The Diné, or Navajo, have made this continent their home for centuries. Today, Navajo Nation is the largest tribal nation in the United States. In this introduction, readers will learn about Diné people, their lives today, their ancestral lands, and how they are carrying traditions forward.
As the sun sets up north and the moon begins to rise over the lake, all kinds of creatures--from the black bear to a tumble of fox kits to a family like yours--begin their nighttime routines. This lyrical lullaby to up north, and the flora and fauna that call it home, is a beautiful ode to the most beautiful land.
A new school is being built, and it will take a parade of builders and bricklayers, plumbers and painters, and more, to get the job done. This bouncy, rhyming story set to the snappy tune of "This Is the Way," will give readers a closer look at some of the tradespeople and machinery that help build the communities we live in.
On a farm, each season arrives with new jobs to do--crops to plant, animals to tend to, and fields to harvest. Readers get an insider's look at what spring, summer, fall, and winter look like on a family farm, from adorable baby animals to rumbling tractors and pumpkins to pies.
Weddings bring families, friends, and communities together to celebrate love and the start of something new. Readers will explore wedding customs and traditions from these countries around the world: America, Pakistan, Germany, and Israel. This hi-lo narrative nonfiction series celebrates diverse cultures while highlighting how expressions of joy and connection are all part of the human experience.
The Haudenosaunee peoples, sometimes called the Iroquois, share language, culture, and history that connects them in many ways in both the United States and Canada. In this introduction to the People of the Longhouse, readers will learn about the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora peoples, their lives today, their ancestral lands, and how they are carrying traditions forward.
The Cree make up the largest First Nations group in Canada today. In this introduction, readers will learn about Cree peoples, their lives today, their ancestral lands, and how they are carrying traditions forward.
The Choctaw made their homes in the southeastern woodlands for hundreds of years. Today, they make up one of the largest Indigenous groups in the United States. In this introduction readers will learn about Choctaw people, their lives today, their ancestral lands, and how they are carrying traditions forward.
The Cherokee make up one of the largest tribal nations in the United States. In this introduction, readers will learn about Cherokee people, their lives today, their ancestral lands, and how they are carrying traditions forward.
Cultures all over the world celebrate and honor family members in different ways. Readers will explore holidays, customs, and traditions that show love and appreciation for the people in our lives that help make us who we are and learn about American Mother's Day, Mexican Dia Del Nino, Chinese Xiao, and a Zulu Imbeleko ceremony. This hi-lo narrative nonfiction series celebrates diverse cultures while highlighting how expressions of joy and connection are all part of the human experience.
The Anishinaabe peoples share language, culture, and history that connect them in many ways. In this introduction to the Council of Three Fires, readers learn about the Ojibwe, Bodéwadmi (Potawatomi), and Odawa (Ottawa) peoples, their lives today, their ancestral lands, and the traditions they carry forward.
Who makes decisions for schools? Explore the roles and responsibilities of school boards in this look at local government. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage readers to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore the topic.
What are the roles and responsibilities of state legislatures? Explore these questions and more in this look at state government. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage readers to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore the topic.
Did you ever wonder what a mayor actually does? It's more than speeches and parades. Explore the roles and responsibilities of mayors in this look at local government. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage readers to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore the topic.
Explore the roles and responsibilities of city councils in this look at local government. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage readers to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore the topic.
What does it take to lead a state? Find out by exploring the roles and responsibilities of state governors in this book on state governments. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage readers to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore the topic.
In Space Station, readers will learn about what a space station does to help astronauts and scientists explore space. Text written in simple sentences that help develop word recognition and improve reading skills.
In Mission Control, readers will learn about what mission control does to help astronauts explore space. Text written in simple sentences that help develop word recognition and improve reading skills.
In Astronaut, readers will learn about what an astronaut does to explore space. Text written in simple sentences that help develop word recognition and improve reading skills.
Veterinarians need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep the world's animals healthy. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do.
Firefighters need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to put out the world's fires. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do.
Nurse practitioners need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep the world healthy. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do.
Pilots need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to take to the skies. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do.
Farmers need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep the world fed. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do.
Auto mechanics need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep the world's automobiles running. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do.
