Helen and Ethan have a big surprise planned for Roy. Will he learn that manners matter? Young readers will learn that being pushy and rude can lead to not-so-fun surprises!
Whether it’s raising money for a charity or cleaning up a park, getting involved in your community is a great way to help others and feel good about yourself.
Playing a sport is good exercise and fun, but being part of a team is more fun for everyone when you know the rules of the game and how to be a good sport. Volleyball is one of the most popular sports around the world for both boys and girls. In this book, readers learn the role of various positions and how to set up the court.
Playing a sport is good exercise and fun, but being part of a team is more fun for everyone when you know the rules of the game and how to be a good sport. Baseball is one of the most popular team sports in North America and the Caribbean nations. In this book, readers learn the history of the game and the role of various positions in the field.
Playing a sport is good exercise and fun, but being part of a team is more fun for everyone when you know the rules of the game and how to be a good sport. Basketball is one of the most popular team sports around the world. In this book, readers learn the history of the game and the role of various positions on the court.
Playing a sport is good exercise and fun, but being part of a team is more fun for everyone when you know the rules of the game and how to be a good sport. Hockey is a popular team sport in North America and Europe. In this book, readers learn the history of the game and the role of various positions on the ice.
Playing a sport is good exercise and fun, but playing the game is more fun for everyone when you know the rules of the game and how to be a good sport. Tennis is one of the most popular sports for both young and old alike. In this book, readers learn the history of the game, the rules of play and how to score in this fun and wacky racquet sport.
Playing a sport is good exercise and fun, but being part of a team is more fun for everyone when you know the rules of the game and how to be a good sport. Soccer, or football as it’s known in much of the world, is by far the world’s most popular team sport for both boys and girls. In this book, readers learn the history of the game and the role of various positions on the field.
Murphy and his three friends, Danny, Jeff and Albert, are making the transition from the tribal elementary school to the community middle school. They are all trying out for the middle school's soccer team, and they're pretty confident that The Formidable Four will all make the team. But once the tryouts begin, Albert, the tribal-school superstar, plays like a second stringer. Murphy's new friend, Molly, is determined to help the boys find out what's wrong with Albert, but when they discover the truth, they realize that Albert is playing a whole different game.
Learn how to review other people's work and provide constructive advice with these fun activities. Students will practice giving tactful critiques, a foundational skill that will benefit them both academically and personally. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
After one of Meg's teachers has a new baby, Meg suggests that the class make a present for the baby. Can Meg help get the project started? MySELF (Social Emotional Learning Foundations) helps children build social and emotional intelligence and literacy skills through shared reading of engaging texts that prompt discussions about real-world experiences. Child-centered themes support social and emotional growth, address Common Core Foundational Reading Skills Standards, and integrate family involvement with classroom instruction. Stories are written from the first person perspective and center around a diverse group of relatable children. Real-world photos, high-quality illustrations, and delightful narrators aid in teaching social and emotional skills without a heavy-handed approach.
In Using Money, early readers learn the fundamentals of handling money and purchasing. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover basic economic principles. A labeled diagram helps aid readers, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about using money online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Using Money also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Saving Money, early readers learn the fundamentals of saving and why it’s important. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover basic economic principles. A labeled diagram helps aid readers, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about saving money online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Saving Money also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Using Money, early readers learn the fundamentals of handling money and purchasing. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover basic economic principles. A labeled diagram helps aid readers, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about using money online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Using Money also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In What Is Money?, early readers learn the fundamentals of money and the differences between coins, bills, and their worth. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover basic economic principles. A labeled diagram helps aid readers, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about money online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. What Is Money? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
When first-year film student Spencer O'Toole is asked to make a music video for a band, he leaps at the chance. But Jerry, Spencer's dad, shows up, and somehow the band assumes he's in charge, despite the fact that he has zero background in film. And then there's Scratch, violent gang member turned sleazy music producer, who keeps making big promises but fails to deliver on a single one. Spencer has no idea how he's going to get this thing made. When the band invites him and his dad up to a cottage for the weekend, Spencer takes the opportunity to ditch Jerry. But one small fib snowballs into dozens of lies, and soon Spencer finds himself in way over his head.
Max knows his mom can't afford to send him to summer camp. But he really, really wants to go. He needs a break from looking after his autistic brother, Duncan. And from his mom's new boyfriend. He is surprised when his mom says that he can go after all. But there's a catch. There are spots available at the camp for families with special needs. A grant would cover Duncan's fees, and Max could attend at no charge. If he goes as Duncan's escort. This is the second story featuring Max and Duncan after Maxed Out.
In 1930 nine-year-old Miriam travels by train from Brooklyn to her grandparents' farm in upstate New York. Her grandparents are kind, generous people, but they aren't exactly ideal playmates for a lonely girl. When Miriam is not doing homework in the kitchen with Bubby or helping prepare meals for the migrant workers that Zayde hires to help out on the farm, she plays with the barn kittens born just before she arrived. Those kittens are her only friends, until the day Miriam discovers a young girl hiding in the barn. Cissy and her brother, Joe, who's one of Zayde's farm hands, are on the run from an abusive uncle back in Mississippi. Miriam and Cissy hit it off immediately. But their friendship is tested when Miriam is forced to choose between keeping a promise and doing the right thing.
Experience the adorable first adventures of childhood with this picture book from bestselling author Charles Ghigna and celebrated illustrator Lori Joy Smith. From the first slip down a slide to the first time picking out a book to read, this rollicking narrative takes readers on a journey of discovery into the memorable firsts in a child's world. A story that will be enjoyed by the whole family, from the youngest, eager to experience their own adventures, to the oldest, so proud to watch them grow.
In Earning Money, early readers learn about the concept of earning money and ways to do it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover basic economic principles. A labeled diagram helps aid readers, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about earning money online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Earning Money also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Needs and Wants, early readers learn the difference between a want and a need. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover basic economic principles. A labeled diagram helps aid readers, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about needs and wants online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Needs and Wants also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Being Grateful, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can show thankfulness in their daily lives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover how they can build character by being grateful. An activity encourages kids to practice gratefulness, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about gratefulness online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Being Grateful also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Showing Generosity, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can be generous in their daily lives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover how they can build character by showing generosity. An activity encourages kids to practice generosity, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about generosity online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Showing Generosity also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Showing Perseverance, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can be strong in spite of difficulty. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover how they can build character by showing perseverance. An activity encourages kids to practice perseverance, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about perseverance online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Showing Perseverance also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Showing Kindness, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can be kind and considerate in their daily lives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover how they can build character by showing kindness. An activity encourages kids to practice kindness, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about kindness online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Showing Kindness also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
