Young readers are taught that manners are how we show our consideration for other people. Kids are shown practicing manners at home, at school, and out in public places.
Young readers will learn that a person can have many feelings, and that they don't stay the same all the time. Expressive photographs provide kids with visual clues to different emotions.
Values are the things we believe in, that make us active and positive parts of our communities. Helping people in need is an important value that teaches us to be respectful, to empathize with others, and problem-solve. Readers will learn the value of helping others—and asking for help when they need it—at home, at school, and in their communities.
Managing the daily influence of technology, including knowing when to ‘unplug,’ allows kids to bring balance to their lives. This leads to deeper friendships, more focus at home and school, and higher success in learning.
Growing plants and vegetables and studying food sources can help children make good food choices, which is likely to result in overall healthier lives. Readers will learn skills for choosing food wisely.
Being in the present moment, aware of what’s going on right now, helps kids be more focused, more patient, and likely to make better decisions for themselves. Readers will learn basic skils for being self-aware.
Danny is very good about helping Dad around the house.
Mother Elephant teaches Baby Elephant how to find his own lunch.
A young boy experiences the joy of accomplishment during his swim lesson.
Norman gets a chance to play with Bee, but Bee gets torn while they play together. What will Danny think?
After Bee gets torn in an accident, Danny and Norman send Bee to the toy hospital.
As Danny reluctantly waits to get his hair trimmed, he watches a fidgety little dog get a haircut.
Danny finds a little worm and worries for its safety. Dad helps Danny find the worm a safe home.
Do you ever feel angry? What makes you feel that way? Learn what anger is and how to deal with it.
Thirteen-year-old Hannah Higgins is convinced her summer is ruined when she is forced to travel to Africa and work in a remote village in Kenya with her mom and uncle. Never having been to a developing country, she finds the food challenging and the community filthy. She has to live without electricity or running water. Then she is told she must attend school. Just when she thinks nothing could make this trip any worse, she learns people there are dying of hunger and preventable disease. Hannah becomes frustrated and wants to help, but when poverty threatens the lives of people she loves, all she wants to do is go home.
For high school students all over the country, deciding what to do after graduation can be overwhelming. How do you know if college is your best choice? If it is, how do you plan for student loans? If it's not, what are your other options? That's where Undecided comes in! This updated and revised edition provides a comprehensive overview of the choices available after high school, from traditional four-year colleges and trade schools to military service and gap years. Teens can choose a career path and get advice on how to succeed. Checklists, anecdotes, brainstorming activities, and journal exercises lead to well-informed decisions. Find a future that works for you!
Possum thinks he's happy, but his friends aren't sure. Readers will enjoy the efforts they make to cheer Possum up, and using picture clues to determine who's right.
The town park is in bad shape; can everyone in the community come together to help?
Starfish is different than many of his peers, and he keeps getting left behind. Readers will celebrate with him when he discovers a neighbor who sticks around!
Readers learn the value of a quarter - and the benefit of earning money - in this endearing informational story.
A boy's bike - and his imagination - can take him anywhere he dreams of going.
A young boy admires the elders and looks forward to the day when he can join in a significant cultural event.
Readers will love the fun rhymes and illustrations depicting a child's morning routine.
Today is a special day, but there is good news and bad news.
There are some good reasons to learn to be patient. Simple text will help readers build fluency.
