This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a sea otter’s arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors.
This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a reindeer’s arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors.
This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a polar bear’s arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors.
A young girl can climb a mountain, with a little help from her big imagination!
Will a trip to the dentist be as scary as it seems? Young readers will love finding out!
No matter what the injury or illness, Nurse Rosa is there to help!
Readers will love following along as a class goes on a field trip and then makes a tasty treat in the classroom.
No matter what the injury or illness, Nurse Rosa is there to help!
Readers will love following along as a class goes on a field trip and then makes a tasty treat in the classroom.
A young girl can climb a mountain, with a little help from her big imagination!
Tío sends Elena, Jorge, and Marcus to a small town in Iowa in 1983. This sounds like a boring adventure, until they learn that they're going to one of the first video game competitions--and they're there to identify and hide a flock of zombies from the public! Will they be able to find and save the zombies in time? And will Marcus ever get to play an original PacMan arcade game? Join the Secret Society of Monster Hunters to find out.
Russia is the largest nation in the world. Its land spans continents just as its history spans the ages. Explore this country's frigid tundra and its beautiful cities. Books in the Countries of the World series teach readers about countries' unique features through engaging content and pictures. Readers will learn about Russia's colorful traditions, rich artistic heritage, and communist past. This book includes a table of contents, activity sections, sidebars, a glossary, and references to learn more.
Vietnam is a country of ancient temples, beautiful beaches, and bustling cities. France, China, and Japan have all left their mark on Vietnam, but this nation has kept a character all its own. Books in the Countries of the World series teach readers about countries' unique features through engaging content and pictures. Readers will learn about Vietnam's incredible celebration of Tet, the lives of its textile workers, and its communist government. This book includes a table of contents, activity sections, sidebars, a glossary, and references to learn more.
It is 1972--a cold summer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tío has sent the monster hunters to find a dangerous werewolf. They need to stop it from hurting others--and from getting hurt itself. But is it really that dangerous? Join Marcus, Elena, and Fiona to find out. They explore downtown Minneapolis and the Minnesota State Fair. As they search for the werewolf, they learn about 1970s history and culture, and make friends with the theater folk of Minnesota along the way.
Elena, Jorge, and Marcus must brave the Chicago winter in search of a vampire. In a bleak, post-Depression city, the children must not only find this creature of the night, but also find her lost locket. Will it be downtown at Marshall Fields? Or at a roller derby event? And will they find it in time to get home? Readers will find out, as they learn about the 1930s--and how to survive an encounter with the undead.
The kraken is the biggest monster in the sea. And in the 1950s, it seems to be headed straight for Boston! Marcus, Jorge, and Amy travel in Tío's time machine to the world of the Red Sox and Boston Harbor, racing to find the kraken and send it back to the northern seas where it belongs. Their journey takes them from Fenway Park to a high seas adventure as they learn about the culture of the 1950s, the mythology of the kraken, and even some marine biology.
Jorge, Elena, and Amy need to find a poltergeist before it reveals itself to the world. The only catch? It's in Seattle--and it's in the 1990s. Join the gang as they travel back to the rainy "Emerald City" in 1996. There, they will chase the poltergeist, racing against the clock to lay it to rest before it lays waste to historic Pioneer Square. Readers will learn about the history, culture, and fashion of the late 1990s, and meet someone very special along the way!
Learn more about how Madison's Children's Museum went from unwanted city block to dynamic children's museum. Explore the logistics of renovating the space and meet the people who made it happen. The book showcases a range of 21st century skills -- from "Flexibility & Adaptation" to "Creativity & Innovation"--and shows how moving away from a tear-down culture towards one of reuse helps tackle a host of critical challenges facing our planet and population. Thought-provoking questions and hands-on activities encourage the development of critical life skills and social emotional growth. Books in this series include table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and infographics.
The Dominican Republic is a vibrant country influenced by its Spanish and African heritage. Explore the unique celebrations, food, and art of this tropical island nation. Books in the Countries of the World series teach readers about countries' unique features through engaging content and pictures. Readers will learn about the Dominican Republic's forests, brimming with orchids and hundreds of bird species, as well as its people and their rich past. This book includes a table of contents, activity sections, sidebars, a glossary, and references to learn more.
Learn about the rich culture of Cuba and its diverse environment. This close neighbor of the United States is worlds away in many aspects of its daily life and government. Books in the Countries of the World series teach readers about countries' unique features through engaging content and pictures. Readers will explore Cuban art, music, and holidays, and learn about the complicated history of its government. This book includes a table of contents, activity sections, sidebars, a glossary, and references to learn more.
Learn more about how Illinois's Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep school went from vacant big-box store to bustling prep school. Explore the logistics of repurposing the space and meet the people who made it happen. The book showcases a range of 21st century skills -- from "Flexibility & Adaptation" to "Creativity & Innovation"--and shows how moving away from a tear-down culture towards one of reuse helps tackle a host of critical challenges facing our planet and population. Thought-provoking questions and hands-on activities encourage the development of critical life skills and social emotional growth. Books in this series include table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and infographics.
In Spanish - the city can be a busy, crowded place, but there is plenty to do and see.
In Spanish - enjoy exploring the zoo as you flip through the pages of this easy-to-read book.
Kids love animals and will enjoy exploring the zoo as they flip through the pages of this easy to read book.
What do kids find when they visit the beach? Explore sand, sea shells, salt water, waves, and more in this simple exploration of a child's surroundings
