Young children are naturally curious about the world around them. Tell Me Why Leaves Change Color offers answers to their most compelling questions about the changing seasons. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
This book discusses the science behind earthquakes and their effects. The chapters examine case studies of destructive hurricanes, explain how hurricanes form, and show how scientists are working to predict hurricanes and prevent damage. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
This book discusses the science behind earthquakes and their effects. The chapters examine notable earthquakes in history, explain why earthquakes occur, and show how scientists and engineers are working to understand earthquakes and build damage-resistant structures. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
This Level 1 guided reader discusses human activities during seasonal change. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about what activities people do in the winter season.
This Level 1 guided reader examines how seasonal changes in winter affect plants. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about how cold and snow affect plant growth and survival in winter.
This Level 1 guided reader explores the concept of seasonal changes in weather in the summer. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the changes in summer weather we can see and feel.
This Level 1 guided reader explores the concept of seasonal changes in weather in the winter. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the changes in winter weather we can see and feel.
An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Mexico. Bright, colorful designs and hands on activities will keep children engaged as they learn about Mexico and its people.
An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Nigeria. Bright, colorful designs and hands on activities will keep children engaged as they learn about Nigeria and its people.
An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Philippines. Bright, colorful designs and hands on activities will keep children engaged as they learn about Philippines and its people.
An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Russia. Bright, colorful designs and hands on activities will keep children engaged as they learn about Russia and its people.
An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the United States of America. Bright, colorful designs and hands on activities will keep children engaged as they learn about the US and its people.
An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Bangladesh. Bright, colorful designs and hands on activities will keep children engaged as they learn about Bangladesh and its people.
An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of China. Bright, colorful designs and hands on activities will keep children engaged as they learn about China and its people.
An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Brazil. Bright, colorful designs and hands on activities will keep children engaged as they learn about Brazil and its people.
An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Indonesia. Bright, colorful designs and hands on activities will keep children engaged as they learn about Indonesia and its people.
An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Japan. Bright, colorful designs and hands on activities will keep children engaged as they learn about Japan and its people.
Following the alphabet this book uses poetry and expository text to explore the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which is located along the northwest coast of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Named for its famed dunes, this national part was designated the "Most Beautiful Place in America" in 2011 on ABC's Good Morning America show. Topics include the park's many natural features such as its dune formations, beaches, and forests, as well as its numerous cultural attractions, including an 1871 lighthouse.
From the British and our Constitution that replaced their rule, to Yellowstone Park and Zane Grey's stories of the west, "A is for America" is a sweeping tribute to all we know and love about our country. With delightful poems that beg to be read aloud, and expository text to broaden a student's horizons, this American alphabet will make you fall in love with the United States over and over again.
At the southernmost tip of New Jersey lie the resort town of Cape May and its sparkling sandy beaches, sheltering the Delaware Bay. Formed by melting glaciers thousands of years past, the Delaware River flows from its headwaters to spill into the Delaware Bay. And for thousands of years, fragments of quartz rock have ridden the river, plucked from the mountains lining its banks. Polished and buffed as they tumble along, these rock particles dazzle like gemstones when tossed onto Cape May's sandy shores. Beloved by beachcombers, these "diamonds" are the daughters of the river, linking the state's past and present.
The sixth tale in our Legend series, The Legend of the Petoskey Stone focuses on the naming of this unique fossil, found only on the shores of Lake Michigan. From the ancient, warm sea that covered most of the state, through Native American history and the history of the town named after a great chief, The Legend of the Petoskey Stone is a welcome addition to the fables so richly told and illustrated by this much-loved and honored children's book team.
Completing our acclaimed Discover America State by State series is A is for Aloha: AHawaii Alphabet. The landscape of Hawaii is as exotic as its history and people. Written and illustrated by native Hawaiians, U'ilani Goldsberry and Tammy Yee, A is for Aloha is a lovingly created introduction to one of the most-visited places on Earth.
From the five lines on a music staff to the seven colors of the rainbow, all the way up to the famous 100th day of school, Number 1 Teacher: A School Counting Book takes a by-the-numbers approach to helping young readers understand and identify many of the concepts and lessons they'll learn in elementary school. There are 3 forms of matter we learn in science class-- One is liquid; two is solid; and the third is gas. Geography, music, and how to tell time are just a few of the many topics featured.
Level 2 guided reader that teaches young readers about forests, how they grow and the ecosystems they support.
Level 2 guided reader that teaches young readers concepts about mountains, how they are formed and the ecosystems they support.
