In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of the Great Depression. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this important period in American history. An infographic enhances understanding of the Great Depression, and What Do You Think? sidebars encourage deeper inquiry. A timeline highlights key events and dates. Great Depression also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In High-Speed Trains, beginning readers will learn about different high-speed trains around the world, including maglev trains, and how fast they carry passengers to their destinations. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about high-speed trains and their use. A labeled diagram explains how magnets make maglev trains float, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about high-speed trains online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. High-Speed Trains also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In this book, readers will discover how to recognize happiness in themselves and others, how to best respond to it, and how to communicate about these feelings. 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 emotions. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
In this book, readers will discover how to recognize anger in themselves and others, how to best respond to it, and how to communicate about these feelings. 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 emotions. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how social media works and how we interact with it in our daily lives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the social media’s invention, who keeps it working, and possible advancements in its technology. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about social media using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. How Does Social Media Work? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, readers learn the benefits of perseverance, resilience, and grit. They also learn ways to develop these traits and how to encourage them in others. Developing inner strength helps readers to create constructive attitudes, build confidence, and foster positive peer networks. 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 not giving up. Includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
In this book, illustrations and step by step instructions show and tell young readers how to do balancing yoga poses. Breathing techniques, SEL concepts of wellness and mindfulness, and benefits of the practice are also introduced. Original illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the basics of yoga and how they can easily incorporate it in their daily lives.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of the California gold rush. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this important period in American history. An infographic enhances understanding of the gold rush, and What Do You Think? sidebars encourage deeper inquiry. A timeline highlights key events and dates. California Gold Rush also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, readers will discover how to recognize nervousness in themselves and others, how to best respond to it, and how to communicate about these feelings. 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 emotions. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
In this book, illustrations and step by step instructions show and tell young readers how to do yoga poses in chairs. Breathing techniques, SEL concepts of wellness and mindfulness, and benefits of the practice are also introduced. Original illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the basics of yoga and how they can easily incorporate it in their daily lives. Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique and defining characteristics of South America. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about this continent’s landscape, biomes, climate, wildlife, culture, and more. Strong STEM connections promote multi-subject learning. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, maps help readers locate the continent, and an At a Glance summary provides quick facts for easy reference. Children can learn more about South America using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Explore South America also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, illustrations and step by step instructions show and tell young readers how to meditate. Breathing techniques, SEL concepts of wellness and mindfulness, and benefits of the practice are also introduced. Original illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the basics of breathing and meditation and how they can easily incorporate it in their daily lives. Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
In this book, readers learn the value of asking for help, when and who to ask, and how to be helpful to others. Being mindful and asking for help prepares readers to create constructive attitudes, build confidence, and foster positive peer networks. 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 asking for help. Includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of werewolves, the shapeshifting mythological creatures known for their strength. Also included is a story from folklore about thieves who become cursed as werewolves.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of unicorns, the spiral-horned mythological creatures known for their benevolence. Also included is a story from folklore about a unicorn’s generosity.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of leprechauns, the small, humanlike mythological creatures known for their mischievousness. Also included is a story from folklore about how a leprechaun tricked a farmer.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of mermaids, the aquatic mythological creatures known for their singing. Also included is a story from folklore about how a mermaid returned a beggar’s kindness.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of vampires, the nocturnal mythological creatures known for drinking blood. Also included is a story from folklore about a vampire-hunting dhampir.
Get the ball rolling with this high-interest introduction to basketball, the sport known for its hoops and orange balls. Also included is a biographical story about professional basketball player and coach Becky Hammon.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of dragons, the scaly mythological creatures known for their ability to fly. Also included is a story from folklore about the defeat of a dragon named Lindwurm.
A biography in rhyme relates the story of Olympic swimmer and Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini.
Get the ball rolling with this high-interest introduction to tennis, the sport known for its low nets and rackets. Also included is a biographical story about professional tennis players Venus and Serena Williams.
A neglected Russian typewriter clicks, clacks, and rings to life with a new owner.
When a child makes a wish, where does it go? Like a tiny seed carried on the wind, a wish journeys through adversity, takes root, and grows.
The unbelievable yet true story of how an eight-year-old white kid from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, met the legendary Jackie Robinson in the 1950s--and how the two became lifelong friends.
