Presents readers with the 12 most devastating health disasters of all time. Each chapter provides historical facts, how each health disaster started, and why they were the worst. Features full-color photos, compelling text with interesting facts, and a 'Staying Safe' section that covers safety procedures in the event of a health disaster.
Find out what goes on every day inside of the human body! This title offers children an exciting voyage through the lungs. Detailed illustrations, color photos, and simple text combine to make a fun and easy introduction to how lungs work. This book also includes simple activities and crafts like Full of Hot Air, Breath Rate and how to make a Lung with how-to photos to further engage young learners.
Bullying provides an honest and unbiased view of a prevalent issue. This book examines different forms of bullying and covers practical topics such as how to recognize bullying behavior, the role of the bystander, and empowering ways to deal with bullies. Candid first-hand accounts from different perspectives and a list of valuable resources give readers the tools to help break the cycle of this destructive epidemic.
Culinary traditions! Enjoy mouthwatering poems about pizza and pancakes. See the importance of family traditions and that food can bring people together. Learn how pizza became a popular food and make a mini pizza of your own. Stories by Debbie Lecy, Barbara Kanninen, Christina G. Rossetti, Karin Gaspartich, and Dawn King.
Food! Make a breakfast that will make you smile, then help Biddle Bear count as he eat many types of food. Crack the code of what is in the Garbage Stew. Learn about the colorful lunches children eat in Japan. Stories by Heidi Bee Roemer, Sarah Zelle, Marilyn Kratz, and Teresa V. Mitchum.
Care for us, ease our pain, and (ugh!) give us shots all with a smile! In this book, readers will meet the nurses who help make sure we grow well and stay healthy and strong. Aimed at emergent readers, the text also includes vocabulary specific to this community helper's job, along with colorful action images.
Create beautiful smiles, give us healthy mouths, and straighten our teeth! In this book, readers will meet the people who make sure we have strong, healthy teeth. Aimed at emergent readers, the text also includes vocabulary specific to this community helper's job, along with colorful action images.
Respond first, put out the fires, and save lives! In this book, readers will meet the bravefirefighters who battle flames, smoke, and danger to keep us all safe and secure. Aimed at emergent readers, the text also includes vocabulary specific to this community helper's job, along with colorful action images.
Give us check-ups, ease our pain, or even stitch us up! In this book, readers will meet the doctors who make sure we stay healthy and happy. Aimed at emergent readers, the text also includes vocabulary specific to this community helper's job, along with colorful action images.
Let’s see where our food comes from! Aimed at emergent readers and packed with colorful, behind-the-scenes images, this title is an invitation to a sunny stroll through the fields.
A fun and informative book about keeping your body clean and germ-free. Great photos and illustrations.
In this book, beginning readers will explore the role of the nose in a healthy human body. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about how the nose works and how it helps us every day. A diagram illustrates the anatomy of the nose, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the nose using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Nose also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In this book, beginning readers will explore the role of the mouth in a healthy human body. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about how the mouth works and how it helps us every day. A diagram illustrates the anatomy of the mouth, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the mouth using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Mouth also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In this book, beginning readers will explore the role of teeth in a healthy human body. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about how teeth work and how they help us every day. A diagram illustrates the anatomy of a tooth, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about teeth using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Teeth also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In this book, beginning readers will explore the role of the eyes in a healthy human body. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about how eyes work and how they help us every day. A diagram illustrates the anatomy of the eye, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about eyes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Eyes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In this book, beginning readers will explore the role of the ears in a healthy human body. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about how ears work and how they help us every day. A diagram illustrates the anatomy of the ear, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about ears using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Ears also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Vegetables, young readers will explore this food group and learn about its role in a healthy diet. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore the world of carrots and broccoli. A labeled diagram helps introduce readers to a variety of vegetables, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about vegetables online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Vegetables also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will explore the role of the respiratory system in a healthy, functioning body. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the amazing world inside themselves. An infographic illustrates the location of the respiratory system within the body, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the respiratory system using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Respiratory System also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will explore the role of the immune system in a healthy, functioning body. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the amazing world inside themselves. An infographic illustrates the location of the immune system within the body, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the immune system using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Immune System also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will explore the role of the circulatory system in a healthy, functioning body. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the amazing world inside themselves. An infographic illustrates the location of the circulatory system within the body, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the circulatory system using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Circulatory System also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will explore the role of the nervous system in a healthy, functioning body. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the amazing world inside themselves. An infographic illustrates the location of the nervous system within the body, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the nervous system using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Nervous System also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will explore the role of the muscular system in a healthy, functioning body. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the amazing world inside themselves. An infographic illustrates the location of the muscular system within the body, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the muscular system using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Muscular System also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will explore the role of the digestive system in a healthy, functioning body. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the amazing world inside themselves. An infographic illustrates the location of the digestive system within the body, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the digestive system using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Digestive System also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Experience the author's personal account of a daring climb after first reading about climbing basics, safety, and famous climbers.
From email and twitter to blogs and wikis, readers are encouraged to be safe, positive, and mindful contributors in the digital environment. Readers will learn how to choose the appropriate digital tools to communicate for various purposes.
