Rawley and Homer are best friends. They also happen to be baseballs. On the first day of the big tournament, Homer scores the winning home run. Rawley wants to join Homer, but hitting a home run is not so easy. Will Rawley make it out of the ballpark? Will the two friends ever meet up again? Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
A mayor is elected to enforce the laws of a city. The mayor approves new rules for the city, manages city services, and helps during emergencies. Learn about the important job of this civic leader. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
A judge upholds the law. Judges make sure that trials are fair and that everyone gets a chance to make their case. Learn about the important job of this civic leader. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Where do you see green in the world--in the garden, on a frog, in your own eyes? Find out the many ways that green can make us feel. A page for caregivers and teachers suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
Where do you see red in the world--on a fire truck, during Chinese New Year, in the sweater your nana knit? Find out the many ways that red can make us feel. A page for caregivers and teachers suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
Where do you see purple in the world--in the sunset, at Halloween, in a bruise on your knee? Find out the many ways that purple can make us feel. A page for caregivers and teachers suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
Where do you see blue in the world--in the ocean, in the sky, on your grandma's front porch? Find out the many ways that blue can make us feel. A page for caregivers and teachers suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
Take a trip to the farm and visit a barn. Furry, fun, and important animals live there, including horses! Did you know that horses wear shoes? Trot on over to learn more about this favorite barnyard animal! Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
A Governor is elected to enforce the laws of a state. The Governor approves new laws, manages a state's money, and helps during emergencies. Learn about the important job of this civic leader. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Take a trip to the farm and visit a barn. Furry, fun, and important animals live there, including goats! Did you know that goats love to climb? Get an up-close look at this favorite barnyard animal. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Take a trip to the farm and visit a barn. Furry, fun, and important animals live there, including cows! Did you know that cows sleep standing up? Move quickly to learn more facts about this favorite barnyard animal! Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Take a trip to the farm and visit a barn. Feathered, fun, and important animals live there, including chickens! Did you know that chickens cluck and cackle? Strut on over to the coop to learn more about this favorite barnyard animal! Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
The Attorney General helps people understand and follow the law. This lawyer helps the President or the Governor make decisions. Learn about the important job of this civic leader. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Sometimes stories are told so often that people begin believing them even though they are not true. If enough people believe these untrue stories, they are called myths. Do you know what’s true or not? Do porcupines really throw their quills? Can someone be as blind as a bat? Are snakes slimy or do opossums hang by their tails? And just how much wood can a woodchuck chuck? Learn what’s true and what’s not in the latest addition to Mary Holland’s Animal Anatomy and Adaptation series.
Oops! Making mistakes isn't the end of the world. It's what we do about a mistake that really matters. Bright, cheerful illustrations paired with engaging photos and lively text make learning about owning mistakes fun, while hands-on activities put the social and emotional engagement into action. Explore how life works when we can say "I messed up!"
Seeds are truly amazing! Did you know that every seed, no matter how small (microscopic) or large (weighing up to 14 pounds), contains everything it needs to one day grow into a plant? Three generations of a gardening family work together to bring a backyard garden to full bloom.
In 1945, the attention of the United States, along with the rest of the world, was focused on World War II. After more than five years of fighting, downcast, war-weary people were looking for signs of hope of a better future. One April morning, a duck searching for a nesting spot lands on a tall post sticking out of the Milwaukee River. Situated near a busy drawbridge and the noisy city of Milwaukee, this was an unlikely, precarious spot for a soon-to-be-mama duck to build her nest. But that is exactly where Gertie (named by a local reporter) decides to make her home and lay her eggs. Once local newspapers report the story, crowds begin visiting the bridge to watch Gertie and speculate how she will safely hatch her babies. Soon, news outlets around the world are carrying the hopeful tale of the plucky duck, raising spirits, and giving readers a shared sense of community.
Toby is having the best birthday party ever until an ill-timed and unintended toot draws unwelcome attention and teasing. Poor Toby--he is so embarrassed! And now everyone is calling him "Tootles." To get out from under his cloud of shame, Toby goes to visit his grandmother, hoping to get some sympathy and understanding. But as it turns out, Grandma is a bit of a gasbag herself with her own windy issues. She toots not once, not twice, but THREE times during Toby's visit. And she's not even embarrassed about it! But Toby is. He's embarrassed by her and for her. It's only when Toby is facing another digestive episode that he realizes maybe it's time to follow Grandma's lead and not let little things get in the way of enjoying life. After all, gas happens! A sweet and funny lesson on how to handle life's hiccups and other unexpected "eruptions."
In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Türkiye (Turkey). Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry.
In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Ukraine. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Thanksgiving, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including giving thanks, celebrating the harvest, and preparing a feast for family and friends, and how it and similar holidays are celebrated in different parts of the world today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind this popular holiday. A Take a Look! infographic introduces traditional Thanksgiving dishes, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the history of the holiday. Children can learn more about Thanksgiving using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Thanksgiving also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Slovakia. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn why purple loosestrife is considered an invasive species, how this plant has established itself in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, full-color photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about purple loosestrife and how scientists work to control the spread. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about purple loosestrife using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Purple Loosestrife also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Romania. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn why Norway maple trees are considered invasive species, how they have become established in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, full-color photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about Norway maples and how scientists work to control the spread. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about Norway maples using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Norway Maple also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
