From giving medication to teaching patients how to care for themselves, nurses are front-line workers in the health care field. Nurses need to be gentle and friendly. They are there to help us feel better! This title will fill readers in on the exciting world of nurses.
Every day, students across the globe learn the skills and knowledge needed to live and work in their communities. The dedicated individuals who provide them with these skills and knowledge are teachers. Teachers work hard to prepare others for the future! In this title, young readers will learn about the work teachers do in this important profession.
As they patrol streets and neighborhoods, police officers enforce laws and stop crime. They make communities safer! Being a police officer requires leadership skills and the ability to make good decisions in stressful situations. Beginning readers will be fascinated by this title on these brave community helpers.
Doctors are important members of the community. People come to them to seek help for illnesses and injuries. Doctors carefully decide how to treat patients. They listen to people and find ways to help them feel better. This title will teach beginning readers about the work doctors do to help people stay healthy.
Firefighters are brave in the face of danger. They must be strong and alert to get their work done. Firefighters rush into action to put out fires. They search burning buildings to make sure everyone is out safely. This informative title for young readers will ignite their interest in firefighters.
From taking x-rays to fixing cavities, dentists work hard to help people smile. They teach about proper tooth and gum care, ease pain, and straighten teeth. This title about dentists will help young readers understand these caring community helpers.
Roads, bridges, and buildings would not be possible without construction workers! Construction workers are great problem solvers who use tools and machines to get the job done. This informative book will help readers build knowledge on how construction workers shape our communities.
Just like people, animals sometimes get sick or injured. Veterinarians are the caring helpers who come to the rescue! Veterinarians are animal experts who treat wounds, perform surgeries, and provide medicine to the animals we love. This title offers readers a look into the caring work of veterinarians.
A yellow school bus stops at the end of the street. Children climb aboard. It is the first day of school! Bus drivers help people safely arrive at school, work, and more. This title for beginning readers describes the work bus drivers do to keep the community moving.
The Panama Canal is an incredible canal. It connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans! In Building the Panama Canal, young readers will find out more about this engineering marvel and how it was built. Compelling photographs and easy-to-read text brings this story to life, followed by a comprehensive quiz. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.
The Empire State Building is a famous skyscraper. It was once the tallest building in the world! In Building the Empire State Building, young readers will find out more about this engineering marvel and how it was built. Compelling photographs and easy-to-read text brings this story to life, followed by a comprehensive quiz. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.
The Hoover Dam is an extraordinary dam. It provides water to much of the US Southwest! In Building the Hoover Dam, young readers will find out more about this engineering marvel and how it was built. Compelling photographs and easy-to-read text brings this story to life, followed by a comprehensive quiz. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.
A school is an important place in our communities. Kids will learn about why schools are needed, who works there, and what kinds of things happen there. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
Little readers can learn about a vehicle they see every day while strengthening reading skill. Complete with colorful and fun photographs that match the text, a picture glossary, and a fun “Parts of an Mail Truck” page. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Little readers can learn about a vehicle they see every day while strengthening reading skill. Complete with colorful and fun photographs that match the text, a picture glossary, and a fun “Parts of an School Bus” page. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Readers will learn about the United States Capitol, from when it was built to who works there and what takes place there. The title is complete with historical and modern images, bolded glossary terms, a More Facts page, and a picture glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
The post office is an important place in our communities. Kids will learn about why post offices are needed, who works there, and what kinds of things happen there. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
It’s important for our nation’s youth to learn about their country’s history and its important landmarks. Readers will learn lots of interesting facts about the White House, like when it was built and how many room it has. The title is complete with historical and modern images, bolded glossary terms, a More Facts page, and a picture glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
Readers will learn about the history of the Statue of Liberty and everything from how tall Lady Liberty is and what she’s made out of to the significance of the tablet she’s holding. The title is complete with historical and modern images, bolded glossary terms, a More Facts page, and a picture glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
The library is an important place in our communities. Kids will learn about why libraries are needed, who works there, and what kinds of things happen there. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
Over the past two decades, the Mexican government has signed free trade agreements with the United States, Canada, the European Union, Japan, and many countries in Central and South America. These agreements have helped establish Mexico as a key exporter of goods to other countries, and have helped to stabilize the countrys economy. Today, according to the World Bank, Mexico has the worlds 14th-largest economy, with the countrys annual gross domestic product valued at more than $1.25 trillion. Finding a Financial Balance: The Economy of Mexico provides information about Mexico's manufacturing and industrial sectors, agriculture, natural resources, and tourist industry. It describes problems that the nation faces, such as Mexico's crumbling infrastructure and the vast economic disparity between wealthy and poor citizens, and how the Mexican government has begun to address these problems.
Hospitals are the focus of this book. Included is information about who works in hospitals, how they help us, and why people have to stay there.
Learn about the thrilling world of choreography and find out what it takes to make it in this competitive career.
Do you hear a siren? Well, pull over and learn about the chronological timeline of events just after an accident is discovered to the time it takes to transport the victim(s) to the hospital. 911 operators, police, EMTs and paramedics, and emergency room staff are all described with the duties they perform. This title will help kids sequence and order events. Filled with photographs and captions, informational sidebars, and clear, precise text, it will be a must read for kids. This title will allow students to describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.
In this colorful book, students will learn about the roles and relationships of the heroes and gods in ancient Egyptian myths and legends. Several ancient Egyptians myths are retold, describing how these stories helped ancient people interpret their world.
