This book introduces the tiny green plants known as shamrocks, and explains the customs and origins of St. Patrick's Day as well as how the shamrock became the national symbol of Ireland.
This book introduces the significance of the Fourth of July holiday and the origin and meaning of its celebration with fireworks.
This book introduces the holiday of Easter and explains how bunnies and eggs came to be symbols of the day.
A simple book describing the origin and the significance of using evergreen trees at Christmastime, how they are grown, cut, and shipped, how to chose a good tree, and how to care for it.
School has never been so exciting! Kid-friendly photographs and comprehensive diagrams teach young readers various ASL signs for objects around the classroom, along with the Spanish equivalents.
Jump into the jazzy world of Acoustic Rooster! New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander takes young readers on a bebopping romp through the alphabet with Acoustic Rooster and his bandmates: Ella Finchgerald, Mules Davis, and Duck Ellington.
Discover the world of Kwame Alexander's Acoustic Rooster! The New York Times bestselling author tells Acoustic Rooster's story through lyrical, jazzy text--perfect for young readers. Meet Acoustic Rooster and his friends, Ella Finchgerald, Mules Davis, and Duck Ellington, as they perform in the big barnyard band competition.
Yasi and her best friend Mina love playing under the pomegranate tree in the courtyard of their apartment building in Tehran. When the air sirens start howling, the girls rush to their homes to safety. Yasi doesn't understand the war with Iraq, but she knows it isn't good. The girls reunite in the morning, but Yasi lets her friend know her family has decided to move to the United States. Mina wishes they could go too. When the girls part, Mina gives Yasi a special gift to help her remember their friendship, their tree, and Tehran.
When two siblings head outdoors on a nighttime hike, they experience the awe-inspiring wonders that take place in the natural world when most people are sleeping. From the night sky with its glorious celestial displays to the nocturnal insects and animals that only venture out in the dark, there's an abundance of activity going on once the sun goes down and the stars come out. Tree frogs chirp their throaty songs, bats soar after buzzing mosquitoes, and a Luna moth flutters on its angel-like wings. But finally, it's time to head back home to a cozy bed, and dream of the next night's outdoor adventure.
The Chinese Dragon Boat Festival takes place on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar, ushering in the start of summer. On the night before the Dragon Boat Festival, a young boy asks his grandfather how the dragon boat races first began. His grandfather tells him that legend has it that the races started in the ancient time of the Dragon King, when every lake and river had a guardian dragon.
For Jasper, life as a sasquatch isn't too bad. He has a nice house in the woods where he lives alone. Just the way he likes it. Being around other animals can be a little stressful. So Jasper keeps to himself, and life is good, even if some days are a bit lonely. To keep himself busy, Jasper decides to grow a turnip garden. It's hard work but it's very satisfying. With caretaking, the garden should yield a bountiful crop of yummy turnips. But one morning, just as the turnips are almost ready for harvest . . . disaster! Hungry deer have swooped in to eat Jasper's garden!
After traveling down a winding road, a pickup truck pulling a trailer stops at a farm. When the trailer opens, an old horse steps out. Old Blue, alone, unsure, and trying hard to be brave, has arrived at a horse rescue farm. But what will happen here?
On a chilly spring day, Goose and Gander flap down toward a little island just beginning to thaw out after a long winter. It is here that they will build a nest, lay eggs, and wait. And wait. And...wait. For the goslings to arrive. During all that waiting--through sun and snow, day and night--Goose keeps their eggs warm, while Gander protects the little island.
The work at The Bakers Dozen bakery goes like clockwork--all twelve bakers have a job to do, and the jobs are completed without a hitch. When a new chef shows up looking for a spot on the team, and with a tempting treat too, the bakers insist The Bakers Dozen is "twelve, no more!" Even if the doughnuts do look delicious... Luckily, the new chef knows something surprising about a baker's dozen. This fun, rhyming read includes a doughnut recipe--and reminds readers that the more, the merrier!
This title in the Budding Blossom Stories series focuses on initial sounds d, f, g, m, and v and high-frequency words all, has, I, is, look, no, of, our, that, the, this, and we. Budding Blossom Stories provide the first steps of independent reading, serving as a bridge between phonological awareness instruction and decoding written English, with a focus on initial sounds and high-utility, high-frequency words.
This title in the Budding Blossom Stories series focuses on initial sounds h, j, r, and s and high-frequency words and, down, has, is, the, and this. Budding Blossom Stories provide the first steps of independent reading, serving as a bridge between phonological awareness instruction and decoding written English, with a focus on initial sounds and high-utility, high-frequency words.
This title in the Budding Blossom Stories series focuses on initial sounds h, l, m, p, and v and high-frequency words a, and, help, is, looks, sees, that, the, this, and where. Budding Blossom Stories provide the first steps of independent reading, serving as a bridge between phonological awareness instruction and decoding written English, with a focus on initial sounds and high-utility, high-frequency words.
This title in the Budding Blossom Stories series focuses on initial sounds d, s, t, and r and high-frequency words a, and, is, like, likes, play, this, and to. Budding Blossom Stories provide the first steps of independent reading, serving as a bridge between phonological awareness instruction and decoding written English, with a focus on initial sounds and high-utility, high-frequency words.
This title in the Budding Blossom Stories series focuses on initial sounds d, h, j, p, and w and high-frequency words a, all, and, has, like, play, this, and to. Budding Blossom Stories provide the first steps of independent reading, serving as a bridge between phonological awareness instruction and decoding written English, with a focus on initial sounds and high-utility, high-frequency words.
This title in the Budding Blossom Stories series focuses on initial sounds b, h, j, and v and high-frequency words a, and, he, help, is, one, see, that, they, this, and wants. Budding Blossom Stories provide the first steps of independent reading, serving as a bridge between phonological awareness instruction and decoding written English, with a focus on initial sounds and high-utility, high-frequency words.
This title in the Budding Blossom Stories series focuses on initial sounds g, m, s, and t and high-frequency words and, are, go, is, the, they, this, and to. Budding Blossom Stories provide the first steps of independent reading, serving as a bridge between phonological awareness instruction and decoding written English, with a focus on initial sounds and high-utility, high-frequency words.
This title in the Budding Blossom Stories series focuses on initial sounds c, d, h, and y and high-frequency words a, help, is, of, the, them, and this. Budding Blossom Stories provide the first steps of independent reading, serving as a bridge between phonological awareness instruction and decoding written English, with a focus on initial sounds and high-utility, high-frequency words.
As the sun sets up north and the moon begins to rise over the lake, all kinds of creatures--from the black bear to a tumble of fox kits to a family like yours--begin their nighttime routines. This lyrical lullaby to up north, and the flora and fauna that call it home, is a beautiful ode to the most beautiful land.
This title in the Budding Blossom Stories series focuses on initial sounds f, h, m, p, and r and high-frequency words and, are, good, have, is, and to. Budding Blossom Stories provide the first steps of independent reading, serving as a bridge between phonological awareness instruction and decoding written English, with a focus on initial sounds and high-utility, high-frequency words.
This title in the Budding Blossom Stories series focuses on initial sounds b, d, f, m, and n and high-frequency words a, has, his, is, likes, play, the, this, to and with. Budding Blossom Stories provide the first steps of independent reading, serving as a bridge between phonological awareness instruction and decoding written English, with a focus on initial sounds and high-utility, high-frequency words.
