Readers will learn about Abraham Lincoln, how he died, and why a memorial was built in his honor. 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.
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.
Save the Planet: Using Alternative Energies applies the NCTE/IRA Standards to science and social studies content. Each book sends the reader on a fact-finding mission, posing an initial challenge and concluding with questions and answers. Through engaging, interactive scenarios, learners can experiment with text prediction, purpose-driven research, and creative problem solving - all critical thinking skills - while learning about ways to care for our planet.
Introduces readers to the cool career of FBI special agent by giving a better understanding of this cool job.
A child washing the dishes wonders where the water goes, and the story follows water drops as they travel to through the city sewer system, treatment plant, and back again. Includes "Recycle it Yourself" activity and further resources.
Starlings have glossy feathers and are aggressive competitors for nesting sites. Native to Europe and Asia, these birds were introduced to North America, Australia, and South Africa. Find out why these feathered invaders pose a threat to native birds species and farm crops.
Forensics is the focus of this STEAM driven title that introduces students to all the jobs within this crimally related field.
Insects are used in science and medicine to help people.
Marketing is focused in this STEAM driven title for students addressing the degrees and duties of someone working in marketing.
How insects can become a serious problem when introduced to new ecosystems.
Gaming is focused in this STEAM driven title for students addressing all the jobs and cutting edge techniques used in the development of video games.
Photography is the focus of this STEAM driven title in the world of photography by taking a look at the improvements in equipment.
A child watching a garbage truck pick up the trash wonders where it goes, and the story follows two garbage bags as they travel to a transfer station and then to a landfill. Includes "Recycle it Yourself" activity and further resources.
A child tosses a plastic bottle in a recycling bin and the story follows that plastic bottle to through the process of recycling until it becomes a new bottle again. Includes "Recycle it Yourself" activity and further resources.
A child tosses old homework paper into a recycling bin and the story follows that paper through the process of recycling until it becomes usable paper again. Includes "Recycle it Yourself" activity and further resources.
Provides 12 informative questions and answers about the digital divide. Exciting, full-color spreads present related facts and tips and tricks you need to know to stay smart with technology.
Provides 12 informative questions and answers about your digital footprint. Exciting, full-color spreads present related facts and tips and tricks you need to know to stay smart with technology.
Introduces the concept of energy, how we use it, and earth friendly ways kids can help conserve it and save the earth on a daily basis.
Introduces the concept of Earth’s water cycle, explains how we use Earth’s water, and offers ways kids can help conserve it.
Introduces ways to take care of Earth on a daily basis, such as recycling, planting trees, and caring for Earth’s animals.
Introduces the concept recycling and why it is beneficial for our Earth while offering fun ways to recycle and reuse at home and in the community.
A series for the young architect, designer or engineer who wants to plan and build their own ecologically sound home that will also help our planet.
A series for the young architect, designer or engineer who wants to plan and build amazing future style homes and workplaces.
The STEM Encyclopedia of Water presents an opportunity to explore a familiar science topic in a new way. A cross-curricular approach allows all the sciences to come together along with history, art and legend - building a thorough understanding of the presence of water on our planet.
