Terrance Wright is struggling. Between being bullied and having a hard time with his schoolwork, Terrance is feeling low. But when he's asked to join the football team, his outlook begins to brighten. Will this opportunity give Terrance the confidence to make some changes in life?
Jordy "Dunk" Duncan hails from a family of star basketball players. After being cut from the team, Jordy secretly finds a passion in a different sport - one that comes with new risks. Will Jordy find the courage to tell his family the truth? How will they react to his newfound interest?
Corey Thompson is a smart, talented basketball player. When his former mentor lets him down, Corey leaves the game behind. Encouraged by a friend, he tries a new sport. But will a danger from his past ruin Corey's future?
All summer, Hugo had practiced at the batting cages. He can't wait for practice to start at school. But he's shaken when he learns his best friend, Eli, won't be playing. Does Hugo have the confidence to make it through the season alone? Will wanting to fit in change him?
Micah Sharp isn't thrilled to be the new student at school. But the chance to make better decisions and sharpen his basketball skills keeps him focused. Will Micah manage to stay out of trouble this time? Has he really escaped his past mistakes?
Jay Reed is headed down the wrong path. The teen often skips school to hang out with his troublemaking friends. Concerned, Jay's mom sends him to live with his strict Uncle Ron in the city. There, Jay takes up soccer, and learns about teamwork, grit, and making good choices in life.
Ruben's life changes after the unexpected death of his older brother. Without his brother's protection, Ruben is bullied. Will the encouragement of a mentor and the support of a coach help Ruben face his fears?
This relatable book helps young children understand how we learn kindness by taking turns, sharing, and caring about our friends. Features include comprehension questions, educational front/back matter, full-color photographs, glossary of key words, index, and note to parents and educators.
In this Little Blossom Stories book, Joe looks everywhere for his missing tablet. He gets a surprise when he finally finds it. Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding the prefix un-. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
In Understanding Investing, readers will explore how investments work, what influences investment decisions, and how to weigh the risks that may come with making certain investments. Dive into the world of finance with complicated-topics-made-easy to encourage thoughtful financial decision-making in each chapter.
In Using Credit, readers will explore the concept of credit, potential risks and rewards that come with using it, and how it can be used strategically to contribute to financial well-being. Dive into the world of finance with complicated-topics-made-easy to encourage thoughtful financial decision-making in each chapter.
In this Little Blossom Stories book, when James's uncle brings him a cute little turtle, James learns an important lesson about caring for animals. Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding -le syllables. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
In Planning for Financial Risk, readers will explore what financial risks they may face and how they can plan ahead for those risks responsibly. Dive into the world of finance with complicated-topics-made-easy to encourage thoughtful financial decision-making in each chapter.
In this Little Blossom Stories book, when Jack asks for a cool new video game, he learns that it takes hard work to get something you want. Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding the prefix pre-. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
In Inflation and Cost of Living, readers will explore the connections between inflation, supply and demand, and cost of living. Readers will learn how the government measures and manages inflation, along with how to make financial decisions within its confines. Dive into the world of finance with complicated-topics-made-easy to encourage thoughtful financial decision-making in each chapter.
In Earning Income, readers will explore the many different means of earning income, the concept of income tax, and how to utilize income to meet financial goals. Dive into the world of finance with complicated-topics-made-easy to encourage thoughtful financial decision-making in each chapter.
In this Little Blossom Stories book, Emily experiences many different emotions during one day at school. Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding the suffix -ly. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
In Budgeting and Saving, readers will explore how budgeting and saving can contribute to their own financial growth. Dive into the world of finance with complicated-topics-made-easy to encourage thoughtful financial decision-making in each chapter.
In Buying Goods and Services, readers will explore how to make responsible spending choices based on both individual values and outside influences. Dive into the world of finance with complicated-topics-made-easy to encourage thoughtful financial decision-making in each chapter.
The morning before Diez y Seis de Septiembre, Gloria's Papa wakes up with laryngitis. A disaster! The festivities cannot start without a loud grito to kick the party off--and a Hernandez has always yelled the grito for as long as anyone can remember. When Gloria offers her own grito--and Papa backs her up--the mayor has to agree. But what has she done?! How will she find the courage to yell the grito with the heart it needs? Gloria needs some help from her community and her Papa to find her voice.
A hangry bear goes on a rampage through a local fair--pushing friends aside, roaring, and generally doing all the nasty things we do when we're hungry. Finally, sweet Shrew identifies the problem and Hare conjures up a quick snack. Satisfied, and a little ashamed, Bear apologizes and insists on fixing the damage he's caused. Until Shrew gets a bit hangry herself… A funny, rhyming romp that introduces readers to phonics and decodable text.
Feeling scared is far from fun. But it is an emotion we all experience sometimes. Young readers will learn what feeling scared means and what it looks like through leveled text and supporting photos. Special features provide support by revisiting main ideas from the text. A final feature asks readers to think about what makes them feel scared, providing a point of discussion at home and in school. A photo glossary provides support to help readers define unfamiliar words.
Everyone can feel shy. Some people get this feeling more often than others. This title introduces beginning readers to the emotion of shyness. An opening narrative gives readers a glimpse of what the emotion can feel like. Leveled text provides a definition and examples of when and why people may feel shy. It also explores what the emotion can look and sound like. Features summarize the main ideas with labeled photos. A question at the end of the book asks readers what makes them feel shy.
We all feel sad sometimes, and it is okay. Beginning readers will explore the emotion of sadness through leveled text and matching photos in this title. Special features summarize the text by detailing why we become sad and what sadness can feel and look like. A photo glossary helps define unfamiliar words. The final special feature poses the question: what makes you feel sad?
Feeling jealous is something everyone experiences, and it can be a difficult emotion to work through. This title helps beginning readers identify jealousy by defining the emotion, giving examples of how the emotion can arise, and sharing what the emotion can look and feel like. Colorful photos fill each spread and help illustrate the text. A photo glossary helps readers understand unfamiliar words. Special features summarize the text and ask readers what makes them feel jealous.
