South Africa is known as the "Rainbow Nation" because the people who live there have come from many different backgrounds. This fascinating book describes the holidays and family celebrations inspired by the many cultures of South Africa's people. Teacher's guide available.
What country has a bamboo forest, a volcano, and one of the tallest buildings in the world? JAPAN!
What country has a tower with a thousand steps, the largest art museum in the world, and more than three hundred castles? FRANCE!
What country has famous buildings, a leaning tower, and pizza? ITALY!
What country has green rain forests, tall volcanoes, and sandy beaches? COSTA RICA!
What country has winter sports, polar bears, and one of the tallest buildings in the world? CANADA!
What country has kangaroos, koalas, and the Great Barrier Reef? AUSTRALIA!
Twins Camila and Carlos find a postcard in their mailbox from a girl in Japan, and they set off on a magical adventure to see her country.
Twins Camila and Carlos find a postcard in their mailbox from a girl in Italy, and they set off on a magical adventure to see her country.
Twins Camila and Carlos find a postcard in their mailbox from a boy in Canada, and they set off on a magical adventure to see his country.
Twins Camila and Carlos find a postcard in their mailbox from a girl in Costa Rica, and they set off on a magical adventure seeing her country.
Twins Camila and Carlos find a postcard in their mailbox from a boy in France, and they set off on a magical adventure to see his country.
Twins Camila and Carlos find a postcard in their mailbox from a boy in Australia, and they set off on a magical adventure to see his country.
From hot magma deep inside Earth to rock and soil on the surface, this book describes the layers that makeup Earth and the life-supporting atmosphere that surrounds it.
It moves, it freezes, it melts. Kids find out that water takes on different forms and that it plays an important role in supporting life on Earth. Includes the water cycle.
A great introduction to weather terms and their meanings. Kids learn how weather changes day to day, and how it affects what we wear and what we do outside.
Earth has many natural cycles. Day and night repeat over and over again. Seasons happen year after year. Even plants and animals have cycles. This book helps young readers understand how our life cycle and Earth's cycles work together.
Whoosh! Hold on to your hat--it's windy out there! In this book, young readers will discover where wind comes from and how it moves everything, from trees to clouds Using colorful photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will enjoy reading all about this weather phenomenon while practicing their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
Brrr! The weather forecast is calling for snow! In this book, young readers will discover how snow is made and what conditions make this weather phenomenon happen. Using full-page photographs, simple sentences, and relevant sight words, early readers will enjoy learning about snow while practicing their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
Flash! Did you see that bolt of lightning light up the sky? In Lightning, young readers will learn how lightning is created and why it occurs. Utilizing colorful photographs alongside simple sentences and engaging sight words, early readers will enjoy learning about this weather phenomenon while practicing their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
Where does fog come from and why can't we see through it? In Fog, young readers will learn what makes up fog and what foggy weather looks like. Utilizing full-page photographs alongside simple sentences and engaging sight words, early readers will learn all about this weather phenomenon while practicing their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
Drip, drip, drop! Grab your umbrella--the weather forecast is calling for rain! In this book, young readers will discover how rain is made and what conditions make this weather phenomenon happen. Using full-page photographs, simple sentences, and relevant sight words, early readers will enjoy learning about rain while practicing their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
Be careful--it's really icy out there! In this book, young readers will learn how icy weather conditions are made and what it looks like. Using full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will enjoy learning all about icy weather while practicing their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
This book builds beginning vocabulary about Earth science. Extremely helpful for elementary science preparation, eight words combine with a visual depiction so readers can see what the word means.
In this book, early readers will discover what sights they can see during the Fall season! Using engaging and colourful photographs, simple text to build confidence, and season-themed sight words, young readers will enjoy learning about their favorite season while practicing their reading skills. Each book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggest guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.