The Talking Hands series provides readers with a basic introduction to American Sign Language. Greetings and Phrases uses fun and vibrant photographs and illustrations to teach a variety of useful phrases and salutations.
Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Green Bay Packers one of the most historic and popular teams in the NFL. Readers will get a glimpse into the league, the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a look at the parts of a football field, a section on common football gear, and a section of career records and stats.
Readers are presented with an overview of Greece's geography, culture, people, government, and daily life. Intriguing text, informative sidebars, detailed maps, and full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into life in this unique country. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fast-fact section, and an area listing sources for further research.
From their shiny, golden coat to their deep brown eyes, golden retrievers are beautiful--inside and out! Learn more about these faithful, dependable hard-working dogs inside.
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of various gorilla species.
Readers are presented with an overview of Germany's geography, culture, people, government, and daily life. Intriguing text, informative sidebars, detailed maps, and full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into life in this unique country. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fast-fact section, and an area listing sources for further research.
Learn all about giant pandas, including where they live, why they are endangered, and how people are working together to save them. Chapters explain physical characteristics and behaviors as well. Additional features include full-color photographs, informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, and an introduction to the author.
A simple look at the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of farm-raised goats. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Once called wolf dogs, German shepherds have worked alongside people in everything from hunting to police work. These extremely intelligent, brave, and loyal dogs are some of the hardest-working canines around. Learn more about them inside!
Learn about the life of George W. Bush and his contributions to the United States of America. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a timeline, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
From the parks in Savannah's historic district to Martin Luther King Jr.'s childhood home in Atlanta, there's lots to see and do in Georgia! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Georgia special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
Learn about the life of George Washington and his contributions to the United States of America. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a timeline, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Take a look inside the life and presidency of George H. W. Bush. Learn all about how his military background and dedication to community service molded his presidency and the country. This book includes engaging timelines, compelling photographs, a comprehensive phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further reading that will pique readers' interest.
Learn more about garbage collectors, including what they do on a typical day, what the grossest part of the job is, and what technology they use to stay safe and make the job less gross.
Learn about the life of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his contributions to the United States of America. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a timeline, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Readers are presented with an overview of France's geography, culture, people, government, and daily life. Intriguing text, informative sidebars, detailed maps, and full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into life in this unique country. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fast-fact section, and an area listing sources for further research.
Are you in the mood for some ice cream and pie? Young readers will learn the signs for these scrumptious deserts, as well as for fruits, vegetables, meats, and a sampling of other familiar foods.
Discusses what floods are, how they occur, and how to protect oneself when they happen.
From the squeaky sand of the panhandle to the historic Calle Ocho in Little Havana, there's lots to see and do in Florida! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Florida special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
A very simple introduction to the sport of flag football, the equipment used, and how it is played. Additional features to aid comprehension include fun facts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a five-dollar bill, highlights various security features, and explores its history. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of Abraham Lincoln, whose face marks the front of the five-dollar bill.
Explore fishing, an exciting outdoor activity, including fishing gear, where to fish, and how to stay safe.
Lights flash, sirens sound, and a fire truck speeds down the street toward a burning building. This may sound thrilling, but fighting fires ultimately requires an extreme amount of dedication and courage. This book gives young readers a glimpse of the risks firefighters face, as well as the heroism that helps save lives.
Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a fifty-cent piece, explores its history, and teaches readers the value of the fifty-cent piece. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of John F. Kennedy, whose face marks the front of the fifty-cent piece.
Learn all about fennec foxes, including where they live, why they are endangered, and how people are working together to save them. Chapters explain physical characteristics and behaviors as well. Additional features include full-color photographs, informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, and an introduction to the author.
