What country has three capital cities, grasslands, and lions? SOUTH AFRICA! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
What country has sandy beaches, a rain forest, and volcanoes? MEXICO! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
What country has buses called taps-taps, a fortress, and more than nine hundred mountains? HAITI! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
What country has big cities, beaches, and the Amazon Rain Forest? BRAZIL! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
On their first day starting at their new school, Jonah and his little brother Peanut face many challenges. Peanut doesn't seem to mind, but Jonah only wants to protect him. When a kickball game turns into a chance to hurt Peanut, it's time for Jonah to step in. The brothers take a stand against the bullies who are looking to start a RECESS RUCKUS. Includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
Jonah is adjusting to his new life in the country when his little brother Peanut decides they need to explore the old barn. Things change when Peanut loses something precious there. Grandpa always said to stay away from there at night. Why? Find out when the brothers explore the HAUNTED HAYLOFT! Includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
When Jonah is asked to play baseball with the local kids, he's happy to do it. That is, until he twists his ankle and gets hurt. With the team short one player, there's only one person who can step in. Will his little brother Peanut strike out in a big BASEBALL BREAKOUT? Includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
Walt Disney was known as a movie maker and theme park creator, but what about before that? What happened when Disney was younger? What did he do then that led to his being famous later on? Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
Mark Twain was known as one of the greatest writers of his time, but what about before that? What happened when Twain was younger? What did he do then that led to his being famous later on? Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
Louisa May Alcott was known as a beloved writer of such books as Little Women, but what about before that? What happened when Alcott was younger? What did she do then that led to her being famous later on? Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
Harriet Tubman was one of the greatest figures in the movement to end slavery in the United States, but what about before that? What happened when Tubman was younger? What did she do then that led to her being famous later on? Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
Dolly Parton is known as one of the most famous singer/songwriters in country music, but what about before that? What happened when Parton was younger? What did she do then that led to her being famous later on? Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
Babe Ruth was known as the greatest player in the history of baseball, but what about before that? What happened when Ruth was younger? What did he do then that led to his being famous later on? Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
Describes the evolution of trains. An introduction explains how trains are used and when they came to be a familiar part of life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of trains up until the present day. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Describes the evolution of television. An introduction explains how television is used and when it came to be a part of daily life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of television up until the present day. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Describes the evolution of telephones. An introduction explains how telephones are used and when they came to be a part of daily life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of telephones up until the present day. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Describes the evolution of computers. An introduction explains how computers are used and when they came to be a part of daily life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of computers up until the present day. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Describes the evolution of cars. An introduction explains how cars are used and when they came to be a part of daily life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of cars up until the present day. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Describes the evolution of airplanes. An introduction explains how airplanes are used and when they came to be a familiar part of life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of airplanes up until the present day. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Showcases survival stories of people who made it out of the attacks alive. This book describes the experiences of people who survived the harrowing events at the 9/11 attack sites. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Showcases stories of the rescue dogs and handlers who reported to the attack sites to search for victims and survivors. This book describes the important service of these animals during the aftermath of the attacks. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Showcases stories of the reporters who faced the horrifying aftermath of the attacks in order to keep the public informed. This book describes the ways journalists rose to the challenge of reporting on the events of 9/11 in real time. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Showcases stories from first responders who heroically rushed to the scene of the attacks. This book describes the experiences of the firefighters, police officers, and EMTs who put themselves in danger to come to the aid of victims and survivors. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Showcases stories of everyday people who performed heroic acts in the aftermath of the attacks. This book describes the experiences of people who saved lives through their brave actions at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and on United Flight 93. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Showcases stories of everyday people around the country and the world who worked to support those who were directly affected by the attacks. The book describes the actions of individuals who displayed hospitality to stranded air travelers; organized vigils, blood drives, and food drives; and traveled to the attack locations to volunteer with aid organizations. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
