In Prairie Food Chains, early fluent readers explore the prairie biome and the food chains it supports. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore how energy flows through plants and animals in a prairie environment. A map helps readers locate prairies around the world, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about prairie food chains using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites.Prairie Food Chains also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
The Western Great Lakes region was once home to many Algonkian-speaking nations, including the Anishinaabe, Menominee, Sauk, and Fox. For hundreds of years, these peoples thrived in the thick woodlands, relying on nature's bounty of plants and animals for their survival. Clear, engaging text combines with rich illustrations to detail various aspects of life in the Great Lakes woodlands.
This fascinating book looks at many of the lodges, or dwellings, built and used by the native nations across the continent. A map showing the lodges appears at the beginning of the book, and beautiful, detailed illustrations show the exteriors, interiors, and way of life in each lodge. The straightforward layout and informative text present information in an easy-to-follow format.
This informative new book highlights the different Native nations that lived in southeastern North America before and during the seventeenth century. Vibrant images and easy-to-follow text help show young readers how the Cherokee, the Creek, the Choctaw, the Seminole, and the many other Native nations in the southeast farmed, hunted, and moved from place to place on the waterways.
The Southwest region was home to some of the earliest inhabitants of North America. The diverse landscapes of deserts, mountains, and rivers provided food, shelter, and raw materials to ancient cultures as well as later groups, such as the Apache, Comanche, Hopi, Navajo, Zuni, and many others.
Nations of the Northeast Coast describes the many Native nations that lived along the coast of northeastern North America during the seventeenth century. Beautiful paintings and detailed illustrations highlight the lives and traditions of the Abenaki and the many other nations in the region. Young readers will be fascinated to learn about the hunting and fishing practices, the methods of transportation, and the family lives of these Native peoples.
The plains region is a vast landscape which was home to many native nations. For hundreds of years, these peoples followed the giant, wandering herds of buffalo upon which they were dependent for food, clothing, tools, and shelter. Clear, informative text, beautiful illustrations, and maps, help describe all aspects of the life of native nations who called the plains their home.
Life of the Navajo looks at this fascinating nation who call themselves Diné, or "the people." The book describes the Navajo lifestyle, religion, and community as it existed when European explorers first arrived in the Southwest region of the United States.
This informative book describes the many Native nations that lived in the eastern Great Lakes region in the seventeenth century. Beautiful images depict the daily lives of these peoples, including housing, transportation, and methods of finding food. Nations of the Eastern Great Lakes also shows children how European contact changed the lives of these nations and how these peoples live today.
Beautiful artwork helps illuminate the daily lives of the Anishinaabe, or "first people", also known as the Chippewa or Ojibwa. Living in the Western Great Lakes region, the Anishinaabe adapted to each season by changing camp locations to better suit the changing weather. The importance of family, community, and cooperation is apparent.
Despite the harsh climate, the Inupiat and the Inuit have thrived in the remote region of the Far North for thousands of years. Life in the Far North describes the traditions and lifestyles of these Native peoples.
Life of the California Coast Nations describes the lifestyles and traditions of the nations that lived along the coast of California during the eighteenth century. Children will discover how these Native peoples used the area's many natural resources to construct homes, canoes, rafts, clothing, and other everyday items. Easy-to-follow text and vibrant images will help children gain an understanding of these peoples and their lifeways.
Life in a Plains Camp looks at a nomadic community that based its livelihood on hunting buffalo. People who were constantly on the move depended on one another for happiness and support. Men, women, and children worked together to make sure the entire camp was fed and clothed. Beautiful artwork helps illustrate the daily lives and tasks of the people of the plains and portrays their rich cultural heritage.
The sprawling adobe structures known as pueblos provided safe, communal dwellings for entire villages of Southwest peoples. Life in a Pueblo uses remarkable photographs, beautiful artistic renderings, and clear text to explore the daily lives of the groups known collectively as the pueblo peoples.
Is cheesecake a pie or a cake? Get ready to tickle your funny bone and flex your brain with Wait, Why?, the sequel to the best-selling book from Audrey Bea, "Wait, What?"
Get your team fired up and ready to win with these illustrated baseball chants and cheers.
Easy to follow instructions and colorful artwork come together to guide the young reader through the exciting world of map drawing.
This book chronicles Brock Lesnar's childhood, education, and early career; his rise to success; and his current status. Lesnar's personal and professional challenges and achievements are highlighted as is his impact on entertainment wrestling. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This book chronicles Roman Reigns's childhood, education, and early career; his rise to success; and his current status. Reigns's personal and professional challenges and achievements are highlighted as is his impact on entertainment wrestling. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This book chronicles John Cena's childhood, education, and early career; his rise to success; and his current status. Cena's personal and professional challenges and achievements are highlighted as is his impact on entertainment wrestling. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This book chronicles Andre the Giant's childhood, education, and early career; his rise to success; and his untimely death. Andre the Giant's personal and professional challenges and achievements are highlighted as is his impact on entertainment wrestling. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This book chronicles Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's childhood, education, and early career; his rise to success; and his current status. The Rock's personal and professional challenges and achievements are highlighted as is his impact on entertainment wrestling. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This series explores electric boats, including why they are necessary, how they work, and the latest developments in the industry. A brief history of electric boats is included, and top builders, models, and market technologies are highlighted. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This series explores electric buses, including why they are necessary, how they work, and the latest developments in the industry. A brief history of electric buses is included, and top builders, models, and market technologies are highlighted. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This series explores electric cars, including why they are necessary, how they work, and the latest developments in the industry. A brief history of electric cars is included, and top builders, models, and market technologies are highlighted. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
