When we met Wayland, we knew he was the perfect person for Casper to share her life with. The partnership shared by Casper and Wayland is an inspiration. They continue to overcome challenges and "open doors" to educate and enrich others around them.-Sharon and Craig Latimer, Casper's puppy raisersWayland and his talented dog, Casper, were favorite visitors to my classroom where they listened patiently to the children ages 6 to 9 years old, read their stories out loud. The children used to count the days until the pair would come, as they took pride in selecting special stories for Casper's enjoyment. Even the most timid readers were eager to share their reading prowess with Wayland and his gentle dog. Always accepting, always interested, Casper and Wayland became a beloved addition to the children's lives. -Janice Mattina, Director and Teacher at Center Montessori School, Bradenton, FloridaCasper's story was written not only for enjoyment and pleasure but also for children to understand and appreciate the life of a service dog. This story depicts a positive message, illustrating Casper's happy-go-lucky lifestyle with actual photographs, while maintaining a strong sense of importance and duty. To this day, Casper enjoys an active life at her home with the author, Wayland Massey, in Bradenton, Florida. www.CasperKreations.com

Leaves change and fall, animals prepare for hibernation, and crops are harvested. Bold art and simple text capture young readers' interest and take them on an amazing autumn journey. This title features: life cycle timeline; labelled diagram of animal; glossary; sidebars; further reading; book list; index; content consultants; and, safe web sites.

This high-interest informational text will help students gain science content knowledge while building their literacy skills and nonfiction reading comprehension. This appropriately leveled nonfiction science reader features hands-on, simple science experiments. Third grade students will learn all about the process of photosynthesis through this engaging text that is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and supports STEM education.