Daniel Inouye was born in Hawaii to parents who came from Japan. He had a happy life as a child until 1941 when the Japanese military bombed Pearl Harbor in his hometown. As war broke out, Daniel's life changed forever. He fought in the U.S. Army against the Japanese and then went on to serve Hawaii and his country in the U.S. Senate.
As a child, Cesar Chavez worked on farms with his family. He felt the workers were not treated well. Cesar used his voice to become a leader in making sure farm workers were paid better and treated fairly.
Dive into the world of mermaids through carefully leveled text and appealing images. Emergent readers will learn about stories about mermaids from around the world.
Water, air, sunlight, plants . . . we need these elements to live in this world. But does the world need us? And what would happen to the world if humans were gone? Back matter gives further context and discusses what kids (and all of us) can do to truly help our planet.
Feelings can be happy or sad, big or small, easy or hard, and sometimes too complicated to put into words. Young readers will explore different kinds of feelings and the many ways to handle them.
Introduce beginning readers to three monsters that have captured the imaginations of humans for centuries: griffins, krakens, and centaurs. Carefully leveled text is paired with images that aid reader comprehension.
This absolutely charming series will inspire young children to make fun and brightly-coloured familiar prints. These books make perfect material for both home and classroom use.
This absolutely charming series will inspire young children to make fun and brightly-coloured familiar prints. These books make perfect material for both home and classroom use.
This absolutely charming series will inspire young children to make fun and brightly-coloured familiar prints. These books make perfect material for both home and classroom use.
This absolutely charming series will inspire young children to make fun and brightly-coloured familiar prints. These books make perfect material for both home and classroom use.
Shares three stories of children learning how to work together as a team. Vibrant and colorful photos help tell the stories. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
Civics lessons are always timely, always important, and often very complicated. And despite the easy banter in today's media, many adult Americans are still in the dark when it comes to knowing their rights and responsibilities as citizens of a democratic society. So how do we help our youngest citizens to understand this important information in ways that make sense? This streamlined ABC approach uses poetry and colorful artwork to explain the basic building blocks of America's democratic system of government, from its earliest beginnings to how it works in today's world. From amendments and elections to Congress and our Constitution, E is for Everyone! Every Vote and Every Voice: A Democracy Alphabet helps make our system of government understandable for young readers. Back matter provides further explanation for key concepts such as the Bill of Rights, Founding Fathers, and branches of government.
In Where Does Garbage Go?, early fluent readers follow trash as it leaves the home and heads to the landfill and all the steps in between. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about what happens to garbage. An infographic illustrates the steps of the process with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about garbage and landfills using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Where Does Garbage Go? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Where Does Mail Go?, early fluent readers follow a letter as it leaves the home and heads to its destination and all the steps in between. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the process of sending and receiving mail. An infographic illustrates the steps of the process with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about mail and the postal service using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Where Does Mail Go? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Where Does Recycling Go?, early fluent readers follow recyclables as they leave the home and head to a recycling plant to get sorted and all the steps in between. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about what happens to recyclables and how they're made into new products. An infographic illustrates the steps of the process with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about recycling using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Where Does Recycling Go? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Where Does Water Go?, early fluent readers follow water as it leaves the home and travels either to a septic tank or a wastewater treatment plant. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about what happens to water after it is flushed or goes down the drain. An infographic illustrates the steps of the process with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about wastewater using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Where Does Water Go? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Ragdolls, beginning readers will learn about the physical features, characteristics, and personalities of Ragdoll cats. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this cat breed. A labeled diagram highlights the breed's features, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Ragdolls online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Ragdolls also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Siamese, beginning readers will learn about the physical features, characteristics, and personalities of Siamese cats. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this cat breed. A labeled diagram highlights the breed's features, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Siamese online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Siamese also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Sphynx, beginning readers will learn about the physical features, characteristics, and personalities of Sphynx cats. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this cat breed. A labeled diagram highlights the breed's features, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Sphynx online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Sphynx also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Maine Coons, beginning readers will learn about the physical features, characteristics, and personalities of Maine Coon cats. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this cat breed. A labeled diagram highlights the breed's features, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Maine Coons online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Maine Coons also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Persians, beginning readers will learn about the physical features, characteristics, and personalities of Persian cats. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this cat breed. A labeled diagram highlights the breed's features, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Persians online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Persians also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Farm Machines, beginning readers will follow a farmer throughout the year, learning about the many ways he or she uses a tractor to pull different farm equipment, such as plows, planters, and balers, to combining in the fall. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn what each piece of farm machinery is called and what it does. Photos and further detailed descriptions of different equipment help introduce the content, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about farm equipment online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Farm Machines also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Farm Plants, beginning readers will learn what about the major crops that grow on a farm, as well as the many vegetables and herbs that grow in farm gardens. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn what major crops are called and what their fields look like. Photos and further detailed descriptions of major crops help introduce the content, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about farm plants online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Farm Plants also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In From Cow to Cheese, early fluent readers learn how cheese is made, from cows producing milk to cheesemakers processing it into cheese, to consumers buying it in a grocery store. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about cheese using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. From Cow to Cheese also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In From Flower to Honey, early fluent readers learn how honey is made, from bees collecting flower nectar to beekeepers collecting and jarring it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about honey using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. From Flower to Honey also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
