Sara and her brother Jett are the last kids on their school bus the afternoon it breaks down on the road. While they wait for another bus to take them home, Joe, their bus driver, offers to tell the children a storya story about an old school bus.

So begins WHEN YOUR SCHOOL BUS GOES TO MEXICO, a book that will delight and surprise you with its unexpected twists. Told in English and Spanish, Joe's story follows the journey of an old school bus as it travels south of the border.

This book reveals the fascinating history of cars, from when they were first invented to the latest innovations, as well as the changes they've created in people's lives. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a That's Amazing special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.

This book introduces readers to the world's fastest watercraft, highlighting record-setting watercraft from the past, as well as the technology and innovations that helped them achieve those speeds. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.