In School Buses, early readers will learn about the parts of a school bus that help keep students safe as they travel to and from school. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these machines. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the parts of a school bus, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about school buses online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. School Buses also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Tanks, early readers will learn about the different parts of a tank that help keep the crew safe in battle. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these machines. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the parts of a tank, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about tanks online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Tanks also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Motorcycles, early readers will learn about the different kinds of motorcycles people ride and what those bikes are used for. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these machines. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the parts of a motorcycle, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about motorcycles online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Motorcycles also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Police Cars, early readers will learn about the different parts of a police car and how they help police officers do their jobs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these machines. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the parts of a police car, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about police cars online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Police Cars also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and index.
In Fighter Jets, early readers will learn about the parts of fighter jets that help them fly fast and hit targets in battle. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these machines. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the parts of a fighter jet, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about fighter jets online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Fighter Jets also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Veterinarians, early readers will learn how veterinarians help keep different animals healthy, including pets, zoo animals, and farm animals. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what a veterinarian's job is like. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different parts of a veterinary clinic exam room, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about veterinarians online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Veterinarians also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Plumbers, early readers will learn what plumbers do to install and maintain water systems in homes and in the community. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what a plumber's job is like. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the tools in a plumber's tool kit, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about plumbers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Plumbers also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Mechanics, early readers will learn about the different kinds of mechanics and the machines they fix, including cars, jets, and ships. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what a mechanic's job is like. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different areas of a mechanic's shop while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about mechanics online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Mechanics also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Nurses, early readers will learn what nurses do in a clinic, hospital, or emergency room. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what a nurse's job is like. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different parts of a clinic exam room, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about nurses online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Nurses also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Farmers, early readers will learn how farmers work to raise crops and animals. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what a farmer's job is like. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different areas of a farm while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about farmers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Farmers also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Dentists, early readers will learn how dentists keep our teeth healthy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what a dentist's job is like. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the tools in a dentist's office, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about dentists online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Dentists also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Chefs, early readers will learn about the different kinds of chefs and what they do. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what a chef's job is like. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the tools in a restaurant kitchen, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about chefs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Chefs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Construction Workers, early readers will learn how construction workers tear down old buildings and build new ones. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what a construction worker's job is like. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the tools construction workers use on a job site, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about construction workers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Construction Workers also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is a quote from the U.S. Constitution most Americans know by heart. The right to have a healthy peacetime life-- to be free from want, hunger, disease -- is one of the rights that defines happiness. Read why this right is important for young people today. Learn how societies around the world fare in providing freedom from want to all people. And discover ways to help deliver critical basic needs to others.
This diary reveals the secret hopes and dreams of a rather green and warty toad. Although his life is slightly damp and dull, it is his great hope that one day he will meet a princess and that one kiss will change his life.Meanwhile there is babysitting to do, and friends to meet at ‘The Knot’, where everyone has a good croak.
This diary records the problems of a lady with lots of feet and lots of shoes. She needs fluffy slippers to wear when she curls up with a good book. She needs wellingtons to wear when she fetches lunch from the garden. And best of all, beautiful sandals to dance in at the club. But when she loses a sandal, and is forced to miss the fun, she has no idea that someone will find the shoe and change her life for ever.
Sally Ride soared into outer space on the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1983, the youngest astronaut and the first U.S. woman in space. Just 32 years old that year, this California girl was already an accomplished astrophysicist when NASA chose her. Since then, she has written several books introducing young readers to the subject of space exploration and encouraging them to study the sciences.
From the earliest times humans have shaped and changed the landscape. Historical and modern-day examples in this interesting book show how natural habitats and wilderness areas are destroyed as people need more land for farming and to build towns and cities, and how increasing urbanization of populations is adding to the problem of carbon emissions that cause climate change.
Culture gives humans a sense of identity. This title examines how cultures around the world mix and change in response to migration and settlement. This fascinating book examines examples from history including: the slave trade and the impact of African culture on North America and then the world; the forcing of Native Americans to adopt European culture; and the cultural interchange between the British Empire and India.
This intriguing book explores the reasons why people migrate: pushesinvoluntary migrationsand pullsvoluntary migrations. Historical migrations examined include: the slave trade; the relocation of Native Americans; migrations due to famine in Africa; migrations linked to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq; the Irish potato famine; the migrations of Jews around the world; and the Great Migration of African Americans from the south to the north.
Sonia Sotomayor became a household name when President Barack Obama nominated her to the United States Supreme Court in 2009. Her confirmation made her the country's first Hispanic Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. But even before that, Sonia was an inspiration to others. Sonia Sotomayor has built a life as a jurist, activist, and mother, committed to the rights and advancement of people of all backgrounds and ethnicities.
The executive branch of the United States government is responsible for putting laws into action. This book carefully explains the workings of the executive branch, from its most visible figure, the President, through to the vice president, cabinet, and executive departments and agencies. Key roles such as the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Attorney General are profiled. A comparison to other executive powers in state and local governments, as well as other countries, is also included.
Irena Sendler was born into a Catholic family in Poland in 1910. Throughout the German occupation in World War II, Irena worked tirelessly to help save Polands Jews from the Nazi horror. Irena saved at least 2,500 Jewish children from certain death during the Holocaust. By the time of her death in 2008, Irena had been honored by the governments of Poland and Israel, Pope John Paul II, and many of those she had rescued.
It is the end of the day. The stars are out. Who is looking at the stars? A playful and vibrantly illustrated adaptation of the treasured nursery rhyme.
A young horse runs and jumps with an old gray horse. Read this book to find out what else the horses do together. A playful and vibrantly illustrated adaptation of the popular song.
