Readers are presented with an overview of Cuba's geography, culture, people, government, and daily life. Intriguing text, informative sidebars, detailed maps, and full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into life in this unique country. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fast-fact section, and an area listing sources for further research.
From hoisting construction materials to swinging wrecking balls, cranes are very important. Get the basics on these cool machines in this interesting book.
A very simple introduction to the sport of cross-country skiing, the equipment used, and how it is done. Additional features to aid comprehension include fun facts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
From a cannonball stuck in Keeler Tavern's wall to a chorus of chimes at the American Clock and Watch Museum, there's lots to see and do in Connecticut! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Connecticut special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
Through various examples, children learn about courage and how to apply it to everyday life. At school, on the playground, and even at home, various situations are presented which teach readers about the importance of courage.
Learn more about compost center operators, including what they do on a typical day, what the grossest parts of the job are, and what technology they use to stay safe and make the job less gross.
Learn about how these cool spinning, swooshing machines carry concrete from job to job.
Jess and Jaylen accidentally break Jaylen's brother's phone and try to hide it.
From the scenic Rocky Mountains to the Pueblo cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde, there's lots to see and do in Colorado! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Colorado special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
Coaching a sports team requires talent, dedication, and the ability to keep players motivated in good times and in bad. Victory is sweet, but there's a lot of work behind taking a team to the top. Find out more about coaching in this fun-to-read book!
Introduces readers to Clara and how she experiences a day of feeling left out. Discusses bullying and reasons for being kind. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Common Core questions and activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.
How do cherry pickers work? Where are the controls? Why don't they fall over? Learn all about these cool machines in this fascinating book.
Readers are presented with an overview of Canada's geography, culture, people, government, and daily life. Intriguing text, informative sidebars, detailed maps, and full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into life in this unique country. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fast-fact section, and an area listing sources for further research.
Explore canoeing, an exciting outdoor activity, including how to canoe, where to paddle, and how to stay safe.
Explore camping, an exciting outdoor activity, including camping gear, where to stay, and how to stay safe.
From the world-famous Avenue of Giants to Chinese New Year in San Francisco, there's lots to see and do in California! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make California special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
What are bulldozers used for? How do they move? Learn the basics about these powerful machines inside.
What's worse than an alligator with a toothache? A centipede with athlete's foot! Kids will go bee-serk over these fun and creative jokes about our little six- and eight-legged friends.
Learn more about bug exterminators, including what they do on a typical day, what the grossest parts of the job are, and what technology they use to stay safe and make the job less gross.
Jess and Jaylen's friendship gets tested when they try to agree on summer activities they both enjoy.
Describes the necessity of bomb-sniffing dogs, their duties, temperament, training, and common breeds chosen.
Explore biking, an exciting outdoor activity, including biking gear, where to bike, and how to stay safe.
This fun, colorful book describes basic rules for what to do and what not to do to be safe in vehicles.
This fun, colorful book describes basic rules for what to do and what not to do to be safe on or near the water.
A very simple introduction to the sport of basketball, the equipment used, and how it is played. Additional features to aid comprehension include fun facts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
