Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a quarter, explores its history, and teaches readers how quarters are made. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of George Washington, whose face marks the front of the quarter.
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of various python species.
From discovering wildlife in El Yunque Rain Forest to colorful Old San Juan, there's lots to see and do in Puerto Rico! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Puerto Rico special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
Learn more about portable toilet cleaners, including what they do on a typical day, what the grossest parts of the job are, and what technology they use to stay safe and make the job less gross.
After a long and unsuccessful search, Polka-dot Puppy finally finds a home.
Describes the necessity of police dogs, their duties, temperament, training, and common breeds chosen.
Learn all about polar bears, including where they live, why they are endangered, and how people are working together to save them. Chapters explain physical characteristics and behaviors as well. Additional features include full-color photographs, informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, and an introduction to the author.
Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Pittsburgh Steelers one of the most historic and successful teams in the NFL. Readers will get a glimpse into the league, the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a look at the parts of a football field, a section on common football gear, and a section of career records and stats.
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of various piranha species.
Learn more about pig farmers, including what they do on a typical day, what the grossest parts of the job are, and what technology they use to stay safe and make the job less gross.
Prepare for takeoff! Being a pilot means having to stay calm under pressure and make critical decisions thousands of feet above the ground. Filled with engaging text and colorful pictures, this title takes children behind the scenes of air travel to learn about the people in control.
Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Philadelphia one of the most historic and successful teams in the NFL. Readers will get a glimpse into the league, the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a look at the parts of a football field, a section on common football gear, and a section of career records and stats.
Bring readers along to witness music industry star Pharrell Williams's rise to fame. Pharrell is a singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer known especially for his song 'Happy.' Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to Peter and how he rides the bus to and from school. Discusses bus safety on and off the bus. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Common Core questions and activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.
From exploring historic Philadelphia to hiking in Pine Creek Gorge, there's lots to see and do in Pennsylvania! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Pennsylvania special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
Introduces readers to Pearl and how she cares for her teeth. Discusses the benefits and best practices for taking care of teeth. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Common Core questions and activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a penny, explores its history, and teaches readers how pennies are made. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of Abraham Lincoln, whose face marks the front of the penny.
Scientists who study dinosaurs often have to be good detectives. And like detectives, they sometimes come to the wrong conclusions. That's what happened when George Olson discovered the first Oviraptor fossil. Learn why Olson named the new dinosaur 'egg stealer' and how later scientists finally uncovered the truth about Oviraptor. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a Did-You-Know section, and an overview of the geologic time scale.
Through various examples, children learn about patience and how to apply it to everyday life. At school, at home, and even during social activities, various situations are presented which teach readers about the importance of patience.
Through various examples, children learn about patriotism and how to apply it to everyday life. Situations involving both children and adults are presented which teach readers about the importance of being patriotic.
From stargazing at Pine Mountain Observatory to the Museum at Warm Springs, there's lots to see and do in Oregon! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Oregon special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a one-dollar bill, highlights various security features, and explores its history. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of George Washington, whose face marks the front of the one-dollar bill.
Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a one hundred-dollar bill, highlights various security features, and explores its history. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of Benjamin Franklin, whose face marks the front of the one hundred-dollar bill.
From learning about cowboys to hiking the Black Mesa, there's lots to see and do in Oklahoma! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Oklahoma special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
Learn more about oil workers, including what they do on a typical day, what the grossest parts of the job are, and what technology they use to stay safe and make the job less gross.
