Introduces young readers to the dangers of marijuana addiction and shows ways that users have found help. Learn about the physical and mental effects of marijuana use and its negative impact on lives. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, an infographic, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Introduces young readers to the dangers of an inhalant addiction and shows ways that users have found help. Learn about the physical and mental effects of inhalant abuse and its negative impact on lives. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, an infographic, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
A kindergarten-level introduction to Valentine’s Day, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as hearts and valentine cards.
A kindergarten-level introduction to Ramadan, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as the new moon and lanterns.
A kindergarten-level introduction to Easter, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as baby animals and eggs.
A kindergarten-level introduction to the Day of the Dead, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as marigolds and skulls.
An introduction to the Comanche lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. A Comanche story recounts how bluebonnet flowers came to be.
Introduces young readers to coding sequences. How are sequences like a treasure hunt? With real-world examples and labeled diagrams, learn about what a sequence is in code, what it looks like, and how it works. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a reading quiz, an index, and sources for further research.
Highlights various successes of both individuals and teams in Olympic history. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.
Highlights various successes of both individuals and teams in the National Football League. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.
Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the New York Knicks one of the most exciting and successful teams in the NBA. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home court, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, an introduction to the author, a phonetic glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research including websites, a look at the parts of a basketball court, a section on common uniforms for the team, a section of career records and stats, and an index.
Shares the story of Sophie, who wants to make fresh lemonade with her mom. First she gathers all of the ingredients. Then her mom cuts the lemons on the cutting board. What comes next? This book introduces readers to time-order words through Sophie's engaging story. Vibrant and colorful photos help tell the story. Fun facts add engaging details about making lemonade. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
Shares the story of Asha, who wants to bake cookies with her sister. First she sifts the flour. Then her sister mixes the dry ingredients. What comes next? This book introduces readers to time-order words through Asha's engaging story. Vibrant and colorful photos help tell the story. Fun facts add engaging details about baking cookies. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Golden State Warriors one of the most exciting and successful teams in the NBA. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home court, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, an introduction to the author, a phonetic glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research including websites, a look at the parts of a basketball court, a section on common uniforms for the team, a section of career records and stats, and an index.
Shares the story of Ellie, who wants to build a snowman. First, she makes a small snowball. Then she rolls the snowball to make it bigger. What happens next? This book introduces readers to time-order words through Ellie's engaging story. Vibrant and colorful photos help tell the story. Fun facts add engaging details about snowmen. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
A very simple introduction to saxophones, their history, what they sound like, what they look like, and how they are played. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions and sidebars, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author.
A very simple introduction to pianos, their history, what they sound like, what they look like, and how they are played. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions and sidebars, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Grids, pits, slicks and so much more! Strap on your helmet as this book takes readers into the driver's seat and onto the racetrack to reveal how to 'talk like a motor sports expert.' Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Dimples, loopers, and wormburners! Aces, poaching, and slices! This two-sport book takes readers onto the court and into the rough to reveal how to 'talk like a golfer' and 'talk like a tennis player.' Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Sacks, blitzes, bombs, and so much more! Find out what all those football words mean when you pull on your helmet and learn how to 'talk like a football player.' Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Knock around the horsehide, flash the leather, and throw cheese! Confused? You won't be after you read this fact-packed book on America's National Pastime. Readers will pull on their caps and pick up their bats as they find out how to 'talk like a baseball player.' Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Explores the similarities between puffins and penguins, and how to tell them apart. Discover how traits like habitat, ability to fly, and beak shape can be used to identify these black and white sea birds. Additional features include a side-by-side comparison of the animals, an activity encouraging readers to demonstrate their knowledge, a phonetic glossary, sources for further reading, an introduction to the author, and an index.
Explore caves' layers from the dim entrance zone to the damp dark zone. Learn how life survives in caves' inhospitable conditions and how caves' spectacular structures form. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.
Explore Earth's layers from the crust down to the inner core. Learn about tectonic plates, convection currents, Earth's magnetic field, and more. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.
Explores the similarities between llamas and alpacas, and how to tell them apart. Discover how traits like face shape, temperament, and wool texture can be used to identify these South American farm animals. Additional features include a side-by-side comparison of the animals, an activity encouraging readers to demonstrate their knowledge, a phonetic glossary, sources for further reading, an introduction to the author, and an index.
