Books written by John Perritano

Little Rock Nine

Written at a 1.5-1.9 readability level, these books include pre-reading comprehension questions and a 20-word glossary for comprehension support.
Space Machines

The space shuttle was an amazing space machine. ' You can draw one of your own. When you are finished, use your imagination ... Make the nose end of the craft rounded and a straight line on the bottom. Now it's time to draw the wings.
Cannibal Animals

Written at a 1.5-1.9 readability level, these books include pre-reading comprehension questions and a 20-word glossary for comprehension support.
Construction Machines

Readers can draw their own construction vehicles with the help of simple instructions, and take a fun quiz at the end of the book to make sure they remember what these big machines are made of! • High-interest topic attracts reluctant ...
Sports Science

Instead, it curves to the right or left, and/or down. The Magnus Effect the driving force ... His devastating fastball and wicked curve allowed Koufax to pitch no-hit ballgames in four consecutive seasons. DavidDavid Beckham'sBeckham's ...
The Ultimate Book of Dangerous Insects

The Ultimate Book of Dangerous Insects will introduce you to them all . . . if you dare. The Ultimate Danger series provides a front-row seat to the world's most perilous jobs and hobbies, places and events, and bugs and beasties.
Stimulants: Meth, Cocaine, and Amphetamines

This book looks at the history and effects of stimulants both legal and illegal.From caffeine and aspirin to heroin and meth, drugs are an inescapable part of life in the 21st century.
Looking for Blackbeard's Treasure: Measuring the Distance (Level B)

He hid his treasures so well that some of them still haven't been found. In this book, you'll not only learn about pirates, but you'll also measure distances to find how far apart pirate ships are and how far you are from the treasure.
Comet Catcher

Written at a 1.5-1.9 readability level, these books include pre-reading comprehension questions and a 20-word glossary for comprehension support.
Monsters on Land

Engage your most struggling readers in grades 3-6 with Red Rhino Nonfiction! This new series features high-interest topics in every content area.
Construction Machines

Readers can draw their own construction vehicles with the help of simple instructions, and take a fun quiz at the end of the book to make sure they remember what these big machines are made of.
American Government: Foundations

Themes: Government, United States, Politics, Foundations, Nonfiction, Handbook, Teen, Young Adult, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, ...
Korean War

The Korean War was the first armed conflict between forces of communism and democracy. Led by the U.S., the United Nations fought with South Korea against its communist neighbor, North Korea.
Fault Lines

Engage your most struggling readers in grades 3-6 with Red Rhino Nonfiction! This new series features high-interest topics in every content area.
Motocross Racing

This title will allow students to refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. • Bolded keywords • Profiles of athletes • Text based questions
American MX: From Backwater to World Leaders

Traces motocross's rise to popularity in the U.S.
Performance-enhancing Drugs: Steroids, Hormones, and Supplements

Unfortunately, these drugs are serious business and can be extremely dangerous. This book looks at the types of performance-enhancing drugs that exist and the problems that follow their use and abuse.
The Ghosts of Civil War Soldiers

It is not surprising the huge human losses in this war have inspired ghost stories. This illustrated title brings some of the best-known of these stories to light, inviting readers on a journey into our nation’s history like none other.
Wild Weather

Written at a 1.5-1.9 readability level, these books include pre-reading comprehension questions and a 20-word glossary for comprehension support.
Maserati Gran Turismo

Through narrative nonfiction, informational sidebars, Fun Facts, and more, readers will engage with the history and new features of the Maserati GranTurismo like never before"--Publisher's website