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 eyeglasses to pacemakers, nanotechnology to AI, technology has changed everything. Learn how body and health technology makes our lives 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.
From batteries to toilets, lightbulbs to smart homes, technology has changed everything. Learn how energy and home technology makes our lives easier and our planet greener with detailed graphics and cutting-edge science. Included backmatter comprehension questions ensure a well-rounded understanding of the inventions that continue to propel us into the future.
From radios to the internet, remote controls to virtual reality, technology has changed everything. Learn how entertainment and information technology makes our lives 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.
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.
It’s time to explore space! Learn all about the history and science of stars and galaxies, all the way back to the beginning of time. Detailed diagrams and in-depth text along with backmatter comprehension questions will engage readers to explore everything our galaxies have to reveal.
It’s time to explore space! Learn all about the history and science of Earth and its moon, all the way back to the beginning of time. Detailed diagrams and in-depth text along with backmatter comprehension questions will engage readers to explore everything our galaxy has to reveal.
It’s time to explore space! Learn all about the history and science of the solar system, all the way back to the beginning of time. Detailed diagrams and in-depth text along with backmatter comprehension questions will engage readers to explore everything our galaxy has to reveal.
It’s time to explore space! Learn all about the history and science of humans making discoveries beyond Earth, from the first time humans looked into the sky to blasting beyond our solar system. Detailed diagrams and in-depth text along with backmatter comprehension questions will engage readers to explore everything our galaxy has to reveal.
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!
