog looks out of its underground burrow. Through delightfully simple text and bright, close-up photos, beginning readers will discover why burrows make good homes for growing baby rabbits, meerkats, and other adorable animals. All Little Pebble books have an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below.

Look close! Two baby bears are sleeping in a hollow log. Dens keep baby animals hidden and safe. Through delightfully simple text and bright, close-up photos, beginning readers will discover why dens make good homes for growing baby foxes, pandas, and other adorable animals. All Little Pebble books have an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below.

Cheep! Cheep! What is that sound? It's a baby bird in a nest! Through delightfully simple text and bright, close-up photos, beginning readers will discover why nests make good homes for growing baby birds, squirrels, and other animals. All Little Pebble books have an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below.

Boing! A mother kangaroo jumps. Her baby sits in her pouch. Through delightfully simple text and bright, close-up photos, beginning readers will discover why pouches make good homes for growing marsupials such as opossums, wombats, and other animals.  All Little Pebble books have an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below.

Living on a mountain isn't easy, but it's my home. I am a great hunter, but I am not a snow leopard. I have a great sense of sight, but I am not an owl. Can you guess which mountain animal I am by reading the clues in the book?

From salamanders with lots of frills to squirmy creatures that look like worms, these endangered amphibians are having a tough time. Learn about some incredible amphibians that need our help to survive. Fascinating photos and leveled text deliver just-right information in this hope-filled Pebble Explore series.

From owls that live underground to penguins that build their nests in bat poop, these endangered birds are having a tough time. Learn about some incredible birds that need our help to survive. Fascinating photos and leveled text deliver just-right information in this hope-filled Pebble Explore series.

From sharks with oddly shaped heads to fish that look like they have hands, these endangered fish are having a tough time. Learn about some incredible fish that need our help to survive. Fascinating photos and leveled text deliver just-right information in this hope-filled Pebble Explore series.

From spotted butterflies to sand-dwelling beetles, these endangered invertebrates are having a tough time. Learn about some incredible invertebrates that need our help to survive. Fascinating photos and leveled text deliver just-right information in this hope-filled Pebble Explore series.

From towering elephants to lynxes with tufted ears, these endangered mammals are having a tough time. Learn about some incredible mammals that need our help to survive. Fascinating photos and leveled text deliver just-right information in this hope-filled Pebble Explore series.

From quick, strong crocodiles to lizards that just look like crocodiles, these endangered reptiles are having a tough time. Learn about some incredible reptiles that need our help to survive. Fascinating photos and leveled text deliver just-right information in this hope-filled Pebble Explore series.

It's a battle between two fearsome, fanged beasts! Today, the Siberian tiger holds the record as the world's biggest cat. But in prehistoric times, the saber-tooth cat held that title as it prowled the land for prey. Learn what makes these similar animals such effective hunters. Then decide which fierce fighter would best the other in battle.