Melissa is waiting for the "new life" that her mother Sharlene has promised her since a fire devastated their family. But nothing ever seems to change. Melissa has difficulty making friends at school, they never have enough money and her little brother Cody is a brat. When Sharlene announces that they will be spending the month of August at a remote cabin on a wilderness lake, Melissa is less than thrilled. But there is more to do at the lake than she expected, and she is surprised to learn that her mother knows how to paddle a canoe, fish and make bannock and s'mores. On an island in the middle of the lake, Melissa meets Alice, a strange girl who is writing a fantasy novel. Alice shares her tree fort on the island with Melissa, and while at first Melissa is attracted to Alice's strong personality and her stories of her "perfect family," she becomes increasingly uneasy around Alice. As Melissa's relationship with her mother improves and her confidence increases, she is able to hold her own with Alice and start to appreciate her own imperfect family.
This upbeat book describes the things we do when we are happy. Positive statements such as "I like to smile," and "I like you," help reinforce in children the joyful feeling of being happy. An activity asks children questions about what makes them happy.
Simple rhyme gives children a fun lesson in having a positive attitude. In this book, children will also become familiar with the format for dialogue within text as they are asked on several pages to repeat the phrase "Today is a great day!" out loud. An activity encourages children to think positively and see how it spreads to other people.
What do people and other living things need to survive? Numerous images with simple labels show children all the things we need to live and be happy, from water and food to shelter and love. An activity asks young readers to describe how they have fun.
Engaging photographs help children explore their different skills and abilities, from reading and singing to helping care for younger siblings. By naming the things they can do, children will feel empowered and motivated to continue learning and growing. An activity asks children to name five things they do well and what other things they would like to try to learn.
Riding on something is one of the first steps to independence for children. This simple book features children riding on bikes, ponies, buses, trains, and planes. A simple activity asks children what kinds of things they would like to ride.
This interesting book shows children how our faces and body postures show the emotions we are feeling. Throughout the book and in an activity at the end, young readers are asked to figure out which emotions the children pictured in the photos are feeling. This important book will help children "read" the unspoken feelings that they and others express. It can be a big help to children with Asperger's syndrome, who may have difficulty picking up on social cues and reading the body language of others.
Writing this how-to book will not only motivate children to live healthier, happier lives but will also encourage them to share with others what they have learned. Children will learn how to eat a rainbow and be shown how to write healthy recipes for others to try. They can share how they play their favorite sports and games using point-form instructions. They will also share ways to be kind to their families, friends, and the planet. Writing a book is a great way to internalize knowledge. Children will learn and teach others how to live their best possible lives.
It is important for children to know how to keep safe while at school. Protective equipment is needed when playing contact sports or conducting experiments. Horsing around in class is a definite no when it comes to keeping safe at school.
This title introduces readers to hamsters, which are popular family pets. Theyll learn about what hamsters like to eat and how to properly care for them, all while strengthening reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces readers to cats, which are popular family pets. Theyll learn about what cats like to eat and how to properly care for them, all while strengthening reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces readers to dogs, which are popular family pets. Theyll learn about what dogs like to eat and how to properly care for them, all while strengthening reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces readers to fish, which are popular family pets. Theyll learn about what fish like to eat and how to properly care for them, all while strengthening reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces readers to hermit crabs, which are popular family pets. Theyll learn about what hermit crabs like to eat and how to properly care for them, all while strengthening reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Las personas gastan dinero para comprar las cosas que quieren y necesitan. Aprende también cómo tú puedes ahorrar dinero.
Las reglas ayudan a las personas a llevarse bien y a protegerse. Las reglas también ayudan a las personas a cuidarse. ¿Qué reglas sigues tú?
Los niños de este libro aprenden y comparten cosas acerca de si mismos. ¡Quizá también tú puedas encontrar maneras de aprender más acerca de ti mismo!
Tu cuerpo necesita comida, pero ¿tú necesitas comer helado? Aprende la diferencia entre lo que necesitas y las cosas que quieres.
A mí me gustan los deportes, la lectura, la música y muchas cosas más. ¡Yo puedo hacer muchas cosas!
¿Eres un buen ciudadano? Descubre cómo ser un buen ciudadano en todos lados.
A mí me gusta ayudar a quienes lo necesitan. Aprende cómo puedes hacer sentir mejor a las personas.
Algunas mascotas pueden volar y otras mascotas pueden nadar. Algunas tienen cuatro patas y otras tienen dos. ¿Qué mascota te gusta más?
Diego va de paseo en el campo con su mamá y su hermana. ¿Cómo le ayudará su gran curiosidad durante esta aventura?
