In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the healing power of nature through camping along with the importance of teamwork, resilience, and courage. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about increasing focus and practicing mindfulness in nature. Each book also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
Hockey players and figure skaters wouldn’t be able to perform their best without Zamboni ice resurfacers. The famous ice polisher machines smooth ice by shaving it, washing it, squeegeeing it, and more! In this title, beginning readers will watch Zamboni machines make loops around ice rinks.
Girls rule! That's what Jasmine Le thinks. And girls can do anything boys can do. But can they play tackle football? Heck yes! Jasmine takes on her whole town to prove that girls can run, jump, and catch a pigskin just as well as boys.
Dale Curtis, the rookie on the Jackson Eagles basketball team, struggles between his commitment to the team and loyalty to his ex-con brother.
What is NASCAR? Have you ever been to a racetrack? What is the most famous racetrack in the U.S.? Can a car go faster than the speed of sound? What is off-road racing?
Written in graphic novel format, this brief biography of Jackie Robinson describes his childhood, service in the United States Army, and success as a baseball player.
A competitive swimmer in Syria, Yusra Mardini never let go of her Olympic dream, even when civil war made it too difficult to train in her country. In 2016, she was allowed to compete in the Rio Olympics as part of a special team for refugees. This was only months after making a daring crossing of the Mediterranean Sea in a sinking boat that she helped tow to shore. Dozens of lives were saved on the voyage. Still training, Mardini also acts as a spokesperson and educator for the United Nations High Commission on Refugees.
American gymnast Simone Biles wowed the world at the 2016 Rio Olympics by winning four gold medals. The first female gymnast to earn three consecutive all-around titles, Biles has been listed on TIME magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People, authored a book on her life, and won an ESPY award for best female athlete in 2017. Her determination carried her through an unstable home life as a young child to become someone who wants to inspire others to lead a healthy and happy lifestyle.
Engage readers with stories of popular winter sports. Readers are introduced to fun winter activities, such as ice-skating, skiing, and snowboarding. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly project inspires creativity and hands-on fun.
Terence and David are competitive snowboarders. David is more laid back, he wants to have fun! But Terence won't be happy until he wins the gold. They head to an abandoned ski resort for some secret practice. Terence refuses to quit until he nails his trick, and the motion causes an avalanche. Can they survive? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Introduces readers to the sport of swimming. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.
Introduces readers to the sport of gymnastics. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.
Introduces readers to the sport of lacrosse. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.
Introduces readers to the sport of hockey. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.
Introduces readers to the sport of soccer. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.
Introduces readers to the sport of wrestling. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.
Explores the confluence between sports, history, economics, and geography in New York. Informative text, athlete bios, vibrant pictures, and engaging infographics come together to provide a unique perspective of how sports and culture relate in this state.
Explores the confluence between sports, history, economics, and geography in Pennsylvania. Informative text, athlete bios, vibrant pictures, and engaging infographics come together to provide a unique perspective of how sports and culture relate in this state.
Explores the confluence between sports, history, economics, and geography in North Carolina. Informative text, athlete bios, vibrant pictures, and engaging infographics come together to provide a unique perspective of how sports and culture relate in this state.
Explores the confluence between sports, history, economics, and geography in Minnesota. Informative text, athlete bios, vibrant pictures, and engaging infographics come together to provide a unique perspective of how sports and culture relate in this state.
Introduces readers to the sport of football. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.
Explores the confluence between sports, history, economics, and geography in Texas. Informative text, athlete bios, vibrant pictures, and engaging infographics come together to provide a unique perspective of how sports and culture relate in this state.
Introduces readers to the sport of basketball. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.
Explores the confluence between sports, history, economics, and geography in Florida. Informative text, athlete bios, vibrant pictures, and engaging infographics come together to provide a unique perspective of how sports and culture relate in this state.
Explores the confluence between sports, history, economics, and geography in Michigan. Informative text, athlete bios, vibrant pictures, and engaging infographics come together to provide a unique perspective of how sports and culture relate in this state.