Take a deep dive into the rhetorical appeals that are part of the media we consume and learn how to utilize this knowledge in your own creation of media. This series gives readers a crash course in basic media literacy skills: understanding audience, perspective, persuasive appeals, author's purpose, tracing sources, and creating media content.
Examine the author's purpose that is always present in media - how to spot it, and how to use it intentionally to inform, persuade, and entertain. This series gives readers a crash course in basic media literacy skills: understanding audience, perspective, persuasive appeals, author's purpose, tracing sources, and creating media content.
They may not be cute and cuddly, but what they lack in looks, they make up for in recycling superpowers. This title from our Nature's (Secret) Superheroes series delves into the powerful effect vultures have on their environment. From preventing the spread of diseases to reducing greenhouse gases, learn how these underappreciated and often misunderstood environmental superheroes work to keep their ecosystems going strong.
Examine point-of-view and perspective. This book takes a deep look at how varying perspectives are influenced by values, and how these values can create both conscious and unconscious bias. This series gives readers a crash course in basic media literacy skills: understanding audience, perspective, persuasive appeals, author's purpose, tracing sources, and creating media content.
Learn to look critically at media to understand its audience, and how to tailor your own media creations to specific audiences. This series gives readers a crash course in basic media literacy skills: understanding audience, perspective, persuasive appeals, author's purpose, tracing sources, and creating media content.
They may be small, but native bees prove that you don't have to "bee" big to make a big difference. Delve into the powerful effect native bees have on their environment. From bringing blooms to deserts to providing food for people and wildlife, learn how these underappreciated buzzy pollinators work as environmental superheroes to keep their ecosystems going strong.
Part of our Take a Look! Modern Media Literacy series, Identifying the Source takes readers through the process of analyzing media in order to tell fact from fiction. Includes explanation of how misinformation, disinformation, biases, and stereotypes play into the credibility of a source. Gives readers the information they need to start practicing looking critically at the media they consume. This series gives readers a crash course in basic media literacy skills: understanding audience, perspective, persuasive appeals, author's purpose, tracing sources, and creating media content.
Freshwater mussels don’t get as much attention as cute furry animals, but they’re more than just shells sitting at the bottom of a stream. Delve into the powerful effect mollusks have on their environment. From fighting pollution to signaling the alarm when things have gone wrong with a waterway, learn how these underappreciated and often overlooked environmental superheroes work to keep their ecosystems going strong.
Despite their beloved status, elephants remain a threatened species, and their impact on the world around them goes far beyond their thunderous steps. Delve into the powerful effect elephants have on their environment. From planting trees, to bringing water to all, learn how these underappreciated gentle giants work as environmental superheroes to keep their ecosystems going strong.
Creating Content takes readers through the process of creating and sharing content in a responsible, inclusive way. This series gives readers a crash course in basic media literacy skills: understanding audience, perspective, persuasive appeals, author's purpose, tracing sources, and creating media content.
Once hunted to the brink of extinction, and to this day considered a nuisance by some, beavers have incredible underwater abilities that would put even Aquaman to shame. Learn how these underappreciated and once almost extinct environmental superheroes work to keep their ecosystems going strong.
Many people find bats to be scary, but a world without bats is much scarier. This title from our Nature's (Secret) Superheroes series delves into the powerful effect bats have on their environment. From controlling insect populations to preventing the spread of diseases, learn how these underappreciated and often misunderstood environmental superheroes work to keep their ecosystems going strong.
In AI in the Workplace, readers will learn about job automation, data collection in the workplace, and what an AI-influenced workplace may look like in the future. Engaging text allows readers to connect new technology concepts to what they already know.
In The Trouble with Deepfakes, readers will learn about what deepfakes are, how they can spread misinformation, and what is being done to manage them. Engaging text allows readers to connect new technology concepts to what they already know.
In Wonder Dogs, nothing can stop these disabled dogs from living life to the fullest. In this inspiring series, readers will learn how adaptable animals really are, and how, with a little bit of help, anything is possible.
In Uses of AI, readers will learn about everyday AI encounters, high-tech healthcare, how AI is being incorporated into big business, and how AI aids artists and other creatives. Engaging text allows readers to connect new technology concepts to what they already know.
In Training AI, readers will learn about the origins of AI, machine learning, and how AI uses data. Engaging text allows readers to connect new technology concepts to what they already know.
In The Downside of AI, readers will learn about the controversy currently surrounding AI, AI's impact on human creativity, AI's impact on human jobs, and fears surrounding the growing power of AI in the future. Engaging text allows readers to connect new technology concepts to what they already know.
Land takes center stage with this decodable title introducing key geography standards about land and landforms. Perfect for differentiating instruction for those readers in need of foundational reading skill support. In collaboration with World Book, this decodable series takes readers on a colorful journey across Earth's physical features, exploring oceans, atmosphere, biomes, and more!
The geography of oceans comes alive with this decodable title introducting key geography standards about Earth's incredible oceans. Perfect for differentiating instruction for those readers in need of foundational reading skill support. In collaboration with World Book, this decodable series takes readers on a colorful journey across Earth's physical features, exploring oceans, atmosphere, biomes, and more!
Take a splash with this fresh look at Earth's fresh water systems with this decodable title introducing key geography standards around rivers, lakes, and other waterways. Perfect for differentiating instruction for those readers in need of foundational reading skill support. In collaboration with World Book, this decodable series takes readers on a colorful journey across Earth's physical features, exploring oceans, atmosphere, biomes, and more!
Learn about climate and biomes with this decodable title introducing key geography standards. Perfect for differentiating instruction for those readers in need of foundational reading skill support. In collaboration with World Book, this decodable series takes readers on a colorful journey across Earth's physical features, exploring oceans, atmosphere, biomes, and more!
Dig beneath the surface with this decodable title introducing key geography standards about earth's processes and changes. Perfect for differentiating instruction for those readers in need of foundational reading skill support. In collaboration with World Book, this decodable series takes readers on a colorful journey across Earth's physical features, exploring oceans, atmosphere, biomes, and more!
In Incredible Goats, readers will watch as these favorite farm animals regain their footing. In this inspiring series, readers will learn how adaptable animals really are, and how, with a little bit of help, anything is possible.
In Hero Horses, readers will learn that nothing can keep a good horse down. In this inspiring series, readers will learn how adaptable animals really are, and how, with a little bit of help, anything is possible.
