Follow paramedics Michelle McInnis and her partner as they fight to save people during a deadly Chicago heat wave.
Could some playgrounds have more than swings and slides? Read four spooky tales about haunted playgrounds.
Some farms house more than chickens. Read four spooky tales about frightening farmhouses.
When explorer Ernest Shackleton's ship got stuck in Antarctic ice, he and his crew found themselves stranded and fighting for their lives in a freezing, faraway place. Explore the exciting true story of Antarctic survivors pushed to the limits in this graphic adventure. Then, learn Antarctic survival tips and read the stories of other Antarctic survivors.
The Racial Justice in America: AAPI Excellence and Achievement series celebrates Asian achievement and culture, while exploring racism in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. In the Vibrant Neighborhoods book, students learn more about America's Asian communities from Little Manila during the 1940s to Chinatowns and Koreatowns and other Asian American enclaves scattered across the country.
The Racial Justice in America: AAPI Excellence and Achievement series celebrates Asian achievement and culture, while exploring racism in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. In the Political Power book, students learn about Asian American men and women in politics.
The Racial Justice in America: AAPI Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Virginia Loh-Hagan to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Japanese American Incarceration explores the events in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way.
The Racial Justice in America: AAPI Excellence and Achievement series celebrates Asian achievement and culture, while exploring racism in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. In the Excellence in the Arts book, students learn about the creative Asian men and women who have contributed so much to the artistic fabric of America-from poetry to painting to writing to music.
The Racial Justice in America: AAPI Excellence and Achievement series celebrates Asian achievement and culture, while exploring racism in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. In the Excellence in STEM book, students learn about some of the inventions and discoveries Asian men and women have made in the world of science, technology, engineering, and math.
Smoke appears over a remote forest . . . and the smokejumpers leap into action! Ride along with these brave men and women and learn about how they do this dangerous job. Additional features include informative captions and sidebars, a Think-About-It section, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, a table of contents, an index, and an introduction to the author.
The music, literature, and culture that came out of the Harlem Renaissance is still celebrated today--and continues to influence art around the world. This book explores the people and places that made the era so important. The Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement series celebrates Black achievement and culture, while exploring racism in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, activities created by Wing, table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and educational matter.
What are the core teachings and beliefs of Islam? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments. This narrative nonfiction book uses considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers. Includes sidebars that are aligned with the Common Core Standards, a comprehensive timeline, and activity. A table of contents, glossary with simplified definitions and pronunciations, and index are also included.
What are the core teachings and beliefs of Sikhism? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments. This narrative nonfiction book uses considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers. Includes sidebars that are aligned with the Common Core Standards, a comprehensive timeline, and activity. A table of contents, glossary with simplified definitions and pronunciations, and index are also included.
What are the core teachings and beliefs of Judaism? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments. This narrative nonfiction book uses considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers. Includes sidebars that are aligned with the Common Core Standards, a comprehensive timeline, and activity. A table of contents, glossary with simplified definitions and pronunciations, and index are also included.
What are the core teachings and beliefs of Buddhism? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments. This narrative nonfiction book uses considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers. Includes sidebars that are aligned with the Common Core Standards, a comprehensive timeline, and activity. A table of contents, glossary with simplified definitions and pronunciations, and index are also included.
What are the core teachings and beliefs of Christianity? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments. This narrative nonfiction book uses considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers. Includes sidebars that are aligned with the Common Core Standards, a comprehensive timeline, and activity. A table of contents, glossary with simplified definitions and pronunciations, and index are also included.
What are the core teachings and beliefs of Hinduism? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments. This narrative nonfiction book uses considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers. Includes sidebars that are aligned with the Common Core Standards, a comprehensive timeline, and activity. A table of contents, glossary with simplified definitions and pronunciations, and index are also included.
The events surrounding the 2011 Tucson shooting did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of an eyewitness, a NRA member, and a vigil participant as readers act out scenes and compare and contrast various perspectives. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.
The events surrounding the building of the State of Liberty did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of a U.S. harbor worker, a French artisan, and a U.S. reporter as readers act out scenes that took place in the midst of this historic event. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.
Somalia, a peninsula on the eastern coast of Africa, is home to more than 12 million people! This book introduces readers to the country’s landscape, wildlife, and people with bright, engaging photos. Leveled text helps the reader absorb detailed information with ease. Special features map important cities, introduce language, highlight a recipe, introduce important historical events, and more. Readers will come away with more understanding about the landscape, customs, and traditions of Somalia!
Explore one of the beautiful islands in the Caribbean Sea: Jamaica! This book’s colorful photos bring the country’s tropical environment and vibrant culture to life. With leveled text aimed at those reading to learn, readers will discover the landforms, wildlife, and customs that make Jamaica beautiful. Features will engage the reader with maps, profiles, activities, and fun facts about the sports, food, and music of Jamaica. Readers will get a taste of island life with this colorful title!
Explore landmarks, wildlife, and more in this book about the wonders of Poland! This book explores many facets of Poland’s past and present, from its landscape and wildlife to its language, customs, celebrations, and more. Engaging leveled text and colorful photos pull readers in, while special features map the locations of important cities, profile famous people, introduce an activity and a recipe, and place historical events on a timeline. Readers will soon understand all that makes Poland great!
Malaysia is a country spread across two separate land masses that are covered by a tropical rainforest. This title highlights the country’s diverse landscape and wildlife, its people and customs, and more! Leveled text and bright photos introduce the country, and special features profile animals, map the landscape, introduce the language, highlight a recipe, and introduce historical events. This engaging title will immerse the reader in Malaysia’s rich culture!
Austria is home to many of our favorite things - lederhosen, large forests, and rich musical traditions. In this title, leveled text and bright photos introduce Austria’s landscape, wildlife, customs, and more. Maps show off the country’s major cities and landforms, while other special features highlight a recipe, an animal, an activity, and more! Readers will have a new appreciation for beautiful Austria!
Can you picture the home of the blue-footed booby? With this title, readers can learn about it and the many other amazing creatures found in the wild of Ecuador! This book transports readers to Ecuador with captivating photos and details about the country’s people, language, landscape, and customs. Special features throughout the book will teach readers how to make a traditional Ecuadorian dessert, play a new game, and more.
