Interest Level: K-3. Reading Levels: 0-Q. Brilliant color photos and simple text describe the fascinating lifecycles of 12 different animal and plant species. Illustrations bring essential science vocabulary to life. 12 books, 16 pages each.
This book set encourages young children to look more closely at the world around them. Designed to teach children science concepts by using simple, concise text, and color illustrations. Titles include: Animals in the Winter, Baby Whales Drink Milk, What Lives in a Shell?, Fireflies in the Night, How a Seed Grows, A Nest Full of Eggs, Air is All Around You, My Hands, My Feet ,and I'm Growing! Paperback.Set of 10 or individual titles.
Ages 4 & up. Bintou wants braids. Long, pretty braids, woven with gold coins and seashells, just like her older sister and the other women in her family. But she is too young for braids. Instead, all she has are four little tufts of hair; all she ever gets are cornrows. However, when Bintou saves the lives of her two young cousins and is offered a reward of her choosing, Bintou discovers that true beauty comes in many different forms. Rich, earthy illustrations and a heartwarming story capture… More »
5 - 8 years. A simple introduction to how plants reproduce, discussing pollination, seed dispersal, and growth from seed to plant. The section on pollination, covered in detail in the illustrations, is very clear. A simple project--how to grow a bean plant--is included. A final page gives odd and unusual facts. Unfortunately, the text is pedestrian and occasionally awkward. Paperback.
"I have a problem. A really, really, big problem. I want to try out for the peewee hockey team, but so does Max..." Bullies are a problem in school, and Max Sellars is the worst one yet. In addition to hassling Freddy, Max also challenges him for the open spot on the peewee hockey team. Freddy's close friend Jessie is a star hockey player, and she secretly teaches him some rules and tricks. In a warm and funny ending, Max and Freddy make peace with one another, and - in a surprising… More »
Grades 2 - 3. Inspire readers with real-world themes captured in engaging fiction and authentic nonfiction! The high-interest books in this series feature vivid imagery and exciting content that will appeal to fluent readers. Set of 6 books have 28 - 32 pages each.
Little Critter does not like it when his brother and sister want his things. When he tries to share something special with his sister, however, she runs away.
Grades 2 - 3. Inspire readers with real-world themes captured in engaging fiction and authentic nonfiction! The high-interest books in this series feature vivid imagery and exciting content that will appeal to fluent readers. Set of 6 books have 28 - 32 pages each.
A ghostly guest has checked into the Shangri-la Hotel. It's almost Halloween, and reports of strange sounds and even stranger sights are coming from Green Lawn's only hotel. Hotel guests and neighbors are being scared away. It's up to Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose to figure out what's going on, before Green Lawn turns into a ghost town.
With brilliantly-colored marker illustrations, "A Rainbow of Friends" demonstrates the timeless lesson of acceptance of others. This heartwarming book explains that each person is unique and adds immensely to the lives of others. Hallinan's verses encourage children to respect the disabled, to help those in trouble, and to reach out to the people around them. Full color.
Grades K - 3. Help students dig deeper into these classic stories by completing rigorous yet fun activities and lessons provided in these instructional guides for literature. Readers will enjoy analyzing these titles while reveling in the life lessons they take away from them. Analyzing story elements in multiple ways, close reading and text-based vocabulary practice, and determining meaning through text-dependent questions are just a few of the many skills students will walk away with after interacting… More »
E is for Envelope... Dink keeps getting envelopes in the mail addressed to "D. Duncan." But the letters inside all start with "Dear Doris" and don't make any sense! Josh and Ruth Rose think someone's playing a trick on Dink. But Dink is sure there's more to it than that, especially after Doris herself shows up and demands her letters! Three good friends, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose, follow clues from A to Z in these easy-to-read chapter books that will have readers puzzling along… More »
4 - 9 years. April encounters new and diverse people while she runs errands with her mother. A little girl who talks with her hands, a woman who reads with her fingers, a grown-up who draws pictures for a living, and so many others fascinate her. April wonders why and how these people are different from her and learns how they are also very much alike. Paperback.
5 - 8 years. Sunday afternoons are special for Sarah and Susan because that's when they visit Aunt Flossie -- she has a memorable collection of hats, each with a special story. 32 pages.
Help children learn to see math in a variety of ways by using books. This paperback will have children counting, exploring number concepts and sequencing in no time.
Colorful and bold illustrations of farm animals, combined with sophisticated rhyming and word play techniques, make this book fun for the eyes and the ears.
Reading Level 7 - 8 years. Interest level 8-14 years. Full-color, full-action, full-throttle sports stories. These action-packed books are sure to please even the most reluctant readers.
3 years & up. Long before multicultural characters and themes were fashionable, Ezra Jack Keats crossed social boundaries by being the first American author to give the black child a central place in children's literature. These 6 books are award winners and will win a place in your heart. Set includes 6 paperback titles or individual titles may be purchased.
Favorite stories from multiple cultures. Includes: "Feast for 10", "Abiyoyo", "Jamaica's Find", "Jamaica Tag-Along", and "No Mirrors in My Nanas House". 5 books with CDs.
6 - 9 years. Reader-friendly format, on-target humor, and convincing depictions of third-graders in action at school and at home will have easy-chapter book readers lining up for never-ending adventure. Sold individually or in set of 8. Paperback.
