In this book, early fluent readers will learn about democracy, the voting process in the United States, and the struggles and successes women have gone through to gain and practice their right to vote in the United States. Learn about the activists who fought for equal rights for women, the legislation that gave women a voice at the polls, and how this group has continued to face and overcome struggles ever since. A Take a Look! infographic shows readers the women's suffrage movement flag and its significance. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights setbacks and successes women have faced in relation to voting.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about democracy, the voting process in the United States, and the struggles and successes Americans Indians have gone through to gain and practice their right to vote. Learn why it took until 1924 for all American Indians to become U.S. citizens and what setbacks they face when trying to vote. A Take a Look! map infographic compares American Indians’ historical land to the reservations some live on today. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights setbacks and successes Americans Indians have faced in relation to voting.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about democracy, the voting process in the United States, and the struggles and successes Asian Americans have gone through to gain and practice their right to vote. Learn about the barriers the U.S. government put on Asian immigrants to prevent them from becoming citizens and voting for their leaders, and how this group has continued to face and overcome struggles ever since. A Take a Look! infographic shows readers what countries Asian Americans can trace their family roots to. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights setbacks and successes Asian Americans have faced in relation to voting.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about democracy, the voting process in the United States, and the struggles and successes Black Americans have gone through to gain and practice their right to vote. Learn about literacy tests, poll taxes, and voter intimidation that Black people have experienced at the polls, and how this group has continued to face and overcome struggles ever since. A Take a Look! infographic illustrates Black voter participation over the years. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights setbacks and successes Black Americans have faced in relation to voting.
In Siblings, readers will learn how to build relationships and social skills with their siblings, including half-siblings, adopted siblings, and foster siblings. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals and Try This! activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more building relationships with others. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
In Peers, readers will learn how to build relationships and social skills with their peers, including classmates and teammates. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals and Try This! activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more building relationships with others. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
In Friends, readers will learn how to build relationships and develop social skills with the friends in their lives, including making and strengthening friendships, showing friends you care, and what happens when friendships change or end. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals and Try This! activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about building relationships with others. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
In Parents and Guardians, readers will learn how to build relationships and social skills with their caretakers, including parents, stepparents, foster parents, and non-parent guardians. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals and Writing Reflection activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more building relationships with others. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
In Adults, readers will learn how to build relationships and social skills with the adults in their lives, including teachers, coaches, and strangers they interact with. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals and Try This! activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about building relationships with others. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
In Communities, readers will learn how to build relationships with people in their communities, from getting to know neighbors to volunteering with others and interacting with people who share their cultural or interests. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals and Try This! activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about building relationships with others. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
Victoria Adelman is lonely. Her best friend has moved away, leaving her to spend the summer alone. One day, on her way home from a bat mitzvah, she meets Jazzy, her next-door neighbors’ granddaughter. Tori hopes her friendless status is about to change. Later, in her garden, she meets Jazzy again, but Jazzy doesn’t recognize the filthy, smelly girl as the one she met earlier. In a moment of insecurity, Tori tells Jazzy that the girl she met before was her twin sister, Vicky. Tori is sure she can fake being that girl in the dress—it’s only for two weeks. But then Jazzy announces she’s staying with her grandparents for the school year. Tori needs to figure out what to do: come clean and lose her new friend, or live her life as a fake.
From bicycles to hovercrafts, traffic lights to drones, technology has changed everything. Learn how vehicle and transportation technology makes traveling easier with detailed graphics and the science behind how it all works. Included backmatter comprehension questions ensure a well-rounded understanding of the inventions that continue to propel us into the future.
Sometimes staying in a hotel can be the most fun part of traveling. But what if you were to never check out? Travel the world, visiting real hotels and inns with creepy legends and unbelievable paranormal events. Are the stories of strange figures and unexplained disturbances make-believe or signs of something more sinister? Decide for yourself . . . if you dare.
Places of play are meant for running around with friends and shrieking with laughter. But what if those shrieks of fun turn into screams of terror? Travel the world, visiting real amusement parks and playgrounds with creepy legends and unbelievable paranormal events. Are the stories of strange figures and unexplained disturbances make-believe or signs of something more sinister? Decide for yourself . . . if you dare.
Schools and libraries are places for knowledge. But what if they contain something even scarier than homework and tests? Travel around the country, visiting real schools and libraries with creepy legends and unbelievable paranormal events. Are the stories of strange figures and unexplained disturbances make-believe or signs of something more sinister? Decide for yourself . . . if you dare.
A home is a place to feel safe and the farm is full of life. But what if they became places fright and death? Travel the world, visiting real homes and farms with creepy legends and unbelievable paranormal events. Are the stories of strange figures and unexplained disturbances make-believe or signs of something more sinister? Decide for yourself . . . if you dare.
Hospitals and asylums are meant to be places of healing. But some have horrific histories and doctors who were downright sinister. Travel the world, visiting real hospitals and asylums with creepy legends and unbelievable paranormal events. Are the stories of strange figures and unexplained disturbances make-believe or signs of something more sinister? Decide for yourself . . . if you dare.
Did you know that 71 percent of Earth is covered in water? Down below, there are all sorts of unknown animals and hidden treasure. Discover totally extreme facts about what's happening below the waves in this fun and kooky book. With engaging hi-lo content to draw in 5th through 6th grade readers and a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level, reading is fun as well as accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
Did you know that the shortest boxing match finished in just 10 seconds? Have you heard of the first person to surf while on fire? Discover totally extreme facts about sports in this fun and kooky book. With engaging hi-lo content to draw in 5th through 6th grade readers and a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level, reading is fun as well as accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
Have you ever ridden a flying car? Well, you just might in the future! Discover totally extreme facts about cars in this fun and kooky book. With engaging hi-lo content to draw in 5th through 6th grade readers and a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level, reading is fun as well as accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
Everything on Earth goes through a life cycle. It’s normal that we’re born, grow older, and eventually die. But what about the paranormal? It’s time to explore what the gross, gory, and bizarre life cycle of a zombie might look like. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 6th and 7th grade readers with spine-tingling paranormal content while a 3rd to 4th grade reading level makes the information accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
Everything on Earth goes through a life cycle. It’s normal that we’re born, grow older, and eventually die. But what about the paranormal? It’s time to explore what the hairy, scary, and bizarre life cycle of a werewolf might look like. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 6th and 7th grade readers with spine-tingling paranormal content while a 3rd to 4th grade reading level makes the information accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
Everything on Earth goes through a life cycle. It’s normal that we’re born, grow older, and eventually die. But what about the paranormal? It’s time to explore what the terrifying, and bizarre life cycle of a vampire might look like. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 6th and 7th grade readers with spine-tingling paranormal content while a 3rd to 4th grade reading level makes the information accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
Everything on Earth goes through a life cycle. It’s normal that we’re born, grow older, and eventually die. But what about the paranormal? It’s time to explore what the slimy, gross, and bizarre life cycle of a goblin might look like. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 6th and 7th grade readers with spine-tingling paranormal content while a 3rd to 4th grade reading level makes the information accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
Deep valleys and gorges cut across landscapes around the world. But how do they form? And how have we learned to harness power from the deep splits in the ground? Explore more about these landforms with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It’s key geology curriculum made approachable for all.
