This fun combination of original fable and factual information introduces young readers to the state of Texas through an entertaining and educational story based on the state symbols, history and geography. Take a trip through Texas as Sam, the star travels the state. Along the way Sam meets new friends and learns about the animals, plants, geography, and culture that make Illinois a great state! In addition to the illustrated story, interesting and informative factual sidebars about the state are found throughout the book. A treasure-hunt map plots the journey and a cultural recipe is also included. This book ends with state facts at a glance, a reading comprehension quiz, and more things to see and do around Sam with a map showing the locations.
Words have the power to create change. Rachel Carson knew this, and she shared her love of nature and the need to protect it in her writing. She wrote several books about nature, including Silent Spring, which warned of the dangers of chemical pesticides. This book helped start the modern environmental movement. She inspires young people today to protect our planet. The Women in Science and Technology series introduces students to influential women in science and technology. From astronauts to medical doctors, these biographies highlight the accomplishments, dedication, and passion that drove these women to succeed. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and further reading suggestions.
Tu Youyou is a unique scientist. She is an expert in traditional Chinese medicine and modern medicine. When China needed someone to solve their problem with malaria, Youyou was the perfect person for the job. She mixed old medicine with new science and saved many lives, later earning her a Nobel Prize. Her story inspires young people today to enjoy science. The Women in Science and Technology series introduces students to influential women in science and technology. From astronauts to medical doctors, these biographies highlight the accomplishments, dedication, and passion that drove these women to succeed. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and further reading suggestions.
Maryam Mirzakhani started breaking barriers for girls in math when she was in high school. She continued breaking those barriers as an adult when she became the first woman to win the Fields Medal. That’s the highest honor a mathematician can receive! She inspires young people to find the beauty in math. The Women in Science and Technology series introduces students to influential women in science and technology. From astronauts to medical doctors, these biographies highlight the accomplishments, dedication, and passion that drove these women to succeed. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and further reading suggestions.
Meet Milo the merman. He wants to be friends. How can you be a good friend to Milo? In How to Be Friends with This Merman, you'll learn valuable friendship skills surrounding processing emotions of disappointment and the need for quiet time. There are many ways to be a good friend. The How to Be Friends series models positive ways to interact with and support friends through vivid illustrations and empathy-focused stories. Beginning readers will learn to model friendship-building skills in this easy-to-read fiction series featuring fantasy characters on each of its 24 pages.
Meet Luma the unicorn. They want to be friends. How can you be a good friend to Luma? In How to Be Friends with This Unicorn, you'll learn valuable friendship skills surrounding illness and being friends from far away. There are many ways to be a good friend. The How to Be Friends series models positive ways to interact with and support friends through vivid illustrations and empathy-focused stories. Beginning readers will learn to model friendship-building skills in this easy-to-read fiction series featuring fantasy characters on each of its 24 pages.
Meet Walda the werewolf. She wants to be friends. How can you be a good friend to Walda? In How to Be Friends with This Werewolf, you'll learn valuable friendship skills surrounding anxiety and fears. There are many ways to be a good friend. The How to Be Friends series models positive ways to interact with and support friends through vivid illustrations and empathy-focused stories. Beginning readers will learn to model friendship-building skills in this easy-to-read fiction series featuring fantasy characters on each of its 24 pages.
Meet Mimi the gnome. She wants to be friends. How can you be a good friend to Mimi? In How to Be Friends with This Gnome, you'll learn valuable friendship skills surrounding respecting a friend's needs and limitations. There are many ways to be a good friend. The How to Be Friends series models positive ways to interact with and support friends through vivid illustrations and empathy-focused stories. Beginning readers will learn to model friendship-building skills in this easy-to-read fiction series featuring fantasy characters on each of its 24 pages.
Introduces readers to the concept of opposites through the pairing of happy and sad. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on a common pair of opposites.
Offers readers a variety of activities they can do to get outside in fall. Filled with fun facts about the season, bonus sidebar activities, and a “Get Outside!” special feature, this book is sure to inspire kids to explore the great outdoors.
Offers readers a variety of activities they can do to get outside in summer. Filled with fun facts about the season, bonus sidebar activities, and a “Get Outside!” special feature, this book is sure to inspire kids to explore the great outdoors.
Offers readers a variety of activities they can do to get outside in winter. Filled with fun facts about the season, bonus sidebar activities, and a “Get Outside!” special feature, this book is sure to inspire kids to explore the great outdoors.
Gives readers a close-up look at passenger planes. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an engaging overview of this amazing aircraft.
Introduces readers to the concept of opposites through the pairing of clean and dirty. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on a common pair of opposites.
Offers readers a variety of activities they can do to get outside in spring. Filled with fun facts about the season, bonus sidebar activities, and a “Get Outside!” special feature, this book is sure to inspire kids to explore the great outdoors.
Passenger trains have all kinds of cars—baggage cars, lounge cars, dining cars, and sleeper cars. They often need to keep riders comfortable for multi-day trips. This title shows beginning readers a train type that works day and night to take passengers long distances.
The average freight car can hold 200,000 pounds. This is equal to the weight of 15 male bush elephants! Early readers will be impressed by the powerful freight trains in this book moving heavy loads of food, coal, oil, and more!
Ever ride a train on an elevated track around a zoo, an airport, or an amusement park? If so, you’ve traveled by monorail. In this book, new readers will see many scenic aerial views offered by the off-the-ground trains that move on single rails.
Mary wants to play with her friends Clara and Ana, but they're playing with their dolls, and Mary doesn't have a doll. Her mother suggests that she make one using wool and cotton and other things that they have around the house. So Mary makes a beautiful doll, but then she realizes: Her doll has to breathe, and how will it sneeze? What can she use for her lovely doll's nose?
Her good friend has moved far away to another country. What to do now? How can they stay friends without seeing each other? They learn that there is friendship in thinking about each other, in writing to each other, in remembering each others' favorite things, but most of all: it is in the heart.
It's very difficult to be the youngest, littlest one in the family. Yurchyk's sister and brother are too old to play with him now; they prefer to do other things. And his parents are too busy. His companion is just a puppy, a little dog named Klapovukh. Yurchyk's father says that being big isn't just about growing taller but about doing big things! It takes courage to do big things: Is little Yurchyk brave enough?
In Turkeys on the Farm, beginning readers will learn about turkey toms, hens, and poults. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to turkeys' appearance, diet, behaviors, and home on the farm. A picture diagram labels the farm animal's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about turkeys online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Turkeys on the Farm also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Pigs on the Farm, beginning readers will learn about boars, sows, and piglets. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to pigs' appearance, diet, behaviors, and home on the farm. A picture diagram labels the farm animal's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pigs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Pigs on the Farm also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Sheep on the Farm, beginning readers will learn about rams, ewes, and newborn lambs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to sheep, their appearance, diet, behaviors, and home on the farm. A picture diagram labels the farm animal's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about sheep online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Sheep on the Farm also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Patterns in the Garden introduces emergent readers to patterns in gardens, such as rows of plants, spiderwebs, and flower petal arrangements, while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once. Patterns in the Garden includes tools for teachers and caregivers, as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, an index, and a Let's Review! question and photo.
