This book provides a peek into the career of a blacksmith. It covers the history behind the career, the process for forging, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight key 21st Century content including global awareness, business literacy, and learning and innovation skills. Hands-on activities encourage creative and design thinking. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
Explore all the aspects of your favorite food: burgers! From the first known plating, to the creative and wacky flavors across cultures and history, this book traces the transformations of the burgers we have today. Also includes a recipe, so readers can create their own, unique riff on a burger. Whether you take your burgers with cheese or bacon, this book is sure to excite. Aligned to curriculum standards, text highlights key 21st Century content including Global Awareness and Economics. Books in this series include table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, and sidebars.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter.
American Bullfrogs have invaded several countries around the world. This book follows the successful removal from Yosemite National Park. This series highlights the innovative technology scientists use to track and control this invasive population. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of National Youth Poet Laureate and activist Amanda Gorman in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter.
Level 1 guided reader that explores harvesting apples in the fall. Students will develop reading skills while learning about how apples grow, become ripe, and are picked.
Level 1 guided reader that explains leaves' cycle of change during fall. Students will develop reading skills while learning how and why leaves change color and fall.
Level 1 guided reader that explores the concept of seasonal changes in weather. Students will develop reading skills while learning about the change in weather during fall.
This Level 3 book introduces and examines the different aspects of soccer. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the history and rules of soccer, as well as how to play the game. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate and review important information.
This Level 3 book introduces and examines the different aspects of baseball. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the history and rules of baseball, as well as how to play the game. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate and review important information.
Level 1 guided reader that explores harvesting pumpkins in the fall. Students will develop reading skills while learning about pumpkins being grown, picked, eaten and carved.
Level 1 guided reader that examines how people celebrate Halloween. Students will develop reading skills while learning about Halloween activities and foods.
Counting Our People, is a new addition to Cherry Lake's Citizens and Their Governments series. This book, released to coincide with the US census, will help the reader understand the history and importance of counting our people and the impact it has on the way we govern.
Level 1 guided reader that examines seasonal animal behaviors. Students will develop reading skills while learning about how animals prepare for winter during fall, including migration and hibernation.
Level 1 guided reader that examines how people celebrate Thanksgiving. Students will develop reading skills while learning about Thanksgiving activities and foods.
This Level 3 book introduces and examines the different aspects of foodball. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the history and rules of football, as well as how to play the game. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate and review important information.
This Level 3 book introduces and examines the different aspects of basketball. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the history and rules of basketball, as well as how to play the game. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate and review important information.
This Level 3 book introduces and examines the different aspects of gymnastics. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the history and rules of gymnastics. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate and review important information.
Homeland Security discusses why and how the Department of Homeland Security was created and the measures taken by the Department to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States.
Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the earth's weather.
Students learn more about how effective communication can help them succeed in the classroom, socially, and in their future careers! The title tackles this essential life skill in an age-appropriate and participatory way, drawing them into fun-filled "investigations" of communication skills illustrated to depict a realistic and relatable classroom situation. Communication invites readers to "investigate" four story-centered scenarios related to listening, talking, body language, and writing. Title includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
What makes something "smart?" In the Exploring the Internet of Things series, readers discover how inanimate objects, from watches to home speakers to even t-shirts, help people get things done better, faster, and smarter. In Smart Farming, readers will learn the practical application, technological and future advancements, and innovation of IoT in agriculture. Includes informative sidebars, data-focused text, and 21st Century Skills backmatter content.
Learn more about how Seattle's Gas Works Park went from unused brownfield land to vibrant urban park and art space. Explore the logistics of repurposing the land and meet the people who made it happen. The book showcases a range of 21st century skills -- from "Flexibility & Adaptation" to "Creativity & Innovation"--and shows how moving away from a tear-down culture towards one of reuse helps tackle a host of critical challenges facing our planet and population. Thought-provoking questions and hands-on activities encourage the development of critical life skills and social emotional growth. Books in this series include table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and infographics.
With more than 250 million players around the world, Fortnite is one of the most popular video games in history. In this book, readers will learn how to scavenge for useful supplies in the game's sprawling island environment. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
Learn more about how Philadelphia's Rittenhouse SoundWorks went from abandoned historic building to vibrant recording studio. Explore the logistics of renovating the building and meet the people who made it happen. The book showcases a range of 21st century skills -- from "Flexibility and Adaptation" to "Creativity and Innovation"--and shows how moving away from a tear-down culture towards one of reuse helps tackle a host of critical challenges facing our planet and population. Thought-provoking questions and hands-on activities encourage the development of critical life skills and social emotional growth. Books in this series include table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and infographics.
