In Farmers, early readers will learn how farmers work to raise crops and animals. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what a farmer's job is like. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different areas of a farm while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about farmers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Farmers also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Dentists, early readers will learn how dentists keep our teeth healthy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what a dentist's job is like. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the tools in a dentist's office, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about dentists online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Dentists also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Chefs, early readers will learn about the different kinds of chefs and what they do. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what a chef's job is like. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the tools in a restaurant kitchen, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about chefs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Chefs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Construction Workers, early readers will learn how construction workers tear down old buildings and build new ones. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what a construction worker's job is like. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the tools construction workers use on a job site, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about construction workers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Construction Workers also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is a quote from the U.S. Constitution most Americans know by heart. The right to have a healthy peacetime life-- to be free from want, hunger, disease -- is one of the rights that defines happiness. Read why this right is important for young people today. Learn how societies around the world fare in providing freedom from want to all people. And discover ways to help deliver critical basic needs to others.
This diary reveals the secret hopes and dreams of a rather green and warty toad. Although his life is slightly damp and dull, it is his great hope that one day he will meet a princess and that one kiss will change his life.Meanwhile there is babysitting to do, and friends to meet at ‘The Knot’, where everyone has a good croak.
This diary records the problems of a lady with lots of feet and lots of shoes. She needs fluffy slippers to wear when she curls up with a good book. She needs wellingtons to wear when she fetches lunch from the garden. And best of all, beautiful sandals to dance in at the club. But when she loses a sandal, and is forced to miss the fun, she has no idea that someone will find the shoe and change her life for ever.
This diary records the recipes of Father Bear, who loves cooking. He spends a lot of time in the kitchen thinking up vegetable dishes that will make his son healthy and strong. But Baby Bear is fussy and goes off to school each day with his lunch box full of leftover food from breakfast. However – is he really eating it all up?
Humour and comic characters aim to encourage children to write and illustrate their own diaries.
Humour and comic characters aim to encourage children to write and illustrate their own diaries.
When World War II broke out in Europe, it was the beginning of a race to build bombs and war machines. Following the war, a new "arms race" began between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Today, nations continue to build dangerous weapons. Read why the freedom from fear is still important more than 70 years after President Franklin Roosevelt spoke of it. And learn about ways people are working to eliminate the arms of war and ensure freedom from fear around the world.
Protected by the Bill of Rights, the freedom of speech and expression is one of the most cherished rights possessed by citizens of the United States. Explore why this right is important to young people today. Read about ways the freedom of speech protects the media. And learn how this critical freedom is challenged around the world.
The North American colonies were a safe haven for Pilgrims seeking the freedom to worship in their own way. The freedom to worship, or not, is a sacred right protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Explore why this right is still debated today. And learn how the freedom to express one's religious beliefs continue to be a source of conflict around the world.
The Lord of Luchow was a kind man, but his people are threatened with war. A loyal servant finds a way to protect his master and bring peace to the lands. Themes: bravery, intelligence, devotion.
When the north wind blows away the flour carried by a baker's young son, he sets out on a journey to insist it be returned. This Norwegian tale shows the value of perseverance nd gifts of nature.
When a princess learns a terrible secret about the man she loves, she marries him in spite of the news. Her devotion pays off when she is granted a wish.
Day after day, a poor young girl discovers a lion who needs her help. In time, her care for the lion-in-need and her dreams of a better life intersect.
The king, who loves adventures, is imprisoned during one of his journeys. But when the queen dets out to find her husband, she must travel in disguise. This is a story of ingenuity from medieval Russia.
When a village is terrorized by a lion, the hunter Kambili wishes to track down the beast. But his wife Kumba warns that the lion is an evil wizard. This is an adaptation of a Malinke story.
Tokoyo, a skilled diver, is devoted to her father who has been banished by the emperor. She goes in search of him and in the process kills a sea dragon, breaking an evil spell. Tokoyo and her father are reunited and return to their village. Themes: bravery, devotion.
En el libro se explica cómo es la Tierra por dentro y por fuera.
En el libro se explica qué son los huracanas, los efectos devastadores que pueden tener, las zonas de peligro y cómo los expertos persiguen a estas feroces tormentas
En el libro se explica cómo es el suelo; comenta sus nutrientes, materia orgánica y los idferentes tipos de suelo.
En el libro se explica el ciclo de vida de las mariposas y las polillas.
What does it take to win a game? When you pass the ball, someone has to be there to receive it. In order to win, you have to have teamwork. What makes a team successful? Strong teamwork makes winners, no matter what the scoreboard says.
