The children in this book learn and share about themselves. Maybe you can find ways to learn more about yourself, too!
Arbor Day, Boys Town, and Kool-Aid are just a few of the marks the Great Plains state of Nebraska has made on American culture. From the state's eastern border along the Missouri River, where Lewis and Clark embarked on the Corps of Discovery expedition, to the towering geologic landmarks of the west, chronicled in pioneers' journals, there are treasures to explore on each page of C is for Cornhusker: A Nebraska Alphabet.Rajean Luebs Shepherd was raised in Michigan and has a degree in elementary education from Central Michigan University. After graduating, she traveled the world for ten years with the international performing group Up With People. A substitute teacher, Rajean enjoys sharing her favorite children's books with her students. She lives with her family in North Platte, Nebraska. With over twenty years in commercial illustration, Sandy Appleoff's work has appeared in a range of venues from corporate advertising, to magazines to children's books to large-scale installation murals. She has taught at the Kansas City Art Institute and the Colorado Mountain College in Aspen. Currently she is teaching and working on an MFA in stage and costume design at the University of Kansas. Sandy lives on a farm in Falls City, Nebraska.
Teach early Science concepts and foundational reading skills with this precisely leveled text.
Rapunzel is trapped in a high tower by a wicked troll. The three billy goats want to help her but the troll won't let them cross the bridge! A handsome prince rides by on his horse. Will he be able to help the trapped princess?
This book tells the story of the Velociraptor, a lightweight dinosaur who used its speed to catch prey. It was only three feet (one meter) tall, but was feared for its ferocious hunting ability. It used a sickle-shaped claw on the second toe of each foot as a deadly weapon and could reach speeds of up to 37 miles (60 kilometers) per hour when chasing prey.
Provides information about a Mayor's Office, including why we might go there, who works there, and the services it provides.
Explore our solar system. Find out about all the planets and their position in relation to the Sun.
Simple text and great photos show you some of the things you'll get to know when you are learning yoga.
Action photos and simple text show what happens at a soccer game.
Simple text and great photos show you some of the things you'll get to know when you are a beginner learning gymnastics.
Find out what happens at a baseball game! Simple text supported with great action photos.
Simple text and great photos show what you will learn when you begin ballet lessons.
Simple text and great photos show you some of the things you'll get to know when you are learning to swim.
Everyone is having fun at the summer picnic until something terrible happens to Chester's lunch.
Sara Duck is very afraid to do this one thing. Find out how Olive Cat helps Sara overcome her fear.
Sometimes friends forget to do the right thing. Read how Simon Zebra wasn't being honest and how he put it right.
Chester Fox makes fun of Sara Duck's big feet until her big feet help them out of an unfortunate situation.
Sometimes friends forget to do the right thing. Read how Chester Fox reminds Olive Cat and Sara duck how they should take turns.
Reptiles come in all shapes and sizes. Close-up photos and intriguing clues prompt readers to guess what kind of reptile will be revealed on the following page. Students can find out more about each reptileand what exactly a reptile isat the end of each book.
Birds come in all shapes and sizes. Close-up photos and intriguing clues prompt readers to guess what kind of bird will be revealed on the following page. Students can find out more about each birdand what exactly a bird isat the end of the book.
Bugs come in all shapes and sizes. Close-up photos and intriguing clues prompt readers to guess what kind of bug will be revealed on the following page. Students can find out more about each bug at the end of the book.
When Emma is busy with her Halloween party, Silly Kitty has to find things to do. Read about Silly Kitty's adventures on that spooky night!
Silly Kitty lives with his human, Emma, but when Emma is busy, Silly Kitty Has to find things to do. Find out what Silly Kitty finds to do on a rainy day.
Bee just wants to get home. So why is Bear bothered by Bee when she can be a sweet friend? Children will learn that being a good friend comes with sweet rewards!
Boris is a musician, playing the songs he learned growing up in Russia. Stella is a baker, baking cakes and pastries like her father used to back in Italy. Boris and Stella live in the city and are best friends. They like movies, hats, and each other. At holiday time, Stella wants to give Boris the perfect present for Hanukkah. She wants him to know how special he is. Boris wants to give Stella the perfect present for Christmas: she means so much to him. But perfect presents cost money and their bank savings contain very little. To make their dreams of perfect presents come true, Boris and Stella each sacrifice something very special. In a nod to O. Henrys The Gift of the Magi comes this tender story celebrating traditions, friendships, and gifts from the heart.
